BACKPACKING KOH SAMUI 🌴🇹🇭 Hostel Life & Pig Island Trip

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Thank you so much Lub D for having us! The accommodation on Koh Samui really is a cut above the rest! #giftedstay #thailand #kohsamui
We spent a lot of time in our hostel when we arrived on Koh Samui, sunbathing, sipping cocktails, and finally enjoyed island life! In our first few days, we also went on a trip to Pig Island with gojotours.org
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[@karenzhang8873]

"I DON'T have room for them in my backpack... I DON'T know how I'm gonna squeeze them in... and I DON'T plan on dealing with that problem until it arises" *nods head* 🤣🤣🤣

[@CegomezChannel]

What I like about your videos is how raw they are. It's not just the fancy hotels and wonderful beaches. It's exactly how you will find it if you go see the place. It's so much better for planning future trips and getting an idea about the place!! I love how you explain every little detail, it's so helpful.

[@travelwithchristina3960]

Your little tipsy speech about your new trousers was hilarious and absolutely relateable! I told myself to leave room in my bag on the trip I'm currently on (Colombia, inspired by your travels) because I knew I would buy more things along my travels. But I didn't listen and I already bought a new crop on my second day 😂 Like you, I will deal with it when I have to 😅

[@alexloyola4695]

Can't compliment Lub'd enough. Their hostels are amazing. By far the best I've ever stayed at.

[@BackpackingBananas]

The quality of everything is just 🤌🏼

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

That hostel 😍😍😍 I've always agreed with you when you talk about the vibes that hostels have in comparison to hotels, but I often feel like what you gain in vibe, you loose in comfort, but this place seems to give the best of both worlds! Not at all what your video was about, but I do LOVE that floral blue and pink bikini top of yours! The end scene of you with those trousers - pure KZbin Gold!!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yaaas the vibe of hostels 🤌🏼 I always prioritise that over comfort but yes this place has it all 🥲🥲

[@YoshanBisanka]

lovely video❤

[@Neednoy2]

That silk pants suit you very well.

[@kc6113]

@@BackpackingBananas I been in thailand for about 7 weeks so far but im a sleep talker so id be hated at hostels but I always go to them for drinks and to meet people lol

[@user-ue4nm7pb5o]

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[@kristib9432]

This video made me smile so much! You guys are having so much fun! Woo! Tipsy Christie is funny :)

[@BackpackingBananas]

😂😂 more drunk vlogs?

[@bethmeredith]

That hostel looked amazing and the beaches and pools as well. The new trousers we're very cute. xx

[@rootedro]

So much inspiration for my upcoming travels! 🤩👏🏼

[@MillaExplores]

Your travel vlogs are my favourite! This hostel looks amazing! 😍 I had to star it in my google maps so I can remember it once I can go backpacking in SE Asia haha. I love a good happy hour, full vacation mode is nice haha. Those trousers were a good choice, I would have bought them too even though space is limited 😂

[@sasha8857]

The hostel is perfect.There is very simple, artistic and tidy. I love to travel around the world with backpacking banana😍

[@lara_xy]

That is the hostel and location of my dreams rn, omg I could stay there for at least a week alone and just chill!

[@EscapeToExploreTravel]

Always loved your vlogs, one of the reasons we went to Colombia 😍 keep up the great work xx

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks so much 🥰🥰

[@ulisesperea]

I had so much fun with this video in specific!!! Informative and funny at the same time, loved it!

[@BackpackingBananas]

I’m glad you enjoyed 🥰🥰

[@raymonortiz3084]

Waaaw! What fun day! Loved the Lub'd tour, the visit to Pig Island, snorkeling again (yey!), kayaking, and party time. Please give Jeremy a pat on the back for his help with the camera. C ya soon! 👋😎

[@BackpackingBananas]

Haha I will! Cheers Raymon 😊

[@misssmary3989]

Air hockey makes me think of summer camp ❤️ Can't wait to go here one day. Keep inspiring me!

[@TheAct10]

Those steps definitely make the top bunk more appealing! Loved this vlog 😍

[@BackpackingBananas]

They really do, hey!

[@idalisstreat8397]

Love your videos can’t wait for the next one! I’ve been binging them did the islands back in 2019 can’t wait to go back!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thank you! ❤️❤️

[@chloecaddamy3668]

Literally same!!

[@ervinslens]

Fantastic place, really nicely elaborated and edited.

[@busabosadventures27]

Ahhh Koh Samui is one of our favorite places in the world! After watching your vlog, we think we haven't done it enough. Need to get our a** in Lub D!!

[@luigiluckgameing]

Ive been waiting for my turn to travel to thailand. Cant wait and i hope next year will be the year. Thanks for the videos very helpful. I just hope to find some amazing advestures.

[@daphnanuszen3187]

Going on a trip to Thailand next month, so all these tips and information has been so helpful!! Thank you so much!! 💕

[@MillaExplores]

Oh I'm so jealous!! Have fun!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Pleasure 🥰🥰

[@journeysandjournals]

Christianne, firstly LOVE this video!! But what brought me to the comments was a little giggle I had to myself watching the hostel tour…. I’ve recently watched some of your SA vlogs from years ago and comparing your excitement for this hostel to the one that was purely just a room of camping tents really shows how hostels have developed 🤣 loved your enthusiasm then, love it now. 💛💛

[@roxannefebuary6823]

Was absolutely wonderful. Best vlog ever.

[@XolaRose]

omgosh Jeremy is back in the vids after so long! lol love the video

[@mayrapena6775]

I love your videos. You can really experience the places and also within budget

[@auntiemichelleoutdoorsygir9909]

I love that pocket video camera! I have one and it's so nice and easy to use. Your video quality is amazing too!

[@elinej95]

Follow you for a long time and can believe that you don’t have more subs. You’re video’s are amazing ❤️

[@BackpackingBananas]

Aw thanks 🥰

[@Sofia-nk3px]

Great vlog! I've never considered travelling to Thailand but after your vlogs I'm definitely going to book at trip.

[@BackpackingBananas]

🥳🥳🥳

[@esraabrolosii8067]

amazing video I loved every minute of it, thank u!

[@stich21]

that place looks amazing! can't go wrong with the 2 for 1 happy hour also :)

[@EskobanMusic]

Been to Thailand two times and both time i did a stop at Lub D. Best hostel for me since it combines the flair of a hostel with all its social aspects with the comfort of a hotel. The staff is great, and tom is a cool manager. On my next trip (hopefully in november) i will go there as well. I try to be there during a pre full moon party.

[@marie_ls]

My favourite bit is defo when you talk about your newly purchased trousers 😅

[@RishalPatel]

Ahhhhh, loved the vlog as always. Koh Samui is a bittersweet place for me, it's absolutely beautiful, but it was the last place I visited in 2020 before my trip got cut short due to covid! :(

[@BackpackingBananas]

Aww no! I bet you have fond memories!

[@RishalPatel]

@@BackpackingBananas sure did, incredibly desperate to head out again 😭

[@Synneeriksen96]

I've only stayed at LubD in Siem Reap and Phuket and oh my god they are amazing! They hadn't finished voiding the one in Koh Samui last time I was there so I definitely need to go back 🌞

[@rgmm8888]

Your videos always make me hungry. Not today I've been sick in hospital. The squid made me very squiddish!! Perfect timing for a new video. I needed a good distraction and you always make me smile. Love the new trousers I'm sure you'll find a way to fit them in. And I'm even more sure you're going to have a great time out in them tonight. You look amazing. I probably shouldn't mention how cute Jeremy is again right...lol. 🌸🌼🌸

[@mikaso30]

Great to see you my beloved KZbinr ❤️💐

[@trishasubido7933]

I’ve stayed here and it was an amazing hostel!! Great place to meet people

[@Aastikya]

Best Koh Samui vlog I've seen so far!

[@thekoshertourist]

Looks like a really nice hostel. Clean, comfy and right in the beach, very nice find. Looked like you were really enjoying all those drinks 🍸 🙃

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Wow. 😲 An amazing hostel. Loved the tour.👍😊🇨🇮

[@BackpackingBananas]

It was truly spectacular!

[@ThatWalkingGeeza]

Very helpful and interesting video, earned a new subscriber for sure 🙂

[@BackpackingBananas]

Welcome 🥰 thanks for subscribing!

[@everydaysaschool-day7517]

These vlogs give me LIFE!

[@dahnahewlett6349]

Wow, that hostel looks amazing. Good advertising for them! Also, top bunk for sure 😊

[@BackpackingBananas]

I think I’d go with the top bunk too!

[@zachsimpson8050]

You both seemed extra chipper now that you're in the islands! Can't wait to get to Thailand one day soon

[@everydaysaschool-day7517]

I thought the same 😊

[@user-kanpf8jd9uv6v]

Beautiful place 😍 thank you for sharing

[@InventorLive]

Thank you so much for this perfect travel at the my sofa💞

[@jaymeandcapri]

I am so thankful for your tour. Some websites show that all the rooms have shared bathrooms while others say they are private. It’s so confusing when wanting to guarantee private due to having to kids with me.

[@Julia-bu9rn]

Hahaha did you do the trouser presentation just after the Jäger bomb 😂

[@AnnCatherine]

Ohmaygaddd i stayed there..Lubd samui is so affordable, very nice and clean and staff are so friendly..🥰

[@usuallyroamingrob7731]

Definitely saving this hostel. I would love to stay here!!

[@hardikshit]

i stayed in this hostel while i was in koh samui and its just awesome. made lots of friends here....best place👌🏻🌊🍹

[@lara_xy]

That was such a joyful chill video! ps love the new pants! Maybe your bf has still some room for them in his bag :D

[@charmainemarievallecera1859]

Breathtakingly gorgeous place.. 🥰

[@TheJessaMattson]

I'm tired of KZbin not showing me when you upload. I rang the bell!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Ugghhhh KZbin sucks sometimes! You still made it though 😘❤️🥲

[@user-bs4vb8vh6m]

Beautiful beach and nice natural 😯👍

[@janhorsting991]

Such an amazing Trip 😍 and a Big win in Air Hockey 😅😅

[@theowletblog]

yessss, I was so loooking forward to your next vlog! Where do you get your music from please? Obsessed with the first song you used!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yayy 🥰 I use Epidemic sound ❤️

[@jennadaisy1221]

This is the best blog ever

[@tanyawesolowski8876]

Thanks for making me smile when so much wrong is happening in our world.

[@holdinourown]

Your cocktail rant about the pants was hilarious! ... "yup."

[@BackpackingBananas]

😂😂🥴

[@holdinourown]

@@BackpackingBananas excited to hear how you managed that problem once you had to deal with it 😆

[@iNightra]

So many memories of thailand islands!

[@baytom95]

This hostel is getting booked right now 🤣

[@lilyrose5806]

Like your purchase 🤩 wear them then you don’t have to pack it 👍

[@isobelwatkins727]

Love these vlogs! Do you have any recommendations for Travel insurance providers? And how easy has been finding fast WiFi during your travels so far? Heading to Thailand in a month and can’t wait! X

[@BackpackingBananas]

Safety wing are the best!! And omg Thailand has incredible wifi speeds , genuinely faster than back home 😅 I’ve been so amazed and pleasantly surprised

[@as0205_]

This hostel is better than some hotels ! Wow ! I always prefer hostels to hotels anyway :)

[@amandafree7692]

omg i love the bread in thailand. Obsessed

[@shannon5528]

When I hear Koh Samui it reminds me of the movie "Meet the Parents" so funny

[@narinderbasrai2367]

Hotel was lovely Great view 😍

[@lauralee9041]

i hope you got your new pants in your backpack because the look fabulous!

[@BackpackingBananas]

I made it work 😅

[@onlyfinsau]

I enjoyed this😊

[@raycarl8747]

Never been to Thailand but wow, is that beach paradise. Like the Caribbean on steroids!

[@ckriztravelz]

The hostel looks really nice 👍🏼

[@mikebailey336]

loved your video, can you mention the prices of things lodging , food , ect

[@gillowens5498]

hostel looks so cool

[@hidhirshah430]

Love to see your videos..lets backpack to Indonesia..from Kuala Lumpur

[@Charlies1Lyf]

Putting that place on the checklist!!!!! ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔

[@BackpackingBananas]

📍✅

[@melisabataller8484]

The pants are insaneee 😍

[@jamesschoi87]

Those are some quality....

[@somsakjittra1735]

Love your tube channel

[@hanneheylen9115]

Hi Christianne, I like your vlogs! How long did you stay at this Lub D hostel? :)

[@gregtrain1]

Air hockey tip for Christie: Hit the hockey disc as hard as you can. The more goals you can get!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Haha thanks for the tip Greg!

[@gregtrain1]

@@BackpackingBananas : you're welcome!

[@mikebailey336]

Love your new pants

[@KAhmed]

YES

[@dimitraachladianaki2534]

Hey! What a Wonderful island.. We are thinking to travel to Thailand in August.. how are things with covid right now is it too risky?

[@fiveinitaly]

Cool stuff 👍👍👍👍👍 ciao from Italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@Anonymous-tb3ps]

Such a beautiful hostel😍 may I ask where is Jan from? His name and accent are very similar to my country, so I was just wondering….

[@nadinew.2278]

Honestly I‘ve always wondered how to do your laundry on a long backpacking trip? like do you always have to buy washing detergent or do the hostels with a washing machine provide this, normally? 😅😅

[@BackpackingBananas]

Completely depends and it can get a little frustrating because sometimes places provide it for free, sometimes you can pay for little one-time sachets and sometimes they have nothing and you have to go to the supermarket! We ended up buying a small-ish bottle of detergent and travelling with it to use for all the laundry visits

[@nadinew.2278]

okay, good to know, thank you so much!:)

[@_gabrielleashford]

helloooo - currently getting a ‘rough’ itinerary ready for my trip and noticed your previous video ends in chiang rai, and then suddenly you’re in koh samui.. which is very far away. how did you travel from A to B .. any advice would be much appreciated on how to get from the north to the south east islands. thank you! love your vids!

[@BackpackingBananas]

I flew from Chiang Rai to Surat Thani (via Bangkok) then got a ferry to Koh Samui. That was the biggest internal journey I made in Thailand so that every other transfer was fairly direct and seamless!

[@TheFairestMan]

Good video

[@maldinijones6572]

After thailand hopefuuly you can explore bali island indonesia

[@larryoli1178]

Hi Christianne, are you going to be going to Koh Tao on your trip? I grew up there and it would be interesting to see what it’s like nowadays

[@BackpackingBananas]

I am literally on Koh Tao now 😅 there will be a few videos yes!

[@larryoli1178]

@@BackpackingBananas Yes! Looking forward to them and the rest of your travels around Thailand

[@jasonwebb41]

What's that song at the start and end of the video? Very catchy

[@carmendekrijger9435]

Hostel looks amazing but the only problem I find with these new hotel vibe hostels is that they are ginormous and loose the hostel vibe were you can easily make friends. Nowadays a lot of people use these places as cheap accommodation that feel kinda luxurious for the price you pay so those people are not their to make friends initially. I always had a harder time making friends at these big hostels compared to smaller places.

[@maysilde1381]

Come to my coffee shop, Kassi Coffee when you’re in Bangkok! I’d love to meet you! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@BackpackingBananas]

Aw cute! I will add it to my Google maps 🥰

[@maysilde1381]

@@BackpackingBananas YAYYYY! I’m so excited 😻 warning, I’ll be fangirling when I see you hehe have fun in Koh Samui 🤗

[@darrenc2909]

Haha I love drunk Christianne at the end. Absolutely loving this series. Starting to plan my trip now.

[@-tombnk2392]

โอ้วสวยงามมากสมุ่ยยยยย

[@jessicamasters8712]

Damn I miss travelling!!

[@buntadthong]

you made me laugh when u talk about trouser lol

[@hannahbowman6058]

I’m so jealous this is the life you live 😭

[@juans9644]

My favorite one ever

[@BackpackingBananas]

Aw thanks Juan!