I(Isobel Jobe) I can watch many RUclipsrs going round Thailand visiting different provinces which is great, but when I want to dream I come to you! You take me where I would just love to be!
Thailand is my first destination everytime it starts getting cold, and last time i was there i had to leave in a hurry to not get locked in... now this year i probably still won't be able to go because i refuse to get the jab. SO your videos is my lifeline, it's my getaway, i absolutley love the slow pace enjoyable videos reminding me of my thai times
My story is the same as yours Viktor. I'd rather not get the jab. I'm thinking about 10 quarantine in Phuket. Also wrestling with the fact that what I will be returning to is not exactly the Thailand I left. But also being able to see Thailand without tourist and seeing some of the beautiful sights without it crawling with tourist bus and boat full of tourist is also a once in a lifetime experience. But ultimately things won't be back to normal until restrictions are eased or done away with all together.
NO WAY! After following you from the beginning you finally brought me back to Tatoo (Taa Tho) lagune were I stayed in 1999 with my boyfriend and had the most wonderfull time of my life!! Thanks you so much for this! I knew you would find it one day! Many Love from the Netherlands! Thank you a thousand times again!
Thanks for the uploads. Reggae bars with a smoking aroma of sweet herbs are always attractive to me and of course the laid back music. I think it will be another year before things will be good for me to travel from Vietnam to Thailand. I’ve just had my first jab .
wife loves the intro music ,and your right less litigation the better .so happy to see these places with explanatin and hopefully Canada will be on that list in the near future
It just makes my day every single time I see a notification from STL. I could watch hours of these fabulous and informative videos. Keep up the good work👍
Another Reggae Beach-bar aficionado. Sweet. Nothing says tropical island vibe more than chilled reggae beats. Always hunt them out - especially if they have live music in the evening. Thanks for reminding me man. Can’t wait to get back to the Gulf and Andaman Koh’s again! 😎
Just in seconds after vid launched: "At least 10 low-risk countries would be allowed to enter Thailand (with vax) by air with no quarantine requirements" (by Nov 1st, incl UK, US, Germany) And: "By Dec 1, we will also consider allowing the consumption of alcoholic beverages in restaurants as well as the operation of entertainment venues". Also just launched: sidetriplife.creator-spring.com/
As always great vid. Can't wait to get back until that time comes in living through your vids. We definitely need longer vids atleast offer it on a Patreon or something. It feels like a appetizer I'm always left still feeling hungry lmao. Always great video and great info.
Just found your channel as you travel areas well known to me ( mostly ). I must say I am liking your laid back style and not rushing at 90mph from one site to another - doing it the Thai way. Big thumbs up.
For snorkelling and diving, don’t visit during the typhoon season, the water gets churned up with sand and debris, and visibility drops significantly. Choose time wisely
Could watch this for hours... Wonderful... My Dad once said the best thing for road safety would be a row of spikes facing the Driver.... How carefully would you drive with those facing you??? People have to be responsible for their own safety.... If it looks dangerous.... Don`t do it!!!! If I fell over, the only thing I would be worried about is "Did anyone see me??" :-)))
Love your videos. I have always wanted to go to Thailand and enjoy the land of 10,000 smiles. Maybe someday, God willing i can visit and at least spend a winter there. P.S. Don't let anyone tell you they are boring vids. you do a great job.
Another great video! I just booked my flight to Bangkok from Toronto on January 4th. Hopefully the Quarantine and COE will be lifted by then. I cant wait to get back to the Kingdom.
Thx. Btw, just in seconds after vid launched: "At least 10 low-risk countries would be allowed to enter Thailand (with vax) by air with no quarantine requirements" (by Nov 1st, incl UK, US, Germany)...Annnnd.... "By Dec 1, we will also consider allowing the consumption of alcoholic beverages in restaurants as well as the operation of entertainment venues" Details to follow, COE & Insurance (vax n go for the win;)
@@SideTripLife Thank you STL. This happened also thanks to Flora and Note. They did a wonderful video about our cooking class and our lifestyle. Have you seen it already..? From that side many people discovered my channel. :)
Thanks but I like to keep it simple so just use this: ruclips.net/video/AxZojlP1nSs/видео.html But may upgrade to Vivo X70 Pro + soon as has builtin gimbals on all cams now, incl wide.
Funny to hear your comment on that concrete walkway. I thought the same thing the first time I saw it. I hope Thailand does not let the lawyers ruin the place like they do everywhere else.
Looks great ! Love those little bungalows in Thailand ...they are usually good value . Being a practical type , I'm wondering where the sewerage goes to from these little resorts ...or is it reticulated round the island ? Or is it better not to think about it. 🧐
Like most small tropical islands around the globe, there is no central waste treatment plant on Koh Tao. Dwellings are required and most have septic tanks whereby aerobic bacteria breaks down solid matter and once wastewater leaves the septic tank oxygen-loving bacteria go to work. Aerobic bacteria in the soil then further degrades digested runoff. If this isn't satisfactory the solution is to spend multi millions installing a circulating piped system to all homes and buildings into a central modern treatment plant (and be prepared to pay a lot more for goods/services to cover this;). Keep in mind even 'modern' systems have issues. Example, Google: "Raw sewage dumped into English and Welsh beaches '2,900 times this year'".... Meanwhile, if the beach looks/smells ok as majority do, I just go for a nice swim and don't worry about it ;)
@@SideTripLife ppfff "let out",, not in melbourne still in lockdown, world record for days in lock down,over 250 days, yeah i,m thinking around march, i,ll wait for things to settle down, most countries should be open by then
Everything is back to normal now No Jab is needed 🎉Koh Tao fully open to everyone, Been to Koh Tao 6.6.2023 till 18.6.2023 🌊Great times 🥰🐢⛴️🏝️🐙🌊🍹🍸🍷🥂🍾🍻🎉🌊🐢🌅👍💯💥💞🇹🇭
Thanks. Currently, a jab and/or a test. However, that's all likely about to change. This was announced seconds after this vid launched: "At least 10 low-risk countries would be allowed to enter Thailand (with vax) by air with no quarantine requirements" (by Nov 1st, incl UK, US, Germany)...Annnnd.... "By Dec 1, we will also consider allowing the consumption of alcoholic beverages in restaurants as well as the operation of entertainment venues"
Do you think there will be any nightlife half way in December? I booked a ticket this week and I want to go to Koh tao. But I'm on my own this time I would like to meet other people.
Many restaurants/pubs/cafes are already selling alcohol on Koh Tao (legally again). Also the ferries have increased sailings and last long weekend saw a surge of arrivals. So if things keep progressing as is, along with 1 day quarantine for most Intnl countries from next week, expect to see Koh Tao beaches and beach bars happily humming once again (or at least beginning to). Regardless, you will have no trouble finding places to meet and cheer with others.
I totally agree with you on that! Thailand and the Thai people are AMAZING!!! Plus, the Myanmar people are lovely as well! We learned a few phrases as well. Nice surprise when we visited. 😄 Thailand is such a happy and joyful place to be with stunning views, turquoise beaituful warm water and incredible weather. Growing up on the Canadian Prairies and living in BC a few years myself...one TOTALLY learns to appreciate WARM WEATHER. 😂 I will never take it for granted!! 😅 Viva Thailand!! 🇹🇭 I look forward to the day it goes Vax & quarantine free! I feel it's coming! Then I'm IN!!! 🤗
In the vid I noted current and reg prices for most (example noted reg price of Heaven was 1500 Baht/$45 and Ok 2 bungalows was around 500 baht/$15). No one can say for sure what hotel prices will be like in Thailand in 2022 but before CV19 you could find decent aircon rooms under $30 all over Thailand, or rent a modern condo with pool for 10,000 Baht/$300 month in Bangkok and likely after too. (PS just seen your channel, superb filming & editing D&D :)
Generally, in the daytime hardly ever see them (on the beach, walking thru the village etc). But if trekking thru bush/jungle they love the moist and shaded/leafy areas. Also rainy season brings more mossies, especially around dusk and dawn.
Agreed (mask + wind not helping either;) Have preferred to just keep it simple, no plugging in and charging externals (thus I use a phone with a builtin gimbal). May add a mic but need a Wireless Go 2 & cost is around $300 (!!) Also still have to mess about plugging transmitter unit into the phone (hardly wireless, sigh...) and make sure it's all charged up etc etc... Anyways, can't buy one on the road, so when back in Bangkok may look into it. Thanks
![Blox Fruits Dragon Rework Update [Full Stream]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/EqDAp8udhm0/mqdefault.jpg)
I(Isobel Jobe) I can watch many RUclipsrs going round Thailand visiting different provinces which is great, but when I want to dream I come to you! You take me where I would just love to be!
Thailand is my first destination everytime it starts getting cold, and last time i was there i had to leave in a hurry to not get locked in... now this year i probably still won't be able to go because i refuse to get the jab. SO your videos is my lifeline, it's my getaway, i absolutley love the slow pace enjoyable videos reminding me of my thai times
No Vax? 10 days on Phuket then you're free.
Thanks and hope there can be a way for all Viktor, take care
My story is the same as yours Viktor. I'd rather not get the jab. I'm thinking about 10 quarantine in Phuket. Also wrestling with the fact that what I will be returning to is not exactly the Thailand I left. But also being able to see Thailand without tourist and seeing some of the beautiful sights without it crawling with tourist bus and boat full of tourist is also a once in a lifetime experience. But ultimately things won't be back to normal until restrictions are eased or done away with all together.
More than 2.5 Billion people took the jab, it’s safe!!
Ditto Viktor 😀
Half an hour of work, and then I can watch my favourite channel's new video 💪
Great Video, love it Thailand
NO WAY! After following you from the beginning you finally brought me back to Tatoo (Taa Tho) lagune were I stayed in 1999 with my boyfriend and had the most wonderfull time of my life!! Thanks you so much for this! I knew you would find it one day! Many Love from the Netherlands! Thank you a thousand times again!
Cool!
Thanks for the uploads. Reggae bars with a smoking aroma of sweet herbs are always attractive to me and of course the laid back music. I think it will be another year before things will be good for me to travel from Vietnam to Thailand. I’ve just had my first jab .
wife loves the intro music ,and your right less litigation the better .so happy to see these places with explanatin and hopefully Canada will be on that list in the near future
So many places i recognize ...So pleasant to see this back , Loved KoPPee great service and very friendly . We been there beginning Dec . 2021
12:35 Shark Bay, I really love this place. 20 meters over the beach is a long swimmingpool around grass. So cozy !
Malin i saw u again !!
It just makes my day every single time I see a notification from STL. I could watch hours of these fabulous and informative videos. Keep up the good work👍
Another Reggae Beach-bar aficionado. Sweet.
Nothing says tropical island vibe more than chilled reggae beats. Always hunt them out - especially if they have live music in the evening. Thanks for reminding me man. Can’t wait to get back to the Gulf and Andaman Koh’s again! 😎
Things are looking up, hope more can start returning soon!
Just amazing - Thanks STL 🙏
Thanks for watching and commenting Ant, as always, much appreciated :)
REAL GOOD VIDEO and your right people need to take responcibility for themselves
Just in seconds after vid launched: "At least 10 low-risk countries would be allowed to enter Thailand (with vax) by air with no quarantine requirements" (by Nov 1st, incl UK, US, Germany) And: "By Dec 1, we will also consider allowing the consumption of alcoholic beverages in restaurants as well as the operation of entertainment venues". Also just launched: sidetriplife.creator-spring.com/
🙌🙌
Finally some good news.
Where did you get that from?
Canada not included ??
Story link: www.bangkokpost.com/business/2196079/pm-sets-nov-1-for-reopening-to-foreign-tourists-from-low-risk-countries
Great video..
Perfect for the younger crowd..
As always great vid. Can't wait to get back until that time comes in living through your vids. We definitely need longer vids atleast offer it on a Patreon or something. It feels like a appetizer I'm always left still feeling hungry lmao. Always great video and great info.
Cheers!
Just found your channel as you travel areas well known to me ( mostly ). I must say I am liking your laid back style and not rushing at 90mph from one site to another - doing it the Thai way. Big thumbs up.
Thanks Toby :)
from Seattle, we love big trees too... love Stanley Park too
Love Seattle too, Go Kraken! (well, except when playing my hapless Canucks;)
I missed Koh Tao last time down there but I won't next time around. Best snorkeling I hear.
For snorkelling and diving, don’t visit during the typhoon season, the water gets churned up with sand and debris, and visibility drops significantly. Choose time wisely
3:38 'over the hills and far away'..... 😊
My old diving school at 4:44 on the right side of the road. Spend alot of time there - sad to see it closed 😞
It's was 6 years since I was exploring koh toa but still remember it like it was yesterday. Such a beautiful place
Another great.viedo cheers amigo hang.lose, fly in to Phuket. Sandbox tomorrow has been a long time looking.forward to toyland.
Great intro sir! Well done!
The Rock Formations remind me of Prescott ,AZ. But Thai Beaches with them make it "AMAZING". 💙
Could watch this for hours... Wonderful... My Dad once said the best thing for road safety would be a row of spikes facing the Driver.... How carefully would you drive with those facing you??? People have to be responsible for their own safety.... If it looks dangerous.... Don`t do it!!!! If I fell over, the only thing I would be worried about is "Did anyone see me??" :-)))
Love your videos. I have always wanted to go to Thailand and enjoy the land of 10,000 smiles. Maybe someday, God willing i can visit and at least spend a winter there. P.S. Don't let anyone tell you they are boring vids. you do a great job.
This one and the last video took me back, thanks
Awesome video as usual, can’t wait to travel Thailand again. Thank you so much for the beautiful destinations and keeping it real
I thing you are in paradise or about as close as you can get ! Thank you for another nice video and descriptions ! Enjoy ...
Thanks Karl
Awesome Sidetrip..thank you.
Another great video. You sure put alot of effort into platform.
Thank you Michael I appreciate that. STL
Hiya, beautiful tour around as always. Beautiful viewpoint. Always informative. Thank you for sharing. Have a great week.
Hey thanks. Btw, what's cooking Nicky? (to find out, pop over to Nicky's channel all;)
@@SideTripLife 🤗😃Thank you. Have a great day
Music is phenomenal 😊
Another great video!
I just booked my flight to Bangkok from Toronto on January 4th. Hopefully the Quarantine and COE will be lifted by then. I cant wait to get back to the Kingdom.
Thx. Btw, just in seconds after vid launched: "At least 10 low-risk countries would be allowed to enter Thailand (with vax) by air with no quarantine requirements" (by Nov 1st, incl UK, US, Germany)...Annnnd.... "By Dec 1, we will also consider allowing the consumption of alcoholic beverages in restaurants as well as the operation of entertainment venues" Details to follow, COE & Insurance (vax n go for the win;)
@@SideTripLife do you Know is Canada is on the short list of 10 Countries??
I really hope so🙏🙏🙏🙏
Not sure but likely soon vax n go for all- BUT as always, nothing is official until announced in The Royal Gazette.
What a beautiful lagoon. If Robinson Crusoe built a resort and invited some guests - that's what it would look like! 😀
Nice view 👍👍😊😊
I love that beautiful hiking trail. All natural and such a stunning view. Must be so nice enjoying the breeze up there... BigBig smile from Samui :)
Thanks Ying. Btw, note your channel is getting more and more recognition, well deserved :)
@@SideTripLife Thank you STL. This happened also thanks to Flora and Note. They did a wonderful video about our cooking class and our lifestyle. Have you seen it already..? From that side many people discovered my channel. :)
Thanks to you I stayed there with my wife. Looking at your video again, we stayed in the same hut :D
No way! Hope you enjoyed it! STL
Beautiful Video, thankx a lot
To the "health and safety #1" crowd, it's FREEDOM that is #1.
You know all the nice places
Dude, get a polarizer filter or gel. It takes all he haze out and makes everything make vivid naturally. Deep Blues, Reds and Greens!
Thanks but I like to keep it simple so just use this: ruclips.net/video/AxZojlP1nSs/видео.html
But may upgrade to Vivo X70 Pro + soon as has builtin gimbals on all cams now, incl wide.
Funny to hear your comment on that concrete walkway. I thought the same thing the first time I saw it. I hope Thailand does not let the lawyers ruin the place like they do everywhere else.
16:45 wow that place
Looks great ! Love those little bungalows in Thailand ...they are usually good value .
Being a practical type , I'm wondering where the sewerage goes to from these little resorts ...or is it reticulated round the island ?
Or is it better not to think about it. 🧐
Like most small tropical islands around the globe, there is no central waste treatment plant on Koh Tao. Dwellings are required and most have septic tanks whereby aerobic bacteria breaks down solid matter and once wastewater leaves the septic tank oxygen-loving bacteria go to work. Aerobic bacteria in the soil then further degrades digested runoff.
If this isn't satisfactory the solution is to spend multi millions installing a circulating piped system to all homes and buildings into a central modern treatment plant (and be prepared to pay a lot more for goods/services to cover this;). Keep in mind even 'modern' systems have issues. Example, Google: "Raw sewage dumped into English and Welsh beaches '2,900 times this year'"....
Meanwhile, if the beach looks/smells ok as majority do, I just go for a nice swim and don't worry about it ;)
@@SideTripLife Thanks for the considered reply ...happy travels .
your giving me ideas for my next trip to thailand ,, i,m taking notes hehe, 🙏😀👍
Cheers Andy! Looks like the convicts down under are being let out (finally;) and Thailand is opening up, won't be long now.
@@SideTripLife ppfff "let out",, not in melbourne still in lockdown, world record for days in lock down,over 250 days, yeah i,m thinking around march, i,ll wait for things to settle down, most countries should be open by then
You said something about a video from Myanmar? Or maybe I missunderstod. Thanks for this video anyway! :)
yep here> ruclips.net/video/koLEqvoD1BU/видео.html
Hi, did you see kitesurfers this time should be windy. Sadly lompraya boat goes only Friday to Sunday not tomorrow…
Only noticed a couple on Sairee beach (getting lessons it looked like). Wind is blowin tho so great time to hit it.
Everything is back to normal now No Jab is needed 🎉Koh Tao fully open to everyone, Been to Koh Tao 6.6.2023 till 18.6.2023 🌊Great times 🥰🐢⛴️🏝️🐙🌊🍹🍸🍷🥂🍾🍻🎉🌊🐢🌅👍💯💥💞🇹🇭
Yep, since this was filmed during 'Rona, all back to normal now in 2023 :):)
How cold is the water ?
Quote Google: "Today's Ko Tao sea temperature is 86 °F" (approx 30C)
@@SideTripLife wow, that's a lot. Why is there nobody swimming ?
Because few are here (but that's all about to change:)
@@SideTripLife thank you for the feedback :) ..lovely place
Does a light come on when you open the fridge ?
Loved that fridge, worked great too:)
Nice video,
Poor little dog…
What is weather there now ? Is it worth going (weather wise) now in the last week of May ?
Love the videos! I'm currently in Chumphon, what are the entrance requirements for Koh Tao?
Thanks. Currently, a jab and/or a test. However, that's all likely about to change. This was announced seconds after this vid launched: "At least 10 low-risk countries would be allowed to enter Thailand (with vax) by air with no quarantine requirements" (by Nov 1st, incl UK, US, Germany)...Annnnd.... "By Dec 1, we will also consider allowing the consumption of alcoholic beverages in restaurants as well as the operation of entertainment venues"
@@SideTripLife thank man! Buy you a beer if I see you around! 😆
@@SideTripLife Still need a test before getting on a plane and on arrival in Thailand.
@tim walker Thx Tim. Will review again after the CCSA meet and of course nothing's official until published in the Royal Gazette
On 2004 a thai style bungalow at Tas Toh Lagoon i payd 230 thb....
Whoa.... fantastic!
I noticed something was missing? 🌞🌴🐕🚤
I miss this place, I have stayed this resort for 1 time before Covid. If you stay there, it’s free to go to the view point :)
Hi . You must have an diner in Yang Thai Food Restaurant . Very cheap and very good Food . They have The best Chicken Burger 🤤
Oh It's BEAUTIFUL & any kind of weather would be PERFECT. (TX) Dry
The dude abides in Thailand. Makes sense.
yep ;)
Do you think there will be any nightlife half way in December? I booked a ticket this week and I want to go to Koh tao. But I'm on my own this time I would like to meet other people.
Many restaurants/pubs/cafes are already selling alcohol on Koh Tao (legally again). Also the ferries have increased sailings and last long weekend saw a surge of arrivals. So if things keep progressing as is, along with 1 day quarantine for most Intnl countries from next week, expect to see Koh Tao beaches and beach bars happily humming once again (or at least beginning to). Regardless, you will have no trouble finding places to meet and cheer with others.
@@SideTripLife thanks this is exactly what I needed to hear. Fingers crossed that things at my side of the ocean won't get worse.
Koh Tao, Best island in Thailand ! (the world)
Hello Good morning i see you i think you like Thailand you love sea Thailand Yes sea Thailand So Good
There's NO place like Thailand, LOVE it! (and Thai people too:)
I totally agree with you on that! Thailand and the Thai people are AMAZING!!! Plus, the Myanmar people are lovely as well! We learned a few phrases as well. Nice surprise when we visited. 😄
Thailand is such a happy and joyful place to be with stunning views, turquoise beaituful warm water and incredible weather. Growing up on the Canadian Prairies and living in BC a few years myself...one TOTALLY learns to appreciate WARM WEATHER. 😂
I will never take it for granted!! 😅
Viva Thailand!! 🇹🇭 I look forward to the day it goes Vax & quarantine free! I feel it's coming! Then I'm IN!!! 🤗
I wish somebody would include before covid18 and and after covid20 prices
In the vid I noted current and reg prices for most (example noted reg price of Heaven was 1500 Baht/$45 and Ok 2 bungalows was around 500 baht/$15). No one can say for sure what hotel prices will be like in Thailand in 2022 but before CV19 you could find decent aircon rooms under $30 all over Thailand, or rent a modern condo with pool for 10,000 Baht/$300 month in Bangkok and likely after too. (PS just seen your channel, superb filming & editing D&D :)
@@SideTripLife thank you for that, sorry I've must missed that, I will watch it again 😉 we love your channel ❤ and thanks for popping in to ours 😊😊😊
I guess there is a lot of mosquitos there
Generally, in the daytime hardly ever see them (on the beach, walking thru the village etc). But if trekking thru bush/jungle they love the moist and shaded/leafy areas. Also rainy season brings more mossies, especially around dusk and dawn.
What kind of fool,dislikes this video.🤷
Grab a lady and head to Koh Chang. Nicer 👍
PLEASE BUY a MICROPHONE
Your Audio is TERRIBLE !!!!!
Agreed (mask + wind not helping either;) Have preferred to just keep it simple, no plugging in and charging externals (thus I use a phone with a builtin gimbal). May add a mic but need a Wireless Go 2 & cost is around $300 (!!) Also still have to mess about plugging transmitter unit into the phone (hardly wireless, sigh...) and make sure it's all charged up etc etc... Anyways, can't buy one on the road, so when back in Bangkok may look into it. Thanks