Exploring Koh Tao - Paradise Island 🇹🇭

Exploring the Thai island of Koh Tao in South Thailand, visiting spots around the island including the famous John-Suwan Viewpoint for sunrise. We also try a Panang Curry Pizza
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[@arturbaghdasaryan1108]

Did you make it alive from the Death island?

[@BonanzaRoad]

Thanks for sharing this adventure in such a beautiful place. You are both very personable and friendly… I feel like I know you guys… It’s always so much fun to hang out with you… As I’ve said before, your videos are very vibrant… it feels like we’re there with you. As always, terrific production values and great, evocative music selection. Keep this up and you’ll have 1 million subscribers!

[@Joelfriend]

Thanks for the continued support Jeff, honestly blessed to have you as a follower, hopefully we can keep growing and travelling the world together! 😊

[@suayhughes8103]

So beautiful thank you for sharing.I can’t wait

[@lewisrodgers9863]

Love your videos mate! Im reminiscing my time there back in 2017, keep up the good work buddy

[@JayDollarhide]

Great suggestions on here for places to see, I'm excited to get over to Koh Tao! I've always stayed over here on the Andaman Sea at Phuket and Koh Phi Phi, now it's time to check out the Bay of Thailand! Thanks for your great videos! ❤

[@Bachubenza]

Niiiiiceee! Thanks for share all of this tips and information!

[@milliejade5847]

Wow!! Another great video, I love watching you guys traveling!! 40+ degrees!! Jesus, u guys are going to be so warm in Bangkok! :)

[@Joelfriend]

Yepp, it’s so hot here but such a cool city!

[@ricardoalfarogonzalez9419]

what about what they said it is a dangerous island?

[@AlAl-en9ce]

It is

[@kohtaodiveschool]

Great vlog guys. Sheds a great light on our little Island. Safe travels.

[@Joelfriend]

A beautiful above and below the water 🤙🏼

[@kenjikanasawa6347]

Good vlog as usual, pleasure for ur dramatically growth. If i dont miss, i remember that followed u from a few hundred sub when u start day 1 in Thailand.

[@Joelfriend]

AhHa thank you! I had 13.5K when I came out to Thailand!

[@KattieMetChris]

You guys ate like us for day, well done! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Another gorgeous video with great energy 🤙🤙💖

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you! We do love our food!

[@vincent7479]

Awesome video as always !

[@Joelfriend]

Ay thank you very much! 😊

[@ukaszmarczak6554]

Wow, your vlogs are amazing! Honestly, I fell in love with Koh Tao and want to go there asap.

[@Joelfriend]

Aw thank you so much, Koh Tao is such a great island we loved it! Hopefully will return at some point too!

[@patchatiketu8509]

@lukasz You may travel to Koh Tao by boat services from Chumporn province. It's around 80 Km. away.

[@nuniis]

welcome to bangkok!!! it’s so freaking hot indeed lol but hey! Songkran festival is coming ! make sure you can join this festival, it is so much fun!!! even that it might not be as fun as the last 2-3 years because of covid but we’ll see :D i myself am bangkokian and have never actually been to the southern of thailand yet :// seeing u guys sharing these videos are absolutely amazing! keep doing it guyyys

[@MillaExplores]

Oh wow that hotel is such a good deal! And yes, Bangkok is extremely hot and humid but you gotta experience it 😆😄

[@Joelfriend]

Of course, we are here at the moment and the heat is intense but it’s such a cool city

[@jacquiet6040]

You guys are putting out far better news then all the Thaiger news channels. Keep up the good work by keeping us informed with the truth. I will put a comment on all Thaiger News YT to check you 2 Lovebirds out. Sweet couple. ❤ From Canada

[@susanjones7389]

This is a great video, thank you for sharing :-)

[@Joelfriend]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@loviskronos9523]

Love your videos! They make me want to go to southeast Asia one day :)

[@Joelfriend]

You have to visit this area is such a beautiful part of the world and the people make it amazing

[@divya4238]

Why advertise "death island"?

[@sjwilkin]

Fantastic pair

[@j.h.237]

Currently watching this video, whilst sat in Bangkok, having just booked my diving course in koh tao within the next week. After the full moon party in koh phangan of course 😉

[@amazamakias3389]

Hello! I really liked this video, asit really showed me new things in koh tao. As I am also visiting the island this year I wanted to ask how you booked the yoga class you mentioned in the beginning (On their Facebook page i can only find classes for 200 baht which does not seem to include any food). Many thanks :)

[@themanmylife4133]

Amazing

[@jeremys.travels]

Love your videos Joel

[@Joelfriend]

Ay thanks a lot Jeremy!

[@roygoad2870]

Hey guys the Koh Nang Yuan Viewpoint is way more popular, overlooking Nang Yuan island and Grape Viewpoint in the north of the island! But hey there’re all fantastic 😎

[@jamessorawit104]

For me as a Bangkok resident is to arrive is very tired But it's a lot of fun when we arrive at Koh Tao. This trip is very fun. Meeting foreigners (Comments from Thai people in English)

[@dannbangkok]

Where is the cliff you shoot with the drone shot at the opening scene? thx in advance.

[@jompk7402]

Oh my god!!! I love this place.I met my husband over there. :)

[@realbobbypetrov]

What settings do you use on the gopro when vlogging?

[@zenkaze5726]

Amazing Thailand very beautiful city 🏙️ I like this Video very good 👍🌏🏖️

[@thenoblemute7669]

Quick question, where did you get the curry pizza? I'm feeling a bit peckish

[@pedroharth6920]

So cute 😊

[@MartinHervy]

The pool at night. I'm jealous.

[@Joelfriend]

Even at night, it can feel so hot here in Thailand!

[@mytravelperspective4052]

Hi man! Great video! Can I ask was this all filmed on the GoPro or did you switch cameras?

[@rhiannoncoffin7358]

Great video guys. If you're feeling a bit sick or low on energy when it's really hot, make sure you have some electrolyte drinks!

[@Joelfriend]

Yeah that’s a great idea actually someone recommended them to us yesterday, we are going to start having them!

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you!! 😊

[@TheHihosilver]

Where is the place you guys got the Penang pizza from?

[@aimeecarron2647]

Loved this video! Going to Koh Tao this month, what is the name of the restaurant with the curry pizza??

[@Joelfriend]

Ah awesome! The restaurant is called Chuchu Thai Food & Pizza!

[@tracyambrose4873]

Great video What was the name of the place where you were staying , also the yoga studio ? Heading to Koh Tao in 10 days . X

[@AlAl-en9ce]

Death Island

[@theslifestyle2030]

Hello, sorry if i missed it but what hotel is that please. Thanks and great video !!

[@Joelfriend]

It’s called Budchui village 2

[@jkunltd]

Hi there...great videos! I will be travelling with my 8yo in July... also wanna go to Koh Tao and Phangan.... how many days do you suggest on each for adventures, trekking, hijing viewpoints, snorkling, scootering around the island and some relaxing... to be not not too much in a rush...and do you book your hotels in advance or when you come to your destinations? Enjoy your trip! Cheers

[@Joelfriend]

Aw thank you, I could easily spend a week on both islands to be honest they so lots to do, especially if you want chilled time too. We usually book our accommodation on booking.com or Agoda. We often book 1 or 2 days in advance but we have also turned up and booked on the spot too

[@jkunltd]

@@Joelfriend ah ok, so if eg Budchui Village2 is not available you just see what else is available and book somehting that has some good reviews.... and in the week after fullmoon party do you think its harder to find somthing good on the spot? ... thanks bro and sis! ;)

[@StarryTube1985]

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[@georgiasmall5241]

What hotel did you guys stay at? And where did you book the trip to the viewpoint? Going in May 😊

[@julioramosdejesusvideira1737]

Budchui Village 2, according to Joel.

[@ashwinraj3720]

how to get to Koh Tao from Phuket

[@amirhamza8445]

Did you guys have any idea about the history of death island or did you had any bad experience?

[@Joelfriend]

Yes we did hear about it, but didn’t experience anything bad at all

[@amirhamza8445]

@@Joelfriend Thank God nothing bad happened I just saw the recent case was about an Indian Husband and wife in 2021.

[@lionellionel7788]

Nice video but Not so ecolo with water dude..! 😉🙏🏻

[@miaporter3880]

Which go pro do you use?

[@Joelfriend]

I use a GoPro hero 10!

[@SupremeSamir]

Where are you planning to head to after Thailand?

[@Joelfriend]

Have a few ideas over Asia, but nothing concrete

[@SupremeSamir]

Great, currently planning Thailand to Cambodia to Vietnam for the summer so if you plan to travel across any of those would be great to get some info. Enjoy!!

[@dattitoo]

Do you train while traveling?

[@Joelfriend]

No I don’t really do much excerise apart from walking everywhere and hiking

[@lilliansindborg5152]

I wouldn't want to have advertised "Death Island" on my conscience 😅

[@liyu_cn]

I got my AOW and enriched air course there. it has been 3 years since then. lol my coaches lost their jobs since the covid 19 and now back to china. our country is locked now.

[@Joelfriend]

Oh no! I would love to visit China at some point too!

[@SamsungJ-cs3ob]

🤪 It's So hot ร้อนมากๆ🤗 🇹🇭

[@Joelfriend]

Thailand is so hot!

[@gabigrigorova4109]

The place actually costs 22€ per night

[@Joelfriend]

it must have gone up, maybe there was less tourists when we were there

[@larisavlandt.9]

Not paradise at all!! You should inform yourself of all the mysterious deaths that have occurred on the island. I’m happy that both of you are fine!

[@rossatkinson8621]

20 deaths in a few years when they get 2.4 million a year…hmmmm hardly a huge number of deaths

[@gumpysee3644]

why would anyone want to go here its not called death island for nothing .

[@bradleybotha7040]

Honestly, i know this is going to sound crazy. But I sincerely believe this video should be deleted. Please educate yourself on the true nature of the island. We should not be encouraging anyone to indirectly support the murders of so many young travelers. Much love!

[@saramiracle2250]

Thanks for your comment, reminded me to be more careful as a solo female traveller. I get so excited to go to these beautiful places that I forget to find out if they're safe to visit. Cheers!