KTPrimary

My time at Koh Tao Primary was one I'll never forget. I wasn't sure what to expect on a small island in Thailand, but there is a great sense of community and lots of support from the staff... The kids are absolutely adorable and have brought so many smiles and so much happiness to my life. I cannot wait to see the things these children and this school will accomplish. The shared volunteer house offers a lot of space...there is a shared bathroom, large bedroom with bunk beds, a small fridge and a microwave. The house is located super close to the school and at most a ten minute walk to Sairee Beach. You can get good Thai food for around 70TB. There are quite a few western food options but for higher prices. I love Thai, so it was an easy choice for me...the school also offers a free lunch every weekday...important to note that when walking home at night be sure to have a flashlight or phone to help light your way, there aren't many street lamps and it can get pretty dark...You can rent a bike for pretty cheap, but I didn't feel the need to do so, everything for me was walkable...there is also a good hiking spot close by called Fraggle Rock. Great for a sunset or view of the island. I found tons of opportunities to get certified in scuba diving as well. It's so cool, and I highly recommend some scuba if you've never done it! Also, I did some research about the island as I was literally on the boat to Koh Tao. I found a lot of bad press on it and was a bit nervous, but to be honest, I'm glad I hadn't seen it before making my decision, it would have made me think twice about going and I'm so happy that I've had this opportunity...I travel alone and I am carful anytime I'm in a foreign country, therefore I haven't done anything or traveled any differently then I would in any other country...obviously be smart about where you go and when, and if you drink be sure to know how you are getting home and with who. The island is beautiful and has a lot to offer. I'm so happy I got to do this and was able to be one of the first to be a part of this awesome project and school.