Thailand - In pursuit of the perfect beach

Backpacking through Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Similan islands, Khao Lak, Phi Phi islands, Patong, Suratthani, Phun Phin and more.

  • Roach territory

    Roach territory

    The crowded street where every single backpacker in Asia seems to end up.

    [Khao San road, Bangkok]

  • The rock

    The rock

    While spending time above the surface to remove residual nitrogen from previous dive, we stopped by at this beach and got ashore using a small rubber boat.

    [Koh Similan, Similan Islands]

  • The beach

    The beach

    The place where the movie The Beach was shot can be quite crowded, but the water provides fine snorkeling and the surrounding limestone cliffs are spectacular.

    [Maya Bay, Phi Phi Islands]

  • Down the river

    Down the river

    The Chao Phraya river divides Bangkok and provides convenient transportation away from the busy streets.

    [Going down the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok]

  • La petite fille de la mer

    La petite fille de la mer

    Fellow diver mademoiselle Anne returning from the depths.

    [Similan Islands]

  • Raft draft

    Raft draft

    A moment of peace, before the bamboo raft got stuck on evil rocks and we had to wade through the eel-infested brown water to lift it off.

    [Mae Wang]

  • Ship ahoy

    Ship ahoy

    [Longtail boat at Phi Phi Islands]

  • Rise and shine

    Rise and shine

    As soon as I woke up, I started looking for the rooster that started in 4 AM and just wouldn't shut up.

    [Staying with the Karon tribe]

  • Listen to the voice of Buddha

    Listen to the voice of Buddha

    This statue of Buddha is 46 metres long and surrounded by large pillars, making it impossible to get a good look at it.

    [Wat Pho, Bangkok]

  • The local spa

    The local spa

    Refreshing showers like this are very appreciated along the path, especially after several hours of rough up-hill terrain.

    [Mae Wang]

  • How fragile we are

    How fragile we are

    The vendors take pride in having something in store for everybody. Shurikens, butterflies and katanas. Get all your Christmas gifts in one place.

    [Streetmarket stand in Khao San road, Bangkok]

  • Reaching for the stars

    Reaching for the stars

    This is a well-known temple in Bangkok with its spectacular Khmer-style tower, surrounded by four smaller ones. The temple once served as a host to the Emerald Buddha.

    [Wat Arun, Bangkok]