TravelPod Member ReviewsBig Easy Koh Mak
“Paradise”
johnmakesmusic 1 contribution
United Kingdom
Jun 10, 2011
Great hosts Paul & Nudeng. Masaman curry was delicious. Beach hut right on the beach.
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