We arrived in PHUKET! (What is it like in 2022?)

We are in Phuket, Thailand! It's an amazing island with many beaches, restaurants and excursions to explore. We started our day out with some delicious street food before driving our motorbike to our very first temple in Thailand. Beaches were next on our itinerary, as Phuket is filled with so many amazing places to enjoy the water. Phuket wasn't our initial choice when arriving in Thailand, but it really blew our expectations! Next video, we visit one of the most beautiful sites in all of Thailand.
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Chapters:
00:00 Street Food in Phuket Town
03:28 Phuket Town Morning Vegetable Market
05:30 Riding a Scooter to Big Buddha and Wat Chalong
10:35 Lunch and Kata Beach
12:56 Phuket Night Market

[@DennyandNikki]

One of the best things about Phuket is it's proximity to amazing day trip destinations! We took a trip out to Phang Nga Bay and it was amazing! Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2XUgqeen7yqqrc

[@CONNERtheBUSH]

Dang. Thailand is definitely on the shortlist! You can’t beat temples and the ocean in the same place!

[@DennyandNikki]

Thailand is amazing man! You should definitely plan a trip!

[@4evermistyblu]

You two look so happy and blessed. I can tell Thailand was a place you guys always wanted to visit. I can see your excitement all over those pretty faces. Enjoy and thanks for the videos for I am living vicariously through your travels. 😁🧳 🇹🇭

[@4evermistyblu]

@@stangoodvibes what are you talking about? I have a very blessed and beautiful life, David. I’m not traveling overseas due to this pandemic and I love watching travel videos. So why are you so rude??? You know absolutely nothing about my life, but know it’s BLESSED

[@DennyandNikki]

Thank you!!! We always appreciate your positive comments :)

[@DennyandNikki]

And that guy was just trolling, all over our channel!

[@richard9492]

@@4evermistyblu Hey, ease up on the booze.

[@4evermistyblu]

@@richard9492 okay I will, once you ease off the Meth or Crack..

[@sudaratboonrat7993]

Thank you for your trying to show the good things of Thailand to other people.. thank you so much.

[@DennyandNikki]

Absolutely. So far, we are absolutely loving Thailand. Everyone is extremely friendly!

[@nuttsrisukplung1318]

Your first dish is Hokkien, a half Thai-Chinese dish. It is a famous local food of Phuket. And the coffee set that you have tried is a Thai morning coffee set in ancient times. Thai people in the past worked mostly as laborers. both farming and gardening They therefore need a lot of energy from food. And sugar is a great source of energy. This is why coffee has to be sugared or very sweet. Such as the energy drink of Thai people original red bull It will be like sugar syrup. very sweet for foreigners Because Red Bull is sold around the world in cans. It has been adapted from a Thai recipe by sweetening it down with soda. because the original recipe of Thailand is too sweet The way to eat the coffee set is Thai people will start from eggs. By adding pepper and soy sauce to reduce the fishy smell of the eggs. and ate all at once As for coffee, people give condensed milk and coffee together and dip the bread into the coffee (this is a secret of Thai people that many people don't know 🤣). then rinse the throat with hot tea. The part where you ask about recommended foods. Foreigners may think that Thai people like to eat Pad Thai or Tom Yum often. These menus are just famous Thai dishes. But Thai people have national fast food. or Thai hamburger is "Pad kraprao or stir fried another meat with holy basil". You can create your own style Pad Kraprao. You can fry any meat in the world with kraprao. If you don't eat meat, there's also Kraprao Tofu, and of course, fried eggs on top Pad Kraprao is the best combo.😁😁🙏🙏

[@DennyandNikki]

Wow! Thanks for all the information. Super interesting and helpful 😁😁

[@nuttsrisukplung1318]

@@DennyandNikki You're welcome kab pom. And sorry for my English na kab.😁🙏

[@pannachawangkul585]

Wow, Nutt, great information. I left Thailand when I was a child, and apparently have missing out on lots of things, but some things/rituals I still remember. Thanks for "represent."

[@richard9492]

Wife and I absolutely loved this video for its excellent high quality audio and video. We will definitely be following you guys. Thanks for sharing and stay safe! From Montreal Canada, -20 C LOL.

[@DennyandNikki]

Thank you so much for your comment! Really nice to hear that you guys are enjoying our videos. Hopefully we can bring some warmth to you guys, haha!!

[@richard9492]

@@DennyandNikki You already have; thx for sharing the warmth.

[@dakalasujan509]

The coffee set is for one person. You have hot coffee ,half boiled egg .toast and tea .The Thais have two ways of having it ,either pour coffee into the egg and stir then drink in one go ,or dipping the toast into half boiled egg or having the egg on its own ( add soil sauce ,pepper and drink it) , then have coffee . After finished your coffee , have chinese tea to wash down you coffee .

[@DennyandNikki]

Oh thanks for the info! We had no idea. Appreciate it!

[@keiram.2287]

Great video. Cant wait to visit 💕🔥🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@pornchaitantihiranpong2362]

Welcome, most tourist and Thai food is very tasty and very cheap. wish you happiness. I'm Thai from Thailand 😃🙏

[@DennyandNikki]

Thanks for watching! We think Thai food is delicious!!

[@Diana-lo6cx]

Great video! Looking forward to your adventures there!

[@DennyandNikki]

Thanks Diana! More to come :)

[@VICMORENOTRIPS]

Hello guys, I just started watching a couple videos on your channel. You guys are doing awesome videos. You should visit Maybelle's Coffee Garden. I have plans to visit Thailand in April. Have fun!

[@DennyandNikki]

Thank you! We appreciate it. And thanks for the suggestions, we'll check it out!

[@Neednoy2]

Love watching visiters enjoy themselves and their reactions to everything new. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@DennyandNikki]

Thank you!!

[@JayDollarhide]

Really enjoyed your video, you two...I am headed back to Phuket in two weeks, and hoping to hang around there for a few months. That island is one of my favorite places on the planet. This will be my fifth trip there in the last eight years...I was there for three months at the beginning of covid. It's nice to see Chillva Market going strong! So many, many beaches on that island that most people miss because they're practically hidden, it's an awesome place, I can't wait to get there. Have fun and stay safe!

[@DennyandNikki]

Enjoy your trip to Phuket! We also really enjoyed our time there, can't wait to explore more islands on our trip.

[@aps8151]

I’m Thai who is learning English. I really love to see tourists or people from other countries to visit our home, Thailand. It’s good to see you guys having fun here. Please enjoy every moment. Sawasdeekrub 🙏🏼❤️

[@pannachawangkul585]

Sawaddee, kah🙏. I am a Thai expat, and your English is very good 👍.

[@DennyandNikki]

We are definitely enjoying our time in Thailand! Everyone is extremely welcoming and friendly! 😃

[@TomBedlammusic]

awesome video guys! really cool to see a first impression video. we've also been dreaming and planning to come to Asia for the first time for years now. we're finally heading to Thailand in early march. can't wait!

[@DennyandNikki]

Thank you! And we know how you feel, you guys will have such a good experience here in Thailand. So glad that we can finally visit Thailand again 🤙

[@tommyp17]

The seafood is so good and fresh there! You should also try the meat skewers (chicken or pork) and tom yum soups. Of course, mango and sticky rice for dessert.

[@DennyandNikki]

Thanks for the suggestions! We will check them out :)

[@stephenwilliams3044]

Any dish from Northern Thailand area is a good bet, enjoy!

[@DennyandNikki]

Definitely, there is just so much delicious food to try!

[@Autourdumonde1]

Hey Denny and Nikki, hope everything goes well for you despite of the COVID? Pretty cool new video as usual. We really enjoyed it :) ADM Team !!

[@DennyandNikki]

Thank you! Appreciate it 🤙

[@littlekingking]

I just visited Hawaii in October and had an amazing time thanks to your videos. The funny part? I’m going to Southeast Asia for a wedding in December 2022 (Vietnam) and plan on traveling from there. Looking forward to your adventures and learning as much as I can through ya’ll experiences. Thank you!

[@DennyandNikki]

Oh wow, that's a coincidence! Hopefully we can get some good videos out of Vietnam before your trip. And good to hear that our Hawaii videos have been helpful! Mahalo Shaka 🤙

[@DailyPassenger]

I have really enjoyed your tour of Phuket. I never get tired of enjoying the great atmosphere of this area. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from India

[@DennyandNikki]

Glad you liked our video! And we agree, we will be touring some more islands of Thailand. Like you said, the atmosphere is great!

[@ThaiTeaBKK]

Have a nice trip.

[@LarsWagner]

just came across your channel and i had to subsrice, because we are going to phuket in a couple of weeks as well. keep going the vids, Krabi right now is no back to normal yet i would say.. not that much going on but totally worth it. some people are here and not so crowded. can really recomment it !!

[@DennyandNikki]

Oh awesome! We hope to visit Krabi as well. It sounds really great. Enjoy Phuket!

[@user-nj9io4ke5m]

HI, welcome to Thailand. The place you went for breakfast is a Chinese restaurant,the coffee that you got, it's a breakfast set by itself. If you only want coffee, you can say so but you'll get the weak Chinese tea to wash off the test of coffee anyway but not toast &the soft boiled egg and you can tell them "not sweet (coffee)". The bugs that you ate are the "Silk worms". You can try "Panaeg Curry""Massaman Curry" they're not to spicy.(choice of meat). The popular dish for tourists are "Tom Yum-soup"&"Pad Thai-fried noodles" Enjoy your stay !!

[@DennyandNikki]

Thank you for letting us know!

[@adventureawaits5003]

Wow that place looks amazing stay safe guys

[@DennyandNikki]

Yes, the Chillva night market! So much life going on at that market

[@JayJao_around]

You guys should try some Dim Sum in Phuket if you get a chance. It is well-known as a local favorite breakfast and for visitors as well. They are phenomenal and everything is delicious!

[@DennyandNikki]

Oh that's good to know! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@JayJay-zc6vl]

Enjoy your trips

[@jaimeandcarol8667]

Awesome video guys. You were so brave traveling for 30 hours to get to ur destination 😅😅😅

[@DennyandNikki]

Pff, it was the longest travel day we ever had 😅

[@trevorthomas5063]

When i was there 2019 was amazing

[@drewcorry5056]

Really Enjoyed Video

[@DennyandNikki]

Thanks Drew!

[@jobdo8635]

The dharma principle in Buddhism is simple: everyone just performs their duty.

[@latinaries]

You guys are so cute lol. Video is amazing

[@DennyandNikki]

Thank you so much!!

[@user-ub8xn5mc8j]

สวยงามประเทศไทย

[@marcusnorell4228]

Have you tried som tam (green papaya salad)? It's definitely one of my favorite Thai foods!

[@DennyandNikki]

Nikki tried it and she really enjoyed it 😋

[@richman6818]

Nice video 😊

[@danahopper8403]

Was this the Chillva night market? I'll be in Thailand in 22 days and I'm looking forward to visiting this market! Thank you for sharing!

[@DennyandNikki]

Yes, this was the Chillva market!

[@nanakrisdoggie7375]

I am also a vegetable person n would be satisfied with just a plate of stir fried vegetables ( with rice) as a main meal😄

[@extremelylargeslug4438]

I’m still trying to make it to Hawaii and you guys are already in Thailand 😂 Do you guys ever plan to live back in Hawaii?

[@DennyandNikki]

Yes, and loving Thailand so far! We do plan to go back to Hawaii, but we'll see how everything goes :)

[@jobdo8635]

Tourists are guests, so people do everything in a friendly way.

[@DennyandNikki]

We definitely can see that :)

[@user-ys9kp1xx6t]

I want you to try to eat Stir Fried Basil with Minced Pork, Stir Fried Basil with Crispy Pork, Chicken Rice, Kaeng Tom Kha Gai, Panang Curry, Pineapple Curry with Pork

[@DennyandNikki]

Some we've already tried (really delicious), but most I have to add to our list. Thanks for the tips!

[@endzhere1638]

You need to try Ratna. It's 1 of my favorite foods.

[@DennyandNikki]

Okay, we will try it out! Thanks for the recommendation.

[@chanikakitiwannakul6554]

You should order pork or chicken green curry or Tom yum goong ( sour shrimp soup) or Tom kha kai ( coconut chicken soup)

[@DennyandNikki]

Thank you! Really good to know, we will be ordering these next time

[@johnnymaldonadoparedes3502]

Dang! You two are so cute together.

[@changmichael3660]

BRAVO

[@Munom55]

On behalf of Thai people, Thank you so much for coming ^^

[@DennyandNikki]

Thank you :)

[@pannachawangkul585]

Hi Nikki, don't feel so bad for the minor Faux Pas, it happens. Take mental note and carry on. I hope Thailand doesn't disappoint you.🤞🙏🌷

[@DennyandNikki]

Thank you so much! And Thailand definitely does not disappoint :)

[@Mcpartland2012]

Try the seafood in rawai also larb tod is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 don’t see many Thai people eating insects, more of a tourist attraction.

[@DennyandNikki]

Oh that sounds really good! We will be on the look out for that 🔥

[@danielm3976]

hahahahahahaha...!!! bro. I laughed my ass off @ "i think i stepped on a roach and i ate it"

[@DennyandNikki]

I know 😂 I said the first thing that came to mind

[@LearnThaiwithShelby]

It's not Sanskrit letters संस्कृत , it's Thai 😂 A soft-boiled egg is for dipping toast in. The majority of Asian countries do not have PDAs. In temples is a big no-no. I hope you guys enjoy our country!

[@LeonWagg]

@@stangoodvibes Oh, come on, they are learning; nobody is born with perfect knowledge of every culture in the world. I am Thai, and I don't mind them at all. In fact, I appreciate their genuine reactions and willingness to learn about my culture.

[@LeonWagg]

@@stangoodvibes You sound mad for some reason, and if you don't like it, why are you here lol? I enjoy this kind of video because, as a Thai student studying abroad, this is the closest thing I get to home. It’s delighted me watching foreigners experiencing Thailand, learning and correcting themselves to appreciate Thai people and our culture. It's just funny that you are here being mean for no reason. Also, I prefer these vloggers temporarily visiting my country and making a fool of themselves over people like you.

[@DennyandNikki]

Hahaha, thanks for letting us know! We are definitely enjoying Thailand, such a beautiful country!!

[@pannachawangkul585]

@ 14:06, those are silk worms. Deeeeeelish!

[@DennyandNikki]

Hahah, we still need to acquire a taste for it!

[@gardenofe12]

Please show a close up of the food that you eat in your videos. It will help a lot.

[@DennyandNikki]

We’ll try to get some better close-ups! Thanks for watching!

[@Mcca207]

Next time when you order something to drink such as coffee, tea, smoothie etc. You will ask for less sweet. It pronouce "wahn noi" in Thai.

[@DennyandNikki]

Thanks for the tip! Definitely helpful to know

[@4evermistyblu]

And I also order just vegetables as well. ALWAYS and I get teased every time by my family. I must say the food looks so fresh and yummy accept those damn insects 😳😝

[@DennyandNikki]

good to know I'm not the only one!! 😛 And I still haven't tried any insects.. maybe one day!

[@jungkookNew]

🤗🤗🇹🇭🇹🇭🤗🤗

[@marcoprolo2299]

Well I have been trying for the past 2 weeks to get the Thai Pass to fly to Phuket and the whole process is a nightmare. I spent a lot of money in reservations and booking but there is always something popping up that I need combined with issues from their systems that don't work all the time and a staff not very reactive plus an embassy that only reply automated messages well it is very unlikely I obtain that pass in time to fly next week so I have started to plan my hols somewhere else as a backup plan. I am very frustrated by the whole thing. Yes these people seem to be very cool and relax but at my expense from what I understand.

[@Agentsix100]

Get the banana pancake with Nutella

[@DennyandNikki]

We love the banana pancakes! We just tried them in Chiang Mai!

[@rosehill9060]

What night market did you go to

[@Phucket24]

When you order food in Thailand how or in what order it’s delivered to your table is a Lottery good luck

[@DennyandNikki]

We were wondering about that! We will buy some next time! Thanks for the tip.

[@user-mt9pj4eh4z]

🙏👍

[@malaiman8237]

Sawasdi🙏🇹🇭😊

[@alexyuarayan1212]

Once oversea chineses tried to occupy Phuket,But the local people leading by the buddhist monks managed and expelled them out of the province.

[@ohhyes3105]

DJ. Snake is now in Phuket

[@mylesaway17]

Aloha frm Oahu…Was it difficult to enter Thailand as a US citizen??

[@DennyandNikki]

Aloha! We did have to prepare really well and have a bunch of documents, tests and insurance. It feels like we were trying to get to Thailand for months

[@mylesaway17]

@@DennyandNikki mahalo for the reply, sorry I missed ur other vid outlining the process…As always luv ur vids and adventures! Mahalo for sharing :)

[@fightchox1360]

I do understand when seeing foreigners hugging or kissing in temples because they just want to share love, happiness and good time they are having together while travelling... Someone might think that the rule is too unreasonably sensitive or even it's a serious taboo, but it's got a reason. Our religious has a vital 'Nirvana' principle of refraining from every forms of human's (deep) sensations/emotions, including love or hate, which possibly originate causes of lust and distress that make our mind frustrated. It probably sounds crazy to know and I do believe that we as Buddhists can't even do that seriously all the time because we have to live our emotional lives; however, the principle teaches/reminds some of us to control emotions, not to let them cause serious grieves and make up mind to let things go. Also, temples are the privileged area for monks or practitioners who aims for that (nirvana), that's why they prohibit us to do something emotional in order to avoid showing them lusts. But once again, not every monks could also do that...😑😆

[@DennyandNikki]

Thank you so much for all this information! We definitely want to be respectful when we visit other countries. It is nice to know some more about why things are the way they are, so thank you for explaining this in a great way!

[@drypotatoandjam4180]

i love putting stuff in my mouth like i know what im doing even when i dont!

[@lukerawlinson7526]

are wearing mask mandatory in public places?

[@DennyandNikki]

I believe so, everyone is wearing masks indoors and outdoors

[@chaiband6947]

Pls. be careful to ride or drive on the road in Thailand. It s so dangerous, guys. เป็นห่วงครับ

[@yendayo]

Regardless of being in temple, kissing in public in Thailand(in fact most of Asia i think) is a bit of a taboo.

[@burgerr.5599]

Some said “It not wrong because you don’t know”thais don’t do kiss in public.

[@dhitiwan5809]

Because the temple area is a holy area for praying and making merit. It's forbidden rules for Buddhist and others to kiss or wear short pants or bikini or inappropriate clothes or manner. Please respect our tradition and our religion. If you do, because you don't know. We can accept it.

[@gettingslim186]

Yeah asian are not into PDAs

[@qaisali4963]

Hi ..wer tht..

[@aong_kub4083]

I am Thai, I will tell you what you should know when visiting temples in Thailand. Thai culture does not show adultery in public. especially in the temple This is an extremely inappropriate act and should not dress impolitely in the temple, such as wearing a tank top, short skirt or pants that are too short.

[@DennyandNikki]

Thanks for the info! Definitely helpful for us 😀

[@pannachawangkul585]

Hi Denny & Nikki. Free Thai lesson here. These are some useful words. Sawaddee Krub (sounds like you'd say cUt, not Kroob) if you are a male, and Sawaddee Kah, if you are a female. Say it as you would HELLO in English. Kawp Koon, Kah/Krub = Thank you. Kawp Koon Mark, Kah/Krub (R is silent) = Thank you VERY much. Un Nee Arai, Kah/Krub? = What is this? You can point to the item and ask. Un Nee Tao Rai, Kah/Krub? = How much is THIS one? Aow (say how many pieces you want) 2 un, or 2 chint, Krub/Kah. = I would like 2 pieces, or 3 or 4... Mai Aow = I don't want it. Aroi Mark = Very delicious. Be sure to roll your tongue, but some lazy tongued Thais or Farangs pronounced as aLoi; It is... Meh!. It's understandable, but I would recommend that you roll your tongue to amaze the natives. R = ร, and L = ล. Mai = No La gone = Good bye. Now, let's work on how to say numbers in Thai language... 1 = Nuh-ung (practice it each syllable, then say it as one word). This one is tricky. 2 = Sohng 3 = Sa-um (See tip on #1) 4 = Sie ( as Si, but stretch a bit longer on the "i" 5 = Hah 6 = Hok 7 = Jed 8 = Phad (this one is tricky as well, because no alphabet in English comes close to pronounce it; My advice is to press your lips as if to say a letter P, but press harder then say Phad. Remember, 'h" is silent. Gary from The Roaming Cook Channel can show you how, he is a Brit, but speaks Thai fluently. He lives in Thonburi, just across the river from BKK. Please contact him on Facebook or Instagram if you like, he can show you around. You can ask if you can collaborate with him, you know, gaining his viewers as he gains yours. He is an awesome, full of knowledge, and very humble guy. Tell him Panna sent you. He'll know). 9 = Ga-ow (see tip on #1) 10 = Sib. Ok, hope this help. If you need more, just mention it & and if I see it, I'll leave a comment/answer, or some other Thai would be happy to help. Until next time...La gone, Kah. **Note** Using the words KRUB & KAH at the end of each sentence, is being respectful & polite. Oh, SORRY = Caw Tode, kah/krub.🤓

[@DennyandNikki]

WOW! Thank you so much for all the help. It's been a bit of an adjustment to learn another language, since traveling to all these different countries. But this definitely helps. We really appreciate it 😃