I know Jonathan is playing this like 'no big deal' but you can tell he's really proud of himself.
@LaureninGermany2 жыл бұрын
I honestly have been smiling the whole way through this video! You all deserve this, after writing a dissertation - and just anyway! I love the villa! I bet that was a massive reward after the flight. Enjoy enjoy!!! I really want us to have time on a beach this year. We haven’t been since well before covid, and I want to make it happen this year. So get those videos out and keep me motivated to book something!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Ah wow thank you! We also were itching yo travel after COVID. We used to go more often but life happens. The villa also was a VERY nice surprise. We booked the cheapest room at the hotel but the place isn't very full still (i think COVID is still affecting Thailand pretty hard). We've really enjoyed the pool and extra room while Jack naps.
@LaureninGermany2 жыл бұрын
@@TypeAshton I think it’s almost even nicer when it’s a free upgrade! It’s like a little nod from fate. These holidays are so important for a couple, and great that you can relax together now. Franz & I always say in the mornings (on holiday): „You know what we have to do today? Nothing!“
@sophoursasmr10992 жыл бұрын
Very good
@christianebehr13810 ай бұрын
😊 it is wounderful I am very happy fot you hope you had a wounderful time many greetings😊
@finnrasmussen81532 жыл бұрын
Bad boy Jonathan to make your wife cry, maybe it was a wrong gift🤣🤣🤣
@Dirk-R2 жыл бұрын
I'm a bit late, but here's my opinion. This no video, no dream vacation, no a nice surprise. It's simply pure pure love. Can't go wrong with you two!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so, so much. ❤️❤️
@glondokakurswongog37902 жыл бұрын
Great video again. Ashton, you deserve it so much, not only for your PhD but also for overcoming your disease and becoming a mother and coordinating the works around the building process of your house. I am very glad, that the heavy investments of the german healthcare system and the educational system in you has paid off so well. Enjoy the love of your husband... and maybe you can produce one or two more little ones like you ... because we need more well mannered, good educated and open minded people here in Germany. All the best for you and I hope you will never leave.
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Awe thank you so, so much.
@RobTheWatcher2 жыл бұрын
Ashton's whole attitude changed when you mentioned the B word. "There are beaches?! REAAAALLY?" That was adorable!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha she REALLY was craving warm weather. As she says "don't let my pale skin fool you, I was made for the beach. It's my natural habitat". 😂
@RobTheWatcher2 жыл бұрын
@@TypeAshton I don't think it came up. Is that Ashton's first time in Thailand? I'm so excited for her - all three of you really. Been to Phuket for the first time 3 years ago. Loved it!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
@@RobTheWatcher yes! her first time in Asia all together.
@wendyschneider12522 жыл бұрын
Good job Jonathan! I don't think my husband could have made his way through that mountain of paperwork without assistance. I was happy to see you got rewarded for for all that hard work with a double upgrade!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
In the moment is was really stressful. I kept thinking that we would arrive in Thailand and they'd be like "no, you forgot this. go back". hahaha thankfully, it all worked out.
@wendyschneider12522 жыл бұрын
@@TypeAshton I can totally relate to that and would have felt that same stress. I'm also sure that I would not have been as calm and cool as you appeared to be when you had to unpack and repack those suitcases.
@jonathanfriedman2342 жыл бұрын
The cutest part was Jack playing with his toes. Hope all of you had a great time! :-) My wife and I have been married for 42 years. We bought a house right away. So, we couldn't afford a honeymoon. Two years later, we went to Sam Lord's Castle in Bel Air, Barbados. We booked just a plain room. The resort was empty because we went in off season. The hotel manager upgraded use to a room in the Castle. This was a large difference in rooms. And, it didn't cost anything extra. Really cool! We has a huge pool and staff to take care of our every needs. It was located off the main dining room. Sam Lord was a real life pirate. He decided he had captured enough treasure. So, he hired European designers and crafted men to build the place. Except for the Hotel Le Château Frontenac in Québec-City Canada I have never stayed in such a facility. I have been watching your vcasts the last few weeks. All of you are great. Thanks for the infotainment.
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's really cool! It's always such a refreshing and nice surprise to get the upgrade (or several steps from our experiences!) Thanks so much for watching!
@Dahrenhorst2 жыл бұрын
I did a similar thing once - not on that scale, though. I was travelling a lot around Germany at that time and at one time I said to my wife not to expect me at home on Friday but to book a ticket to Frankfurt and meet me at Frankfurt main station with enough luggage for an extended weekend. Then I drove with her to the airport (she now realized that we weren't staying in Frankfurt, what she had thought so far) and only when I handed her the boarding pass she realized that we were going to Madrid for the weekend. She too was very surprised and equally happy! 👍😎 Nowadays we only travel to destinations we can reach with our electric car and don't fly anymore at all, to contribute to preserving the planet for the young ones like your Jack.
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome 😍 what a thoughtful surprise. I bet that is such a wonderful memory you two won't ever forget. It reminds me a lot of a good friend of mine whose husband works for an airline. They get free Stand-by tickets and sometimes for fun they will go to the airport and either pack a "warm or cold bag" and take whatever weekend flight they can hop on last minute. I love the spontaneousness of it!
@mrwomby50072 жыл бұрын
This was the most heartwarming clip I’ve seen for ages, couldn’t wipe the smile from my face. Did anyone else say “oops!” when Jack bumped into the seat as he ran through the train?
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! We are glad you enjoyed it.
@petrameyer11212 жыл бұрын
2 weeks! Sounds like a German vacation! ;) Have fun guys, and I think most people do not mind at all if you open a video Jonathan.
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha we've been saying the same thing! We are learning to slow down, relax and enjoy one place for a longer time. It has been nice to do as the Germans do.
@daemonbyte2 жыл бұрын
Is 2 weeks not normal? I've never lived outside of Europe but all the countries were usually around 2 weeks
@franhunne89292 жыл бұрын
@@daemonbyte EU has a minimum vacation time of 4 weeks, I think. The US don't know anything like a minimum mandatory vacation time. Most Germans get around 5 to 6 weeks, though.
@daemonbyte2 жыл бұрын
@@franhunne8929 I know the legal requirements. But that doesn't say anything about how you choose to deploy them. I work with a guy that basically only ever uses vacations to make 4 day weekends. But generally most people seem to do a 2 week slot sometime and since Petra seemed surprised at that I was wondering if it was just a European thing to do a 2 week vacation slot. To me the 4 day weekend thing is stranger than a 2 week one
@franhunne89292 жыл бұрын
@@daemonbyte Ah, well, here the law is that you should not split up your vacation days that way unless there are really strange circumstances. Normally you take at the very least ONE two week vacation - because it takes that long for a holiday feeling to set in.
@AGWittmann2 жыл бұрын
So much pink in the plane, haha. Im really happy for all three of you. Wishing you a nice Vacation there and stay healthy.
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Jonathan once flew on a Hello Kitty airplane. A VERY pink airplane that I would have LOVED to get pictures of. ♥️ Thanks for watching and hope you are staying healthy and happy too.
@walk-talk-Kirsten2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 He stays so cool 🤣🤣🤣
@mastex55752 жыл бұрын
I wish you a lot of fun in Phuket and a nice relaxing time! Great job Jonathan surprising Ashton with the trip
@herrnasenbaer32672 жыл бұрын
Happy wife, happy life. 😀
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
#truth
@mhmannn2 жыл бұрын
Well done and well deserved. Enjoy all the way! Smiles all round!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mummamarsh11802 жыл бұрын
So amazing! What a fabulous surprise and in your case Jonathan, you are magic pulling this off in full secrecy. Have a refreshing and fun holiday. Appreciate you sharing the surprise with us. 🥰🥰
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! It was a wonderful trip for all 3 of us... we hope to get back there again someday.
@marie98142 жыл бұрын
what a nice surprise. Both the Vacation and the upgrade. The villa looks stunning. I do not like warm and humid, so it wouldn't be my type of dream vacation, but you guys deserve it and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.(saw some foorage on your IG)
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
The weather has been interesting. Much more humid than German for sure. But from time to time it rains for maybe an hour or so, the Temperature drops and it's quite nice. Thanks a lot for watching and we hope you're doing great ☺️
@marci8812 жыл бұрын
Nice surprise for Ashton, i wish you three a great time there, and stay healthy! Auf Wiedersehen 🙂
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We are having a great time and will be heading home in a few days.♥️
@Opa_Andre2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Jonathan, very well done. To be honest, I was thinking and hoping of you would gift a well deserved surprise to Ashton when she got her PhD. And keeping the location a secret till arrival at the airport - wow. I also loved the fact that you've had to use all kinds of transportations - especially that you had to use a boat to finally get to your hotel. So she wouldn't know what it would look like till final arrival. And as icing on the cake, you got also surprised yourself by being upgraded. What an adventure 💖 Enjoy your time, highly deserved!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Train - Plane - Car - Boat. A truly complete travel day. The upgrade was incredible, we feel so lucky to have been provided that by the resort. Thanks so much!
@berndegert98082 жыл бұрын
A wonderful video. It reminds me, that during our time as expats in the US my wife dreamed of a vacation in Hawaii, the last state we had not yet seen. And so I did nearly exactly the same thing with a rescheduled "business" trip instead to North Royalton, OH to Honululu. We still (33 year later) remember this vacation and wish you the same wonderfull time in Phuket as we had in Honululu. Enjoy!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
That's so awesome!!!
@nicolalederer95172 жыл бұрын
WOW! The idea, the expense and the effort you went to, Jonathan, what a lovely thing to do for your wife! Enjoy your holiday, we have all been waiting long enough for one and completing a PhD really is an amazing achievement. Congratulations and have a fabulous vacation. Stay safe and take care, say ‚hi‘ to Freiburg for me when you get back, best regards, Nicola (writing from Bodensee)
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! It was truly a wonderful vacation for all of us. We wish we were still there.
@hans-dieternichau54672 жыл бұрын
Oh Wau was für eine Überraschung ! Ein Erlebnis das einem im Gedächtnis bleibt ! Ihr habt es euch verdient ,ein Platz an dem es sich Leben lässt ! Der kleine Mann ist ein kleiner Engel ❤️❤️
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Danke! Es war wundervoll!
@chavbristol27932 жыл бұрын
This is really a nice surprise. Considering that you've been in the USA for a long time over the Christmas holidays, it's nice that you now have again two weeks off for a great tour. Many vacation days from work in the year are an unbeatable advantage! Have a nice time, with as few mosquitoes as possible.
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Its been two years since we took a real "vacation". As much as we love visiting our families, it's more of a "trip" if you know what I mean. We certainly are very fortunate to be able to travel again. It really was a nice time to relax.
@gourmetbiker76332 жыл бұрын
Love the video. This made me laugh ;-) the impression in the face of Ashton,….
@R3C_Tech2 жыл бұрын
I can't help but think if i pulled this on my wife i will need to make sure my planning includes my own funeral and an updated will...
@Uhrenfreund.2 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, what a great surprise! 🙏 What a fantastic vacation spot! 🙏 Congratulations Jonathan, you did very well. I love surprises like this and love doing them myself. Congratulations to you Ashton, on your "J". Have fun on your holiday❗️ 👍👍 😁
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@E_732 жыл бұрын
Sehr schönes Video Jonathan. Ich hätte bei meiner Frau und ihrem betteln dem nicht stand gehalten. Respekt, das Du es bis zum Schluß durch gezogen hast. Wir ( meine Frau und ich ) wünschen Euch drei einen wunderschönen Traumurlaub. Liebe Grüße Emma ☺️
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Vielen Dank!
@jenniferleighton24972 жыл бұрын
Jack is such a star 🌟 so nice to travel with! And what a great surprise!! Wishing you a fantastic holiday 🏝 ☀️ 🌊 🍹
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Except for certain parts of the flights, he did great! Thank you!
@genovevastahlberg45162 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh what a surprise for a loving hubby,,,love this Video.
@DarkDodger2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and a great idea, Jonathan! There's a special kind of joy in planning and executing a perfect surprise and even if it's a lot of work it's definitely worth it. Hope you guys have a great time!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@rebeccarendle37062 жыл бұрын
Brilliant👏. How lovely🙂. Enjoy your well earned break.. What a way to celebrate finishing your 👩🎓PhD📖 dissertation... Enjoy guys🍹🏝️
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was a wonderful time off.
@TheMusicKing942 жыл бұрын
How happy can someone look thats just contageous
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I wasn't sure if she'd figure it out or not, but I think I kept a good poker face. 😅 Her reaction was totally worth it.
@haroldzentner26632 жыл бұрын
Nice to see that normal people still exist and can be surprised - have a nice and relaxing holiday, stay healthy
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@conniebruckner81902 жыл бұрын
Wishing you a wonderful and well deserved- vacation and that you will have oodles of marvelous memories from this!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
So many memories, it was a fabulous vacation for all of us. 😊
@Cowboy-in-a-Pink-Stetson2 жыл бұрын
The whole idea, the whole video ........ just beautiful!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We ate still in awe of just how beautiful this landscape is. I (Jonathan) have only been to Bangkok Airport prior, but have always wanted to do more exploring. I am really happy Ashton loves it and we get to enjoy southeast Asia.
@gonzokryllake45872 жыл бұрын
What a nice surprise for Ashton. I hope you had a great time in Phuket. Get home safely and keep on delivering videos like that :-)
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
It was such a wonderful trip, thank you for watching!
@vizioon64302 жыл бұрын
Very sweet! I hope, you will have a great time!
@knupelhodler44022 жыл бұрын
I treat you the holiday from the heart. I‘ve been to Phuket a few times myself. You will see some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Please enjoy every single day.
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right about the beaches. They are out of this world. Such a wonderful country to visit.
@sophoursasmr10992 жыл бұрын
Wow so love your country, look so want living there
@PalmyraSchwarz2 жыл бұрын
That was a very sweet surprise for Ashton after her stressful dissertation. Especially the point that Jonathan did all the preparations on his own, as I suspect Ashton is more likely to do that sort of thing. I can be wrong. I wish you a great holiday.
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@petebeatminister2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that looks really nice! And no big crowds of tourist, by the looks of it. Have fun!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
I figured all of the extra work up front with COVID documents and testing would have pushed people away... and I was right. Thailand is still recovering from a hard long-term lockdown and it was still pretty empty. Thankfully almost everything was fully up and running as it was before (at least I think.)
@petebeatminister2 жыл бұрын
@@TypeAshton Yes, as tourism is the main income source for many in Thailand, the Covid restrictions hit them really hard. Some is open for business again, but others are not. There are a bunch of live cams on Samui island that i used to watch, showing the night life. Some bars and dance clubs are now open again - the biggest brothelstayed closed, and a few other places too. Probably gone bancrupt. But for someone like you it is a advantage. You can enjoy all its beauty undisturbed, and I guess the prices are good as well, since they are glad about every tourist that comes to Thailand.
@Condor-Toni2 жыл бұрын
Wow, das is mal ne mega Überraschung. Habt viel Spaß und kommt gesund und munter wieder heim. Grüße aus Hessen 😘
@chkoha64622 жыл бұрын
Well done Jonathan!what a surprise indeed! Enjoy the weeks off
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ♥️♥️
@chkoha64622 жыл бұрын
@@TypeAshton wait a minute? You are on holiday on Phuket and still wasting time reading TY comments ? Now that is customer service at a peak performance:)
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
@@chkoha6462 hahaha we're back in Germany now. We took the time to film this one while Jack took his nap and edited once we were home. We didn't want to spent our holiday over-working.
@NicholasWarnertheFirst2 жыл бұрын
Fabulous. I didnt get to Thailand until I was 50 and hadn't realised what I had been missing....what a beautiful country, the food, the people, the culture,.the value. Lamai beach Koh Samui remains my favourite beach on earth.
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
I (Jonathan) have spent a lot of time in southeast Asia and have always wanted to share it with Ashton. You're so right, the people, the culture, the landscape... Genuine and so welcoming.
@dasmaurerle43472 жыл бұрын
I was stunned by how calm and reasonable Ashton reacted to the simple statement: We're not going to spain. 😂😂🤦👍 And of course a Mercedes is picking you Germans up from the airport😜
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
hahaha I think she was less shocked because so many of my work trips get cancelled or moved last minute. But yeah, the Merc was a nice surprise (and quite fitting😂).
@truigrunland68172 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful surprise! Well done and have a great time!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@RustyDust1012 жыл бұрын
Haha, Jonathan staying tight-lipped and "Eisern" about staying quiet until the airport was both sweet and somewhat cruel. 😁😁 Love the travel vlog. Dealing with paperwork: weeeell, J got a huge load of experience living in Germany, the most horrible bureaucracy this planet has ever seen. 😂😂 That Ashton was NOT eloquent in the moment around 13:54 speaks VOLUMES about how astonished she was! Good work, J! 👍👍
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
I was SO surprised. Jonathan showed me the packet of paperwork and a look into the Thailand pass system that he had to submit all of our documentation for pre-approval by the Thai government. It was pretty intense. 😬😂
@bastiandoen25832 жыл бұрын
The three questions on the couch thing was great :D how she tried to get another answer XD good job for not caving in!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@kgspollux69982 жыл бұрын
Das habt ihr euch verdient ! Viel Spaß, ihr Drei ! Erholt euch gut. 😊😊
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Danke!
@CatzHoek2 жыл бұрын
I watched so many videos of you already but i believe this is the first time i see the dogs
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Ah yeah they don't normally make too much of a show on our channel... Mostly because they are either napping or sniffing for squirrels on the balcony. ❤️ They are both rescue dogs that are now getting elderly. In the past we used to take them on big hikes but that kind of effort is too tough. Plus....Java isn't exactly happy about car rides. 😂
@peterkesseler98982 жыл бұрын
Was für eine tolle Überraschung für Ashton! Gut gemacht Jonathan 🙂. Viele Grüße aus Rheinland-Pfalz
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Danke!
@stephanteuscher65832 жыл бұрын
That's funny: Thailand was my first guess when Jonathan said "east" and "12 hour flight". Have an amazing vacation there and don't forget to try their lobster (they usually mean "spiny lobster").
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Nice guessing! We will for sure give that a try! So far we have been in heaven with all of the wonderful fresh fruit and spicy noodle dishes. 🌶️🤤
@ElinT132 жыл бұрын
Enjoy, you guys!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ♥️
@nas4apps Жыл бұрын
What a great and intriguing intro!! Dog film cool too!! 😅
@carstenhelbig4422 жыл бұрын
einen schönen Urlaub, euch 3. Genießt die Zeit.
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Dankeschön ♥️☀️🍹
@BlissLovePeace2 жыл бұрын
nice one .... brings back memories of our 1993 trip to Thailand spending 2 full weeks on Kho Phi Phi island which is now closed except for short visits ... loved it. Back then we spent around 10 DM (before the Euro) per day for a little bungalow in the palm tree grove on the beach. Great memories ...
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Ah that sounds so nice! We are heading to the Phi Phi Islands today. Can't wait to see it. The pictures look beautiful.
@smartcard70062 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Thailand, I am hopefully all of u enjoy and fun everything in Phuket.😃 Have a nice trip!.
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
We LOVE IT and are sad to leave tomorrow. Such a wonderful country.
@Jan_Seidel2 жыл бұрын
So sweet of a surprise
@sisuguillam51092 жыл бұрын
Where ever it is... have fun!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We ate having a great time. ♥️
@sisuguillam51092 жыл бұрын
@@TypeAshton now back from doing chores I will finally find out where you went 😂
@Cashdummy2 жыл бұрын
She: "I am not like upset that you planned the trip without me but this is like our thing". He: "Yeah but you'll like it". She: "So where are we going". He: "You'll find out at the airpot". Priceless :D
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha 😂 I loved how he kept telling me "it's warm" like somehow that narrowed down more than just half the globe.
@sisuguillam51092 жыл бұрын
Outlook shower, tub, and pool? You deserve every second!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
It was truly incredible and we wish we could have stayed longer. 9 nights was not enough.
@sisuguillam51092 жыл бұрын
@@TypeAshton and that was meant to say outdoor showere... sorry... I am so happy you had fun!
@xn72702 жыл бұрын
I’m so extremely happy for both of you getting to enjoy a vacation in such a beautiful country on the beach 😊
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we feel very, very fortunate to be able to travel again.
@daemonbyte2 жыл бұрын
It's a good idea to go now and enjoy a good holiday. We did the same and then swore off long distance flights until the kids are older so we're on med beach holidays now :D
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
It's difficult to do with a little one, but it's often worth it once the jet lag has worn off... and after forgetting about how terrible the flight was. 😉
@diefrage14532 жыл бұрын
Lovely video, great escape from the beautiful yet professional life in Germany. Enjoy your holiday. Liebe Grüße aus Ägypten 🌺 🌞 🇪🇬 🇩🇪 🌺
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@csrschaki2 жыл бұрын
Have a nice holiday and come back safely. :)
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dejanvranic88332 жыл бұрын
This was great to watch. Made me want to travel. Thank you! 🙂
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
We used to travel but it's been a couple of years. It was nice to get some RnR. ♥️
@Nikioko2 жыл бұрын
Indonesia was already quite close to Thailand.
@Nikioko2 жыл бұрын
1:32: You can still book trips to Moscow or Lake Baikal?
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Ha! I didn't even notice that. I thought all flights have been cancelled?
@Jimmy-Vance2 жыл бұрын
Have fun folks and stay well! Definitely not envious here. Not at all. Nope, not a bit.
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@derpflanzenfachberater81202 жыл бұрын
One Word: sympathetic. You re three absolutely sympathetic
2 жыл бұрын
One false friend. :D "likeable" is the word you're looking for. ;-)
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@thebutthead132 жыл бұрын
That Jonathan is a keeper!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
😊😊😊
@hardcorestgt52082 жыл бұрын
Have fun - Phuket is beautiful. For Your next beach vacation I recommend the Seychelles or/and Mauritius. Both are perfect destinations with kids, almost no time difference and beautiful beaches.
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We did the Seychelles 2 years ago when COVID was happening only in China (timed it quite well.) I ALMOST got a trip to Mauritius instead of Thailand, but I could not find a better direct flight (Condor was the only airline flying direct.) Maybe next time. :)
@hardcorestgt52082 жыл бұрын
@@TypeAshton I hope (I am sure) You had a great time in Thailand. For flying to Mauritius Condor is not a bad choice. They do offer a decent Premium Eco Class for a good price and also a affordable business class. The new Lufthansa subsidary "Eurowings Discover" is another nonstop choice to Mauritius. We did Emirates and Turkish on several occasions and took the opportunity for stopovers on the way back in Dubai/Istanbul.
@x.x.x.x.41022 жыл бұрын
Well deserved! Enjoy your time before the Umzugswahnsinn( moving madness) will catch up w/ you when you are back home! Have you guys tried green papaya salad yet?
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
We tried everything we could find. :) It was a nice break before the packing begins. You're absolutely right!
@CyberTom19652 жыл бұрын
Have a great time! 😀
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@michaelkloters34542 жыл бұрын
Well done Jonathan 👍 Have A nicr Time!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Appreciate it.
@robertfrey11052 жыл бұрын
Warm, East, 12 Hours… my first guess was instantly Thailand 🙂 Enjoy your stay
@onefortexas23792 жыл бұрын
I love Thailand, especially the wonderful Thai people. I was there for one year in 1966.
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
It cannot be understated how INCREDIBLY nice everyone is here. Holy cow.
@bill2p2 жыл бұрын
I’m actually watching this outside my beach villa in Ban Krut, a small beach town on the east coast of Thailand. Hope you’re having a great time in Phuket!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Always such a small world, enjoy your time as well!
@Yosh0012 жыл бұрын
Sweet!
@HalfEye792 жыл бұрын
I have tried a steam-saune once, but never ever after, since I had trouble to breathe in there.
@ericsanve12 жыл бұрын
Great video! Awesome vacation! By the way, how is life with pets in Germany ? Specially if you have dogs 🐶?
@micharenrew60702 жыл бұрын
Sweet !!! what a great idea ❤ 😊 . . . . . by the way, try next Time Seychelles or Bora Bora ..... 😊
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
We did the Seychelles 2 years ago just before COVID. Bora Bora is high up on the list, but a nightmare travel day from Germany.
@micharenrew60702 жыл бұрын
@@TypeAshton Hi, or try New Caledonia !? 😊
@Commandelicious2 жыл бұрын
Wholesome.
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️😊❤️
@gingin21jr2 жыл бұрын
What a surprise
@arnodobler10962 жыл бұрын
Jonathan you are a good Guy!!! Have fun 😍😍
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I appreciate it. Hope you're doing well.
@arnodobler10962 жыл бұрын
@@TypeAshton 👍
@thomasrueter40722 жыл бұрын
wonderfull Congrats
@AP-RSI2 жыл бұрын
Nice done, thumb up!
@51tomtomtom2 жыл бұрын
jealous !!!!!!
@gabak12922 жыл бұрын
Schöne Ferien!!!
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Danke!
@stefanweigl46082 жыл бұрын
Hi Ashton hi Jonathan because I saw your shirt in the Video. And as far as I remember you mention in a previous video you are an engineer at a bicyle company. Is that company Cannondale? .
@danielhealy72252 жыл бұрын
This video defrosted my cold dead heart.
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
😂
@kriswillems56612 жыл бұрын
You came 3 months too early. Starting from July you van get in without any test, vaccination or paperwork and you can travel freely from day one. I have been living in Thailand for 13 years. If you ever come to Chonburi, feel free to contact me. I can show you around.
@ralfbauer96252 жыл бұрын
Hurra, it's BlackFirest Family-Sunday 😀 I'm eqlly happy for KZbin having such a good time! Jonathan IT Almosen Tage some effort to make a woman almost speechless. 😉 Preise also enjoy the time when you can travel to Times you want. When Jack is in school you Arena bounded to the School-Vacation times it will be more expensive and crowded. Best regards Ralf
@ralfbauer96252 жыл бұрын
Sorry for some strange Word combinations, it is the Auto correction of the Smartphone
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed it. We are going to try and get more traveling in before Jack starts school. Traveling only in August (mostly) for us will be a challenge.
@susannehein48662 жыл бұрын
For a German lesson: Der Schmatz macht 'ne verbeulte FFP2-Maske.😉
@DonDuracell2 жыл бұрын
12 hour flight time could have also gone south to South Africa for example. ;-)
@t.kausch4192 жыл бұрын
Enjoy, genießt es...
@ninaandianfan212 жыл бұрын
very cool :D and jack is sooo cute :D
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. He has done SO WELL with traveling on this trip. We're so happy he's loving the water adventures.
@ninaandianfan212 жыл бұрын
@@TypeAshton happy to hear that 😅 a 12 hour flight must me a challenge with a toddler 😄
@f.k.76982 жыл бұрын
Well done Jonathan... well done... but why you are flying from Frankfurt? Maybe next time you try with Zürich...
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
We've done both before. Both are about the same distance via train or car. This time we just happened to find a direct flight from FRA with a star alliance carrier.
@NormanF622 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! YTuber Alina MacLeod visited the place last year and it sadly was empty because COVID devastated not just Phuket but the entire Thai tourism industry. Hopefully, your vacation there has taken place under far happier circumstances.
@TypeAshton2 жыл бұрын
We visited an elephant sanctuary yesterday and they also told us how hard COVID was for them. They had just opened in 2018 and the tourism was their main source of income to care for the rescued animals. 💔 Heartbreaking to hear of their struggles but happy they are open and welcoming visitors now.