Dog soaks up attention on a Ko Samui walkway

Kids meet elephants up close at a Ko Samui sanctuary

Buddhist temple statues and shrine details, Ko Samui

Temple hopping around Ko Samui's iconic Buddhist landmarks

Coffee and carrot cake at Central Samui's Annie café

Coffee and temples on a Ko Samui morning

Ornate guardian statues and Ganesh outside a Ko Samui temple

Elephant under shelter at Ko Samui enclosure

Ko Samui coastline and a Grab ride, early morning

Up close with elephants at a Ko Samui sanctuary

Big Buddha Temple visit and coastal sunset, Ko Samui

Overcast beach morning at Ko Samui with rocks, kayaks, and sand art

Morning scenes along Ko Samui's turquoise coastline

Exploring a Chinese-Thai temple and its Guan Yu shrine in Ko Samui

Temple grounds and lazy dogs on a Ko Samui morning

The Quiet Allure of Ko Samui’s Hidden Shorelines

A look at the serene coastlines and quiet granite boulders of Thailand’s premier island escape during the golden hour.

Gym session and coastal exploring around Lamai Beach, Ko Samui

Ko Samui's scenic coastal road winding past turquoise water

Roadside stop in Ko Samui under a vivid Thai sunset

Ocean views and golden Buddhas on a Ko Samui morning

Giant Guan Yu statue in Ko Samui, green and gold.

Exploring a forgotten jungle ruin on Ko Samui

A full day wandering Ko Samui, from airport to coastline

Ornate Guan Yin statue on colorful platform, Ko Samui

Buddhist temple and mummified monk relic, Ko Samui

Morning drinks and selfies at a moody Ko Samui bar

Mummified monk in glass enclosure, Ko Samui temple

Visiting a Buddhist temple and its ceremonial gong, Ko Samui

Ko Samui temples, stupas, and calm coastal waters

Morning visit to a golden Buddha temple in Ko Samui

Guan Yu temple statue and retail store, Ko Samui

Prayers and offerings at a Ko Samui Buddhist-Hindu temple

Inside a Ko Samui Buddhist temple, late morning visit

Guan Yu statue, green and gold, Ko Samui shrine

Inside a Ko Samui Buddhist temple with statues and a mummified monk

Golden Buddha statue at Ko Samui temple, multiple angles

Lazy afternoon on a rocky Koh Samui shore

Guan Yu shrine visit on Ko Samui, Thailand

Ko Samui resort and bay views at dusk

Planes and chickens: airport life on Ko Samui

Blessing rituals and a mummified monk at Ko Samui temple

Helmet-on cycling through wet Ko Samui streets

Quiet café scene at dawn in Ko Samui