The long tail boats in Thailand often have these decorative scarves and flowers attached to the bow of the boat. These boats were lined up at the beach on Koh Phi Phi Don.
Koh Phi Phi had changed a lot since my first visit in 2001. It has become much more touristy, and rightfully so, since it’s such a beautiful island, but the line-up of bars on the beaches really spoils the feeling of paradise for me. It’s a great destination if your intention is partying, but I don’t recommend it for travellers looking for tranquil tropical islands.
But despite it’s overwhelming party scene, we did some fantastic scuba diving here at Hin Bida and Bida Nok. Unfortunately I don’t remember the name of the dive centre, but the owner was a really chill Belgian guy and our Guide was Canadian, and they were both great.
Location: Koh Phi Phi Don, Thailand