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Go Backpacking > Destinations > Asia > Thailand > Friday Flashback – Maya Bay and the Koh Phi Phi Islands

Friday Flashback – Maya Bay and the Koh Phi Phi Islands

January 15, 2010 By Dave

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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.

  • Making New Friends on the Phi Phi Ferry
  • Finally…Maya Bay
  • More Photos from Phi Phi Leh
  • Koh Phi Phi Don – Take 2
  • Life's a Beach
  • Meeting the Ubertramp
  • Last Day on Koh Phi Phi

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

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About Dave

Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio. He's been to 65 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Originally from New York, Dave now calls Austin, TX home. Find him on Instagram and Twitter.

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  1. chad says

    January 16, 2010 at 4:26 pm

    You've got an awesome site here. I just found it and have taken a look at everything you have here.

    I've just recently began to travel a bit and am loving it.

    Thanks for the great content.

    Chad

  2. Michael Tieso says

    January 17, 2010 at 12:10 pm

    I love that in the background it says Beach Party. Ah good times.

  3. chrisrtw says

    January 17, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    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

    January 17, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    Hi Chad,

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

    Dave

  5. Dave says

    January 17, 2010 at 8:56 pm

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

  6. terrah says

    January 23, 2010 at 3:21 am

    Wow Dave! You have me wanting to visit Thailand. Haha! Admiring the blog… off to look around some more… Much luv from Texas!
    http://themomwhotravels.blogspot.com/

  7. FabulousTerrah says

    January 23, 2010 at 9:21 am

    Wow Dave! You have me wanting to visit Thailand. Haha! Admiring the blog… off to look around some more… Much luv from Texas!
    http://themomwhotravels.blogspot.com/

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