Unpacked by AFAR · Thursday, September 10, 2026
Romaine shares her experience in Khao Sok National Park, a vast, ancient protected area in southern Thailand known for its wildlife and lush landscapes. She describes the boutique Fanya Mondra organic resort and the elusive Dusky Langurs with their distinctive 'goggle-eyed' appearance.
“I was recently in Khao Sok National Park, which is sort of in the south, not too far, I guess, from Phuket, as the crow flies. But it's this giant national park that's ancient, has wildlife, like elephants you could potentially see, just sort of grazing around by a river or a lake.”
“We found some and just went to this lake that was one of the most magical moments I've ever had traveling. You know, we would see other people around, it's not like there was nobody, but it felt very, very special and very rare and intimate.”