Kenn Photography Wedding Photographer: April 2015

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Backpack to Koh Lipe / Thailand Part 3

{ Malaysia to Hatyai 2014 }

All photos is taken by Olympus Tough 3 + Wide converter , the performance is good suitable for traveling who like snorkeling and extreme games , is really Tough and can go for underwater, but for night shooting the quality is not so nice,noise is quite high, quite regret didn't bring my Canon 5d mark ii, course of it is heavy and large..im lazy..enjoy the photos coming up .

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Chapter 5

Leaving Koh Lipe today 9 am , before leaving visited 7-Eleven again.

All the Long Tail Ready to pick up all visitor who leaving this morning.

Take a selfie before leaving Koh Lipe.

Reached Hatyai airport , leaving Thailand going back Malaysia , taking Air Asia flight .

Welcome Home , safely touch down , rainy day in Kuala Lumpur .

Oh and for the price matter, I don't know how much is the whole trip because some of the price i had forgotten, But I guess it's approximately MYR 1500 , included 3 meals per day, and those island hopping fare.

And that's all for my backpaker trip to Koh Lipe! I hope you find it information in some way, although it's more like my personal travel diary. It's really a great place to travel with your love one. So save up some money for this trip from now on wards !

Thank you ^^

Part 1 : http://www.kennphotography.blogspot.com/2015/04/backpack-to-koh-lipe-thailand-part-1.html

Part 2 :http://www.kennphotography.blogspot.com/2015/04/backpack-to-koh-lipe-thailand-part-2.html

Part 3 : http://www.kennphotography.blogspot.com/2015/04/backpack-to-koh-lipe-thailand-part-3.html

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Backpack to Koh Lipe / Thailand Part 2

{ Malaysia to Hatyai 2014 }

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Chapter 3

Morning 9am the crew gather us and a 5 minutes breathing before depart , we are the boat depart together from Koh Lipe island is going to island hooping , using the long tail boat is slow but is quite cool when the boat had impact with the wave the sea water is cold, giving us all a morning wake haha ^^

After few snorkeling is tired and exhausted , going to Hat Ling island ( Monkey Beach ) foe rest and take our lunch. Our lunch is prepare my the crew Thai fried rice , fruits watermelon and pineapple .

This island is very clean and nice , a lot big tree you can rest over there but luckily i didn't met any monkey hahaha.

After rest and fill up our tummy going next island Hin Ngam , there island is unique covered by beautiful black smooth rocks , You will see many visitors stacking stones. It is believed that you stack the stones and make wishes, that’s why many stacking stones on the island.

This my stacking Rock , 19 piece .

When we heading back to koh Lipe , we met heavy rain strong wind the boat is very rocking the wave is high .

Safely back to Island having a bath , going to dinner.

Zanom Sunrise Beach Resort having dinner here for 2 day , the food is very delicious and affordable price , environment very cozy and windy , all the crew always have a big smile very friendly .

Also got artist singing all night long , so lucky 2nd i go i met a artist from japan ( coconut tako ) .

Chapter 4

Today exploring another beach , Sunrise Beach there is a lot local stay among that area and also got a international school .

This is another beach , Sunset Beach , just couple of restaurant and hotel at here .

Going back to Papaya Mom having a quite lunch before exploring afternoon walking street .

This is one of the famous cafe in Koh Lipe , Elephant Cafe .

To Be Continue the last part ....

Backpack to Koh Lipe / Thailand Part 3

Stay Tune...

Part 1 : http://www.kennphotography.blogspot.com/2015/04/backpack-to-koh-lipe-thailand-part-1.html

Part 2 :http://www.kennphotography.blogspot.com/2015/04/backpack-to-koh-lipe-thailand-part-2.html

Part 3 : http://www.kennphotography.blogspot.com/2015/04/backpack-to-koh-lipe-thailand-part-3.html

Backpack to Koh Lipe / Thailand Part 1

{ Malaysia to Hatyai 2014 }

This is the 1st trip i backpacked from Malaysia to Koh lipe island , Koh lipe a.k.a the

Maldives of Thailand,might sound like pulau rawa and when you tell your friends you are going

to go to Koh lipe , they will be like "What"s there in pulau rawa?" hahaha.

For those who didn't know ,Koh lipe is a small island in Thailand,the last island of southern

Andaman Sea, it is very near to Pulao Langkawi, Kedah compared to its Thai mainland. The island is

so small 3 main beaches on Koh lipe just within 15 minutes walking distance.

It is a chill and relax island with no hustle and bustle, suitable for those looking for a weekend gateway with either yourself or with some friends, however avoid going during public holiday and peak season,you wouldn't enjoy the island like how you would love to.

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Chapter 1

Going to Hatyai Thailand By KTM Train for malaysia KL Sentrel . Train ticket is early book 1 adult MYR 60 for Superior Night Class http://www.ktmb.com.my/, It take 12 hours to reach Hatyai Station,Thailand. Last station of KTM.

Reach Thailand Immigration, just left your backpack at train bring your passport and expensive belonging with you only ,it take 45min to let the officer check the train while you waiting the train you can go for a short tea session just upstairs the immigration office there have a malay food stall.

When reaching Hatyai Station is in town of Hatyai , last station of KTM .

1st thing to do when touch down Hatyai , finding Cathay Tour Hatyai for my transport to Koh lipe , i was booking by email before i reach . The package i booked is Van + Speed Boat 2 way ticket 1300BHT is very cheap to others company ( Hatyai Van service to Pak Bara jetty , speed boat to Koh Lipe, 2 way go & return ) but my return van ticket is direct from Pak Bara to Hatyai Internasional Airport)

I stay one night at Hatyai Town , Tune Hotel and i checked in i just hang out go around

Hatyai town , Tune Hotel is very near to all market and shopping mall , you can also call a cap or Tuk-Tuk local taxi the charge is affortable 50BHT - 100BHT depend on where you going .

Evening im going to the most popular night market in Hatyai , Asean Trade Centre one of the largest night market in Hatyai , alot of local foods and huge variety of different female clothing accessories and etc....

My most favourite Thai noodle , Pad Thai ! It is really delicious
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Chapter 2

Departing from Hatyai to Pak Bara Jetty it take 2 hours ride, van service by Cathay Tour Hatyai.

Meeting new friends , a couple from Chine Harbin another 1 from USA.

When i reach Pak Bara , the van driver will lead you to the counter of their company to take verify the boat ticket and departing time.

Locating my hotel, Harmony Bed and Bakery

Once you get near, you have to take a long tail boat into the beach as it’s shallow and alot of coral ,they are protecting the coral damage from the speed boat, there’s no major jetty there – the long tail boats are the only bane of Koh Lipe as they act as a taxi service between the beaches.

Pay 50BHT for Long Tail Boat ticket, when you getting on the long tail boat you luggage or backpack the crew member they will help you to put on board , they are very lovely and nice .

Front view of Walking Street, Koh Lipe

My Hotel to stay for 3 night , the receptionist is very nice , she always is remind your belonging and recommend a lot nice food stall.

4 days 3 night not include breakfast USD 204.99
Harmony Bed and Bakery Hotel , is very near to walking street 2 minute walking distance, 10 minute to Sunrise beach .

Queen bed , 1 bathroom , 1 private balcony

Opposite my hotel is local wet market, the are a lot tropical fruit and is cheap.

One of my favourite snack ,barbecue pork and pork sausage . 10BHT 1 stick.

I come this shop Thai Beach Travellers for my tomorrow snorkeling and island hooping,they have 3 package for island hooping , i was book a trip is 650BHT Program B , 7 snorkeling spot including lunch prepare by them , no worry about drinking water they also will prepare for you and fruit summore , how nice is this ..hahaha..

After booking all thing i need , lunch time i go this shop is open by local Thai people and also highly recommended by locals , so i came to try, is awesome the food nice but a bit too spicy for me , price is affordable for backpackers.

Papaya Mom