Let’s Go Island Hopping in Thailand: A Photo Essay

Today, and every day, I dream of island hopping in Thailand.

I crave sunshine, the clearest of azure waters, and untouched yellow sand that stretches as far as the eye can see. I long to see those otherworldly island formations that hover along the horizon, promising endless adventures, and the familiar, bright-colored fishing boats that make for the best photo opportunities.

Pristine ocean waters by the beach during island hopping in Thailand

These memories of Thailand cloud my mind as I struggle through long hours of school and work… Because, let’s face it, I would much rather be in Thailand. But I don’t let these memories get me down; instead, they serve as motivation, reminding me that another adventure is always just around the corner!

Maddy relaxing on a hammock on a sandy beach

It’s been a few months now since we’ve visited Phuket, and island hopped to dreamy paradises like as Koh Phing Kan, Koh Phi Phi Leh, Koh Yao Noi, but I still have plenty of beachy photos to share.

Even though you’re likely stuck at work or in class, allow your mind to take a vacation. Come with me; let’s take off to a warm, sunny island, somewhere out in the Andaman Sea.

Let’s go island hopping in Thailand, shall we?

Boat cruising around while island hopping in Thailand
Hanging out by the beach while looking at beautiful rock formations from afar
A small boat roaming around the wide ocean while island hopping in Thailand
Sandy beach and blue ocean waters under the blue sky
Tall rock formation covered with grass and moss as seen during our island hopping in Thailand
A decorated boat docked by the beach
Cruising on the ocean surrounded by tall rock formations while island hopping in Thailand
Maddy sitting on a wooden swing on the sandy beach
Beautiful rock formation in the middle of the ocean as seen during our island hopping in Thailand
Small boat in the middle of the sea surrounded by beautiful rock formations on a cloudy day
Dramatic sunset as seen from the beach during our island hopping in Thailand
Rock formations from afar as seen from the beach
Smaller rock formation in the middle of the sea while island hopping in Thailand
Rock formations as seen from afar under cloudy skies
Maddy on a woven hammock while taking a rest island hopping in Thailand
Nearby lush island as viewed from the middle of the sea
Maddy sitting on the sandy beach enjoying the gorgeous views while island hopping in Thailand
Small boat near the beach on a cloudy day

Lazing the days away on the world’s most beautiful, deserted beaches, mixed with bouts of pad Thai and Singha lagers, sounds like a distant dream right now. Because it is. But sometimes, escapism is exactly what we need.

I feel better now. Do you?

P.S. If you’re looking for transportation options to get from one island to the next, check out this website. It includes popular bookable routes from island to island, for hassle-free travel.

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Over to you! Have you ever been island hopping in Thailand? Which Thai islands are your favorite, and why? If you haven’t been to Thailand, do you dream of visiting someday? 

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29 Comments

  1. This looks like a great idea. Those pictures speak themselves. I would very much love to do that someday. I am sure it was perfect

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