We were amazed as we entered the Dardanelles Strait in Turkey. Along the coastline there was so much going on: ferries, trains, towns, and monuments. It almost made you forget to look at the water — until suddenly large dolphins started leaping in front of our bow and diving through the bubbles created by the front of our catamaran hulls.

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#whitsundayislands #queensland #sailingcharter #whitehavenbeach  From Airlie Beach to the Whitsunday Islands with Wings Catamarans. Sail aboard our stable and spacious vessel in the 74 wonders of the Whitsundays. Enjoy your exclusive holiday and let our knowledgeable crew taking care of the itinerary, helping your with the water activities and cooking delicious meals for you. The crew aboard is there to help you as much or as little as you would like. Feel free to have a try and steer the boat or cook your own favourite meals ! Wings Private Charters - The Charters that adapt to you! ~ Your Ultimate Whitsunday Experience ~ www.wings.com.au 📩 TAKING BOOKINGS NOW - 📩 info@wings.com.au for any enquires For more Discover our Facebook & Instagram pages ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wings.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wings.com.au/

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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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