Accommodation on Phi Phi Don Island
by earthflyer
Phi Phi Don is a small island where everything is in walking distance as for getting a taxi they simply do not exist. there is no transport on the island.
If the websites are confusing you then wait until you turn up on the island. When you get of the boat there is a small area at the end of the pier which can help you find a bungalow on the island but you could get a cheaper deal by walking around to the hotels by yourself and see what takes your fancy but watch out for local holidays it can get booked out.
Long Tail Boats
by FernP
Rent a long tail boat instead of one of those tour packages and you'll have more time to explore all the hidden corners and coves of the Phi Phi. For less than 1000 baht (20 eur!!!) you'll get you personal guide and 6 hours of fun exploring without being disturbed by the crowds of tourists visiting the islands.
Welcoming sight
by SLLiew
When you see clear smooth blue waters with snorkelling boats gathering. You can see the coral covered rocks below. The sea is so salty, you can taste it. Everyone is getting ready their snorkels, wearing their flippers and ready to jump in.
It is quite a euphoria when you finally put your head under water and see the colorful fishes darting around and brilliantly hued hard and soft corals. Your body is moving up and down as the waves are near the rocks. The sun is occasionally covered by the clouds, temporarily reducing your visibility.
It is fun if you have an inexpensive disposable underwater camera to snap the underwater world and each other. Hopefully, you are wearing a waterproof watch to help you keep time while you frolick away as Jacques Cousteau.
"Beck" speak up about his sadness
by hash09
At my guest house, at my left and right site there are neighbours from canada... and i saw a few local people was staying with them too... they always make noise but i did not bother about it... as they saw me going to my room, the local boy say hello to me... and reply with smile and say hello to them too... and again they prefer to speak thai with me... so i just say, i dont speak thai and they show me a weired face... so i told them im from malaysia, so this guy this noded his head, so i just leave them with their canadian friends.
In that everning, i am not going anywhere, coz i feel sick from drinking a lots of sea water (as almost drownning for the 1st snorkeling) So i just sit at the stairs with my water, and a pack of cigarrate with me and i had my journal book on my hips.... i love to write about anything that crossed my head, then one of the local guy turn up from that canadian room, he was sitting on the balcony and try to talk with me... yes we did talk about where im from, im here with whom and such... then he came and sit next to me (he did ask a permission to do so, very nice of him) then we had coversation, we talk about a lots of thing including the sound of ants at night, he even can hear the sound of wave from the back of the mountain which is 20mins away (walk), we had fun in our conversation, we smile we laugh and we seems like an old friends and talk about life, journey and such.... then he start to talk Tsunami.
WHAT YOU MIGHT WANT TO PACK?
by mamasan69
Light and something you can lock while you are away from your room, just in case. Light clothing, sandles and hat if needed. I never had any rain while I was here, but that depends more on the season than anything. Medical kit is a good idea (see cliff jumping) and maybe extra water, as the water level is low and sometimes shut off at times during the day. Digital or video camera is a must around these islands, the scenery is awesome. Sun screen of course, and sunglasses wouldn't be a bad idea. Your own set of snorkeling equipment, if not you will have to suffer with used. My used mask had a leak in it and it make diving down tough, salt water doesn't inhale very well.
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"The Beach"
"The Beach" scene
Crowded beach in Phi Phi Le
FIRE RING-Koh Phi Phi
