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A picturesque Thai island known for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves, and dense rainforest, plus luxury resorts and posh spas.

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The beloved teddy bear of the sea, the whale shark, frequents Thai waters. The largest fish in the sea, the whale shark has exactly zero relation to whales. They can grow up to 40-feet long and although their mouths are typically five feet wide sporting 300 teeth, they’re a docile, gentle giant. Nothing to be afraid of here. On the beautiful island of Koh Tao, Koh Samui, or Koh Phan-nang, sign up with a dive school for their whale shark snorkeling experience. They’ll take down your contact information and let you know as soon as they spot the giant shark, whisking you out on the open ocean to swim with the biggest fish you’ll ever meet. Before this adventure, we highly recommend you either have a waterproof phone or waterproof casing for your phone because this is a bucket-list item you’re going to need to document thoroughly. On Koh Samui, we recommend Calypso Diving.

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    Thailand: the country appropriately named The Land of Smiles. The nation that has something for everyone to enjoy, whether it’s your first international trip or the 57th. The country evolves quickly, so there’s always something new to explore, a neighborhood that’s been redeveloped, or a new trendy food to try. Thailand is never boring and […]

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