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Friday Flashback – Maya Bay and the Koh Phi Phi Islands

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Koh Phi Phi Don, Thailand
Koh Phi Phi Don, Thailand

After spending a week on Phuket that was intended to be spent on smaller, more idyllic Koh Phi Phi Don, I finally boarded a ferry toward Maya Bay, aka The Beach.  The first person I spoke with, before the ferry even left, was Josie from Canada, and her friend Catherine.

In addition to the company of two attractive French Canadians, I also had the chance to meet Nate, a fellow travel blogger (Ubertramp.com) who was working in a dive shop on the island.

For an island that was devastate by the massive tsunami, it was hard to tell so much destruction had occurred.  I know it wasn't easy, but it was clear that locals and expats alike were quick to try and put the pieces back together again.

Next on the itinerary, an impromptu trip to Ko Tao with my new Canadian friends.

Last Updated on March 4, 2020 by Dave

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  1. chad says

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  3. chrisrtw says

    we took an island hopping tour in the phi phi islands, which was great but nothing prepare us to the beauty of Koh Tao, we just love it! can wait to see your pictures. This is what we missed about it

  4. Dave says

    Hi Chad,

    Thanks for stopping by and checking out Go Backpacking. Good luck with your travels in 2010.

    Dave

  5. Dave says

    Michael – good catch on the “beach party” banner. I like that it shows up well in the photo too.