Have you been to the beach and seen it covered in tiny little sand balls or seen perfectly circular pattern dotting the sand? Surely you’ve noticed them but what exactly are they and how did they get there?!?

Phad Thai is probably the most popular Thai dish and can be…

These two lovely islands are about one and a half hours by longtail boat from Kantiang Bay and can easily be booked with one of the tour operators in the village. Scubafish also run a weekly diving and snorkelling trip on Thursday on their large and comfy diving boat – journey time, one and half to two hours.

If you’re keen to experience a little bit of local life then you should try what the locals drink.

If your in the mood for real Thai food this is the…

Staying in Kantiang Bay is a perfect base for exploring the islands…

Its true that resorts and restaurants that cater to foreigners often tone down their food for western palettes. If you’re up to sampling some authentic thai treats, maybe something a little more spicy, or simply experience a normal part of local Thai life, then head to the Klong Nin market.

Spend the day on a traditional Thai longtail boat – hopping on and off at the various stops, swimming in the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea and discovering new beaches. Kantiang Bay is a great place to base yourself for this trip as the local operators leave directly from the beach in Kantiang Bay.