Cities — Krabi

Koh Phi Phi Don is the only inhabited island of the archipelago. It has hotels, cafés and the main pier. The island is interesting in itself — set aside a day to explore it and climb up to the viewpoint.

Krabi Town is the provincial capital and an important transport hub. It has the main bus station, which receives buses from neighbouring provinces, and the international airport. Tourists usually don't linger in Krabi Town, and there are reasons for that. If you arrived by plane, the road to the main resort Ao Nang doesn't actually go through the town, so you often won't even see it from your transfer or taxi window. And arguably the main reason is that there aren't many attractions in the town itself. But if you have the time, it's worth popping in for a couple of hours. It's easiest to reach by private transport or by the public songthaew.

A quiet provincial island where you can still catch the atmosphere of old Thailand. Koh Lanta isn’t about parties and wild nightlife — it’s for a calm, measured life in the Thai backcountry, while offering very good coastline. That’s what makes it unique and keeps its authenticity, unlike many Thai islands that have become commercialized resorts and lost their village charm due to the influx of tourists.