Nazan Köroğlu

Nazan Köroğlu

Senior Island Culture & Culinary Curator

Nazan Köroğlu is a seasoned cultural curator and culinary guide with over four decades of travel and hospitality experience across Southeast Asia. After an early career in journalism and cultural studies, she moved into boutique hospitality management and later specialized in island cultures, foodways, and sustainable tourism. Nazan has lived for extended periods on several islands, conducting oral-history interviews with local cooks, documenting recipes, and collaborating with community projects that preserve traditional crafts and coastal ecosystems. Her expertise blends ethnographic research, hands-on culinary knowledge, and practical travel logistics. She is patient, observant, and wryly humorous, with a knack for finding quiet alleyway eateries and telling the human stories behind popular spots. At Samui Love she curates itineraries, writes in-depth features on local eateries and customs, and advises on community-first tourism initiatives, always prioritizing respect for local communities and authentic experiences.

Best Rooftop Bars in Koh Samui for Sunset Views
Best Rooftop Bars in Koh Samui for Sunset Views
June 13, 2026 Nazan Köroğlu 0

Koh Samui is the kind of island where the light seems to have been rehearsed...

This Samui Place Feels Like a Secret Escape
This Samui Place Feels Like a Secret Escape
June 5, 2026 Nazan Köroğlu 0

Koh Samui has a way of slipping into your senses: the ocean breathes salt and...

I Found the Perfect Samui Sunset Spot
I Found the Perfect Samui Sunset Spot
June 4, 2026 Nazan Köroğlu 0

Koh Samui has a way of arranging its sky like a private performance. The clouds...

I Found a Hidden Paradise in Samui
I Found a Hidden Paradise in Samui
May 28, 2026 Nazan Köroğlu 0

Koh Samui is one of those places that hums at a gentle, reassuring frequency —...

This Samui Beach Feels Unreal
This Samui Beach Feels Unreal
May 26, 2026 Nazan Köroğlu 0

There’s a peculiar kind of disbelief that settles over you the first time Koh Samui’s...

I Didn’t Expect Samui to Look This Good
I Didn’t Expect Samui to Look This Good
May 21, 2026 Nazan Köroğlu 0

I arrived expecting beaches, palm trees, and a pleasant amount of humidity. What I didn’t...

The Most Peaceful View in Koh Samui
The Most Peaceful View in Koh Samui
May 15, 2026 Nazan Köroğlu 0

Koh Samui gives you a particular kind of calm: a slow inhale, a long exhale,...

The Calmest View in Koh Samui
The Calmest View in Koh Samui
May 8, 2026 Nazan Köroğlu 0

Koh Samui is the sort of place that eases you into its rhythm. The sea...

I Discovered a Secret Corner of Samui
I Discovered a Secret Corner of Samui
May 2, 2026 Nazan Köroğlu 0

I fell for Koh Samui the way you fall for a soft, slightly battered paperback:...

This Café in Samui Feels Like Bali
This Café in Samui Feels Like Bali
April 29, 2026 Nazan Köroğlu 0

There’s a particular café on Koh Samui where the soundtrack is a mix of quiet...

This Hidden Samui Temple Feels Magical
This Hidden Samui Temple Feels Magical
March 31, 2026 Nazan Köroğlu 0

There are temples in Koh Samui that announce themselves with gilded stupas and motorbike taxis...

I Almost Kept This Koh Samui Spot to Myself
I Almost Kept This Koh Samui Spot to Myself
March 24, 2026 Nazan Köroğlu 0

Koh Samui can feel, on first acquaintance, like a story told in two voices: one...

This Hidden Jungle Bar in Samui Blew My Mind
This Hidden Jungle Bar in Samui Blew My Mind
March 9, 2026 Nazan Köroğlu 0

Koh Samui has a way of slipping under your skin — soft limestone cliffs, coconut...

I Thought This Beach in Samui Was Fake
I Thought This Beach in Samui Was Fake
March 8, 2026 Nazan Köroğlu 0

There’s a kind of disbelief you get the first time you step onto Chaweng Beach...

Where to See Elephants Ethically in Koh Samui
Where to See Elephants Ethically in Koh Samui
March 1, 2026 Nazan Köroğlu 0

Where to See Elephants Ethically in Koh Samui: A Friendly Guide for Animal Lovers If...

What It’s Like to Stay in a Jungle Villa in Samui
What It’s Like to Stay in a Jungle Villa in Samui
February 22, 2026 Nazan Köroğlu 0

What It’s Like to Stay in a Jungle Villa in Samui: A Symphony of Cicadas...

Samui’s Most Scenic Restaurants With a View
Samui’s Most Scenic Restaurants With a View
February 14, 2026 Nazan Köroğlu 0

Samui’s Most Scenic Restaurants With a View: A Feast for the Eyes (and the Stomach!)...

Where to Rent a Motorbike in Koh Samui
Where to Rent a Motorbike in Koh Samui
January 28, 2026 Nazan Köroğlu 0

Where to Rent a Motorbike in Koh Samui: A Gentle Guide to Island Freedom There’s...

Koh Samui for Solo Travelers: Safety, Tips, and Fun
Koh Samui for Solo Travelers: Safety, Tips, and Fun
January 6, 2026 Nazan Köroğlu 0

Koh Samui for Solo Travelers: Safety, Tips, and Fun Ah, Koh Samui—Thailand’s lush, palm-fringed island...

What to Pack for a Trip to Koh Samui in 2025
What to Pack for a Trip to Koh Samui in 2025
January 3, 2026 Nazan Köroğlu 0

What to Pack for a Trip to Koh Samui in 2025: The Ultimate Eurico Guide...

Best Sunset Spots in Koh Samui for Instagram-Worthy Views
Best Sunset Spots in Koh Samui for Instagram-Worthy Views
December 17, 2025 Nazan Köroğlu 0

Best Sunset Spots in Koh Samui for Instagram-Worthy Views There is a moment every evening...

Top 10 Koh Samui Luxury Resorts With Ocean Views
Top 10 Koh Samui Luxury Resorts With Ocean Views
December 14, 2025 Nazan Köroğlu 0

Top 10 Koh Samui Luxury Resorts With Ocean Views: A Sun-Kissed Guide to Island Indulgence...

I Stayed in a Samui Hostel With a Slide to the Pool
I Stayed in a Samui Hostel With a Slide to the Pool
November 27, 2025 Nazan Köroğlu 0

I Stayed in a Samui Hostel With a Slide to the Pool: Sun-Kissed Mornings and...

You’ve Never Seen Thai Street Food Like This: A Stroll Through Koh Samui
You’ve Never Seen Thai Street Food Like This: A Stroll Through Koh Samui
November 20, 2025 Nazan Köroğlu 0

If you close your eyes and picture Thailand, what comes to mind? White sand beaches,...

I Tried Thai Whiskey With Fishermen in Samui: A Night on the Island’s Edges
I Tried Thai Whiskey With Fishermen in Samui: A Night on the Island’s Edges
November 17, 2025 Nazan Köroğlu 0

If you ask most travelers about Koh Samui, they’ll paint you a picture of swaying...

I Rode a Tuk-Tuk Around Samui — Regret or Fun?
I Rode a Tuk-Tuk Around Samui — Regret or Fun?
November 14, 2025 Nazan Köroğlu 0

I Rode a Tuk-Tuk Around Samui — Regret or Fun? There’s a certain magic to...

The Best Hotels in Samui With Private Infinity Pools
The Best Hotels in Samui With Private Infinity Pools
November 11, 2025 Nazan Köroğlu 0

The Best Hotels in Samui With Private Infinity Pools: A Dreamer’s Guide There is a...

A Mummified Monk, a Mango Smoothie, and the Subtle Magic of Koh Samui
A Mummified Monk, a Mango Smoothie, and the Subtle Magic of Koh Samui
November 10, 2025 Nazan Köroğlu 0

It’s an odd thing, realizing that some of my favorite travel moments began with a...

What No One Tells You About the Samui Airport
What No One Tells You About the Samui Airport
October 17, 2025 Nazan Köroğlu 0

What No One Tells You About the Samui Airport: A Traveler’s Whispered Secret There are...

How to Survive a Rainy Day in Samui
How to Survive a Rainy Day in Samui
October 4, 2025 Nazan Köroğlu 0

How to Survive a Rainy Day in Samui: A Guide to Tropical Downpours and Unexpected...