$3 Thai Food On The Beach + $150 vs $9 Hotel + Hidden Viewpoint + Beach Gem! Koh Phangan

[@SideTripLife]

Just in case you missed any vids in this series: Part 1: TURBO PROP PLANE to Samui: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epnZl5pqrLVleK8 Part 2: KOH SAMUI GREAT NIGHT out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXW0m6mfjJipe6M Part 3: KOH PHANGAN + PARTY prep! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3mWnXl4a7BseM0 Part 4: FULL MOON PARTY Haad Rin kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHicd2Bnl8Soe6M Part 5: AFTER the party: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIvEfXyspM1pgqs Part 6: FOODIE/Sunset Beach: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX6alHWfptWrfq8 Part 7: BUDGET vs Luxury Koh Phangan: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4qwdmh4fL-Wqa8 Part 8: TOP 'SECRET' Koh Samui Beach Resort: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3WlaIZ4YqejgK8 Thanks as always for watching, commenting, liking (or not;) Cheers! STL Tip Jar: www.buymeacoffee.com/SideTripLIFE Bitcoin: 3QbwGdsuKLnxfzovXDy7aB8wSoP2Qx8nbn

[@David-le7jy]

Absolutely stunning! For any first time travellers to Thailand, you can't go wrong with Koh Phangan. From back-to-basics to high end luxury, it's all there! Nice vid Sidie!

[@SideTripLife]

Thx. Totally agree!

[@graememcginn6428]

Never a problem getting to the end. Another great video. Cheers from kiwi in Nong Khai.

[@SideTripLife]

thanks Graeme

[@karltraveldude7817]

Thanks again for sharing great sites and views !! Enjoy and please keep them rolling ...

[@pieterstander7884]

Love your videos....let's me feel I'm back in paradise...

[@rickbault1221]

Your videos are always fun to watch from start to finish.

[@SideTripLife]

Thx, much appreciated Rick

[@101markharris]

Brilliant , love watching your vids , changed a bit since i was last there 20 years plus. still dream of going back .

[@SideTripLife]

Thx, 20 years, you must have some great memories, may you make more new ones yet:)

[@Mr.M_I_T]

Came to your channel by accident, and boy do I have zero regrets. I'm definitely going to make it to Koh Phangan next month! Thanks to you👍💪

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers Patrick

[@hijinx4u]

I always watch your great videos to the end. Thank you for another one.

[@SideTripLife]

I appreciate that!

[@supersonicsid5930]

Oh mate your killing me , I’m in Vietnam it’s cold wet with still loads of coronavirus. It don’t look like we’re gonna make it to Thailand this year , I’ll be more than happy to see the sun come back to Vietnam, it’s been a long lockdown and then a rainy season . At least I can look at your videos and dream ,,,, thanks 🙏 for the uploads.

[@SideTripLife]

I'm a huge weather watcher and although it's been a but wetter than normal on the Gulf Islands in Thailand, couldn't help but notice poor Danang and Gulf of Tonkin on down have been hit by one freight train of a system after another for weeks. Many aren't aware Danang as lovely as it is, sees a fair few tropical storms and worse. Annual rainfall in Danang is almost 100 inches or 2500 mm vs Koh Samui 1900 MM or 75 inches. Anyways Sid, hope you get dry n warm soon and a flight to Thailand for a break. Btw, anyone interested, I love Saigon, great city, here's my vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opDLd2CHhZebjdU

[@jomontanee]

Just hang in there! Don’t give up. This too shall pass.

[@janus302]

That pier is funny with some nice waves 😇

[@edwardlowrie2735]

Thanks for another STL adventure..enjoy your weekend...

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers Edward, you too

[@mia.m..]

Great trip around KPG, thanks x

[@mesamis1]

Wow. You've brought us to many many fantastic resorts. In particular Railay and Krabi but 'The Cabin' is just absolutely stunning. What a resort. I love when you capture ambient sounds too like the birds singing etc as I can close my eyes and almost feel like I'm there. Yet another excellent vid STL👏

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers R B

[@christaadami6177]

Once again, great video. They never to long for me. What a beautiful place, hope to get there soon.

[@ericroang685]

Riding in Thailand is always a mental exercise for me. Different paradigm , i walked away with scrapes and bruises. Others not so lucky. I see my luck then as a blessing.

[@rolandet]

Not much of an encore, but we'll take it 😁 You did indeed show an absolute gem.

[@winnielin102]

Absolutely lovely, hope everything back to normal soon. Thanks for sharing 💗

[@_onesimpleidea]

Yep, made it to the end. Lots of nice features this time. Do you remember the particulars on that rental scooter -- make, cc's, shift or automatic?

[@SideTripLife]

Thx! ZoomerX automatic great lil bike can see here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIvEfXyspM1pgqs

[@Grossi-travel]

I recommend the Sea Love Beach Bar & Bungalow. The resort is beautiful very good cuisine and not expensive!

[@daviddenham1511]

Gosh, how beautiful and natural is that cell tower on the hill?….great planning…..stunning

[@SideTripLife]

Yes but sure comes in handy if you need to make a call or internet etc etc. Pity they can't place it elsewhere as the Island is quite hilly thus must also be on top of a hill

[@daviddenham1511]

@@SideTripLife I’d rather not be able to make a call and have no tower

[@timwalker2458]

The view point to the rock can only be reach by walking through the Bush. When you get level with the tower ocean side. You'll see a small path going down, you need to follow that. Also. When the cement road becomes dirt, you come to the 180% turn leave your bike there and walk through the wood. Another view point very few people know about. For your next trip 😊

[@SideTripLife]

Excellent

[@simoncliff4271]

Hey STL,What a fantastic video thanks so much.me and my colleague watching all your videos. Keep up the great work 👍 👏

[@bluecollarbullionballer4269]

New to your channel love watching all they great places. Helps me prime my vacation pump for my families annual trip to Thailand cant wait. My wife is from BKK and Surat Thani let the kids visit all the aunties, cousins, and grandparents.

[@stevep1530]

Thanks for your vlog, looks like another part of Thailand I should be visiting , my wife will love the sunsets

[@RecordingadventuresMCR]

awesome! I have been to Bangkok many times....but never here! I will definitely visit, and maybe never leave!

[@SideTripLife]

I get that, KPG is easily my fav Island

[@jacquelinebass9187]

I love experiencing your great adventure, so great! Thank you

[@foundatsea3483]

Stellar as always. Many thanks for sharing

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks!

[@javier.lazaro197]

Good job! Amazing video.... Full of different places! 👍👍👍👍

[@derekking5386]

Good one, very enjoyable. Sitting in gibraltar, enjoying all your videos

[@debrablue]

I Can't Get "ENOUGH"Of Your *X~LENT* Beach Video's .Thanks So MUCH= From Dry Rural Texas*...

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers Debra in TX :)

[@antruok4950]

As always - life’s a beach 👌 - your presentation and editing adds to the amazement just makes it a must visit 🍻😎👍🙏

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers Ant :)

[@paulgreig5199]

Great video hope you get a chance to visit the village of Thong nai pan great beach amazing people, cheers

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks Paul. Will be doing E Coast upcoming.

[@cryptoking8060]

Seen a lot of your vids, this tour best by far. Gr8 spot, good vibe, sunset at that time of yr is perfect. Gorgeous spot and close to the ferry to Koh Samui. The town and eateries and pubs nearby.Perfection

[@jamesdavid8807]

Fellow Canuck here, Stl, you're killing it with this video...I.really.enjoyed it. Best one so far! (I dislike most YT intros, as I'm not getting any younger and it seems of waste of time, but yours...the music - very nice) I haven't lived in Canada for 20 years, your diction reminds me of home. All the best to you. DJ

[@SideTripLife]

Thx DJ

[@freelancekate8919]

thanks for such a great video, i love the mixture of old building and new buildings. i would love to say where the bamboo walkway was. please post more videos you are very good and also very interesting and very lucky to be able to be in Thailand. Lucky Man.

[@SideTripLife]

Thank you Kate, I feel both fortunate and very grateful to be here.

[@freelancekate8919]

@@SideTripLife are you planning on staying in Thailand for a while? or are you going back to Canada?

[@deplorablebob4237]

Dude, you're definitely living the good lfe

[@animegaming4613]

Thankyou for the work you put into your videos. So practical and no nonsense approach. 👌

[@ameralgharaballi3516]

Wow just amazing Thank you for sharing 🙏 Wonderful channel 👏 Just subscribed

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks and welcome

[@karlchandler10]

Love it. Off to Phangan in 2 weeks, and using your videos for tips on where to go/stay.

[@SideTripLife]

Fantastic Karl, enjoy!

[@stevenaveriss5761]

Always an awesome vid. always watch until the end...so nice to see busier times in Thailand 🙏

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks Steven, also for watching to the end :)

[@SETHalpine]

Near the Beck resort, there is a naturist beach. Walk right during 5' , great landscape.

[@SideTripLife]

Yep and another near where I stay in Sri Thanu (but filming naturist beaches really isn't my thing;)

[@kevinancell1510]

Great Vid, some of the places you showed look off the hook!! I have to get myself back to Thailand to check them out for sure...

[@glenhamilton7867]

Great Video, View was fantastic, The beach looked good, The German guy i fully respect...

[@martinturvey8129]

Love Koh Phangan! Looking forward to returning January 2022, (we hope!!) 🤩🤩

[@albiefive]

Great vid mate, last time I was there it was 1999 NYE looks like it's as charming as ever... Keep up the good work we love it 🤙✌️

[@TGE66]

yep - made it all the way! loved it

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers guys

[@kimberlyannmitchell]

Fellow Canadian here. Been to Thailand once back in 2018. Your videos make me want to go back. I have been enjoying your videos for almost 2 years now and would be interested to know more about you, such as what brought you to Thailand, how long have you lived there, do you get lonely travelling alone, how do you manage staying in Thailand so long as a Canadian, i.e. Visa, etc.

[@SideTripLife]

Hiya fellow Canuck. I worked at a H.O. in Vancouver and made the 'mistake' of coming to visit SE Asia after my Father headed an engineering project here. Following a trip thru Thailand, I was hooked. I've had a few biz here since and sold my last one prior to Rona. Starting a new venture soon, stay tuned. Thanks for watching eh;)

[@cathyhughes7442]

Loved this video, thank you, Cathy and Kevs x

[@Aspenglade]

Great vid! Jut finishing up here in CM and will likely head down toward Samui/Phangan this coming week!

[@SideTripLife]

Recall you were on the mend after an accident Aspenglade, pleased to hear you're fighting fit n ready to go! Take er easy tho and have a good un, cheers! STL

[@Aspenglade]

@@SideTripLife Absolutely! Got the clearance from the docs yesterday and ready to head out! Going to stop by Bangkok for a few days then I am headed for some beach life. Thanks for the well wishes man!

[@saurabhmuns]

luv your vlogs, great work!!!

[@yvindsjdin1996]

Great vid as always!

[@scottkilla]

Great video, thank you!

[@spokess570]

Brilliant, can you please go visit longtail beach resort and 2c bar. It’ll bring back some great memories for me whilst I’m waiting to return. Thanks 😊

[@SideTripLife]

Wind & waves were really kicking up along the E Coast as it can this time of year but will do all the E Coast upcoming, including Longtail & 2c cheers

[@up2u162]

Another nice vlog, STL! Thanks for sharing. Upcoming plans to hit another island?

[@SideTripLife]

thx & youbetcha, stay tuned :)

[@anthonyereira2409]

Ppvilla great place been going there for over 15 years looks like you where in 305 or 405 great location to beach and staggering distance from binterbaht pity burger king now closed😢.

[@LEObondTraveller]

Good longer vid STL. It's looks like you even found a brand new beach section you hadnt been before on Koh Phangan. I like those bikes as less distance to fall off (-: The very popular Honda clicks sit very high. Have a great Leo drinking day.

[@SideTripLife]

'I like those bikes as less distance to fall off' lol/555 :)

[@LEObondTraveller]

@@SideTripLife (-:

[@mijead00]

I must visit this place Thanks Micke from 🇸🇪

[@SideTripLife]

Tack Micke :)

[@danplasma]

I would enjoy the $9 natural regular bungalow hotel more, everyone looks happy and healthy there, like they got paradise for free.....expensive place looks weird and forced, imho

[@ColinC33]

Well sir you bring me places I have never been on KPG. My builder tells me the weather has been bad down there for 2 weeks. I will actually be there next week for a few days to check up on the work. Well done on great vids.

[@SideTripLife]

Yep, unseasonably wetter this year (following a couple abnormally dry seasons prior). Good luck with the build Colin, where's it located on KPG?

[@ColinC33]

@@SideTripLife About 2 k from where you are staying neighbor .

[@ColinC33]

@@SideTripLife I actually walked past your residence yesterday morning and no sign of the yellow bike, Must have moved on lol

[@andychara9994]

really, really great video, I really liked it ^^

[@SabraKay]

Haha, tried to book at Beck's but they are booked solid!!!

[@SideTripLife]

Doh! Gotta stop vlogging these places lol. I don't think I had much to do with it tho, KPG just getting more flip-flops, man-buns and goddesses on the ground now

[@mariettathornton5924]

Love this video ❤❤❤❤❤ Thanks for sharing 😊

[@SideTripLife]

One of my fav places! Thanks for watching :)

[@jonklause5130]

I was bit by a pit viper in 1989 near Jomtien Beach.

[@SideTripLife]

Yikes. Surprised it? Fortunately Pit Viper bites are pretty rare and very rarely fatal (but wouldn't want to be bitten by one of course;) They can even be found in areas around Bangkok. However, the one I came across was a harmless whip snake.

[@Mamloo07]

😊fellow Canadian favourite drink&girlfriend I never see her but u have a good insight in the areas u visit ty for all the good vibes. Will try nd get in touch in 2024 when I intend to travel there.ty

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers!

[@Brian-vs9sd]

I make it to the end of each of these videos... And go straight into the next.

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers Brian

[@leonardpodbisky6128]

Another great video. Your vids helped me through a brutal Canadian {Manitoba} winter and it ain't over yer. Being a fellow Canuck you must have memories of our winters. Some day I will spend a winter in that country but if I started wandering around trails like the cell towers ones it would not end well. With my sense of direction {none} and luck {again..none} I'd pop out in Cambodia only to come face to face with the " not so rare tiger in this area ". Considering Koh Phangan is an island, this would be quite the journey. Best to stay at a bungalow on or near the beach and enjoy the view.

[@SideTripLife]

Thx in chill Manitoba (hang in, spring coming;). Being from Vancouver, snow in the city is rare. My snow memories are mostly blasting thru powder up at Whistler with a huge smile. But once was transferred to Calgary in January. Weekend before was rollerblading in shorts round Stanley Park (as you do in Vancouver even in mild winter). Next thing I know I'm in -30, wrapped up in layers, looking like the goodyear tire guy and installing a damned block heater! I like Cowtown but suffice to say, much prefer a beach bungalow;)

[@leonardpodbisky6128]

@@SideTripLife beach bungalow wins every time

[@JenWorldTour11]

Nice video! This is actually Leela beach and not Rin Nai beach. Rin Nai is the one where the pier of Haad rin queen ferry is and Rin Nok is where the full moon party takes place. Leela beach (Seekantang beach) is this one in the video and is a hidden gem!

[@Meditation-Affirmations]

loved it. Awesome.

[@AcmeRocket]

Paradise ⛱️

[@lerxtrm]

amazing!

[@SideTripLife]

:)

[@sl5946]

I absolutely love your videos but I have a suggestion, I wish you would show the internet speed of all the rooms you stay in

[@SideTripLife]

Doh! Keep forgetting to do that, thx for the reminder. Generally speeds fluctuate in hotels/bungalows (often depends how many are using same hotel wifi at same time etc). But there's also multiple co-working type cafes around the island with super fast free wifi (just buy a cuppa etc & many camp out all day). Also recommend stopping in at a AIS, TRUE, or DTAC shop and asking if they have an unlimited SIM card promo. I have one @10Mps 200 baht/$6 month (this was a rare deal but pays to ask). So I'm never without reasonably fast internet anywhere I am as it usually clocks 20mps up and 50 down.

[@rboles4]

Enjoy all your videos, I'm from the Vancouver area and was wondering if you need a motorbike license to rent the scooters? Looking forward to being there next December.

[@SideTripLife]

I have a Thai MC Licence but never been asked for it when renting. However, if no intnl/Thai/home MC lic, some insurance may be invalid. Also if pulled up at a BIB checkpoint, prepare to pay a wee fine (service minded, usually on the spot;)

[@rboles4]

@@SideTripLife Thanks for the info!

[@SteveInsidious]

Awesome, cheers bro

[@JayWalksAround]

I'll take this over a snowy Halifax!

[@shirleyboy8859]

It is beautiful... But no snow in my Halifax... You must be in the Canadian Halifax... :-))

[@SideTripLife]

nice one Shirley Boy, cheers to both:)

[@zaydpat3296]

amazing place.

[@francisinghels9765]

Your video is the best way to escape the sad situation here in EU ;-O

[@edpphotos]

Ya should take more road trips. Check out Ban Paen, Sena District, Ayutthay, Thailand 💕🐼

[@SideTripLife]

Love Ayuthaya, was going to go back there and film this time after Lopburi. However, few were interested my Lopburi vids so I didn't bother. If any are interested, here's the vid Lopburi is amazing (as is Ayuthaya): kzbin.info/www/bejne/goTXoKmboribprs

[@jaypincher9301]

Nice vid ,thanks

[@สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล]

ถือว่าไม่แพง ขนาดอยู่บนเกาะ 😮😊👍❤️

[@karinascheber8243]

Great video!

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks for watching & commenting :)

[@adayinthelifeofadrian]

Hi mate, can you please recommend me a budget hotel preferably with a pool on the edge of a cliff with sunset views? I was going to stay at the sun cliff resort but I think it’s still closed. Cheers from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@SideTripLife]

Hi Adrian. 2 I've looked at might suit, 10 mins in here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX6alHWfptWrfq8 And the one at the end here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX-7aHWsq651rLc There's also Bluerama and a couple others. Cheers, STL

[@adayinthelifeofadrian]

@@SideTripLife High Life villas and High Life bungalows are two seperate places yeah?

[@SideTripLife]

Yep, not sure if same owners but deffo separate locales

[@EarthCamper]

This is stunning

[@87rahulbose]

Did make it through the end :D LOL

[@SideTripLife]

THANKS :)

[@devonmalcolm34]

Fantastic spot👏🏽

[@JorgenD-original]

Good video

[@whatsgoanon]

What are the vaccination requirements for Thailand...

[@johnshores4745]

Which of the 3 islands would you recommend if taking your partner and wanting to chill during the day and a few beers at night

[@SideTripLife]

All three! lol. If Koh Tao was closer that would be be my go-to but Koh Phangan has a nice chill factor too. Even Samui still has many chill enclaves around the Island, Bang Po, Lipa Noi areas being my favs.

[@charlieking7053]

Hey man, this is a super super random question but what plug extensions sockets/multi plug sockets, converters do you use? I’m going travelling to asia this year and will need to charge all my items, phone, iPad, camera, electric toothbrush etc Love the videos too by the way ✌🏼

[@SideTripLife]

Thx & sure Charlie, pls see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3WlaIZ4YqejgK8

[@juliettebee]

I want to go! I want to gooooo!!!!

[@SideTripLife]

:)

[@prontsc]

Thanks for going back to the original style shooting. Personally the masses and loud partying was a turn off after watching your channel for the past year. Mexican schnitzel!!

[@SideTripLife]

Absolutely had to see and film the 1st Full Moon party of 2022 both to gauge the turnout (as an indicator of 'will people return') and also to see if the former full-on FMP bucket-brigade style would dominate, or the touted 'Back to the roots' chill style FMP. Turns out it was a mix of both styles and obviously fairly well attended. Personally not a huge fan of the FMP (at least not the full-0n style;) but many locals depend on it for income and it's really just one day/night out of a month. The rest of the time Haad Rin & beaches all over KPG Island are pretty chill. Mexican schnitzel! - There was Mexican food on the signage but I then panned to another menu board, doh! Ah well, maybe there's a biz idea, Tex-Mex-Schnitz lol

[@lkm5462]

Good job an introducing me to a couple new places. I think all tubers should comment on the Ukraine situation . It’s time to stand up for freedom when a country is invaded

[@SideTripLife]

Ordinarily steer clear of politics etc but you're right, this is different and extremely important. To the Ukrainian people, we stand with you. To Russian people, keep trying to pressure ala the many protests all over Russia (but not reported by Russian media, of course). One quote from a Russian protestor: "I want to ask Ukrainians for forgiveness. We didn't vote for those who unleashed the war". Here is an example of the protests in Russia, which have resulted in mass arrests: facebook.com/mihalev/posts/10159080991771656

[@mrdave22]

i was 999 thumbs up lol. i want to move there!

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks but currently EVERYONE is trying to move there seems.... Will be doing an update upcoming

[@jonasjohnsson4429]

I survived the whole video!

[@SideTripLife]

Glad to hear it JJ lol :)

[@aastangeland]

Made it😇

[@ThompterSHunson]

I can confirm that a lot of "hippies", have moved to Mexico from both Goa & Koh Phangan.

[@SideTripLife]

& I can confirm many have returned from Mehico to KPG as apparently the grass was not greener and sand not whiter (well, mostly as they didn't need a vax stamp now;) There's also posts on KPG FB groups saying MX is 30-40% more expensive as well.

[@ThompterSHunson]

@@SideTripLife in my "area of hippie expertise" (I'm in the org of a famous festival of the EU Psytrance scene) they haven't all come back from Mexico. But, they will. This is not viable in the long term. Mexico isn't Goa, nor KPG. Shit is real down there.

[@charlesmyers7193]

t video. I made it to the end.

[@kiloromeo4725]

Good night... zzzzzzzzzzzz

[@whatsname2649]

To each his own; $150. a night. I don't see anything that place offers for that price. That's me. 👍🇹🇭

[@jellycream1964]

You never showed the $9 a night room