And then I had the opportunity to visit the Burmese Sea again. But this time I didn't go to the Emerald Heart Island, which is currently trending. The island I visited this time is an island that almost no one knows about and is the only island in the Burmese Sea that has a resort. This island is called Macleod Island, which Thais call "Maku Island", which can only be crossed from Ranong.

On Agoda, if you search for "Myanmar Andaman Resort," you'll find a single island resort amidst the Andaman Sea in the Burmese Sea. It's surprising that amidst the raw nature, at first glance, you wouldn't think there would be any buildings or resorts on that island.

Most of the guests who stay here are wealthy Europeans, who mostly come on their own boats. However, if Thais want to visit the island, they have to come in a group and charter a boat. In Ranong, there is a tour operator (ok andaman) that organizes trips to the island, and I had the opportunity to join one of their trips.

For the ultimate in privacy, this island is a must-visit. The atmosphere is uncrowded, peaceful, and perfect for those who truly want to be at one with nature. The sea is beautiful, the water is clear, and the coral reefs are pristine.

The journey begins from the Ranong side in the morning. After completing immigration formalities, take a ferry across to Kawthaung, Myanmar. A resort boat will pick you up from there. From Kawthaung, it takes 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach Maculay Island.

It didn't take long to arrive. What I saw around me was crystal clear seawater and white sand. The boat docked at the pier, where staff were waiting to pull the pier rope and drag it to the island.

Check in and leave your luggage, then go hiking in the afternoon.

Let me tell you that this mountain climb was brutal. With the sweltering heat and steep paths, we had to be well prepared. But the view from the summit was worth the hardship.

"Climbing a mountain is not easy, but the view is definitely worth it." The first day of the trip was tiring, and I went to bed early to rest up for the next day.

On the second day, after breakfast, we prepared to head to the diving spot. Let me tell you, the main highlight of the Burmese sea is the abundance of soft coral, moray eels, clownfish or Nemo fish living together as families, and the ultimate surprise was diving close to sharks in an unexpected encounter. The sharks here are not as scary as you might think, as the staff told us that the sharks found around the coral are all young and tend to be afraid of humans.

The diving trip is over and we are on our way back. On the way, we sat and watched the sunset in a cool atmosphere. Sigh... I'm drowning in happiness....