A Tour of Ko Tao | Tropical Island in the Gulf of Thailand

A tour of the little island of Ko Tao in the Gulf of Thailand near Ko Phangan and Ko Samui.
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Gabriel is a world traveler and travel writer who has been adventuring around the world since his first trip to Europe in the summer of 1990 when he was 18 years old. He is author of "Gabe's Guide to Budget Travel", "Following My Thumb" and several other books available on Amazon.com and elsewhere.
Thanks a lot for watching and safe journeys!

[@CooldadFLHTCUI]

Not a budget traveler anymore. Happy for you, hardest working travel guide ever.

[@stevenlapidus2902]

Good for Gabriel for his success: sometimes we romanticize the budget traveller in my opinion; the fact that Gabe has some money to spend and doesn't have to stay in Youth Hostels anymore is a major positive. LOL, I hope he even gets to stay in a Ritz Carlton or two soon for the experience as well.

[@FSVR54]

@@stevenlapidus2902 I agree, staying in hostels sucks. Even when I was young I always wanted my own room no matter what

[@janerikkvarsten2273]

Nice to see that you takes some breaks inbetween and relax a bit from filimg and enjoy life as well :)

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

Yeah but we missed seeing the beaches in the sunshine

[@tuengsak]

In Thailand, there is no privately owned beach. Every single beach, on the mainland or islands, belongs to the public. Only exception is when it is a restricted area designated by the government - most of the time it’s for military use. You can own land plots next to the beach but never the beach itself - that always belong to public. So. As long as you can find a way to get on the beach without trespassing private property, no one can charge you any fee to be on the beach.

[@joydeeproy1580]

What an exciting story - "Tom from England"😇

[@stephenworthington-white8294]

The first time I went to Koh Tao it was a magical time!! It was 2000 and my first time to Thailand. Koh Tao seemed perfect back then. I went there first as it was near full moon and I wanted to avoid the crowds on Koh Phangan!! It sill has so much natural beauty. Happy Travels

[@rob3774]

Yeah, I was there five years after you in mid-2000s. Went back to KT in February of last year and could barely recognize the island. So much unsustainable development and building and throngs of people post-covid at that time 12 months ago, absolutely packed on the island. It's really sad what's happened I'm thailand, so many islands and places have just been ruined and overdeveloped. People who were lucky enough to see Thailand in the 1990s and up to the mid 2000s know what I'm speaking about.

[@senorromantico7723]

Gabriel loves to explore so much he didn't even went home for christmas & new years eve to visit his family! Isn't that something?

[@adkh5826]

His family went missing from flight MH370. He's been travelling the world trying to find them ever since

[@Stevonthemove]

Alot of crap chat on here

[@RabidTales]

How’s ur comment got so many likes? Humanity has become retarded. So wat u trying to imply? That he doesn’t care about his family as much as his own life? Spare us the nonsense please

[@nlights6]

@@adkh5826 I've heard his Dad was DB Cooper and left him a bundle of money so he could travel the world.

[@churchofbrap876]

Weird comment. He's on his way back to US now I think.

[@jackallen83]

These videos always make me feel so warm inside, In this cold weather that we’re in right now, I can’t wait to go back to Southeast Asia!

[@stephenworthington-white8294]

The first time I swam with sharks was actually in Shark Bay. Black tipped sharks used to be common, only 3-4 feet long, at least the ones I saw. I was amazed at how gracefully they swam around. They generally do not bite people unless provoked. I also saw a barracuda up close at another bay on the island! It's nice to be reminded of warmer times while it's dumping snow outside! Happy Travels

[@sushilrai9144]

Man,the night life of Ko Tao reminded me my bar hopping days in the ‘90s.A Budweiser guy I was in my early 20s.

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

A "Budweiser guy"? And you're not ashamed to admit it? 😳

[@DaltonMirklestein]

I wouldn't touch a Bud with your mom's pole

[@sushilrai9144]

@@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763 Very funny.Budweiser beer was the brand back in my drinking days.

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

@@sushilrai9144 Budweiser was mediocre then, and it's mediocre now. The only Budweiser that's worth drinking is that that is brewed in Europe. Canadian brewed Bud is decent too. USA Bud is swill.

[@sushilrai9144]

@@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763 I was in South Korea back in the ‘90s for couple of years,I’m pretty sure all those bottles of Bud I drank were brewed in South Korea,not in the US.

[@dextardextar]

now this is a cool island

[@CelticMickWalks]

Keep on travelling 😊 almost at the plateau, if you are not subscribed to Gabriel traveller do so you don't want to miss any of his travel experiences 😊

[@dannyyarborough3014]

You're almost at 600k subscribers!!! Well deserved !!! 🎉🎉

[@TravelbyDartTV]

Where the nightlife is as vibrant as the coral reefs, the food is as spicy as the gossip, and the memories are as hazy as the sunrise you missed after dancing til dawn.

[@JC-lu4se]

Looks like a flashpacker/ middle class island these days. Thailand is changing fast! Luckily there's a lot more island to explore.

[@effie-montreal]

Great video again Gabe thank you

[@gerrytran]

Lovely island scene and great video. Thank you Gabriel.

[@isabelle3365]

A quiet nice place to stay and a such lovely island...so sweet. Enjoy : )

[@nicksmom1998]

I was worried because I hadn’t seen you in a few days!!

[@DaltonMirklestein]

Third 🥉

[@Tom_Roberts]

Such a shame these lovely places have become so commercialised.

[@michellesteinbeiss-bryan7366]

I loved the intro to this video!!! I could chill out in that hammock for hours! I’m SO jealous of you Gabe watching this video… haha. You are truly living life! I ❤️ this AMAZING and AWESOME travel channel!!!

[@juliebroglin9738]

Just took a break to go outside to clean the ice off my car in my frozen driveway, don’t know why you are planning on heading home to west coast USA now while the artic freeze covers most here it looks pretty wonderful where you are now! From New York brrrrrrrrr

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Same in Oregon, my friend sent me a photo of my car and it's covered in snow. It's a matter of being a necessary reconnecting with home and taking a break from unfamiliar places and non-stop adventure. Plus some things I need to take care of. But good chance the winter weather will get me back out on the road pretty quick.

[@Danielroams]

I'm sold, Gabe. Great video overview of Ko Tao. I'm putting this island on my itinerary. 🏝

[@DaltonMirklestein]

We'll see Danny. I don't think you'll get there

[@chriswissmar504]

Im here on Koh Tao same time as this video .The main town busy and chocka block full of tourist .Pretty island with a younger crowd looking fo party and go diving .Has moutains you need go over to get around to the other places .Be comfortable on a moto bike.Pretty place ,you can find a beach bar on soriee .Spend a day on a snorkel boat .Theres a male and female thank you, Kap khun Krup.Kap Kun Ka.All the best.Koh mak is great as well

[@ivysprieto6058]

Gorgeous paradise 🏝 😍

[@bangkok_as_is]

great video, cool tshirt, man. dry season (nov-apr), that's why no rain. the night footage is superb for an action camera, smooth like 60fps, cheers from bangkok 🤙🏻

[@pn7836]

The man can’t stop travelling!!

[@Canada426]

Ko Tao is Cool. Thanks for showing Thailand in Detail. All the beaches are Cool. Great stuff.

[@saramagharei]

Special skill in choosing destination, hotel and ...... Congrats. All videos and explanations are applicable.

[@rob3774]

Yeah thats oceanfront reataurant on sairee bay, jacked up prices. In Koh Phangan you can eat in the market in the food market in Thongsala for 50-80 baht a dish and 40 bhat resh fruit smoothies. So you can literally have a pad that with shrimp, a green curry and a mango smoothie for 170 bhat, like $5 bucks and there are dozens of picnic tables to sit at. Sairee Bay restaurants have jacked up prices. Phuket and Koh Samui are the really pricey islsnds these days.

[@janakotrcova2790]

A great spectacle of bent coconut trees as the sun sets!Great video as always!👍

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

Cool little island, but completely overrun with tourists, there is a scooter parked every few steps. Cool if you want the party experience, though, but I really liked the less populated and developed Koh Phayam better. Planning on seeing it in person next month.

[@ArcAudios77]

'Best Wishes' are sent Sir. You're always a good watch. Regards from Western Scotland. 👍

[@bassamtravel]

Hope you had a good chill time It looks like you have

[@junefirst500]

Best time of Relaxation Gabriel!

[@Maldives2025]

has such a great atmosphere, laid back and easy even though theres some party areas :)

[@JennyGunner-ge3lz]

Great video showcasing the island. Looks like a lively beach scene. My resolution this year is to see more of Asia, instead of just passing through to Europe. Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia definitely on the list this year. Thanks for the great video and inspiration. ❤

[@makeamericagreenagain8511]

Soon 600k - we can see it's on the horizon2. 😅 ☆! Wondering what to do to get that amt raised just a bit more... The music selection at the hammock and bamboo floor scene was a really nice touch. Pls enjoy your day. Thanks 🌲😎🌲

[@DaltonMirklestein]

Second 🥈

[@rickmccann4016]

The old fried egg and rice deal (with chicken) which came first? Such magnificent cuisine.

[@azdbuk]

Gabriel and Johnny FD both in Thailand, both travelers, and could not be more different personality wise...I think William Taudien in THailand too.

[@jerrykorolchuk6114]

Gabe great vedio I give u like 👍 I enjoyed watching your content and your channel.

[@pleasantjourneys]

Just chillin

[@TubeRegau]

Thanks!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks, appreciate it.

[@rumik-stahnke6512]

Great video 👍🤩

[@rja421]

Damn, when I went to Ko Tao in late 90's it was more like the previous island. I remember some old guy telling me that when he first went to Pattaya it was just huts, I guess that guy is me now.

[@tuneuptony3679]

Really enjoy your videos. Looks like a cool little island! Thanks for sharing Thailand, one day I will visit maybe.

[@whsluck]

Gabriel, if youre still there you need to go to the duck restaurant in the downtown (995 Roasted Duck) . it has some of the best food on the island. Also, Tanote Bay has the best snorkeling on the island. Enjoy!

[@LetsGoAlready]

600k soon 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@markclayton626]

Great vid yet Gabriel, beaches and food look fab 👍

[@charlottethien3749]

Gabriel, I really don’t think that I would feel safe , while swimming with the sharks ! 🤣😂😉 Have fun and stay safe and well !

[@TobeResz]

Great video Gab 😎 I can't wait to see if you head to Hainan next or somewhere else 😅 China would be awesome

[@marafarnham595]

Cool,colorful shirt Gabriel 😎☀️🌊

[@andrewpetrie5395]

Enjoy your time off.

[@chrisbrown8748]

Great video as always ❤️❤️❤️

[@522sunpaz]

Super❤

[@marktimmer2212]

i saw you on Koh Tao.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool.

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Muzak which kicks off this video is brilliant, by the way. Right, sooooooo at 00:20, what did you eat for lunch, Mate? Miss Questions always wants to know more ... If I'm honestly guessing, what are your three fave FOREIGN countries, I'd guess India, Greece and Thailand. Am I right? If so ... what did I win? 😉

[@RabidTales]

I’ve never understood the concept of private beaches around the world. Beaches r public, not private. It’s just that a lot of private areas on the beach are only accessible via a resort, but to say they own the beach and u must buy a drink to sit here is a misrepresentation of the law. Beaches r public, regardless of how u access them. Tell me I’m wrong

[@matthewmorris7510]

Think it depends on the country

[@RabidTales]

@@matthewmorris7510 probably. But how can it be law to own a section of the beach? It’s just so wrong

[@diarmuidlong5540]

Great video of Koh Tao. Looking forward to more videos from Thailand. Stay safe. Diarmuid

[@seasun9118]

Hello, we were worried about you 🤕

[@bassamtravel]

I don't know how you kept your composure when you saw that shark 🦈 well well I won't be swimming there 😂😂

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I got it all on video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHLUpXqenrCYZsk

[@bassamtravel]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos oh my god a shark shark 🦈 ahoy 😰😰😱

[@arunkumarjothilal4780]

Why some gap?

[@markmorfesse8080]

Yes, Thailand has friendly people and friendly sharks. Australian sharks need more education on how to deal with people.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Seriously. A basic explanation of proper manners could go a long ways.

[@buddyb-uo7gu]

how about a margarita now and then!

[@terjerendalsvik5461]

still drinking and driving?

[@FSVR54]

you still being a corny clown?

[@alansymonds1]

Well, they've really ruined Koh Tao over the last twenty years. Such a shame. No ATM's machines in 2000, dirt road along side Sairee Beach. Now just concrete and people everywhere 😢

[@stewarttams2305]

fuck me things are getting really expensive in Thailand 19e for a meal it's more expensive than in France

[@yipmabaruya1148]

Good night from ''YIPMA BARUYA'' You Tube channel. PAPUA NEW GUINEA.

[@Iloveallanimals312]

You are eating head on shrimp! 😮

[@dilrukshikgds662]

❤

[@noelrichard7115]

Activate Gabriel Travel mode…

[@kevinf-b5065]

I was in Phuket last year and the police shut Kata beach (and Northwards) after a German child was bitten badly by a shark.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Okay, so it does happen, will definitely keep that in mind.

[@quackersna]

Your motorbike sounds like it is falling apart

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

The rattling is just a metal cell phone holder attached to the handlebars.

[@keithhardy8513]

It looks like a beautiful island, but VERY touristy ! 😢

[@chantenkostov6644]

When u going home

[@davidsarao3630]

Dude, whats up with the motorbike you rented? Last couple videos ir sounds like there's a chain scraping on the ground when you're driving. Hope you got your deposit back, lol.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I included a subtitle on the screen at 5:40 explaining that it's just a metal cell phone holder attached to the handlebars. Yep, got my 5,000 baht deposit back in full fortunately.

[@paulbates8144]

Hi Gabe, Are those 4 lovely new shirts that you recently bought in Bangkok made from Thai silk or vicose? Thanks.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

No idea, but they were cheap so probably not silk. Never heard of vicose.

[@paulbates8144]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos thanks Gabe. Btw, vicose is a semi synthetic fabric similar to rayon or polyester.

[@witlof5492]

That's because it doesn't exist! Try viscose.

[@mylahbarreto5265]

Can’t sit for free on (nature’s) rock 😂. Private property, it seems

[@timnorman2312]

$21 for breakfast sounds expensive.

[@Stevonthemove]

That was lunch,plus two cocktails..WAKE UP!

[@DaltonMirklestein]

​@@Stevonthemovethat's still very expensive. Perhaps you need to wake up!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Not cheap, but there was another dish that I didn't show.

[@FSVR54]

@@DaltonMirklestein you've never traveled in the US or western europe lol

[@mirzagoralija4492]

😊😊😊❤🇧🇦🇧🇦🇧🇦

[@dannywilliams5192]

all the long tails puting oil all over the place worst type of boat for oil loss and its packed there most of the time some beachs now you have to pay to go in or the resort has them price has gone way up there as well i was working there for 5 years what you may not know is there is 200 big trucks with gens for power for the island and it is a mess fumes are all over the place back up the road i left wont go back to meny boats and oil in the warter

[@pasqualeabarno]

👍👍👍

[@jayscomedytraveladventure434]

That’s an expensive lunch for being in Thailand.

[@licuta7376]

👍

[@thortessem271]

Hi from Arizona 7:30 52 degrees

[@EverythingsFine-ns2sw]

สวัสดี

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Hi. 😊

[@FSVR54]

Thailand is at the top of my list but not for islands like this. Way too touristy and resort-y.

[@rickmccann4016]

Whatever you do dont talk about the Koh Tao murders (still unsolved).

[@cyclocrossthesea-lionman1824]

This island has a dark side. Beware the mafia......

[@arunkumarjothilal4780]

4th view

[@DaltonMirklestein]

False claim

[@sagartomar3461]

1st

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Boom, got it.

[@DaltonMirklestein]

First 🥇

[@ealing26]

Too many toursits there.