$9 Hotel, Pool, Beachfront +Move To Srithanu Koh Phangan

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  • čas přidán 9. 02. 2022
  • Pack up we're moving! Well, from a beachfront hotel at Haad Rin to another right on lovely Haad Chao Phao beach, Srithanu. Plus make a few stops along the way. Thanks for coming along, hope you enjoy. More:
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Komentáře • 201

  • @SideTripLife
    @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety +4

    Just in case you missed any vids in this series:
    Part 1: TURBO PROP PLANE to Samui: czcams.com/video/Dhvfg4wP2BM/video.html
    Part 2: KOH SAMUI GREAT NIGHT out! czcams.com/video/GDQjviW3vEA/video.html
    Part 3: KOH PHANGAN + PARTY prep! czcams.com/video/uH3lFB6K9Bk/video.html
    Part 4: FULL MOON PARTY Haad Rin czcams.com/video/FG9F-1b_uEA/video.html
    Part 5: AFTER the party: czcams.com/video/fZaLIvoh6LI/video.html
    Part 6: FOODIE/Sunset Beach: czcams.com/video/CM7cBiqpxHM/video.html
    Part 7: BUDGET vs Luxury Koh Phangan: czcams.com/video/EYME5BGZcsM/video.html
    Part 8: TOP 'SECRET' Koh Samui Beach Resort: czcams.com/video/-DB7SB-BpJM/video.html
    Thanks as always for watching, commenting, liking (or not;)
    Cheers! STL
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  • @prontsc
    @prontsc Před 2 lety +7

    Dude, huge difference of your voice the next morning after you've been sauced!

  • @richardstephenson6261
    @richardstephenson6261 Před 7 měsíci +1

    We stayed at nearby Bovy Beach Resort in 1989. It was owned by a banker who had some other ventures on the island. At the time there was only a dirt track up the coast so a bumpy ride! We searched it out about ten years later but Mother Nature had claimed it back and only some concrete steps remained. Earlier in 1988 we had stayed on the beach at Thong Nai Phan Yai for $2 p/n and could only get there by long tail. Outstanding memories. I enjoy being on the bike with you as I have ridden for over 50 years. Many thanks. Richard.

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Such wonderful memories! Thanks for sharing with us :)

  • @heatherdavies1894
    @heatherdavies1894 Před 2 lety +8

    Living my life vicariously through your vlogs. 👍🏻🏖️😍

  • @LEObondTraveller
    @LEObondTraveller Před 2 lety +3

    Another nice one STL. Second viewing already ... No doubt many more! ... "I'd Rather Be in Thailand" ... Someone will watch that oneday ... As you say, "It's Leo Time" ... Off right now to buy for tonight's 20 million Aus Lotto draw ...Thanks for the inspiration STL (-:

  • @sanremosallymusictravel
    @sanremosallymusictravel Před 2 lety +1

    Very beautiful video my dear friend thank you for sharing great footage fantastic Big like 😊🌴🇮🇹👍👍👍👍

  • @NickyDunn
    @NickyDunn Před 2 lety +1

    I never get my alerts. I reset that bell so many times. Tut tut, youtube. Congratulations 27K. Roll on 50K. Enjoyable video. Great tour around. Beautiful sunset. Informative. Always make it to the end. Great videos, enjoyable to watch. The food looked tasty. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day.

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety +1

      No worries Nicky. Amazed you find time between super-mod and super-chef/cooking channel duties, pls take it easy :)

    • @NickyDunn
      @NickyDunn Před 2 lety

      @@SideTripLife ☺🤗Thank you. And you

  • @joezip6389
    @joezip6389 Před 2 lety +2

    Glad to see Business getting back on it's feet great video thanks

  • @KhunKC6688
    @KhunKC6688 Před 2 lety +3

    Awwww My fav island
    I miss Koh Phangan❤❤🏝

  • @antruok4950
    @antruok4950 Před 2 lety +2

    I know you’ve done a few Phangan videos - but again , this one makes my smile a bit larger - wow & wow - Thanks as always 👌👍😎🙏

  • @Malin031
    @Malin031 Před 2 lety +3

    1:10 , small but good pool for kids and babys. Looks cozy and nice there =)

  • @compagotv
    @compagotv Před 2 lety +2

    Incredible as always. Huge fan. Many thanks

  • @mrackelito1
    @mrackelito1 Před 2 lety +2

    If you have the time, northwest side of Koh Phangan is amazing, there is a quiet absolutely beautiful beach there called Mae Haad, highly recommend. You are really good at capturing the atmosphere of the areas, saving up to go next winter, cant wait, thanks for the motivation ;)

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety

      Thx, also LOVE the NW part of KPG, pls see: czcams.com/video/oQRsZOUx2Cg/video.html

  • @freelancekate8919
    @freelancekate8919 Před 2 lety +2

    great video i'm so envious of you like i said before.

  • @damienohagan8550
    @damienohagan8550 Před 2 lety +6

    I just love your side trips so inspiring & informative keep them going 👍👍👍

  • @Spelyi
    @Spelyi Před 2 lety +3

    I love you island Koh Phangan ❤️🏝☀️

  • @craigb2644
    @craigb2644 Před 2 lety +3

    Great vlog mate, been to quite a few places in Thailand but never been to phangan. Would love to go there next time.

  • @priestesspeaches9095
    @priestesspeaches9095 Před 2 lety +1

    I miss SriThanu soooo much. Omg my heart. Thank you for sharing this. ♡

  • @drewcorry5056
    @drewcorry5056 Před 2 lety +1

    What A Great Hotel Outstanding All Around.

  • @user-yy3jv1yw8n
    @user-yy3jv1yw8n Před 2 lety

    WOW, this brings back happy memories!!! And also scary dengue fever ones. But mostly HAPPY FEELINGS!!!!

  • @paulkettless71
    @paulkettless71 Před 2 lety +1

    Always look forward to your videos as so informative, you quite literally helping me book a 3 week vacation around Kpg, samui and tao

  • @karltraveldude7817
    @karltraveldude7817 Před 2 lety +2

    Enjoyed the relaxing ride and views of the area very much ! Thank you for your time and efforts , truly a small gift in my day ... Enjoy ....

  • @NomadShifu
    @NomadShifu Před 2 lety +3

    Koh Phangan is best known for its Full Moon Party (an all-night beach party) at Haad Rin Beach. ... On the contrary, Koh Phangan has some stunning scenery and is a lot less touristy than Koh Samui. But it's also very quiet (discounting the surge in tourists during each Full Moon Party, of course).

  • @kleerogers
    @kleerogers Před rokem

    really enjoying watching your videos, thanks for posting!!!

  • @Malin031
    @Malin031 Před 2 lety +2

    Äntligen dags igen !

  • @RicsBag
    @RicsBag Před rokem

    😮🎉❤... Love the Vids... Long time follower - first-time comment!🙏🏼🥂😂

  • @tomm.6265
    @tomm.6265 Před 2 lety +1

    Great Video as usual looks awesome cant wait to get there

  • @simoncliff4271
    @simoncliff4271 Před 2 lety +2

    What a great video man,thanks very informative 👏. I've subscribed to your channel

  • @anzhelikavalerina4232
    @anzhelikavalerina4232 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Amazing video! Thank you for sharing the names of good restaurants 👌

  • @up2u162
    @up2u162 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice, man! Can't wait to get there!

  • @roni2715
    @roni2715 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic, great info and footage, cheers.

  • @shirleyboy8859
    @shirleyboy8859 Před 2 lety +2

    Ohh Man... That Chicken n Cashew looked so good I almost went on line to buy a Ticket....... Tremendous as always.... :-))))

  • @lawrenceallen4886
    @lawrenceallen4886 Před rokem

    the views are amazing, thanks for the travel ideas

  • @leonardpodbisky6128
    @leonardpodbisky6128 Před 2 lety +1

    Another great video to get me through a miserable winter. Someday...someday....where did I put those lottery tickets?

  • @pacaro4644
    @pacaro4644 Před 2 lety +1

    Glad to see Alcove is still there. Food there is consistently incredible! Can't wait to go back soon.

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety

      J'adore L'Alcove aussi ;) May you return soon

  • @OSHOI
    @OSHOI Před 2 lety +2

    That was great to watch, and reminisce. I lived on KP through Winter 2017/ 18, and had the best holiday of my life . Love the island so much, and miss it. Hope to be there 2022/ 23. L’Alcove was one of my favourite places to eat and hang out. Looking forward to more videos. Have a great time, and soak up the sun. It is freezing here ! Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Richard. Will also return to L'Alcove upcoming but in case anyone would like to see my last visit: czcams.com/video/t1N9SpYEik8/video.html
      Best to you in Ireland, hope you can get back soon. STL

  • @mickwhittaker7070
    @mickwhittaker7070 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi STL hope life is treating you well. It certainly looks like it. Loved the 'Joey Tribiani' impression when you greeted Cappuccino 🤣🤣🤣

  • @saboor112
    @saboor112 Před 2 lety +1

    always great video love it

  • @petere1278
    @petere1278 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi love all your vids keep them coming 🙂

  • @nuabruno
    @nuabruno Před 2 lety +1

    Great to see you back down that way. You're in your element. Greetings from Valenciana !

  • @Nuggetsjourney
    @Nuggetsjourney Před 11 měsíci

    God I love your videos, I’m semi retiring nxt year at 43 years old from Australia, I’d love to pick your brain mate on everywhere you’ve been, so greatful for your content mate 🙏🏽👍

  • @supersonicsid5930
    @supersonicsid5930 Před 2 lety +10

    Another great vlog . Thailand looks like it come out of the Covid at last . In Vietnam we’re still in it . I would love to be traveling again in Thailand but the problem is I don’t know when I would be allowed back into Vietnam. I’ve got 2 friends who have been locked out for 2 years . One with a baby and the other was supposed to get married 18 months ago . Thank for the uploads.

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety +1

      Still a ways to go hereabouts Sid but all pointing in the right direction. Love Vietnam too and expect they'll be loosening up soon after seeing serious outcomes are way down thankfully, same as elsewhere. Btw, anyone missing Saigon, here's a vid of my trip there: czcams.com/video/l_hF-QP2hWs/video.html

    • @ericzohar1345
      @ericzohar1345 Před 2 lety

      Hey, just read your comment
      I'm also interested in going back to "Vietnam" near Hoi An, and watching many videos saying apparently that we can.. but I doubt..
      Would you be able to advise me in this ?
      I'm in canada
      Thank you !!!

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi, latest from Vietnam Briefing site:
      Vietnam has reduced quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated international arrivals from January 1, 2022. Arrivals with negative test results would only need to self-quarantine at home or their places of accommodation for three days when they enter Vietnam. Two RT-PCR tests will be conducted on the first and third day of entry. If negative, entrants are still required to monitor their health for the next 11 days. Further details are likely to be released by the health and transport ministries.

    • @supersonicsid5930
      @supersonicsid5930 Před 2 lety

      @@SideTripLife
      24,000 new cases today . I’m expecting it to go up after we have just had the Tet Holliday.

    • @supersonicsid5930
      @supersonicsid5930 Před 2 lety

      @@ericzohar1345
      Well the problem is the government are not giving out enough information and the information they do give out changes very quickly. Right now there are a lot of new cases of the virus 24,000 a day we have just finished a Tet that the biggest social gatherings of the year . I know they were letting in some Russian tourists but they had to stay in a resort next to Cam Rhang airport. That is not cheep. Another idea they had was to use an island, but you couldn’t go to the main land . I can tell you there’s no tourists in my city of Nha Trang . Sorry I can’t be more helpful.

  • @edwardlowrie2735
    @edwardlowrie2735 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks bud..love the content..

  • @petermathieson5692
    @petermathieson5692 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Loved Koh Phangnan. Haad Yao especially.

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 8 měsíci

      Agree, LOVE Haad Yao. Had another look in this vid: czcams.com/video/CM7cBiqpxHM/video.html

  • @tedrick4713
    @tedrick4713 Před 7 měsíci

    Great again!!!!

  • @gerhardniemand4928
    @gerhardniemand4928 Před 2 lety +1

    Another great one!
    Greetings from South Africa.

  • @vyacheslavdubrovin3337
    @vyacheslavdubrovin3337 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this vibes!

  • @zed9zed
    @zed9zed Před 2 lety +1

    Your voice starts out very different from normal. Must have been one heck of a party the night before!

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety

      Rarely tie one on etc but enjoyed a few wobbly pops and a fun night out previously

  • @graememcginn6428
    @graememcginn6428 Před 2 lety +1

    No problem getting to the end lol

  • @Cindypiperx
    @Cindypiperx Před 2 lety +1

    Omg I miss koh phaguan I was went there in my frist time too

  • @PTcruser65
    @PTcruser65 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you sensei.

  • @lizthabit4899
    @lizthabit4899 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video as always

  • @JackoTezz
    @JackoTezz Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome. Need to get booked! Where’s my IPad? Oh, I am looking at it. Dur!

  • @robbielittle52
    @robbielittle52 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks mate ….enjoyed

  • @itamalvlog
    @itamalvlog Před 9 měsíci

    Srithanu is awesome, very reasonabley priced..... feel like going right now ❤❤❤

  • @daytriker
    @daytriker Před rokem +1

    This looks even better than Koh Chang.

  • @michaelbrown641
    @michaelbrown641 Před rokem +1

    Good commentary. Thank you.

  • @sasadespotovic2785
    @sasadespotovic2785 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video 👍

  • @mytube9182
    @mytube9182 Před 2 lety +1

    Fun fact is that all the favorite sea beaches for sunset watching in Thailand are all in the east seas, while all the fhe favorites for sunrise watching are in the west where there's no west coast at all (west coast belongs to Myanmar beyond the border). In the central plane most of the seas are all along the gulf of Thailand where is in the west of eastern shores and to the east of western shores.

  • @Unfriend123
    @Unfriend123 Před 2 lety +1

    thank you

  • @debbiemartin4111
    @debbiemartin4111 Před 2 lety +1

    Another great video and I don't know why do you live in Bangkok ? But hey you are exploring the most amazing places and when I find the way I would definitely do what you do. Such beautiful places and people oh and the dogs 😍

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety

      Thank you kindly Debbie. Btw, I'm seriously thinking of relocating to the beach, we shall see... Yep those dogs are wonderful, part of the nice family there :)

    • @debbiemartin4111
      @debbiemartin4111 Před 2 lety

      @@SideTripLife I used to come over every year from 2000 to 2010 and bangrak always felt like home. Then everything went too expensive and busy for me. Places that were 40 a night became a 100 on the beach. Now seems a good time to experience living on the beach :) in my humble opinion

  • @MrTupeloFlash
    @MrTupeloFlash Před 10 měsíci

    I admire your life… i am working towards this 🤞🏼

  • @itamalvlog
    @itamalvlog Před 9 měsíci

    Excellent ❤❤❤

  • @olddouchebag
    @olddouchebag Před 5 měsíci +1

    I think your videos must be very effective advertising for the resorts. All those "cheap" ones that you show are now either fully booked or more expensive. lol So many memories watching this video. I used to live in Baan Tai but I loved driving down to Srithanu. OMG I want to go back! Man buns and "come to Jesus uniforms" 🤣

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Baan Tai is a great area but getting over run by man-buns these days (even 2 traffic lights sigh...)

  • @cassytapper8886
    @cassytapper8886 Před 2 lety +1

    Watched to the end as always 😊. One day you must ride to a halo Klum and take a Longtail around to Bottle Beach 1 for lunch 🌴

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety

      Nice one Cassy, thanks. LOVE Chaloklum and will explore more: czcams.com/video/CNX7BvvIBvU/video.html

  • @nyciron
    @nyciron Před 2 lety +1

    I do not only make it to the end I wish your videos were at least an hour long ,and I thought I was the only person to use the saying “ass over tea kettle “ when I do say it I get strange looks , I ride motorcycles so I’ve seen some bad accidents helmets are a must thanks for videos 🙏

  • @Malin031
    @Malin031 Před 2 lety +1

    Many years ago I always stay at " Beer Bungalow Hotel " about five minutes west of Haad Riin. Today its a new name of the hotel. Before it was very cheap and popular when it was FMP. I think it was 100 SEK / night for a room.

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety

      'Beer Bungalow Hotel' & 350 baht? This sounds like a wonderful place :)

  • @laurenzsia
    @laurenzsia Před 2 lety +1

    Nice music choice

  • @snoopybluejeans
    @snoopybluejeans Před 11 měsíci

    I watch that sailing channel as well. Uma Sailing are also 2 Canadians.

  • @howardsmith6294
    @howardsmith6294 Před 8 měsíci

    Thanx for all the trailblazing……

  • @RicherThanIeverbeen
    @RicherThanIeverbeen Před rokem +1

    New sub this is excellent content

  • @hanspettersson504
    @hanspettersson504 Před rokem

    Cool

  • @tedrick4713
    @tedrick4713 Před rokem

    Great

  • @gbuitendyk
    @gbuitendyk Před 2 lety +1

    Great video again.yout living the dream.!!!
    Any news on when Bangkok will open to tourists.yet.?

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety +1

      Thx Greg. Bkk? Go down Suk soi 7 right now and you'd never know it was ever closed, absolutely pumping! Same for soi 8 and many places on 11 too. As per when will current test n go restrictions be lifted, I'd give it within 4-8 weeks.

  • @michalcsonga4433
    @michalcsonga4433 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi man, great job, video perfect, it's like always. I hope you still don't have a phangan .. I love it there. The most reptile tong nai pan. Good luck. 👌😉

  • @adullahalyammahi2791
    @adullahalyammahi2791 Před 2 lety +2

    First comment from Dubai 🙋❤

  • @whatsname2649
    @whatsname2649 Před rokem

    I'm sure you have a good reason for living in Bangkok, but you can visit here anytime. Nice option, the best of both worlds.👍🇨🇷

  • @anneporter123
    @anneporter123 Před rokem +1

    I said I wouldn't travel to anywhere in Asia again, just because it is so far away. Now you are making me really really want to go to Thailand.

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před rokem

      Best wait till after April, it is BUSY here now....(Feb 2023) Will be doing an update on Koh Phangan soon

    • @anneporter123
      @anneporter123 Před rokem

      @@SideTripLife Thanks. It will probably be at least a year before I can travel there, but I'm happy to hear that they are busy again. Until then, I will travel through CZcams.

  • @garethbarber3806
    @garethbarber3806 Před 2 lety +1

    Really enjoying your videos and get the sense you do other digital stuff as well as these excellent CZcams videos.
    I'm looking to take a month with 2 weeks pure holiday, and then 2 weeks doing some digital stuff remotely and the islands seem like a fun alternative to the normal daily grind of a city.
    I do worry about amenities, safety/security of equipment etc, e.g. If laptop went wandering it wouldn't be something I couldn't replace due to special/converluted software needed.
    Do you have any tips/advice, both practical/logistics but also balancing being in paradise and trying to stay productive.

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety +1

      Thx Gareth. Regarding safety of laptop etc, I've never had an incident where my laptop or any valuables were taken from my room (safe or no safe). However, I get your concern, particularly if said laptop contains unique programs required to work. If possible, would back-up or mirror any software etc to the cloud and/or external drive (plus daily/weekly updates backups).
      Also, I recently downsized from a Macbook 15" to a base model 8 MB Macbook Air M1 13" as it's so much lighter, compact + can easily fit into any day pack (also it's TWICE as fast as my 15"/16MB, including editing/rendering 4K/1080 no issues, super smooth and no over-heating either). I still have my MB 15 at home but now usually plug my AIR into a monitor when at home as it's just so much faster.
      There's loads of co-working places with super fast wifi but hotels/bungalows can be spotty depending on how many users sharing, time of day, etc. So, after landing, best get a simcard with unlimited data min 10 mbps at either AIS/TRUE shop. Ask if they have any deals. Mine was 200 baht/$6 month unlimited (but I was lucky, just turned up when that offer was on). Still, should be able to get similar for approx $15 month, then you can tether wifi from phone to laptop whenver/wherever needed.
      As for staying productive, personally try to keep disciplined but strike a balance between screen time and beach etc time would be my advice. Enjoy!

  • @Hadi_Habib
    @Hadi_Habib Před 2 lety +2

    Traffic lights??? Noooo! "Progress" sigh ... you read my mind! I miss Phangan, been going there for many many years, but was expecting the "progress" like I saw the "progress" in Samui over the last 20+ years.

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety +1

      Yep Hadi 'progress' McD's and traffic lights.... sigh... Fortunately no maccas on KPG as yet and there's still plenty of quiet chill beaches and coves all over the island (Samui too actually). You might give Khanom a go, like Samui 20 years ago: czcams.com/video/91Y6BwAZ6JU/video.html

    • @fabiankose3693
      @fabiankose3693 Před 2 lety

      Driving on paved roads on KPG does not feel right does it? 😂 Was there on December and it really felt special some kind of same same 🤔 but different

  • @janus302
    @janus302 Před 2 lety +2

    Niet to see my favorate spot.👍 i have a qustion,do you now if the resort berween hut sun bungalow and benjamins hut is open,the resort with the big Pool (20 meters)is still open?

  • @antonywebster8309
    @antonywebster8309 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi. Are you planning to move to Koh Tau? We seem to be following you. We are currently staying in waterfront boutique hotel Ko Samui. Thanks for the recommendation its brilliant. Travelling to koh Phangan tomorrow
    Doh! Just noticed you were there 4 months ago. I’ll take a look
    Keep up the good work No one can touch you for the amount of information you pack in.

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety

      Yep, was on Koh Tao and here's a look at some places to stay:
      czcams.com/video/6b87uOf6_MA/video.html
      And some places to live:
      czcams.com/video/Yt5BBGCszdY/video.html
      And some places to visit:
      czcams.com/video/Yt5BBGCszdY/video.html
      And another nearby island:
      czcams.com/video/S_Kg_EUjeZs/video.html
      Enjoy turtle island:) STL

  • @karlchandler10
    @karlchandler10 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey mate, is this beach the best place to stay for beers and (some) action at sunset? Love your Samui/Phangan oriented videos btw. Exactly what I want in a vlog! Food, menus, hotels, travel... all the little details.

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety +3

      Hi Karl. A more applicable term for KPG (outside of full moon parties etc) is 'chill'.... I enjoy staying at Haad Chao Pao for just that, chill vibes, couple chill beach bars, a few great beach eats places and can walk to Sri Thanu Village. For more lively options there's Thong Sala (main town area) or FMP of course. KPG has something for everyone, enjoy! STL

    • @karlchandler10
      @karlchandler10 Před 2 lety

      @@SideTripLife Thanks mate. Yep, aware of Thong Sala and the FMP, I was just trying to remember an old video of yours with a beach that struck my fancy, and I think that was it.

  • @Dave-bd5nj
    @Dave-bd5nj Před 2 lety +1

    Love KPhangan

  • @Aspenglade
    @Aspenglade Před 2 lety +1

    I keep trying to decide where to head once I leave Chiang Mai.....and you keep enticing me to go back to the same three islands!

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety +1

      Love CM but you been there a while, recommend get thee to the isles and chill

    • @Aspenglade
      @Aspenglade Před 2 lety +1

      @@SideTripLife Hah yeah, been here too long but still dealing with doctors post accident. Once that's done though, I'm out!

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety

      Sorry, now I recall you were in an accident. Hope you're well on the mend and good to go again soon!

  • @eddies8174
    @eddies8174 Před 2 lety +2

    The price for february is usd 12 per night at phangan resort.May i ask which beach you found the nicest with clean aircon cheap beach front accomodation.
    You should do a comparision:)
    Before you would write names of the hotels n restaurants you visited but not in this video.
    Also no mention of chicken cashew price etc:)

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Eddie. The $12 rooms are the small ones (but still fine) mine was a medium sized room. Tough to pick an absolute fav, I have favs at each beach around Koh Phangan (hey thanks for the vid idea;) Chicken Cashew Nuts dish was around 90 baht/$3 or thereabouts. Cheers, STL

  • @timwalker2458
    @timwalker2458 Před 2 lety +1

    Just back from Koh Larn. Not a helmet in sight.

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety +1

      Often wonder how many spills there are with Larn lanes being narrow and some steep, windy and cobblestone (+ endless supply of newbie riders). Once saw a western guy with Thai girl pillion who took a corner too fast/wide and ended up in the brush (luckily just scratches and not beside a cliff...) Koh Larn can make for a lovely day out tho if not over crowded, hope you enjoyed Tim.

  • @happywealthy4508
    @happywealthy4508 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! Thanks for the awesome video! I've been to Koh Samui before but not the other 2 islands. In your opinion, which one is the most family friendly with a Son of 11yrs old to live on? Thanks, PS, my Son loves your opening with the bird:)

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety

      Thanks to both you and your son. Definitely worth spending some time exploring both Hippie Island (Koh Phangan) and Turtle Island (Koh Tao) as they have many chill beaches, hikes, waterfalls, snorkeling, etc, etc. But to LIVE on with an 11 y.o. Samui would have more options for a teenager + better hospitals, schools, shopping etc etc (+main Islands immigration office) and just a one ferry hop to the mainland. Perhaps visit all 3 next trip and see which may suit best. Enjoy!

    • @happywealthy4508
      @happywealthy4508 Před 2 lety

      @@SideTripLife Thank you so much for your information. We will explore all 3 before making a choice but Samui makes the most sense for many reasons. Love your videos and the Mynah bird. Keep them coming:)

  • @mattyb7980
    @mattyb7980 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video as always , how long do you stay at each hotel ?? Looking forward to next video 😉

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety +1

      Cheers Matty. I never really know how long I'll stay. Last year I went away for a weekend to Khanom and ended up being away for almost 6 months lol

    • @fabiankose3693
      @fabiankose3693 Před 2 lety

      @@SideTripLife Are you on a retirement Visa or Thai Elite Visa?

  • @daveb3987
    @daveb3987 Před 2 lety +1

    Mate, I want to know how you manage to be on permanent holiday in Thailand? Love the vids, always enjoy them

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks Dave. Actually, sold my biz here prior to the rona, preparing to launch another now. Will also keep making vids (time permitting).

    • @daveb3987
      @daveb3987 Před 2 lety

      @@SideTripLife good luck with it! Giving serious thought to my own plans to work remote and spend time there. Your videos are an inspiration

  • @whatsname2649
    @whatsname2649 Před rokem

    Another good one, my man. What months are big tourist times? Or rather, which ones are not?

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před rokem

      After Songkran annual holidays at end of April to August best. Then rainy season dominates Sept-Nov mostly

    • @whatsname2649
      @whatsname2649 Před rokem

      @@SideTripLife thanks! 👍

    • @whatsname2649
      @whatsname2649 Před rokem

      @@SideTripLife I already got this text & responded w 👍 but for some reason it popped up again. Appreciate all your help. Was just checking out another one of yours an hour ago. Another island, girl swimming in pool on roof w glass front; high rent area. Love those islands. Oh yeah, I referred to great places in Thailand & mentioned Phu Quoc, Vietnam by mistake. Yet another phenomenal country. Have you done any videos on Vietnam? If so, would love to see them. I like DaNang & Nha Trang especially. 👍🇨🇷🇻🇳

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před rokem

      One of my 1st videos, Saigon: czcams.com/video/l_hF-QP2hWs/video.html
      Will be hitting Vietnam beaches likely this year

  • @toka2221
    @toka2221 Před 10 měsíci

    Hey could you let me know the name of the song with the funky piano that plays in your videos, many thanks

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 10 měsíci

      Not sure the name as I changed it to 'STL Intro'. It's no longer online, luckily I have it.

  • @ericzohar1345
    @ericzohar1345 Před 2 lety

    Sorry, forgot to say that I would like to stay for 3 months or more.. if we can..
    Visa ?

  • @lkm5462
    @lkm5462 Před 2 lety +1

    Another moto woman channel is o her bike.. A woman traveling in Botswana .. consider checking out being crew on a sail boat in the Thailand area . A whole new view

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety

      Who's the other moto vlogger in Botswana pls? Would love to sail down the coast of the Gulf of Thailand, then all the way to Sunda Isles, then up the coast Siberut, Nias Islands, round the horn at Aceh, down Sumatra Coast, then up to Thailand W Coast via Singapore, Malacca, KL, Penang. Of course then would have to sail from Phuket to Andaman & Nicobar Islands and then....

  • @kleerogers
    @kleerogers Před rokem

    $4.50 for a thomsaw, that is Koh Samui prices

  • @jonasjohnsson4429
    @jonasjohnsson4429 Před 2 lety +1

    This time I did not see anything of your video. Anyway, I am very impressed by your fluently french and italian! When I go to Thailand, I want to feel that I am in Thailand. Are there many more farangs at KPG than on Koh Samui? It seams like that, or does it depend on where you go?

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Jonas. KPG is smaller so it 'appears' there's more foreigners perhaps but only on a few beaches etc. On both Islands a few places are a bit 'livelier' than others. For example, on Samui, Bangrak & Bophut have been liveliest throughout this but Chaweng and Lamai are starting to pick up too. On KPG Sri Thanu & Thong Sala are liveliest but Yao, Chaloklum and others are also starting to pick up. It'll take some time for all areas to get back but it's a welcome start.

    • @jonasjohnsson4429
      @jonasjohnsson4429 Před 2 lety

      @@SideTripLife Ok thanks for answer. I will not go now, but maybe in november. I understand there are a LOT of foreigners on both island, so maybe not my cup of tea, but I will try it once.

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety +1

      Might also add, there's still many chill, quiet places and beaches on both Samui/KPG to enjoy. Btw, Nov weather can be quite rainy/stormy but still sunny breaks. Best weather and time to visit plus fewer people is May/June imho.

    • @jonasjohnsson4429
      @jonasjohnsson4429 Před 2 lety

      @@SideTripLife Thanks for the extra info! But I love weather! Some people call it a storm when the wind is blowing, when the rain or snow is falling. I am loving it! But not McDonalds by the way, they dont make hamburgers.

  • @rolandet
    @rolandet Před 2 lety +1

    You sound a little groggy at the start of the video. Little too much party'ing? :) (watched till the end ofcourse )
    Itchy Boots is indeed a lady to watch. Had the pleasure or meeting her in biker-shop, couple of years ago.

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety

      Too many wobbly pops = wobbly legs and froggy voice (for me rarely thankfully, only once in full moon in this case;) Wait, you met Noraly?? Cool! Yep, Itchy Boots makes us guys and even the dude adventurers, bald, baldr, caz, etc all look like wussies lol (exception - indigo traveller, the real deal)

    • @rolandet
      @rolandet Před 2 lety

      @@SideTripLife yeah nice girl to talk to. (Even though it was short. All these elderly bikers swamping her hahah). Very adventurous lady indeed.
      Bald looks like an interesting guy to meet though. He does show some cojones to travel to all the remote former Soviet places tbh

  • @E.N.travel
    @E.N.travel Před 2 lety +1

    Bring back the good memories from just one month ago , I had great times in THE SAIL LOUNGE and the best place in next door L'ACOVE .. but Koh TAO a very bad experience and disappointing compared to Koh Phangan

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety

      Love L'Alcove too. Also absolutely love Koh Tao but sorry to hear your guys trip wasn't good. Looks like we visited similar places: czcams.com/video/E0qMy5Hi6n0/video.html

    • @E.N.travel
      @E.N.travel Před 2 lety

      @@SideTripLife Thanks for sharing .. Yes indeed , we visited same places..Maybe we have good taste afterall LoL .. We also still have many vids to post . Looking forward to your new one too .Great channel .

  • @eddies8174
    @eddies8174 Před 2 lety

    The full places r due to the lowest price or is the island overflowing or many places still closed?

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety +1

      (because I foolishly vlogged them... lol, joking;) Niche places are doing well, others still struggling but more places are re-opening weekly and more flip-flops on the ground since Dec.

  • @jimwaddell8163
    @jimwaddell8163 Před 2 lety +1

    Do you have a map you can post or send pm with this location please? Awesome video thank you.

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety

      Hi Jim, sure, pls see: czcams.com/video/fZaLIvoh6LI/video.html