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Jennifer Varner
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Join date: Feb 1, 2026
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Jennifer is the voice behind Gal Goes Solo and has called Koh Tao, Thailand home for over four years. A PADI Dive master, she lives in a hut overlooking Shark Bay and spends her days writing, diving, and answering the kinds of travel questions Google can’t quite handle. She now offers personal travel consulting for travelers seeking practical, real-life guidance.
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Feb 12, 2026 ∙ 5 min
Koh Tao Travel Consulting in Thailand: What It Is (And Why I Offer It From a Hut on the Island)
If you’ve been researching Koh Tao and feeling slightly overwhelmed, I understand. This small island in the Gulf of Thailand is just 21 square kilometers, yet it has an outsized online presence. There are strong opinions, dramatic stories, glowing dive reviews, and enough conflicting advice to make any solo traveler pause. When I first visited Koh Tao over four years ago, I remember reading a travel book that warned it wasn’t safe and suggested skipping it entirely. But being a strong-willed...
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Dec 15, 2025 ∙ 4 min
Inside Shark Bay: Stories, Encounters & the Turtles of Koh Tao, Thailand
On the southern tip of Koh Tao lies Shark Bay — a crescent of turquoise water known for its resident sea turtles. It’s one of the few places in Thailand where you can still swim alongside these wild creatures in their natural habitat.
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Jul 15, 2024 ∙ 5 min
Koh Rong Sanloem, Cambodia: The Ultimate Honeymoon Island Escape
Koh Rong Sanloem is a small island paradise in the Cambodian part of the Gulf of Thailand. Located 16 miles south of Sihanoukville, Koh Rong
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