https://bkpk.me/ko-phi-phi-not-as-bad-as-they-say/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ko-phi-phi-not-as-bad-as-they-say Piggy-back ride with A&Z Wed, 14 Dec 2022 22:03:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 https://bkpk.me/ko-phi-phi-not-as-bad-as-they-say/#comment-58934 Zara Fri, 30 Jan 2015 23:13:01 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=10152#comment-58934 Maybe the island are not as idyllic as they once were.. But, if you ask me, they're still damn beautiful! Maybe the island are not as idyllic as they once were..
But, if you ask me, they’re still damn beautiful!

]]> https://bkpk.me/ko-phi-phi-not-as-bad-as-they-say/#comment-58240 Karyn Jane Wed, 28 Jan 2015 23:39:03 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=10152#comment-58240 I'm really glad you've written about the good aspects of Koh Phi Phi Don! I didn't spend much time on Phi Phi Don itself but I loved Phi Phi Leh (I had a great tour guide who got me everywhere before the crowds came). Everyone talks about how bad these islands have gotten but I had a great time so it pains me when I hear people say they've skipped the Phi Phis altogether because of bad reports. There are still a lot of good reasons to visit these islands. I’m really glad you’ve written about the good aspects of Koh Phi Phi Don! I didn’t spend much time on Phi Phi Don itself but I loved Phi Phi Leh (I had a great tour guide who got me everywhere before the crowds came). Everyone talks about how bad these islands have gotten but I had a great time so it pains me when I hear people say they’ve skipped the Phi Phis altogether because of bad reports. There are still a lot of good reasons to visit these islands.

]]> https://bkpk.me/ko-phi-phi-not-as-bad-as-they-say/#comment-43051 Thai Pride | Backpack Me Wed, 01 Oct 2014 21:08:02 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=10152#comment-43051 [...] Koh Phi Phi is incredibly touristic and this does end up taking away from some of its charm. But the rampant tacky budget tourism is also interesting to observe. Scores of drunk backpackers show up on this tropical paradise in search of nirvana. Cheap massages, cheap drinks, and bizarre parties can all be found here. [...] [...] Koh Phi Phi is incredibly touristic and this does end up taking away from some of its charm. But the rampant tacky budget tourism is also interesting to observe. Scores of drunk backpackers show up on this tropical paradise in search of nirvana. Cheap massages, cheap drinks, and bizarre parties can all be found here. [...]

]]> https://bkpk.me/ko-phi-phi-not-as-bad-as-they-say/#comment-29545 Zara Thu, 06 Mar 2014 08:19:47 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=10152#comment-29545 I hope it goes well - have fun! :) I hope it goes well – have fun! :)

]]> https://bkpk.me/ko-phi-phi-not-as-bad-as-they-say/#comment-29516 Sophie Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:05:07 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=10152#comment-29516 Great article! I've been thinking about doing my Divemaster in Koh Phi Phi this summer but was wary because of the huge amount of mixed reviews. This has certainly helped! Great article! I’ve been thinking about doing my Divemaster in Koh Phi Phi this summer but was wary because of the huge amount of mixed reviews. This has certainly helped!

]]> https://bkpk.me/ko-phi-phi-not-as-bad-as-they-say/#comment-26081 Instagram: 13 best travel photos of 2013 | Backpack Me Sat, 21 Dec 2013 06:26:23 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=10152#comment-26081 [...] This island became famous after being one of the sets of the movie The Beach, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, and we just had to go and see what the fuss was all about. Some people love it, while others hate the fact that it is full of sun-seeking people like me. I think it’s not half as bad as they say, and here is why. [...] [...] This island became famous after being one of the sets of the movie The Beach, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, and we just had to go and see what the fuss was all about. Some people love it, while others hate the fact that it is full of sun-seeking people like me. I think it’s not half as bad as they say, and here is why. [...]

]]> https://bkpk.me/ko-phi-phi-not-as-bad-as-they-say/#comment-25051 Zara Thu, 28 Nov 2013 17:45:08 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=10152#comment-25051 It was actually not bad at all - surprisingly for an island! WIFI in the hotel we stayed at was not steady all the time, but pretty decent overall.. and we could use the 3G on the phone too! It was actually not bad at all – surprisingly for an island!
WIFI in the hotel we stayed at was not steady all the time, but pretty decent overall.. and we could use the 3G on the phone too!

]]> https://bkpk.me/ko-phi-phi-not-as-bad-as-they-say/#comment-24997 Juan Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:31:39 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=10152#comment-24997 How was the internet access though? I would not expect a lot from an island, but it is always good to get a reference. How was the internet access though? I would not expect a lot from an island, but it is always good to get a reference.

]]> https://bkpk.me/ko-phi-phi-not-as-bad-as-they-say/#comment-24726 Zara Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:25:05 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=10152#comment-24726 It'll probably keep on changing even more.. it's difficult to find the right balance to preserve such an awesome place! It’ll probably keep on changing even more.. it’s difficult to find the right balance to preserve such an awesome place!

]]> https://bkpk.me/ko-phi-phi-not-as-bad-as-they-say/#comment-24708 Bo Lorentzen Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:36:47 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=10152#comment-24708 Absolutely agree, Pi Pi is worth a visit, but the character of the island have changed a good deal since the destruction last decade. ;-) Absolutely agree, Pi Pi is worth a visit, but the character of the island have changed a good deal since the destruction last decade. ;-)

]]> https://bkpk.me/ko-phi-phi-not-as-bad-as-they-say/#comment-24703 Zara Tue, 19 Nov 2013 11:10:27 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=10152#comment-24703 I read that they do have a plan for protection of the island and the entire area, but that the plan is not necessarily being followed as it should due to governmental corruption and commercial interests. I hope they do manage to preserve Phi Phi, not in its very natural estate (it's way beyond that already, of course..), but at least in a fairly sustainable way. I read that they do have a plan for protection of the island and the entire area, but that the plan is not necessarily being followed as it should due to governmental corruption and commercial interests. I hope they do manage to preserve Phi Phi, not in its very natural estate (it’s way beyond that already, of course..), but at least in a fairly sustainable way.

]]> https://bkpk.me/ko-phi-phi-not-as-bad-as-they-say/#comment-24689 Doing a Pee Pee in Koh Phi Phi | One Eyebrow Raised Mon, 18 Nov 2013 23:27:27 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=10152#comment-24689 [...] Ko Phi Phi: not as bad as they say! (bkpk.me) [...] [...] Ko Phi Phi: not as bad as they say! (bkpk.me) [...]

]]> https://bkpk.me/ko-phi-phi-not-as-bad-as-they-say/#comment-24675 Zara Mon, 18 Nov 2013 05:17:39 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=10152#comment-24675 Things might have changed quit a lot since 08... Still, I find Ko Phi Phi to be a pretty sweet spot these days! And for those who don't care for crowds, they can always go during low season, or right before high season when the weather is good but the major crowds haven't arrived yet! Things might have changed quit a lot since 08… Still, I find Ko Phi Phi to be a pretty sweet spot these days!
And for those who don’t care for crowds, they can always go during low season, or right before high season when the weather is good but the major crowds haven’t arrived yet!

]]> https://bkpk.me/ko-phi-phi-not-as-bad-as-they-say/#comment-24665 Irina Mon, 18 Nov 2013 01:35:32 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=10152#comment-24665 I've also only been there for a day trip, but it was enough to sell me on coming back and staying longer next time. And yeah, most beautiful places tend to become touristy - it's something to be expected these days. However, what the government does to preserve a place like that is a different story. I wonder if they have a plan... I’ve also only been there for a day trip, but it was enough to sell me on coming back and staying longer next time. And yeah, most beautiful places tend to become touristy – it’s something to be expected these days. However, what the government does to preserve a place like that is a different story. I wonder if they have a plan…

]]> https://bkpk.me/ko-phi-phi-not-as-bad-as-they-say/#comment-24631 Zara Sun, 17 Nov 2013 10:26:53 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=10152#comment-24631 I'm glad you enjoyed your day trip to Phi Phi, Zaid! Independently of the fact that the islands are super touristic, there are indeed beautiful snorkeling and swimming opportunities all around! I’m glad you enjoyed your day trip to Phi Phi, Zaid!
Independently of the fact that the islands are super touristic, there are indeed beautiful snorkeling and swimming opportunities all around!

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