The Beach movie was filmed in Maya Bay, a stunning beach cove close to Phi Phi island, Thailand. Here’s how the famed place looks now and why it closed.
Island Guides
These island guides for paradise isles around the world, detail beautiful getaways, hidden inlets and grand adventures away from the towns and cities.
Things to Do in Menorca, Spain – See the Balearic Islands Differently
The western Mediterranean cluster of the Balearic Islands may be a well-visited area of Spain. Still, the things to do in Menorca – the northernmost and lesser-known island amongst them – shows a different side to the Balearics beyond a resort holiday.
All the ‘World Wonder of Nature’ Things to Do on Jeju Island, South Korea
Of all the things to do on the volcanic Jeju Island in South Korea, the attractions that make it one of the World’s New 7 Wonders of Nature top the list.
The Little-Known Greek Island of Kea – The Athenian Secret
One hour from Athens, the Greek Island of Kea remains a local secret – an Athenian weekend hangout and summer Read It
Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem – Finding the Best Cambodia Islands
Close to the popular traveller hub of Sihanoukville are two tropical, best islands of Cambodia – the wild Koh Rong and the pristine paradise of Koh Rong Samloem. Here’s how to get there.
Thailand Island Hopping Guide – Choosing the Best Islands to Visit
Mapping out a Thailand Island Hopping trip is tough. East or west coast? This quick guide to the best islands in Thailand will help.
Visiting Rabbit Island Cambodia – The Wild Side of Kep
Rabbit Island Cambodia is a beautiful, compact island tucked away from the mainland town of Kep. The short and scenic Read It
Visit Orkney Islands – The 10,000 Year-Old Historical Legacy of Scotland
Visiting the Orkney Islands in Scotland takes you back 10,000 years, yet tours of the Mainland and Westray Isles show Read It
Links of Noltland – Saving Orkney’s History From Erosion
The Links of Noltland excavation in the Isle of Westray, Scotland is saving Orkney’s history from the elements. No one Read It