CASE STUDY - Far place, Ko Phi Phi, Thailand

Question 1

What perception of place does the Ale Garland The Beach, book extract present?

Answer 1

The place is thriving with diversity and flourishing with natural biodiversity. Moreover, this extract encourages people to align the area with ideas of tranquility and belonging within the environment.

Question 2

Give two examples of topophillia in the Ale Garland The Beach, book extract.

Answer 2

• “Its paradise”, Sammy murmured, “Its Eden.”
• “white sands and coral gardens never damaged by dynamite fishing”

Question 3

What is the perception of place presented in the travel blog written on the Nomadic Matt website?

Answer 3

The place is associated with topophobia as Phi Phi’s natural attractions are overshadowed by the tourist activity: littering, unnatural construction destroys culture, inappropriate/disruptive behaviours and queues of traffic and people.

Question 4

Give two examples of topohobia in response to Ko Phi Phi in the travel blog on the Nomadic Matt website.

Answer 4

• “Trash and sewage are dumped right into the water”
• “more restaurants serving Western food than Thai food”