Oh, the Land of Smiles. With friendly people, delicious street food, rich culture, and wallet-friendly prices, it doesn't take a genius to figure out why Thailand is such a popular tourist destination ...

The heir apparent, and seamless alternative, to Phuket is Koh Samui, the verdant palm-lined favourite in the Gulf of Thailand.There are strong parallels between the two islands. Firstly, Samui ...