150 concubines & a Golden Library: Part 1 of Bangkok’s most iconic temples! We kicked off our tour at the Grand Palace, and it’s even more breathtaking than the photos. Here is what you need to know: 🏰 The "Hybrid" Palace: See that building? It’s Chakri Maha Prasat. The King wanted a European palace (like Buckingham Palace), but his court insisted on traditional Thai roofs. The result? A stunning East-meets-West masterpiece! 🤫 The Inner City Secrets: Did you know that a "forbidden city" existed within these walls? At one point, over 150 concubines and wives of the King lived here in a private female-only society. No other men except the King were allowed to enter! 🙏 The Emerald Buddha: Thailand’s holiest treasure. It’s carved from a single piece of jade and is so sacred that only the King can touch it to change its seasonal clothes. 👹 Demons turned Guardians: Those giant, colorful statues were once powerful demons. After being defeated in the ancient legends, they were "hired" to serve as eternal protectors of the temple. 🌸 A Ritual for Luck: We were sprinkled with holy water using a lotus bud for good fortune and happiness. 📚 The King’s Library: That massive golden building (Phra Mondop) houses ancient scriptures on silver floors. It's so exclusive that only the King has access. Save this for your Bangkok bucket list! 📌 Which of these facts surprised you the most? The 150 concubines or the golden library? Let me know below! 👇 #Bangkok #ThailandTravel #GrandPalace #EmeraldBuddha #TravelBkk #AmazingThailand #HistoryTravel #BangkokGuide

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Thank you for watching 🦜 Indonesia through Indonesian eyes 🇮🇩 At SeaTrek Sailing Adventures we have made it our trademark to offer unique and authentic, small-ship cruising experiences that embrace the traditional wooden pinisi boat culture of Indonesia and the fascinating cultural and natural beauty that the remote part of this mighty archipelago in which we cruise has to offer. Check your cabins here: 🗺 Schedule | https://www.seatrekbali.com/schedule/ ⛵️ Website | https://www.seatrekbali.com 🙏🏼 Contact Us | info@seatrekbali.com FOLLOW / SUBSCRIBE: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Seatrekbali/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seatreksailingadventures/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/Seatrekbali . #sailingadventures #sailingindonesia #jewelofrajaampat #spiceislands #ringoffire #phinisiboat

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Bill Hill's Ocracoke 20 takeoff. At the B&B Messabout in Bayboro, NC. October, 2017. Powered by a Yamaha 115 with 13x19 prop. 6mph cruise.

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We at Sailing Virgins are creating instructional videos on how to sail that aren’t lame! Join us as we travel through the Caribbean, Croatia, Tahiti, and more and show you the ropes, literally. ---- We are the world's #1 sailing school for millennials-lessons, courses, classes in the Caribbean, Croatia, and Tahiti. ---- In this episode:

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Five boats fight for the same turning buoy — and chaos erupts! Two sailboats collide head-on in a tight turn as crews shout “Watch out!” and waves crash over the decks. Captured from a chase boat in raw, realistic sailing action. ⚓🔥 #SailingCrash #YachtRacing #SailingShorts #BoatFails #RealSailing #OceanAdventure #YachtLife #SailingVibes #SailingAccident #WavePower

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