Escape to Bali
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Bali’s best retreat centre since 2003
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places to chill in Chiang
Mai include Jungle De café,
Kaomakham Coffee, Phuffin
Terrace and The Giant Treehouse,
which is suspended above the
jungle.
Ko Lanta
An island on the southwest coast,
Ko Lanta has always been known
for its superb diving and beaches,
but it’s fast becoming a destination
with so much more. How could it
not be with its stunning long
white sandy beaches and stunning
scenery? The island is also a
melting pot of cultures, being
home to Buddhists, Muslims and
sea gypsies; meaning the food
here is very unique. It’s influenced
by Indonesian, Malay and Indian
cuisine, but with its own twist. As
well, given the island’s location,
there is no shortage of fresh,
delicious seafood that can be
devoured at a restaurant set right
on the beach. The beach is also
where most of the chill out bars
can be found, including the
backpacker hang out Chill Out
House that lives up to its name.
All-in-all, the entire island
oozes chill. Even the swanky
beachfront resorts are barefoot
chic that define what chilling out
is all about. This is matched by
yoga centres like Oasis Yoga,
Lanta Yoga and The Sanctuary –
which has no affiliation to The
Sanctuary on Koh Phangan. Oasis
even houses a health bar that
serves up delicious smoothies,
salads, sandwiches and cold
pressed juice. The Happy Veggie is
another great establishments that
serves up vegetarian and vegan
food. The opposite side of the
spectrum is Faim de Loup where
you can grab a delicious fresh
croissant and coffee. Bee Bee's,
Where Else Resort and LaLaanta
Hideaway Resort are also great
places to lose yourself and totally
chill out on Ko Lanta.
The beaches are the best places
to chill on the island. Mooks bar is
a known sunset hangout and is a
nice place to relax with a drink
while listening to reggae. This
seems to be the theme in most
bars in the island, proving just
what a relaxing island Lanta is.We couldn’t do a wrap of
Thailand without mentioning
CC’s hideaway. Good friends of
Yoga Journal, CC’s Hideaway is
near the bustling tourist town of
Phuket. But it’s called a hideaway
for a good reason. It’s tucked away
on Kata beach on the Southern
end of Phuket. It offers teacher
training, spa and wellness retreats
and very comfortable and stylish
accommodation. If you’re looking
for some luxury with your daily
dose of yoga and meditation,
CC’s is definitely worth a google.