Went to Koh Phangan ages ago - what a place. Im sure its much more commercialised now and more akin to Koh Samui. When I went they had the full moon party (just missed it actually) but the entire place had about 500 people and about 15 bars - it was just awesome. So chilled out. Now I dread to think what its like
Was there through December 94, intending to carry on down to Australia to work up some funds to carry on travelling, but after the full moon party, then my birthday, then the Christmas and new year parties I was skint and had to travel back home! (after working in India for 6weeks or so) as I had open return flights already paid for in that direction.
Stayed on Sunset Beach, hung out and partied on Sunrise. When funds were getting low I went out at night with no footwear thinking that would stop me staying out all night (as I'd aggravated an old knee injury so was hobbling around), but still found myself ambling back when folks were getting up for breakfast! Think another month there would have crippled me!
I miss being young, dumb and ...