Koh Samui, Thailand 2012

Getting away from the bustle of Bangkok, we jetted over to Koh Samui. Most people just stick to Chaweng beach but I strongly suggest renting a scooter and driving to the many other great areas the island has to offer. Unfortunately, most of our trip was underwater or in other non-photo friendly environments.Nonetheless, here is a small preview:

Chaweng Beach

Watching the sun set in the East.

Absolutely heartwarming & heartbreaking at the same time. Having watched a lifetime worth of elephant documentaries & youtube clips on baby elephants, watching the real thing in person is a dream come true. However, knowing the conditions these little guys face in captivity just breaks my heart.

Grabbing dinner and watching the sunset along Bo Phut in the North - magical

a time lapse of the sunset in Bo Phut

a time lapse of the sunset in Bo Phut

a time lapse of the sunset in Bo Phut

a time lapse of the sunset in Bo Phut - goodnight!

Bangkok, Thailand 2012

It might be because I was scared from all the horror stories but my trip to Bangkok  was amazing and just left me begging for another visit. From the amazing temples, dodging scam after scam, negotiating with tuktuks, eating the delicious food to venturing outside the city to visit the floating market and play with the animals, Bangkok has it all. This colourful city must not be missed - just stay smart ;)

Strolling around the City Temple

my eyes were getting overdosed by all the colour. LOVED it!

The famous reclining buddha at Wat Pho

Definitely getting our exercise hiking up the Temple of Dawn.

The famous Floating Market.

Purchasing our fruit from the day from this lady. You can get literally anything from fruits to soup noodles to random merchandise.

The amazing day continues playing with our elephant for the afternoon.

And the day concluded with our trek at the Tiger Temple.