Living the modern island life: Best beaches & cool spots | Koh Samui vlog

Hi, my name is Rufa, and we're back again with another Koh Samui vlog. In today’s video, I’ll be showing you how we navigate life in Koh Samui, living between expat and local life. We’ll visit a hidden beach that not everyone knows about, several restaurants we’ve been to before, and a newly discovered café that you won’t regret trying. I hope you enjoy this video, and thanks for stopping by!

Chapters:
0:00 video highlight
0:28 Palette café & studio
1:25 Crab Shack ‪@anantara‬
3:50 top 3 beaches recommendation
6:45 local coffee & eatery
10:00 the Cocoon restaurant
10:32 Six Senses
11:28 Lanai ‪@kimptonkitalaysamui‬

💬 Have you visited these places? What’s your favorite peaceful spot in Chiang Mai? Let me know in the comments!

Gluten-free banana & almond butter muffin
Recipe:
Wet Ingredients
1/2 cup of almond butter
1 mashed, ripe banana
1 egg
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
1 cup gluten free oat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2-3 tablespoons mini or regular dairy free chocolate chips

In a large bowl, mix the dry and wet ingredients together until smooth

Bake in preheated oven (180°C)
20-25 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Transfer muffins to wire rack to cool and enjoy!

About me:
I’m an expat in my 30s from the Philippines 🇵🇭 living in Thailand 🇹🇭 I vlog about lifestyle, travel and our adventures navigating life in Thailand and other countries.

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