We frequently post up high-res photographs for our FTBMates to download as a desktop, screen-saver or to print out. This is another photo we re-edited, which was taken early one morning in the northern part of Phang Nga, south Thailand.
Early Morning Vista Read Post »
While learning to use photoshop in the lockdown, Liz came across this shot Jamie took back in Krabi, Thailand.
Phang Nga Bay, Krabi, Thailand Read Post »
Are we the problem? Should we keep the remote places we find a secret to protect them? Some say we should, some say we shouldn’t…Get ready, Jamie is in rant mode and he lets it all out in this week’s Q&A!
Are YouTube sailing channels destroying the world? Read Post »
Desert islands, friendly locals, surfing madness, dolphins, fishing, AIS scare, pirate scare, lightning scares and the biggest scare of them all – Anak Krakatoa!
Thailand to Krakatoa! Read Post »
With a broken dodger, a new sail to collect and new batteries to be installed, we hoofed it back to Thailand.
And back to Thailand for repairs… Read Post »
When we last left you we had left Krabi Marina with our brand new dodger and were heading south to Malaysia. It was so good to be out on the water again!
The fastest sail we’ve ever had in Thailand! Read Post »
As the rain came towards us and the speed climbed to 25+kts, we took it straight on the nose.
Bring on the squalls! Read Post »
Navionics says you can’t access this ‘lake’ surrounded on all sides by mangroves and limestone hills, but there is a way in… Just shows you what a little bit of local knowledge from those that live here can teach you.Â
We’re back sailing, woohoo! Read Post »
Hidden inland and surrounded by mangroves, Krabi Boat Lagoon is about as far away from the “Tourist Thailand” of popular imagination as you can get.
Sunset over the mangroves at Krabi Boat Lagoon Read Post »
A one-minute experiment in 4K – make sure you view in full 4K mode for all the glorious detail! We would love to hear from anyone with a 4K TV or projector. TBH we should have waited a couple of hours because we’ve just had the most stunning sunset, but it was too late and we were in the swimming pool by then… and the drone’s not waterproof!
4K MAVIC PRO FLY-BY IN THE MANGROVES AT KRABI BOAT LAGOON MARINA Read Post »
Liz Cleere discovers a delightfully laid back and remote island in the far north of the Andaman sea that remains untouched and home to a small band of intrepid expats.
How to find your own island paradise in Thailand Read Post »
The first in a series of articles on Esper’s complete refit in Thailand, originally written for Sailing Today magazine. We are reproducing the original articles on FTB complete with new photographs… Remaining on a pontoon in India for two years, despite basic servicing and upkeep, had led to some general deterioration of our boat. But for SY Esper to stand a chance of completing a passage to South Africa, she needed to be in the best possible shape. So we spent a full season planning, servicing and preparing.
SAILBOAT REFIT: INTRODUCTION Read Post »
Koh Phayam, a tiny island off Thailand’s Andaman coast, has long been a favourite with intrepid yachties. As we secured our anchorage at the Sun Resort on Buffalo Bay, we quickly discovered why.
The perfect Thai island that you’ve probably never heard of Read Post »
It sometimes feels like there are few islands left in Thailand that haven’t been turned into tourist hotspots. Koh Phayam is still one of them, but development is fast bringing it into line with its more famous rivals. There are still no cars, no post and no hotel blocks. Hot water is a luxury and air conditioning is available in only one bungalow resort.
Searching for Thailand’s hidden islands Read Post »
With visitors to Thailand being asked to show more respect while the nation mourns the passing of their King, Liz Cleere ponders on how to travel with sensitivity and understanding.
Are you a disrespectful traveller? Read Post »
