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Not as soft as cloud-like sand in the Caribbean, but as white and warm as their Caribbean counterparts, even more curvy coastlines, secluded beaches and stunning jungle interiors with ever changing gem-tone clear waters with abundant ocean life that leave you mesmerized but question your selfish decision to be an intruder among masses that pollute this clearly endangered piece of paradise on earth. Some places are just meant to be left alone. Day 7: Koh Phi Phi Don We fly out of Chiang Mai to Krabi. It takes about two hours but land earlier than expected at about 1:30pm on Christmas eve of 2017. We had planned the day with Joy at Andaman Camp and Cruise . They whisk us from Krabi Airport to Ao Nang pier where the private charter manned by Beu and accompanied by his assistant Aong waiting for us. The overcast definitely kept things cooler and the rest of the day very pleasant. Somewhere in the Andaman Sea in the Indian Ocean Leaving Ko Poda and Koh Poda Nok (Chi...

This is one of the most scenic drives in Sri Lanka. Matara to Galle takes only 45 minutes. I have made this trip many a times in my life and I still look forward to it every-time I visit home. The city of Galle has undergone major developmental changes since 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami that devastated coastal areas of Sri Lanka. Stilt fishing is a sight not to be missed as you pass Ahangama, Kathaluwa areas heading towards Galle. They catch small fish that get caught in the waves heading to the beach. This is not a very lucrative fishing business. Their catch is mostly used to feed their own families. Stilt-Fishing Then you approach the world famous Unawatuna Beach. When I had not traveled to the beaches in other parts of the world this was awesome. As children we had spent quite a bit of time here. Waters are calm in the morning and late afternoon for a good swim, fun and frolic in the ocean. However, since I have beaches to compare with now, this ranks very low on my list for th...