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Final sunset and ‘see you soon’ to a fantastic crew

Final sunset and ‘see you soon’ to a fantastic crew

With this trip I had another one of those experiences where on the one hand you feel like seven days has flown by whilst on the other it feels like the trip has lasted for weeks because you have seen so many places and done 

Ko Phi Phi Le otherwise known as the beach from ‘The Beach’

Ko Phi Phi Le otherwise known as the beach from ‘The Beach’

Back to my boat trip around the southern Thai Islands and onto Ko Phi Phi Le which is more famously known as the beach that features in the film ‘The Beach’ from 2000 staring Leonardo DiCaprio. It was a must visit kind of place if 

An evening at Railay Beach

An evening at Railay Beach

Railay beach can be found on a peninsular on the south of Thailand which can only be accessed by boat because of the big limestone cliffs that surround it. It has very beautiful beaches and quite a secluded feel. It is also known as a centre for rock climbing and people travel from all over the world to climb. There are shops to hire climbing gear if it takes your fancy.

We arrived just in time for sunset which was a treat. There are three different beaches to access the first one is really just where you arrive on the jetty and is not suitable for sitting on. But a short walk to the left brings you out onto a beautiful secluded perfect looking beach.  It was not at all crowded possibly because of the time maybe? The beach is framed by two large cliff formations which keeps it protected and somewhat secluded from the elements. It was so beautiful I got a bit carried away with taking photos. This is a very small selection.

 

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James Bond Island

James Bond Island

Day two on the Andaman Sea and our next stop was Khao Phing Kan more popularly known as James Bond island. It was featured in The Man with the Golden Gun made in 1974 and ever since has been a tourist attraction. One of the 

Full circle back to Bangkok

Full circle back to Bangkok

After four weeks of travelling I finally ended up back in Bangkok where it all started. Do you know that feeling when it seems like you were only here yesterday and at the same time you feel like you’ve been away for months? That was