“To move, to breathe, to fly, to float; To gain all while you give; To roam the roads of lands remote; To travel is to live”, Hans Christian Andersen eloquently remarked in his autobiography more than 100 years ago. Andersen’s poetic assertion comes to life at Norway’s Atlantic Ocean Road, an engineering fit connecting a series of small islands, islets and reefs with the mainland across several causeways, viaducts and bridges. Known as the most scenic route in the world, the 8.3km route take drivers on a rollercoaster ride of twists, turns, and steep slopes which is made all the more exhilarating by the scenic beauty of the country’s coastal landscape. One of the road’s highlights, the Storseisundet Bridge (pictured) will definitely make you want to fly thanks to the optical illusions its unique design causes. Photo by Long-Nong Huang @long.explorer
Ko Samui, Thailand’s second largest island, lies in the Gulf of Thailand off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus. It’s known for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves and dense, mountainous rainforest, plus luxury resorts and posh spas. The landmark 12m-tall golden Big Buddha statue at Wat Phra Yai Temple is located on a tiny island connected to Ko Samui by a causeway.
Small, busy temple with Buddhist art, best known for the mummified monk on display.Worth a quick stop, make sure your shoulders are covered. Home of one of the Mummified Monks that can be seen at various Temples on Samui.
I met this cute monkey in koh Samui. People in koh Samui use monkey to take coconut from the tree. They bought this monkey from India as my guide in koh Samui told me. For more information about koh Samui Thailand visit my blog www.travelwithvineet.com . . . . . #kohsamui #thailand #thailand_ig #monkey #travelforlife #travelblogger #travel #travels #traveler #instatravel #instago #instagood #passion #outdoors #outing #awesome #awesomeday #travelphoto #trip #igtravel #instago #worldingram #beautifuldestinations #roamtheplanet #earthporn #ourplanetdaily #monkey #portraitoftheday #wildlife (at Koh Samui Thailand)