been doing lots of planning for the big trip to southeast asia. i can't wait to go. so much prep stuff to do. the big decision i've been trying to get through lately has been which island to stay at in thailand for 5 nights and which resort on said island. it was the hardest decision. because i didn't want a touristy hotel with spas and a pool and a lot of people. but i also didn't want total camping in the woods either.

anyway, i'm thrilled to have finally gotten through this decision and found myself with this wonderful choice here. i like it because it's very small, only a few bungalows, on a secluded part of koh chang island. and the island has a large national park inland with waterfalls and hiking trails which will give me ton to do. although my main thing is going to be sitting and looking at the ocean. this resort has amazing views and good references from other visitors, so i'm hoping it lives up to it. but i'm sure it will be amazing. the beach in particular is rocky where other touristy beaches on the island are sand, but i can motorbike (free motorbike with the room!) to them if i want to lay on sand. i'm not really into that part of the beach experience anyway. my main thing with my island getaway is to be in seclusion for a while looking out at the ocean. and this secluded spot with gorgeous views looks perfect.

here is a ton more about the island of koh chang, its national park, and be sure to click on the waterfall pictures...