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Sustainable eco projects on the Koh Phi Phi Islands

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How sustainable companies serve the environment of the Phi Phi Islands Ideas for recycling or other environmentally conscious…

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Posted in: Destinations, Eco Conscious, Koh Phi Phi Islands, Lifestyle, Thailand Filed under: Andaman Sea, Eco Conscious, Eco-Friendly Travel, Green Business, Island Hopping, Ocean Conservation, Phi Phi Islands, Responsible Scuba Diving Centres, Scuba Destinations, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Thailand, Travel Tips

Scuba Diving with Blue View Divers on Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

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An eco-friendly and environmentally conscious dive centre on Phi Phi Islands It’s not easy to pick a dive centre on…

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Posted in: Destinations, Dive & Travel, Eco Conscious, Koh Phi Phi Islands, Lifestyle, Scuba Dive Centres, Thailand Filed under: Andaman Sea, Dive Information, Diving Holidays Thailand, Eco Conscious, Eco-Friendly Travel, Flashpacking, Green Business, Phi Phi Islands, Responsible Scuba Diving Centres, Scuba Destinations, Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving Vacations, Sea Turtles, Sharks, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Thailand

Scuba Diving with conscious Adang Sea Divers & Eco Lodge on Koh Lipe, Thailand

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My experience staying in an environmentally conscious accommodation with a heart for nature! Very busy in Koh Lipe Island…

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Posted in: Destinations, Dive & Travel, Eco Conscious, Koh Lipe Island, Lifestyle, Scuba Dive Centres, Thailand Filed under: Andaman Sea, Backpacking, Dive Information, Diving Holidays Thailand, Eco Accommodations, Eco Conscious, Eco-Friendly Travel, Flashpacking, Green Business, Koh Lipe Island, Responsible Scuba Diving Centres, Scuba Destinations, Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving Vacations, Sea Turtles, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Thailand

Koh Mook – a pearl in the Andaman Sea

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Travel Information and Personal Experience on Koh Mook Island in Thailand Koh Muk was my favourite island of hopping…

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Posted in: Destinations, Koh Mook Island, Thailand Filed under: Andaman Sea, Backpacking, Budget Travel, Island Hopping, Koh Mook Island, Support Local Population, Travel Activities, Travel Thailand, Travel Tips

Scuba diving Koh Lanta with Kon-Tiki Diving Center, Thailand

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Scuba Diving during your holiday on Koh Lanta Island, Thailand A triple tank dive day with Kon-Tiki…

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Scuba Diving with Aqua One in Hat Nai Yang Beach, Phuket, Thailand

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How I ended up in Hat Nai Yang, Thalang District on Phuket, Thailand Exactly at the moment that I decided…

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Posted in: Destinations, Dive & Travel, Phuket Island, Scuba Dive Centres, Thailand Filed under: Andaman Sea, Dive Information, Diving Holidays Thailand, Flashpacking, Hat Nai Yang Beach, Phuket Island, Scuba Destinations, Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving Vacations, Sea Turtles, Travel Thailand, Wreck Diving

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Today, it´s 17 years ago my mum passed away. Yest

Today, it´s 17 years ago my mum passed away. Yesterday I was final-checking the first chapter of Safety Stop in which I write about this big loss.

The time she has been away is almost equalizing the time she has been physically in my life. But sometimes it feels like she never really left. I always carry some part of her with me. This started, of course, with a feeling of deep hurt and sadness but has also changed over the years in a feeling of joy and deep gratefulness for having her in my life for the first 21 years of my life.

I feel something similar since I lost my dad, who is somewhere there with her and who I love as much as my mum. But I never felt such a strong connection with someone as I did with my mum. And this connection did not stop by her passing. My mum has shaped me the way I am and she keeps inspiring me even today. She is my hero and I am sure she will keep being a part of me even if I live for another 50 years.

I saw this photo in a place where I had a coffee the other day. I like to use it today to remind whoever reads this to always respect your parents. Because they can be gone from your life sooner than you think.

I have come to realise over the years that this strong love of and for parents is not always to be taken for granted. So I know very well, I have a lot to be grateful for.

The warm & loving base they gave me will always weight more than the pain of losing them too early. So yes, there is something stronger than the death, it´s called LOVE <3

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New video on Splashpacker YouTube channel! Here is

New video on Splashpacker YouTube channel! Here is the link:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HFD-zqM4Og0

This video is about Madeira West tour.

This photo was taken at Cabo Girao viewpoint, about 560 metre above sea level and a scary glass plateau where you can walk on 🤣

#cabogirão #cabogirao #madeirawesttour #madeiraislandtour #travelmadeira #newvideonyoutube #madeiraeiland #travelvlogger #splashpacker

If you go to Sao Miguel on Azores I suggest to pla

If you go to Sao Miguel on Azores I suggest to plan at least also 1 day in Ponta Delgada just to see the 3 botanical gardens I saw so far.

My plan was to go Furnas today and take the 13.45 bus and to come back 3 hours later so it's a good time to do a hike. If you go in the morning there is no bus back till like 17ish, so thought might be a bit too long. But I 'just' missed the bus. He drove off while I was running towards it 🙈 So instead I found Antonio Borges botanical garden and it was beautiful!

Oh yes swipe left 😁

#antonioborges #botanicalgardensoftheworld #pontadelgada #saomiguel #azores #theazoresislands #azorenportugal #botanischetuin #jardinesbotanicos #naturelovers💚 #flowersandtrees #macaronesianislands #swipeleft

Went for a little hike yesterday in this place cal

Went for a little hike yesterday in this place called rocha de relva. It's was very beautiful over there although later I realised it was not the trail I was planning to do 😂 This one was called 'fonte de rocha', it was still very nice!

#rochaderelva #fontederocha #saomiguelisland #saomiguelazores #azoreshiking #hikingtrailsofinstagram #azoren #azorenportugal #islasazores #açoresislands

Ready for my 3rd COVID test in 2,5 weeks 😂 As y

Ready for my 3rd COVID test in 2,5 weeks 😂 As you can see on Azores they made a corona drive through! If you stay longer than 1 week on Azores, you have to do a second test on the 6th day. I think it's so good all these Portugese islands check tourists so you can feel very safe if you travel to these destinations during COVID-19!

#safedestinations #saomiguelazores #coronadrivethrough #covidtestingsites #travelduringcovid19 #azoresislands💚 #açoresislands

This sign made me change my plans today! I have be

This sign made me change my plans today! I have been writing since this morning and decided to go for a late lunch. First I found this great vegetarian little place, called Dondue (#dondue) and then I saw this sign 😁 Time to enjoy the rest of my day! Just have been chatting to the local people working here and have a walk around town now. The sun is shining so will continue with those blog posts tonight 😁

#dontbetoobusy #lifenow #dontforgettolive #pontadelgadasaomiguel #enjoyingsaturday #newblogpostontheway #splashpacker

Lost in nature. My first on the road travel video

Lost in nature. My first on the road travel video on Splashpacker YouTube channel (still a lot to learn though!) Video about the botanical & monte palace garden in Funchal, Madeira. Much more to come from Madeira and also the Azores <3 I have included Dutch subtitles but it depends on your YouTube settings if you see them! Here is the link 🙂

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QjDQydyUlE&t=3s

#madeiragardens #funchalmadeira #botanicalgardenfunchal #montepalacegardenfunchal #botanicalgardensoftheworld #cablecarfunchal #cablecarmadeira #lostinnature

This is the local farmers market in Ponta Delgada!

This is the local farmers market in Ponta Delgada! Time for some local vege cooking tonight 😁

#farmersmarkets #pontadelgada #fruitsvegetables #eatlocallygrown #supportlocals #boerenmarkt #azorenportugal #azoresisland #saomiguelisland #pontadelgadasaomiguel #pontadelgadaazores

Exploring Azores 😁 This is #josedocanto botanic

Exploring Azores 😁 This is #josedocanto botanical garden. So beautiful 😍

Remember that Alex (@josealexandrebronzecosta told me a couple of years ago in Corralejo that Azores is a bit like Jurasic Park. That's when I got excited to go here one day. Finally here I am 😁 And yes, I can confirm it now: it really feels like Jurasic Park!! I did not see any other people in the park, so that was a true pure nature feeling, amazing!

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Finished another quarantine! Negative results agai

Finished another quarantine! Negative results again after entering Azores. Results came after 9 hours (saw the message this morning, it was sent last night) I went for a quick city walk through Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel Islands 😁 Before the rain came 🤣

#pontadelgadaazores #pontadelgadaaçores #pontadelgadacity #theazoresislands #azorenportugal #travelduringcoronavirus #reizentijdenscorona #gewoondoen #safedestinations #veiligopreis

And a last flower from Madeira 😁 Most people vi

And a last flower from Madeira 😁 Most people visit Madeira in April/May because of the flowers. But even now in autumn you still see flowers everywhere. Madeira is also called #flowerisland

But next to flowers you can also find a laurisilva, or laurel forest, which is unique on Macaronesia. The only place in the world where you can find those forests is in Cape Verde islands, Canary Islands, Madeira & Azores. And the last one is where I am heading to next 😁

#flowerseverywhere🌺 #madeiraeiland #bloemeneiland #pinkflower🌸 #ilovemadeira❤️ #madeiraflowers #madeiraislands #madeiranature #natureofmadeira #eilandhoppen
#atlanticoceanislands

Bye bye Madeira! Sad to leave, had such a great ti

Bye bye Madeira! Sad to leave, had such a great time. But maybr I'll be back next month. Now I am excited to go to the Azores. Since so long on my bucketlist, finally 😁

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