OSTRVO KO PANGAN KO PHA NGAN ISLAND
S a jedne strane poznato kao hipi ostrvo sa neizostavnom „full moon“ žurkom na plaži i raznoraznim žurkama u džungli, sa druge strane nudi nestvarnu lepotu prirode i mora. Najbolje je da iznajmite motocikl kako biste stigli da ga obiđete (Tajlanđani ima- ju običaj da vam naplate i kvarove koje niste na- pravili, pa motocikl detaljno slikajte pri potpisi- vanju ugovora). Prelepe plaže su Botl, do koje se stiže bro- dom ili dvosatnim pešačenjem kroz planinu, Ča- loklum i Zen, na kojoj je zalazak sunca kao u ro- mantičnom filmu. Ako ste pak za dobru žurku, onda je Had Rin pravo mesto za vas, ali bolje je da uzmete taksi jer je put sa te strane izuzetno vi- jugav i opasan, posebno za slabije motocikle. Noćni marketi su zaštitni znak Tajlanda, a od hrane, ukoliko ste u mogućnosti, isprobajte baš sve. Za mamurluk i vrućinu neizostavan je tom jum (ljuta pikantna supa sa nudlama), a ako želi- te da probate nešto drugačije, naručite čorbu sa kokosovim mlekom. Ako ste avanturističkog duha, obiđite naci- onalni park sa nekoliko vodopada, šetnja uglav- nom uzbrdo traje dva sata i iziskuje dobru fizičku spremu, kao i patike. I da, tajlandska masaža na obali mora uz šum talasa za desetak evra nešto je što sebi jednostavno morate da priuštite. K nown, on one side, as a “hippie” island where un- avoidable “Full Moon” beach parties are held each month, but also various parties in the jungle, on the other side it is known for the unbelievable beauty of its nature and the sea. The best way to tour the island is to rent a motorcycle (Thai people have a habit of charging for faults that you didn’t cause, so be sure to take detailed pictures of the bike when signing a contract). Beautiful beaches include Bottle Beach, which is ac- cessed by boat or via a two-hour hike through the moun- tains, Chaloklum Beach and Zen Beach, where the sunsets are like those from romantic lms. If, however, you’re up for a good party, then Hat Rin is the place for you, but you would be best advised to take a taxi, as the road on that side of the island is extremely windy and dangerous, especially for weaker motorbikes. Night markets are a trademark of Thailand, and when it comes to the food, if you’re able you should try absolutely everything. To treat hangovers and cope with the heat, Tom yum (a spicy noodle soup) is indispensable, while when you want to try something di erent you should order thick soup with coconut milk. Those more adventurous spirits can tour the National Park with its several waterfalls, the“walk”, which is mostly up- hill, lasts two hours and requires good physical condition, as well as sports footwear. And, yes, a Thai massage on the sea- shore to the sound of breaking waves for around ten euros is something you simply must treat yourself to.
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