Fun with the 'Full Moon' and the French

Well, after spending a week in Koh Samui we decided to leave for Ko Pha-Ngan, a small Island about 20km from Koh Samui.

While we both really enjoyed our time on Koh Samui we were both ready to leave. It is so busy with tourists, and although the nightlife is good, it started to remind me a bit of Malia or Ibiza.

For a quiet and relaxing holiday, Koh Samui is definitely not the place to go.

We arrived in Ko Pha-ngan not having a clue where we were going to stay. This normally wouldn't be a problem but with the Full Moon Party just a few days later we were a little bit worried everywhere was going to be fully booked.

Luckily, we got handed a flyer for a place called Harmony Beach Resort; a private resort about a 10 minute drive to the centre of Ko Pha-ngan.

It was also well within our price range, 500bhat per night which works out about 5 pounds each a night. The resort is absolutely stunning and we can't believe we're paying so little for it. Harmony is owned by an English guy called Dave and has a private beach, a world away from the beach on Ko Samui.

We went to a pool party on Thursday 8th evening which was a good crack - met some very funny French guys. Then Saturday night of course was the infamous Full Moon Party.

Sarah and I arrived there not really knowing what to expect, we had heard mixed reports and were unsure whether it would be our cup of tea, but as it turns out we had a fantastic night! We both got suitably drunk and danced the night away in an R&B bar on the beach.

Ko Pha-ngan has definitely been my favourite place so far. I think it will suit all tastes and all ages and as well as the gorgeous beaches, there is quite a lot to do and see.

On Saturday morning Sarah and I visited one of the island's main waterfalls and got some really beautiful pictures from the top.

While the centre of Ko Pha-Ngan is very busy with tourists there are plenty of private resorts out of the centre which are beautiful if you are just looking for a relaxed and chilled time on the Island. If you come out here to party then definitely time it for the Full Moon party as it really is a great night - just be careful of the lethal whisky buckets!

Our next stop is Ko Tao were we will be heading early on Monday morning. We have booked to do a four day diving course so by my next update i will be a qualified diver!