Sunsets of Thailand - Phi Phi Island

 

Most people that visit Thailand also visit Phi Phi Island mainly on a day trip so not too many people get to see the sunset, except for those staying on the island of course. Phi Phi is much quieter late afternoon once all the trip boats of gone. The lucky few get to stay on a boat and really see the beauty of Phi Phi late afternoon and early morning.

Bangkok Street Seafood

 

Bangkok is famous for its street food which comes in many, many varieties. This is Chinatown, Bangkok and fresh seafood is available on this street market stall.

Sunrise on the Mekhong River

 

This is sunrise on the mighty Mekhong River. It is taken at Chiang Saen, Thailand which is known as the Golden Triangle. The opposite bank is Laos and just to the left, but out of the picture, is Myanmar (Burma).

Fairytale Palace (Wat Rong Khun)

Fairytale Palace (Wat Rong Khun)

It looks like a fairytale Palace but it is Wat Rong Khun which is also known as the White Wat. Located just outside Chiang Rai City, construction began in 1998 and is the realisation of a dream by Chalermchai Kositpipat who is one of Thailand's most famous artists.

The Sultan Ahmed (Blue Mosque) Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

The Sultan Ahmed (Blue Mosque) Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

Built between 1609 and 1616, the Sutan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey is better known as the Blue Mosque on account of all the blue tiles that adorn the interior. It is still used as a mosque but is one of the iconic buildings of Istanbul and is visited by millions of tourists eac year.