Photos from Koh Phi Phi
The Phi Phi Islands have become famous through the movie 'The Beach' starring Leonardo DiCaprio, among others. The Tsunami in 2004 caused a disaster on Koh Phi Phi. After the devastating tidal waves, almost all houses and resorts were wiped out in one fell swoop. There were many deaths. The Phi Phi Islands are located in the southwest of Thailand, in the Andaman Sea. The Phi Phi Islands are a group of six islands. These islands belong to a…
Koh Tao: after rain comes sunshine
After the torrential rain on the diver's paradise Koh Tao, it's time to take stock and get back to normal life. Koh Tao is a small (28 km²) island in the southeast of the Gulf of Thailand. The coastline is jagged and beautiful: rocks, white beaches and blue bays. The interior consists of jungle, coconut plantations and cashew nut orchards. There is no mass tourism, there are mainly small-scale accommodations. Koh Tao…
Thousands of tourists stranded on Koh Samui
Thousands of tourists have been stranded on the popular holiday island of Koh Samui. All flights to and from the island in southern Thailand have been canceled today. This is due to the bad weather conditions such as heavy rain and strong winds. The island of Koh Samui is one of the most popular destinations in Thailand. A spokesman for the airline said that there is no prospect of resuming flights. The next night will also be…
What's wrong with Phuket?
A few years ago I visited Phuket. That suited me fine at the time. We stayed within walking distance of Patong Beach. The food and entertainment was fine. The beaches were beautiful, especially Kata Noi beach, where we stayed many times. I remember the beautiful sunsets of which I made beautiful atmospheric photos. Still, Phuket has impressed me less than the rest of Thailand. Why? I can't give a clear answer. But …
Calendar Full Moon Party 2011
The most famous beach party in the world, the Full Moon Party in Thailand, who wouldn't want to experience that? Dancing all night from sunset to sunrise on Haad Rin beach under full moon. Going completely crazy with 15.000 young people from all countries and corners of the world at the Full Moon Party. Are you a party animal but have never been to Koh Pha Ngan? Pack your backpack and fly to Thailand. Go a…
Belgian creates his own dream island in Thailand
He had had enough of stress and wanted to retire. But Paul Vorsselmans, a man in his forties from the Kempen, had only just arrived in Thailand when the entrepreneur in him revived. The ecological resort that he has set up on a paradise island is now even praised by the renowned travel guide 'Lonely Planet'. Pieter Huyberechts: “I really had enough of all that materialism and that eternal achievement in our Western society. You…
Phi Phi islands are (again) under their own success
The 2004 Boxing Day tsunami killed thousands on the west coast of Thailand. Fortunately, many islands were 'swept clean' and stripped of all the rotten structures that had been built there over the years. Every opportunity for a new start, especially for the busy Koh Phi Phi, off the coast of Krabi. However, it looks like this beautiful island is once again succumbing to its own success…