Trip to the world of sunsets

“Acting is my first love and travelling comes a close second by a mere difference of an inch,” claims city girl Yami Gautam. The chance to see the unseen and delve into the unexplored makes both acting and travelling exciting for this actor. Thailand had previously meant shooting in Bangkok, but her recent visit changed her opinion of the country as she explored it in depth.

Many shades of sun

As far as life defining experiences go - the mesmerising sunset of Krabi makes to the top of my list. How is one to resist the beautiful hues of blue, pink, purple, yellow and orange that the sky makes possible each day?

Rare experience

Being a spectator of dawn and dusk is truly magical; add to it, a dip in the blue waters just as clear and reflective of the sky above, which only gets better with the silence and intermittent gushing of the wind. 

Yummylicious

In Krabi, with a session at the most luxurious spas, the day rushes past us really quick, leaving you boneless and relaxed akin to a jelly. This was followed by scrumptious food; every meal in Krabi was unique not only because of the way in which the cuisine was interpreted, but also because there were many to choose from. Apart from Thai, Indian and Italian cuisines, (biased by my love for the same) seemed to be the next best cuisines I tried. 

Interesting nightlife

The city comes alive in an intriguing way once the orange hues of the sunset give way to the darker blue of the night. The nightlife in the market of Ao Nang is a must see. There is a variety of local goods, souvenirs, tattoo artists and massages. And, you can never go wrong roaming the relaxed yet busy streets, which give you a true sense of what Krabi stands for.

Scenic hideaways

Thankfully, due to a shoot, we were able to explore the non-touristy yet beautiful parts of the island, those hideaways that are scenic but inaccessible unless looked for. The spooky caves are eerie but strangely beautiful with their natural formations and patterns. The waters far and wide aided my lookout for a rising or setting sun, my eyes trained on the horizon. We also shot in the forest trail of luscious green, which was what one would think of when they think of a retreat away from civilization. 

Unexplored beauty

In the best sense, Krabi seemed like the perfect choice for a mini vacation in the middle of work, I was blown away by this new side that I got to see. It only goes to show that all we need to do is travel farther to unravel more. Thailand, more so Krabi, will now be recorded as a stunning mixture of nature, peace, nightlife, culture and endless waters. 

— As told to Mona