 Skiboot will pause boot until
the validation is complete.
If SBE validation is required the BMC will communicate this to Skiboot by
setting an IPMI System Boot Option with OEM parameter 0x62. When this flag is
set Skiboot will pause and wait for the validation to complete and the flag to
be cleared. This ensures the validation completes before the execution is passed
to Petitboot and the host operating system and any conflicts could occur. During
this process Skiboot will print::

    SBE validation required, waiting for completion
    System will be powered off if validation fails

to the console with an update every minute until complete.

Unfortunately the validation performed by the BMC leaves the SBE in a bad
state. Once the validation is complete Skiboot will reboot to reset everything
to a good state and normal booting can resume. No such reboot is required if
the flag is not set and validation doesn't occur.
We have been running this trip since 2003 and have spent a lot of years turning it into the best backpacking trip to Thailand on the planet. Winner of The World’s Most Amazing Tour of 2012 and Asia's Most Amazing Tour in 2013 by Tour Radar, our original 40-day trip to Thailand is the ultimate easy-going travel experience. Beginning and ending in Bangkok with a loop through the islands, beaches and jungles of Southern Thailand this trip is a relaxed tour through Thailand’s most amazing, fun, and lesser-known destinations. We’ll take you from some of the most insane party spots including The Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan to secluded paradises with no other tourists in sight. And always you’ll be enjoying the adventure at the nice, chilled pace that is uniquely ‘Free and Easy’.
Being Thailand's third largest island and arguably its most beautiful, Koh Samui is a paradise that never had a chance at being hidden. Its picture-perfect background of endless tropical white-sand beaches, palm trees and lush green hills have made Koh Samui an international sensation. The island's popularity has brought a great deal of development as Koh Samui possesses upscale restaurants, shopping malls, a cinema, an incredible hospital and plenty of trendy nightclubs. The island's unique mixture of western and Thai culture makes Koh Samui a good place to indulge in any western comforts and enjoy its always-interesting nightlife! Despite the large number of tourists, Koh Samui is astonishingly beautiful and getting to the beach is always a worthwhile thing to do.
A 10 km long archipelago of 42 protected islands, Koh Ang Thong National Marine Park is an island oasis of hidden lagoons, white-sand beaches, dense jungle vegetation and exotic wildlife. Fiercely protected by the Thai government, the nature here is pristine - virtually every picture you take will look like it could be a postcard! 41 of the islands are completely uninhabited, with only 1 possessing a small bar and restaurant and an array of cool cottages that we stay in. The beach on this island has some of the softest white-sand your toes have ever dug into. The water is super clean and at night you are likely to witness one of the world's greatest miracles: phosphorescence! After any day-trippers leave in the early afternoon we usually get to have this island paradise all to ourselves. The most stress you are likely to feel while on Koh Ang Thong is deciding upon which palm trees to hang your hammock from!
Most tropical islands are gorgeous but Lao Liang would win the beauty pageant if they were all to compete. You can see what we mean when you arrive to Lao Liang by boat and the white-sand beaches stretch out lazily into the calm, clear water and the sun seems to hit the water just right to keep it a stunning turquoise colour. But there's much more than just nice scenery in Lao Liang, as the atmosphere of an uncivilized island is meant to be enjoyed. On the island you get a chance to unplug yourself from the world and spend your day living in the luxury of beachside tents, where not much besides a bed, a fan and electricity is needed. Because when here, you'll be spending all your time enjoying the riches of living a slow and simple life on the gorgeous island of Lao Liang!
"Koh Lipe, Koh Lipe, Koh Lipe I love you" goes a Thai song by the country's most famous reggae rock band: Job 2 Do. And it is quick to see why the people of Southern Thailand hold such reverence for this tiny island, which is part of the Tarutao National Marine Park located in the far-southern part of the Andaman Sea. Koh Lipe is almost completely encircled by soft, sandy beaches and its interior is filled with an interesting mountainous woodland making any wander on this gorgeous island an epic experience!
With soft and flat white-sand beaches that get plenty of sun and several of them void of many people, Koh Lanta harnesses a nice hippiesque vibe. Although some high-end resorts have moved into the island, the care-free vibe of the local fisherman and the long-time visitors seems to be winning out to preserve the best part of Koh Lanta - it's ability to make you relax. Several gorgeous caves, isolated and peaceful camping areas, amazing diving opportunities as well as the stunning Kantiang Bay showcase a few of the reasons why it's well worth it to make the trip out into the Andaman Sea to experience Koh Lanta.
This small town will give you a great sense of the local vibe in Thailand. It is absolutely stunning, from the natural beauty to the great architecture. You’ll spend your days wandering through temples, across the bridge over the River Kwai, and under waterfalls! The nightlife is quiet but fun. There are a couple great little spots where you can grab cheap buckets (and share them with your friends!), dance the night away, or shoot a few games of pool. Whatever you want to see or do, Kanchanaburi has you covered!
After the train arrives in Surat Thani we will take minibus, then ferry, then taxi, then boat taxi to our secluded beach paradise. There's a reason we stay here so long. It's a place to truly feel free. Who can get tired of that? The Full Moon Party will take place during our stay here.
Take minibus to the pier and take ferry to the mainland. Take bus to Khao Sok National Park. Enjoy your stay in this beautiful jungle paradise.
Take ferry to Railay beach. Railay is home of two of the most beautiful beaches in the world and is completely surrounded by limestone cliffs, making it only accessible by boat. The same towering limestone cliffs are home to one of the top spots in the world for rock climbing.
Get off the train in Bangkok and take a 2-hour bus ride to Kanchanaburi where you will be blown away by the beauty and splendor of this area.
Take 2-hour minibus to the guesthouse. Spend time exploring Bangkok. Group departs the last day.
Phosphorescence (or bioluminescence) is the emission of light created by a variety of tiny, almost microscopic creatures as a defence mechanism. Perhaps the most fascinating display of this phenomenon takes place in the ocean when thousands of bioluminescent plankton scintillate a beautiful blue-green glow that brightens as the plankton are agitated. They can be stimulated by anything from crashing waves to moving boats or from people playing in the water! This opportunity to feel like you're creating magic occurs at times in almost every country we travel to and sometimes the plankton arrive in a magnificent density, creating some of the most unforgettable nights on our trips – most notably in Lao Liang and Koh Ang Thong in Thailand, but also along the Pacific Coast of Central America. So just because the sun has set doesn’t always mean the fun in the water is over! Always be sure to take a few steps into shore and check if you may have the opportunity to swim through phosphorescence because it's one of the most fun and beautiful experiences you may ever have!
Erawan Falls are one of the must-dos in Kanchanaburi. Named after a three-headed white elephant in Hindu mythology, this 7-layer waterfall is as beautiful as it is fun. You can get an all natural fish pedicure (just dip your feet in!), slide down natural rock slides, or just go for a swim! It's an amazing day trip that Free & Easy is super pumped to offer! Join us, and your new travel family, on an amazing day of chasing waterfalls and soaking it all in. Plus, you'll get some awesome pictures! This place is so gorgeous you'll hardly remember to quit staring and take a picture! Book our 40-day Southern Thailand trip now and experience Kanchanaburi and the Erawan Falls!
Bungee Jumping is one of those activities we all imagine we'll do once in our lives, but it's usually when people are travelling that they do it for the first time. Maybe it's because they don't give themselves the time at home or maybe it's because people feel a little more courageous away from home or maybe it's just a matter of: if not now, then when? Either way, bungee jumping is always a favourite activity on our trips and many people are encouraged to give it a try and why not? It's exciting! You're standing at the edge, staring out into the distance and feeling the fear build up inside you and then you finally leap off the edge and get a huge adrenaline rush as you fly straight down! It's quite a mental trip when