Thailand's passionate solo travel girl 🐢 Hipster Turtle Island subverts your imagination

Koh Tao, also known as Tao Island, is a small but soulful island located in the Gulf of Siam, Thailand. It is not as noisy as Koh Phangan, nor as prosperous as Koh Samui, but it embraces every traveler who loves tranquility and freedom with a gentle and firm attitude. This is a secret place prepared for literary youths, lone travelers, and especially girls who long for quiet adventures. Although Turtle Island is small, its living functions are surprisingly complete and it is clean and orderly, thanks to the young residents and travelers on the island. Their respect for the environment comes from the heart - whether it is a diving shop or a cafe, they have actively responded to the plastic reduction movement, garbage is strictly sorted, and cigarette butts and plastic bags are almost invisible on the beach. This is a small island maintained by law-abiding young people, making people feel safe and comfortable. Renting a motorbike is the most fascinating way to explore Koh Tao. Facing the sea breeze, walking along the winding mountain road, every corner may open up a new encounter: Buy a cup of hand-brewed coffee at a seaside shop, meet a girl drying her books on the forest trail, and see someone quietly painting facing the sunset on the rocky shore in the evening. The pace on the island is slow, you can put down your phone and just bring a book and a pen, which are enough to fill you with inspiration for the whole day. In the morning, you can ride your bike out alone to patrol the beach for breakfast; in the afternoon, jump into the turquoise water with a diary and a snorkeling mask; at night, listen to strangers telling stories from far away in a dimly lit bar. There is no strong sense of commercialism here, but rather a natural tacit understanding and sense of distance between travelers: we all desire freedom, but we also cherish each other's loneliness. Turtle Island doesn't need much decoration. Its scenery is real enough, close enough, quiet enough, and brave enough. Traffic Information: • How to get there: Take a ferry from Koh Samui or Koh Phangan, which takes about 1.5–2 hours. • Transportation on the island: Renting a scooter is the most convenient way (about 150-250 baht per day), but the road conditions are mountainous so drive carefully. • Accommodation options: From affordable hipster cottages to secluded sea view villas, we recommend staying near Sairee Beach or Chalok Bay for convenient living without losing tranquility. If you are looking for a place where you can be alone and meet strange souls in the afternoon, Turtle Island is worth staying for several days. Do you want me to recommend a place to stay or a café?