26/06/2026
Travel rule #1: The exact second you get too confident in your “we’ll figure it out” strategy, the universe will humble you. 🛻🗺️
Trying to get from Koh Lanta to Cheow Lan Lake was a complete logistical marathon. We accidentally booked a shuttle to the Khao Sok National Park entrance instead of the lake pier, which left us stranded on a random highway. Thankfully, a WhatsApp negotiation, a pickup truck ride with 3 local ladies, and a buffer day with a $33 hotel and 7-11 dinner saved the trip.
The destination was 100% worth the chaos.
But spoiler alert: we are still traveling on a budget, so we skipped the massive overwater villas. 👀
Make sure you’re following for Part 2 to see the reality of what a budget stay actually gets you at this resort and how much it cost! ✨