Commercial flights to Thailand via Dubai

I think I've said before I love airports and flying and take as many opportunities I can get to do some travelling. Our flight took us on Emirates to Dubai from Durban where we boarded the incredible A-380 for our flights to and from Bangkok - headed to the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan island, Thailand.

Qatar and our Emirates plane at King Shaka in Durban

The low landing speed of the A-380 is amazing - that a plane so heavy can remain in the sky at this speed

Final approach to Dubai airport after an evening flight from Durban. I was not in the cockpit so had to make do with the aircraft TV cameras to lead the way.

The massive wing of the Airbus A-380 needed to give the lift to keep us afloat

We went from aircraft to scooters in Thailand as our preferred method of transportation

Bangkok Airport

On the ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan island