<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>SHI Phangan Villas — Journal</title><description>Travel guides and stories from Koh Phangan — by the people who run SHI Phangan Villas.</description><link>https://shi.villas</link><language>en</language><item><title>The Best Time to Visit Koh Phangan — A Month-by-Month Guide</title><link>https://shi.villas/blog/best-time-to-visit-koh-phangan</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://shi.villas/blog/best-time-to-visit-koh-phangan</guid><description>When to come to Koh Phangan — the weather month by month, the quietest seasons, and the trade-offs between sun, crowds, and price. Written by the people who live here.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>island-guide</category><author>info@shi.villas (The SHI team)</author></item><item><title>How to Get to Koh Phangan — From Bangkok, Samui, and Beyond</title><link>https://shi.villas/blog/how-to-get-to-koh-phangan</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://shi.villas/blog/how-to-get-to-koh-phangan</guid><description>Every route to Koh Phangan explained — from Bangkok, from Koh Samui, from Surat Thani, from Koh Tao. Ferry companies, airlines, transfer options, and what we&apos;d do ourselves.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>transport</category><author>info@shi.villas (The SHI team)</author></item><item><title>Getting Around Koh Phangan — Scooters, Songthaews, and Walking</title><link>https://shi.villas/blog/getting-around-koh-phangan</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://shi.villas/blog/getting-around-koh-phangan</guid><description>The real options for getting around Koh Phangan: scooter rental, car rental, songthaews, taxis, and when to just walk. Honest advice on safety, costs, and the road conditions no one warns you about.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>transport</category><author>info@shi.villas (The SHI team)</author></item><item><title>Scooter &amp; Car Rental at SHI Phangan Villas</title><link>https://shi.villas/blog/scooter-and-car-rental-koh-phangan</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://shi.villas/blog/scooter-and-car-rental-koh-phangan</guid><description>Rent a brand-new scooter or car directly at your villa. 125cc and 160cc scooters, five- and seven-seater cars, all under two years old. Delivered on arrival.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>transport</category><author>info@shi.villas (The SHI team)</author></item><item><title>Koh Phangan with Kids — A Family Guide from the People Who Host Them</title><link>https://shi.villas/blog/koh-phangan-with-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://shi.villas/blog/koh-phangan-with-kids</guid><description>Koh Phangan with small children: safe beaches, family-friendly activities, what to pack, where to eat, and the practical tips we share with guests before they arrive.</description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>family</category><author>info@shi.villas (The SHI team)</author></item><item><title>The Koh Phangan Beaches Worth the Drive</title><link>https://shi.villas/blog/koh-phangan-beaches-worth-the-drive</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://shi.villas/blog/koh-phangan-beaches-worth-the-drive</guid><description>Which Koh Phangan beaches are actually worth the time to reach — and how to get to each. Thong Nai Pan, Bottle Beach, Haad Salad, Haad Son, Mae Haad, Haad Yao.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>island-guide</category><author>info@shi.villas (The SHI team)</author></item></channel></rss>