Vilhelms Kalnins

Senior Culture and Heritage Editor

With over two decades of experience in travel journalism and a lifelong passion for uncovering lesser-known stories, Vilhelms Kalnins brings a seasoned perspective to Samui Love. Having lived in multiple countries and traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia, he is adept at weaving cultural history with practical travel insights. Vilhelms is known for his meticulous research, warm storytelling, and a knack for connecting with locals to reveal hidden gems. He values authenticity, is unfailingly curious, and enjoys mentoring younger writers in the art of immersive travel writing.

What It’s Like Living in a Samui Beach Bungalow
What It’s Like Living in a Samui Beach Bungalow
June 30, 2025 Vilhelms Kalnins 0

What It’s Like Living in a Samui Beach Bungalow: A Tidal Shift in Perspective By...

I Found the Cheapest Yoga Class in Samui
I Found the Cheapest Yoga Class in Samui
June 28, 2025 Vilhelms Kalnins 0

I Found the Cheapest Yoga Class in Samui: A Lesson in Flexibility (of Mind and...

You Won’t Believe What’s Inside This Secret Jungle Bar
You Won’t Believe What’s Inside This Secret Jungle Bar
June 18, 2025 Vilhelms Kalnins 0

The first time I heard whispers of a clandestine watering hole carved into the tangled...

The Dark Side of Living in Koh Samui No One Talks About
The Dark Side of Living in Koh Samui No One Talks About
June 7, 2025 Vilhelms Kalnins 0

The Dark Side of Living in Koh Samui No One Talks About Ah, Koh Samui....

I Found Paradise in Samui — For Less Than You Think
I Found Paradise in Samui — For Less Than You Think
May 15, 2025 Vilhelms Kalnins 0

I Found Paradise in Samui — For Less Than You Think If you had asked...

This Is the Most Photographed Swing in Samui — And Why
This Is the Most Photographed Swing in Samui — And Why
May 14, 2025 Vilhelms Kalnins 0

This Is the Most Photographed Swing in Samui — And Why If you spend more...

The Craziest Things I Saw on Samui’s Walking Street
The Craziest Things I Saw on Samui’s Walking Street
May 12, 2025 Vilhelms Kalnins 0

The Craziest Things I Saw on Samui’s Walking Street By Vilhelms A Carnival of Humanity...

This Samui Artist’s Work Is Going Viral — See Why
This Samui Artist’s Work Is Going Viral — See Why
May 12, 2025 Vilhelms Kalnins 0

This Samui Artist’s Work Is Going Viral — See Why It began, as these things...