islands
Ko Phi Phi island from the air
Ko Phi Phi is a group of islands in the Andaman Sea off the coast of southern Thailand that’s a popular beach destination. Ko Phi Phi Don comprises two hilly sections connected by an isthmus and flanked on both sides by white, sandy beaches. The isthmus, packed with hotels, shops, restaurants and cafés, was completely wiped out by the tsunami in 2004 but has since been redeveloped. The neighbouring island, Ko Phi Phi Le (Little Ko Phi Phi) is famous as the setting for the movie, “The Beach” and features breathtaking emerald green bays, towering forest-clad limestone mountains, the white sands of Maya Beach and coral reefs. The photos below were taken from 35,000 feet on a flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur.
Read the accompanying post: “A Tropical Paradise, Five Wishes and a Setback“.
Ko Phi Phi seen from the air under scattered clouds
Ko Phi Phi Le - Maya Bay
View of Faa’a airport in Papeete, Tahiti
Faa’a International Airport (PPT) is the main gateway to French Polynesia. Situated on the island of Tahiti, it is the home base of Air Tahiti Nui and is served by numerous international airlines. From here, there are frequent links to the expansive French Polynesian archipelago, including Bora Bora. These pictures were taken from the Airport Hotel, with views of the airport and across to the imposing peaks of the island of Moorea.
Read the accompanying post: “A Little Piece of Heaven“.
Bora Bora overwater bungalow
Spending a few days at this overwater bungalow in Bora Bora was an unforgettable experience. Waking up to the sound of the waves below and a stunning view of Mt. Otemanu, then jumping off the deck for a swim and a snorkel before breakfast. Bliss!
Read the accompanying post: “A Little Piece of Heaven“.
The bungalow and the view
The bungalows face the multi-coloured Bora Bora lagoon
In the afternoons, little sharks and mantas would swim past the deck!
Sa Dragonera island – Mallorca
Sa Dragonera, seen here from the air, is an uninhabited island off the western coast of Mallorca. It’s home to a variety of unique flora and fauna, including an ancient sub-species of lizard. The entire island is a nature reserve – a haven for nature-lovers and hikers.
Read the accompanying post: “Exploring Mallorca – One Nature Reserve at a Time“.
The silhouette of Capri at sunset
Capri is a rocky, mountainous island just off the coast of Naples, Italy. Its shoreline is characterised by steep limestone cliffs, caves and towering pillars. As we left Capri at sunset, the silhouette of the island with an orange glow as a backdrop was simply mesmerising.
Read the accompanying post: ‘A Day Trip to Capri‘.
