by STEVEHUN19790105 | Mar 9, 2026 | Planning Your Trip
Backpacking Koh Tao: How to Dive More Without Rushing Your Trip Koh Tao has a habit of doing this thing where you arrive for “two or three days”… and then you’re still there two weeks later, wondering how it happened. It’s small, it’s easy, it’s social, and it’s one...
by STEVEHUN19790105 | Mar 2, 2026 | Koh Tao & Beyond
Echo Hostel Koh Tao: Rooftop Nights, Easy Dive Days in Mae Haad If you’re coming to Koh Tao to dive, your accommodation choice can quietly make the whole trip easier — or harder. That’s why we often point people towards our partner place in Mae Haad:it keeps your days...
by STEVEHUN19790105 | Feb 2, 2026 | Learning to Dive
SSI Open Water Course in Koh Tao: What It’s Really Like If you’re looking at the SSI Open Water Course, you’re probably feeling two things at once: excited… and slightly nervous. That’s normal. Most people don’t worry about the “studying” part — they worry about the...
by STEVEHUN19790105 | Jan 19, 2026 | Learning to Dive
SSI vs PADI: What’s the Difference If you’re about to book your first scuba course, you’ll see the same two names everywhere: SSI and PADI.It’s normal to wonder if one is more accepted, more “official”, or simply better. Here’s the good news: both SSI and PADI...
by STEVEHUN19790105 | Dec 14, 2025 | Learning to Dive
What to Expect on Your First Day of aDiving Course on Koh Tao Your first day of a diving course on Koh Tao is exciting — but it’s completely normal to feel a bit nervous too, especially if it’s your first time breathing underwater. If you’re wondering what actually...
