As soon as I dipped my toes into the crystal-clear pool at the base of Erawan Falls, I knew this place was something special. It wasn’t just another waterfall – it felt like stepping into a living postcard, where every tier above held a new surprise, a new shade of turquoise, a fresh splash of adventure. Welcome to Thailand’s photographic wonder, Erawan National Park.

Some wonders aren’t found on land — they’re hiding just below the waves. Off the western coast of Thailand, in the balmy embrace of the Andaman Sea, there’s a scattering of islands that hold the keys to an underwater paradise. This isn’t just another tropical destination. This is the Similan Islands — a dreamscape of coral cathedrals, white sand crescents, and electric-blue waters.