เกาะพีพี PhiPhi

A TripAdvisor™ TripWow video of a travel blog to Ko Phi Phi Don, Thailand by TravelPod blogger Stephen.j.booth. See this TripWow and more at tripwow.tripadvisor.com Phi Phi – Thai new year (Songkran) “We weren’t aware that we would be celebrating two new years when we set out, but here we are in Phi Phi and it’s Songkran (Thai new year). Essentially, the Thai people (and everyone else) drench each other in water for a day or two; water pistol sales go through the roof! When we arrived we headed straight for the beach and soaked up the rays, the weather is currently very hot. Relaxing and luxurious as it was, we were reminded of the Tsunami a few years ago and it is strange to think that the whole area was destroyed, it’s good to see that the locals have got back on their feet again, the area is buzzing. For New years eve we hit the beach, again. The fire-throwing here is way better than on Ko Phangan (although the buckets are more expensive), I also had a go at fire skipping this time. Luckily I didn’t suffer any major injuries although I did get whacked around the back of the legs, it doesn’t hurt though. When the countdown began we were at the Ibiza bar, pistol in one hand, bucket in the other. When midnight hit, the whole town erupted into the biggest water-fight ever. I had left all the valuables in the safe in the room but had kept my phone with me and yes, it is ruined. The party went on until ten in the morning (although we stayed until about three) and it was …

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Phi Phi – Thai new year (Songkran) – Ko Phi Phi Don, Thailand (songkran phi phi, phi thai)

A TripAdvisor™ TripWow video of a travel blog to Ko Phi Phi, Thailand by TravelPod blogger Alexhudson. See this TripWow and more at tripwow.tripadvisor.com Rugged Knee, Deep Blue Sea “After a grinding overnight train involving several mysterious stops and a creepy steward who spoke only in whispers, as well as a circuitous minibus journey where the driver brought his girlfriend along and held an unlit cigarette in his lips the entire way, I arrived in Krabi–well almost. We were dropped off at the “bus station,” a scattered collection of thatch huts several kilometers outside of town. Naturally (and how convenient!) the minibus service offered transport into town for an additional fee. It was only 20 baht, around 75 cents Canadian, but I objected on principle and with a friendly Scotsman named Kirean took off onto the scorching highway in search of alternate, non-thieving transport. We ended up paying a songthaew (a covered pickup truck with benches in the back) exactly what was being extorted out of us, but hey, some things you just can’t let slide …” Read and see more at: www.travelpod.com Photos from this trip: How bad could it be? Don’t Panic! Struggling Scotsman Summit success. Worth the climb. Sacred mountain Buddha Sacred mountain view. Beautiful Andaman Coast. Bonding over buckets. Krabi Coast A monkey! Low Tide Safety, always a priority in Thailand. Just get your freaks on. Afternoon market. Gwen and Sage Charley’s Barlee Delicious green goo. Elephant! Hiking …

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Rugged Knee, Deep Blue Sea – Ko Phi Phi Don, Thailand (thailand blue sea, rugged thailand)