Tucked away in the sleepy English village of Chawton is a modest red-brick cottage with ivy climbing the walls and roses blooming by the window. At first glance, it seems like just another picturesque home from a Jane Austen novel. And that’s exactly what it is—because this house wasn’t just her inspiration. It was her reality.

If you’ve ever dreamed of escaping to a place where shoes are optional, sunsets come in full technicolor, and time slows to a whisper, let us introduce you to Thailand’s best-kept secret: **Koh Lipe**.