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My Retreat Experience at Kamalaya Koh Samui in Thailand (Part 1)
(This is an English version for my previous blog on my retreat experience. 日本語記事はこちらです)
Earlier, I talked about why I got into wellness retreats. Now, I'd like to share my three-part story about my retreat experience in Thailand last August.
・Kamalaya Koh Samui
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I'd been dreaming about checking out Kamalaya Koh Samui even before COVID hit. This place is pretty well-known and has a great rep. I was torn between here and Chiva-Som, which is like the celeb hotspot of wellness retreats. But in the end, I went with Kamalaya because I wanted that island vibe and heard there were fewer Japanese tourists there.
Before booking, I shot Kamalaya a couple of questions. They got back to me super quick and sent over a health form after I booked.
・Why I Went
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So, I jetted off solo for a five-day getaway. My goal? Ditch the daily grind and do some serious soul-searching. Plus, I wanted to chill out while thinking about my health and how to stay forever young. I didn't plan any sightseeing, so most of my time was spent shuttling between Koh Samui's airport and Kamalaya. Caught some cool views from the taxi, though!
・Touching Down on Koh Samui
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Koh Samui's Thailand's third-biggest island, and it's a bit over an hour from Bangkok by plane. Landed around 6 pm, and my ride from Kamalaya was already waiting. It took about an hour to get to the retreat, and by then, it was pretty dark. The temps were around 27°C or 28°C, but the night air had a bit of a chill—I ended up grabbing a jacket.
・Inside the Retreat
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Kamalaya's big on this "digital detox" thing, so no phones or pics in the restaurant and treatment areas. But, I wanted to share my experience with you all, so I took photos where I could. Food pics were a no-go, though, so I grabbed some shots from Kamalaya later on.
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To be continued in My Retreat Experience at Kamalaya Koh Samui in Thailand (Part 2)
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