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🌍 One Month in Thailand: My Journey So Far 🌍 Part 2 After leaving Phuket, I made my way to Phi Phi, which didn’t provide the best weather and essentially rained non-stop the entire week. Some nights, however, the rain would temporarily stop, allowing us to check out the nightlife and visit the famous Reggae bar. This bar is well known amongst backpackers and allows anyone to step in the ring and try a few rounds of boxing. On the last day on Phi Phi the sun finally came out, and I went on a tour that allowed me to explore some incredible sites, including Maya Bay, a secluded beach that was made famous by the 2001 movie The Beach, starring Leo Dicaprio. Our tour guide, who was dressed as Batman, gave us a presentation on the islands and then led us to swim with baby Leopard and Blacktip sharks in the shallow waters, which was a highlight for me. We then visited the notorious Monkey beach, where I managed to keep all my possessions safe from the monkeys this time. The tour ended with a visit to Bamboo Island, a protected and uninhabited island surrounded by crystal clear-waters. Despite the rain, Phi Phi had its moments, but I was ready for a change when I headed to Krabi. Staying in Ao Nang, situated close to Railey and Pai Plong beach. This area is much more chilled-out and perfect for watching the sunset and the stars. One of the highlights of our time here was visiting the Emerald and Crystal Pools. We were able to swim in the Emerald Pool, a clear blue natural spring in the middle of the forrest. Even though I managed to get completely sunburnt on the hour-long motorbike ride there, it was really worth it! If you are ever in Krabi, I highly recommend this hidden gem. Our final adventure in Krabi took us to the Tiger Cave Temple. This site has no actual tigers, but it does feature a cave and a breathtaking view from the top.The climb was rough with 1,237 steps, but the view at the temple made up for it.

🌍 One Month in Thailand: My Journey So Far 🌍 Part 1 It’s been a month since I landed in Thailand, and I’ve already covered quite a bit of ground. I’ve been to Bangkok, Phuket, and Phi Phi, and each place has offered something unique. My first stop in Thailand was in the crazy capital of Bangkok. I was immediately struck by the energy of the place, specifically the noise and the overwhelming amount of motorbikes. The traffic is mad, and the streets are always busy with people going about their day. I tried plenty of local street food, including pad Thai and different curries. Most of the food is very spicy, even if the locals insist it is not. What I found quite interesting is that when I asked the Thai people for little spice, they understood that as a small amount of spicy sauce rather than reducing the overall spiciness or changing to a less spicy sauce. So if you’re here, that might be some useful information! The 7/11 stores became my go-to for cold drinks and quick snacks, they’re literally on every corner. Phuket was a different experience being the biggest island in Thailand; there are many cool places to visit. I took a half-day tour visiting an elephant sanctuary with four elephants, where I learned about them and interacted with them in an ethical way. It was a fantastic experience that left me with a deeper appreciation for these gentle giants. On another day, I went to the famous Big Buddha temple, which was, as the name suggests, very big! For my final day, I hiked up a hill known for its monkeys. As I was walking up the mountain, the third and final monkey I encountered managed to steal my Fanta bottle right out of my bag while it was still on my back! He sat and drank the whole thing in front of me without any fear. In my opinion, this monkey has created a great advertisement for the Fanta brand. In the next article, I will be discussing the famous Koh Phi Phi islands and Krabi!

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