what time of the year is this experience? i know that depending on the month it could be very different the condition of the sea, calm or not. i am planning to go there beginning of june, so really interesting in your experience. thanks for sharing!
1:48 I don’t know why but the open sea in the rain makes me so nostalgic and emotionally yearning. 13:45 Thank you so much for informing us about the improved underwater ecosystem.
I’m Thais and I’m Freediver and Scuba diver. From your VDO i think it’s not bad weather and low current on your journey. I’d like to share you and someone who want to dive at ko tao. 1. Lompraya speed boat from Chumporn to Ko tao is the biggest problem for you from sea sickness. First time I went to Ko tao wave was 2-3 meters. I thought may be die is better. Do not careless about this, please take pill after you sit on the chair on the boat and let’s sleep challenge. 2. Ko tao have a lot of diving trip and school for scuba dive or freediving, even you never reserve it before you can find your trip by walk to many shop for reservation. 3. If you can’t swim and want to learn any diving please ask for pool learn before. Because I saw a lot of newbie panic people in their first time in sea. 4. There are many convenient store name “7-eleven” for fair price and you can small exchange THB by buy a small thing. 5. Bike for rent, it born for you. Even you can’t use google map but Ko tao is a small island. You can go around.
Old sailors trick..chew on some root ginger an hour before boarding and it eases the stomach and helps to stop you being sea sick. I know it works because even after a very rough night crossing I was still able to face breakfast.
One of the best travel blogs on TH-cam. Paddy you’ve got a very natural style of presenting, which lends itself really well to the vibe in Thailand. Keep it up. Perfect escapism 👍
Oh my god, in October I was on the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi to Krabi and EVERYBODY was getting sick and losing their minds. The people that got it the worst were sitting in the rear lower deck by the propellers and the swells, sitting looking out the sides. 🤢 My tip for anyone looking to avoid sea sickness is to be on the upper deck in the front of the boat. Looking head on in the direction the boat is headed (especially focusing on your destination, if visible) is more natural and relaxing, and the wind (and rain) in your face helps to assuage nausea. Thank you Paddy for all you do, we love you! ❤
Splendid vlog, one of the better ones I've seen regarding Koh Tao 555 I was on that other long tail with the little boy driving, I'm still here now and must say it was really nice to hear you say how you enjoyed the dive site glad to recognise Aow Leuk, big up to LBD I have spent some good time over there the past three months with New Heaven Reef Conservation program as a conservation diver intern helping to understand conserve & restore the reef this has been one of my favourite training (play) grounds
Paddy...Hello ya World Traveler You. I'm the lady who sang happy Birthday to you last year on the Radio. I understand we may be getting to chat with you again soon...I look forward to hearing all about your Many Adventures and Learning how you have morphed through this whole Incredible Beautiful Journey that you shared with all of us. It's been over a year and you have been going non-stop. The First time we talked you had just gone through a Train Ride not to be forgotten...and now this Crazy Aquatic Adventure. You always seem to handle Adversity like a Champ. Wishing a Speedy Recovery for Everyone.
Good to hear Koh Tao is recovering. I’m now just 21 years in the Kingdom, thinking of re instating my Staff Inst. very cool to see the kids discover the land of smiles. I almost went down with that ferry. After our trip from Samui, it went to dry dock in chumpon, it was literally breaking into two pieces. Some things never change ☮️❤️🇹🇭🙏
Wow, ferry ride from hell! Micheal is a funny guy, he makes a good sidekick. Diving looked like it was so much fun, to bad it did not work out for miss p. I have not dived in years. Another beautiful sunset in paradise. Another great video Paddy! Surprise waiting for you in Phuket!!!
Really great vlog Paddy. I have been on Koh Tao for two weeks ( sorry we missed you), it's a fantastic place as you know, and despite the challenges you represented this really well. Hope you come back again soon , to me it's the most beautiful Island that deserves some great exposure, thanks Paddy!
When i last met you, you asked about my favorit episode. I told you that the sunken tempel in the river was my favorit. Now This one is NO 1 !! thank you again for all the hard work you do, to let us see nice places like this.l
You should have gone snorkeling with Miss P on one of the many lovely beaches of Koh Tao instead of scuba diving from a boat when you knew she would get seasick. Hin Wong bay on the north eastern side of the island as well as Freedom beach on the southern part are some of my favorites. I always go one week to Koh Tao at the end of my Thailand travel every time i go to Thailand. 5 times this far. Greetings to all of you from Norway.
It is a pity that your little group had such a bad start into your Kho Tao trip. And that Miss P will always keep bad memories with her first scuba diving experience. Never made it to Kho Tao myself, yet. But it seems worthwhile, even without diving. Maybe one day in the future - but definitely have to assure that there is no storm around… Keep on rolling, Paddy!
Hiya Paddy, gosh, that was a choppy ride. People being sick would definitely make me gag. And probably puke. Bless your heart. Being unwell. Bless Micheal for booking such lovely accommodation. Love the old pic. Nice deal. I haven't scuba-dived for years. Love the wiggle. Bless Miss P. That boat was rocking. Curled up. Aww, big hugs. And Micheal too. Nice, you got a good experience on the 2nd dive. Beautiful sunset. Good vibes. Cool tunes. Great video. I hope things get easier. Thank you for sharing. Have a great week.
I really enjoyed the video Paddy!! To bad for the weather and sickness however the video was entertaining. It just showed real true things that happens when traveling.
Paddy!!! Every day i look forward to your videos! my girlfriend and I are moving to phuket in just a month to teach english. We can’t wait and your channel has been so informative.
Michael looks like a funny guy. To miss P, sea sick is horrible. I learned that eating some salt helps. Salami, potato chips and so on. I used it working on a trawler and it helped me.
My heart goes out to Miss P. being so sick 😞You had the right idea Paddy, being outside in the fresh air, maybe that would have been a better option for Miss P. too. Koh Tao looks beautiful though. The accommodation that Micheal booked looks spectacular. Looking forward to the next video! 🤗
A well weathered and toughened road-warrior, you are. Payback for your hitting the gym floor-running, back in BKK is evident. Could there be a Paddy Doyle Boot Camp on the horizon? I've travelled afar, through the wildest of hurdles, so I've been mentally toughened, but I'd need a Boot Camp to keep apace with you. The spirit says "Rock On!". I'm so proud of Miss P and Michael -- A+ for bravery and spiritual fortitude. And all the stronger for the effort. Kudos to all of you!!! A fine episode, indeed. dcb
Another great video Paddy...as soon as someone is sick on a boat it starts a chain reaction (experienced something similar when travelling to and from the Falkland Islands in 82/83 when serving in the Royal Engineers 😉😁
Tip for motion sickness when your trying sleep! Put one foot on the floor it will stop the room spinning 😁 love the videos!!! I'm flying in October to do the same thing! Sorry to ask but what was ur budget over all!!! Your videos are brilliant. You have a calming voice bro
great video this reminded me of trip to Phi Phi was GF back in 2008 and a 2 hour. ferry ride from phuket that boat is ALWAYS jam packed and it was the trip from hell she wouldn't speak to me for 5 hours afterwards.....then we snorkelled around dead corals and I get burned to hell lol. It ain't always paradise in thailand!
You were lucky enough that they used the catamaran boat to Koh Tao. Last December I went, they used the ferry boat (like 30 seat), and the weather was terrible. Roof was leak, big waves, everyone had a seasick. The worst nightmare ever!
I LOVE your videos and now need to totally go back and revisit many of them because I've been stuck on Koh Samui with a broken leg for 3 months and need to find the best places in Thailand to visit so it's all not a big waste of time. :( Koh Tao is super close and I'll see if you made more videos about it
What a nightmare of a ferry ride but you all did well .. I felt sick just watching the waves 🌊 but being there would of been yuk .. You all did it and got through it . Definitely love to go diving so how was it ? Very beautiful Koh Sorry to see Miss P sick . That dive looked amazing . Wow what an amazing sunset 🌅 and a beautiful way to end the Vlog . This is real life as always I enjoy all your vlogs mate . Stay safe and to miss P and Michael.
Hey Patty too bad about the seas! I had a trip like that going to Koh Samui once. There was no option to go outside and the waves were taller than the ship. I did not get sick however. The trick apparently is to keep your eyes on the horizon. So sit by a window. The staff on the boat announced this over the PA in English but most of the passengers were French and German and the Thai English was hard to understand. Many many got sick. Don’t want to do that again!
Koh Tao is just the place! I've been there for a week in the middle of January and it was an absolute blast! Did my AOWD, EFR, Rescue and Deep Diver at Assava and it was just awesome! Can't wait to get back
If you visit these islands off season like this fellow seems to have done you might run into story conditions, Try the winter season for smooth seas and usually blue sky's. It's a great island for scuba dive instruction, hiking as well as beach and pool activities. These days there are also private pool bungalows overlooking the water for a real luxury getaway experience.
Hello Paddy what a series of unexpected happenings I never do well on boats lol hopefully all fun times now for you Ms P and Michael . Beautiful Airbnb Michael booked looks very secluded and peaceful. Trip only gets better now enjoy. Take Care
I was there in 2014 working with New Heaven Dive School to work on some artificial reefs. It was beautiful out there. Heading back to Thailand in a few weeks after all this time :)
Truly fantastic sunset at the end. Yeah, you had the right idea to go outside into the fresh air on the ferry ride to Koh Tao. I often wonder why people don't observe basic advice to avoid sea sickness. Staying inside with your head down, or burying your head in a blanket is almost guaranteeing that you're going to get sick. Yet people continue to do exactly that. "Keep your eyes on the horizon" is what I was always told.
Did not know that you dive. Enjoyed the video very much. I had the same issue with my GoPro. Says it will go down 10 meters without the housing but I got about 5 meters and it shut off. Time to get a housing.
THE BUDGETEERS are BACK YES finally 1# favorite youtubers 4 me besides H Balder ! Paddy your cool but the 3 of you are epic !!! Travel channel needs u kids ! Keep the adventures coming !!!
Undwewater is new for me, never done that, must be amazing mate. I can relate to filmin and having 1 or 2 persons with ya on the travel, it was hard, and i am learnin a lot when watchin your vlogs. It's hard but doable 😉 Anyhow, C Ya in the next one, cheers 🙌🍻
Hi, catamaran ferry from Chumpon to Koh Tao was an absolute nightmare for me every time. I prefer to take the slow night ferry to Koh Phangan and then take the slow boat to Koh Tao. But of course - the journey takes a long time and is not an option for people with little time.
You did a great job with this video. Travelling isnt always perfect. Being flexible and coming from a place of love is what makes it great. Your honesty keeps me coming back for more! I'm kinda sad the series is almost over, you've done such a great job! (Btw, my husband lives in your tshirts. 😂 Mai pen Rai! ) Continue to travel safe, we'll be watching! XO ❤🇹🇭💙
You made the right choice Paddy. Stay out in the open fresh air , sit down and roll on your butt in order to keep you head as still as possible and look out to the horizon. Also try to stay around midships to stay away from the diesel fumes. Staying inside with people puking is nearly a guarantee of puking along with them. I always eat some Ginger chews before I travel as it is better than most medications.
So sorry you guys had to deal with sea sickness! I loved the footage of the dives though. Koh Tao is high on my list of places to visit in Thailand for the amazing dive opportunities. I've only dove from Krabi and spots west of Krabi in the Andaman Sea. I need to get some dives in the Gulf of Thailand. Thanks for another great video, and hope everyone is feeling better soon!
Eddie, having been to both Andaman, Samui, Koh Tao, I strongly suggest you find a way to Sail Rock (between Samui and Koh Phangan). Its is a huge underwater pinnacle with only the tip sticking out of the water. With currents swirling around the rock that drops down to 40 meters, it at the top of my Thai dive spots for many reasons. Koh Tao diving is not so great, just inexpensive, good vibe. The islands off Bali belong high on your list, Lembogan, Gili T, South Lombok. Dives are well ahead of Thailand.
@@PaddyDoyle. Did you realise that you were losing a lot of air due to what appears to be a gear malfunction on the second dive approx. 12:16/12:19? Would love to know what it was.
It was sad to see how hard Miss P was suffering i hope she recovered fast ,... but anyway it was nice to follow you on a trip that hmm was long from perfect but thats real life thanks for sharing it ❤😍
Poor miss P .. hope she felt better soon Great video though and glad you had a fab dive .. our son took ill when they all went diving and he came out in a rash all over his body and we thought they boat would have to return to shore and take him to hospital. luckily we had antihistamine to hand and it turned out he was allergic to the stuff they washed the wetsuits in 🙈 Hope you all enjoy the next part of your trip !
Haha I've had worse. When I was a kid we headed into a hurricane and they actually started getting life jackets out (on the way back we were evacuated by helocopter). The windows were showing complete sky or sea. I was fine though. I suggest facing forward and looking at the horizon to help prevent sea sickness.
Hi man, greets from holland 🌷 For sure you gonna love Kau sok, for me it was the best experience ever! I am fond of bamboo,so I took the cheapest vloting 'cabins'. Didn't went with the cave 'walk' ,but instead took a canoe and rod and went on my own, enjoying the jungle from the water ,super clear water! Didn't catch anything,but had a super experience! The more expensive places ,the people are not so nice. But have a great time 👍🏻✌🏻✊🏻
Go pro would have turned off due to the pressure underwater. It compresses the buttons and makes the GoPro go crazy apparently. Next time make sure you use an underwater housing!
@@KickIRLRecap You tryna protect the murderers? How come their DNA were found in victim vjj? The DNA results completed at least 10 days before they were arrested. 7 Scotland Yard officers already come to Thailand to inspect the investigation and have never mentioned any of FALSE tests.
I used to do the koh Tao Chompon ferry trip on those large wooden ferries, everyone is sick plus one trip ferry felt like it almost overturned. Those ferries in the video are much more stable
What's the water temp there? I'm used to 9°>18°C down at the very bottom of 🇦🇺. I dived the Coral Sea and only wore a full stinger nylon suit, I felt no need for any wetsuit
Had a similar ride in Malaysia from Penang to Langkawi. Traveling with friends is definitely different, but Mike seems like a decent guy to travel with. Those jokes might get on my nerves after a while, but he seems like he keeps it fun.
Omg you really had an interesting experience on the boat 🙈 I’m so sorry for miss P ❤️ Loved the underwater footage, even though it didn’t always work. Believe I have to go to Koh Tao and take some lessons too 🥽❤️ Thank you for showing me 🙏❤️
Very happy to see you include Koh Toa on your journey. The island is truly dive focused and I have taken my sons there in their early teens. One of the most inexpensive places on earth to get certed and put in the critical follow up dives to get your skills and dive count up. That said, the dive conditions and underwater visibility are not particularly memorable.
Thank you, Paddy. Teachers tend to be caretakers and this is cool, and it’s hard not to think of the people around you and how they’re doing. I never fully have learned to be totally me around other people when I travel because I’m always wondering if they’re okay. I’m the end, I’ve learned that everyone has their own itinerary and dream…and no matter how kind our traveling friends may be, their dreams might not be our dreams. In the end, my dreams are more important to me than anything and anyone (being honest here), so I deal with the trade-offs (sometimes very difficult trade-offs) of solo-traveling. It’s more about each person’s temperament than anything one can will themselves to being. You look good and you look happy. It’s nice for us to see you around people you care about (although it’s none of our business)…but, it feels right to see you demonstrate the empathy and concern for others. I think we want to know this about a person (I’ve just discovered). Flow…don’t push it (in traveling 😊) as rushing can ruin anything.
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Fuck Koh Tao
Murder island
Burmese workers innocent
Tourists should boycott the place
Don't give them your money
That shop...
what time of the year is this experience? i know that depending on the month it could be very different the condition of the sea, calm or not. i am planning to go there beginning of june, so really interesting in your experience. thanks for sharing!
If you didn’t try diving in the Red Sea with is that correct ? Crystal clear water and heavily divers marine life you would be missing really a lot
1:48 I don’t know why but the open sea in the rain makes me so nostalgic and emotionally yearning.
13:45 Thank you so much for informing us about the improved underwater ecosystem.
I’m Thais and I’m Freediver and Scuba diver.
From your VDO i think it’s not bad weather and low current on your journey. I’d like to share you and someone who want to dive at ko tao.
1. Lompraya speed boat from Chumporn to Ko tao is the biggest problem for you from sea sickness. First time I went to Ko tao wave was 2-3 meters. I thought may be die is better. Do not careless about this, please take pill after you sit on the chair on the boat and let’s sleep challenge.
2. Ko tao have a lot of diving trip and school for scuba dive or freediving, even you never reserve it before you can find your trip by walk to many shop for reservation.
3. If you can’t swim and want to learn any diving please ask for pool learn before. Because I saw a lot of newbie panic people in their first time in sea.
4. There are many convenient store name “7-eleven” for fair price and you can small exchange THB by buy a small thing.
5. Bike for rent, it born for you. Even you can’t use google map but Ko tao is a small island. You can go around.
From an ex seaman, look at the line of the sky, with the ocean, this will settle your ‘head’ balance, and should stop sickness. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Old sailors trick..chew on some root ginger an hour before boarding and it eases the stomach and helps to stop you being sea sick. I know it works because even after a very rough night crossing I was still able to face breakfast.
One of the best travel blogs on TH-cam. Paddy you’ve got a very natural style of presenting, which lends itself really well to the vibe in Thailand. Keep it up. Perfect escapism 👍
Oh my god, in October I was on the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi to Krabi and EVERYBODY was getting sick and losing their minds. The people that got it the worst were sitting in the rear lower deck by the propellers and the swells, sitting looking out the sides. 🤢
My tip for anyone looking to avoid sea sickness is to be on the upper deck in the front of the boat. Looking head on in the direction the boat is headed (especially focusing on your destination, if visible) is more natural and relaxing, and the wind (and rain) in your face helps to assuage nausea.
Thank you Paddy for all you do, we love you! ❤
Great Vlog Paddy!!!! Good to get out of your comfort zone!!! Awesome job!!! 🖤🖤🖤
Splendid vlog, one of the better ones I've seen regarding Koh Tao
555 I was on that other long tail with the little boy driving, I'm still here now and must say it was really nice to hear you say how you enjoyed the dive site
glad to recognise Aow Leuk, big up to LBD
I have spent some good time over there the past three months with New Heaven Reef Conservation program as a conservation diver intern helping to understand conserve & restore the reef this has been one of my favourite training (play) grounds
Paddy...Hello ya World Traveler You. I'm the lady who sang happy Birthday to you last year on the Radio. I understand we may be getting to chat with you again soon...I look forward to hearing all about your Many Adventures and Learning how you have morphed through this whole Incredible Beautiful Journey that you shared with all of us. It's been over a year and you have been going non-stop. The First time we talked you had just gone through a Train Ride not to be forgotten...and now this Crazy Aquatic Adventure. You always seem to handle Adversity like a Champ. Wishing a Speedy Recovery for Everyone.
Good to hear Koh Tao is recovering.
I’m now just 21 years in the Kingdom, thinking of re instating my Staff Inst. very cool to see the kids discover the land of smiles.
I almost went down with that ferry.
After our trip from Samui, it went to dry dock in chumpon, it was literally breaking into two pieces.
Some things never change ☮️❤️🇹🇭🙏
Paddy you look well groomed and handsome when Miss P is around, I just noiced this 😄
Wow, ferry ride from hell! Micheal is a funny guy, he makes a good sidekick. Diving looked like it was so much fun, to bad it did not work out for miss p. I have not dived in years. Another beautiful sunset in paradise. Another great video Paddy! Surprise waiting for you in Phuket!!!
Oh that's exciting 😌
Really great vlog Paddy. I have been on Koh Tao for two weeks ( sorry we missed you), it's a fantastic place as you know, and despite the challenges you represented this really well. Hope you come back again soon , to me it's the most beautiful Island that deserves some great exposure, thanks Paddy!
Bless Miss P. Hope she is feeling better. Glad you still managed to enjoy the most of it. 😇
When i last met you, you asked about my favorit episode. I told you that the sunken tempel in the river was my favorit. Now This one is NO 1 !! thank you again for all the hard work you do, to let us see nice places like this.l
You should have gone snorkeling with Miss P on one of the many lovely beaches of Koh Tao instead of scuba diving from a boat when you knew she would get seasick. Hin Wong bay on the north eastern side of the island as well as Freedom beach on the southern part are some of my favorites. I always go one week to Koh Tao at the end of my Thailand travel every time i go to Thailand. 5 times this far. Greetings to all of you from Norway.
It is a pity that your little group had such a bad start into your Kho Tao trip. And that Miss P will always keep bad memories with her first scuba diving experience. Never made it to Kho Tao myself, yet. But it seems worthwhile, even without diving. Maybe one day in the future - but definitely have to assure that there is no storm around… Keep on rolling, Paddy!
Thanks Joe... a mixed bag of experiences for sure ✌
I really liked this one mate. It didn't feel like you were pushing to do it. It felt real. Hope you can go on like this. Relaxed... Cheers!
Hiya Paddy, gosh, that was a choppy ride. People being sick would definitely make me gag. And probably puke. Bless your heart. Being unwell. Bless Micheal for booking such lovely accommodation. Love the old pic. Nice deal. I haven't scuba-dived for years. Love the wiggle. Bless Miss P. That boat was rocking. Curled up. Aww, big hugs. And Micheal too. Nice, you got a good experience on the 2nd dive. Beautiful sunset. Good vibes. Cool tunes. Great video. I hope things get easier. Thank you for sharing. Have a great week.
Thanks Nicky 😊😄☺️☺️☺️
I really enjoyed the video Paddy!! To bad for the weather and sickness however the video was entertaining. It just showed real true things that happens when traveling.
Yay you all made it! Can't wait to see what's next.
More to come!
Legendary vids as always Paddy. Love your work. Perth 🇦🇺 Ginger candy works a treat for sea sickness
Paddy!!! Every day i look forward to your videos! my girlfriend and I are moving to phuket in just a month to teach english. We can’t wait and your channel has been so informative.
Michael looks like a funny guy. To miss P, sea sick is horrible. I learned that eating some salt helps. Salami, potato chips and so on. I used it working on a trawler and it helped me.
My heart goes out to Miss P. being so sick 😞You had the right idea Paddy, being outside in the fresh air, maybe that would have been a better option for Miss P. too. Koh Tao looks beautiful though. The accommodation that Micheal booked looks spectacular. Looking forward to the next video! 🤗
🙏🙏🙏♥️🙏🙏🙏
Oh no sea sickness is horrible. Michael did good booking that lovely house. Cathy and Kevs x
A well weathered and toughened road-warrior, you are. Payback for your hitting the gym floor-running, back in BKK is evident. Could there be a Paddy Doyle Boot Camp on the horizon? I've travelled afar, through the wildest of hurdles, so I've been mentally toughened, but I'd need a Boot Camp to keep apace with you. The spirit says "Rock On!". I'm so proud of Miss P and Michael -- A+ for bravery and spiritual fortitude. And all the stronger for the effort. Kudos to all of you!!! A fine episode, indeed. dcb
Thanks mate ☺️
I’m so sorry for all of you getting sea sick .. that stinks. We loved sharing your experience .
Sorry for miss Pea and Michael ,but what made the video was the finale , amazing sunset ! Thank you Paddy . ❤️
Another great video Paddy...as soon as someone is sick on a boat it starts a chain reaction (experienced something similar when travelling to and from the Falkland Islands in 82/83 when serving in the Royal Engineers 😉😁
Wow, super nice and the sunset even more stunning.Thank you Paddy.
I did the course in 2005 in the exact same bay and even the boat looked exactly the same! Good memories!!!
Great video, i miss koh Thao a lot, i met my wife there 12 years ago ...
And i have really fond memories about the island.
Tip for motion sickness when your trying sleep! Put one foot on the floor it will stop the room spinning 😁 love the videos!!! I'm flying in October to do the same thing! Sorry to ask but what was ur budget over all!!! Your videos are brilliant. You have a calming voice bro
Happy to hear about corral restoration 👍
Awesome sunset
great video this reminded me of trip to Phi Phi was GF back in 2008 and a 2 hour. ferry ride from phuket that boat is ALWAYS jam packed and it was the trip from hell she wouldn't speak to me for 5 hours afterwards.....then we snorkelled around dead corals and I get burned to hell lol. It ain't always paradise in thailand!
Paddy Doyle has return to his normal self and I enjoy watching ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼bro.
You were lucky enough that they used the catamaran boat to Koh Tao. Last December I went, they used the ferry boat (like 30 seat), and the weather was terrible. Roof was leak, big waves, everyone had a seasick. The worst nightmare ever!
"The waves were crashing...😔" Are the crashing waves in the room with us?? 🤣
I LOVE your videos and now need to totally go back and revisit many of them because I've been stuck on Koh Samui with a broken leg for 3 months and need to find the best places in Thailand to visit so it's all not a big waste of time. :( Koh Tao is super close and I'll see if you made more videos about it
What a nightmare of a ferry ride but you all did well .. I felt sick just watching the waves 🌊 but being there would of been yuk .. You all did it and got through it . Definitely love to go diving so how was it ? Very beautiful Koh Sorry to see Miss P sick . That dive looked amazing . Wow what an amazing sunset 🌅 and a beautiful way to end the Vlog . This is real life as always I enjoy all your vlogs mate . Stay safe and to miss P and Michael.
Thanks Paul 😊
Hey Patty too bad about the seas! I had a trip like that going to Koh Samui once. There was no option to go outside and the waves were taller than the ship. I did not get sick however. The trick apparently is to keep your eyes on the horizon. So sit by a window. The staff on the boat announced this over the PA in English but most of the passengers were French and German and the Thai English was hard to understand. Many many got sick. Don’t want to do that again!
Koh Tao is just the place! I've been there for a week in the middle of January and it was an absolute blast! Did my AOWD, EFR, Rescue and Deep Diver at Assava and it was just awesome! Can't wait to get back
Fantastic sunset safe travels see you in the next one
You done well Paddy great vlog mate, awesome sunset and beautiful place too
Great video despite the challenges - thanks Paddy hope the gang are all better!
If you visit these islands off season like this fellow seems to have done you might run into story conditions, Try the winter season for smooth seas and usually blue sky's. It's a great island for scuba dive instruction, hiking as well as beach and pool activities. These days there are also private pool bungalows overlooking the water for a real luxury getaway experience.
Hello Paddy what a series of unexpected happenings I never do well on boats lol hopefully all fun times now for you Ms P and Michael . Beautiful Airbnb Michael booked looks very secluded and peaceful. Trip only gets better now enjoy. Take Care
Thanks 👍
I was there in 2014 working with New Heaven Dive School to work on some artificial reefs. It was beautiful out there. Heading back to Thailand in a few weeks after all this time :)
Truly fantastic sunset at the end. Yeah, you had the right idea to go outside into the fresh air on the ferry ride to Koh Tao. I often wonder why people don't observe basic advice to avoid sea sickness. Staying inside with your head down, or burying your head in a blanket is almost guaranteeing that you're going to get sick. Yet people continue to do exactly that. "Keep your eyes on the horizon" is what I was always told.
Absolutely 👍
Did not know that you dive. Enjoyed the video very much. I had the same issue with my GoPro. Says it will go down 10 meters without the housing but I got about 5 meters and it shut off. Time to get a housing.
Me too haha
Glad you survived the curse of the turtle on death Island
THE BUDGETEERS are BACK YES finally 1# favorite youtubers 4 me besides H Balder ! Paddy your cool but the 3 of you are epic !!! Travel channel needs u kids ! Keep the adventures coming !!!
Very nice. You've been putting out some really awesome content. Thank you Sir !
Undwewater is new for me, never done that, must be amazing mate. I can relate to filmin and having 1 or 2 persons with ya on the travel, it was hard, and i am learnin a lot when watchin your vlogs. It's hard but doable 😉
Anyhow, C Ya in the next one, cheers 🙌🍻
Hi Paddy Loving the vids. Hope we will see a Songkran party Video. Happy New Year Have Funn
Hi, catamaran ferry from Chumpon to Koh Tao was an absolute nightmare for me every time. I prefer to take the slow night ferry to Koh Phangan and then take the slow boat to Koh Tao. But of course - the journey takes a long time and is not an option for people with little time.
Very enjoy video Paddy but really sorry for Miss P and Michael for sea sick 🤕
Really want to give you 10 likes 👍🏼😁 keep rocking
Paddy what’s best to do railliy beach krabi . Thanks Danny and Kim
@paddy what video did u do Sa kaeo in? My teacher lived there for a few years n would love to see
Another happy paddy doyle vlog
Loved the vlog.
You did a great job with this video. Travelling isnt always perfect. Being flexible and coming from a place of love is what makes it great. Your honesty keeps me coming back for more! I'm kinda sad the series is almost over, you've done such a great job! (Btw, my husband lives in your tshirts. 😂 Mai pen Rai! ) Continue to travel safe, we'll be watching! XO ❤🇹🇭💙
You made the right choice Paddy. Stay out in the open fresh air , sit down and roll on your butt in order to keep you head as still as possible and look out to the horizon. Also try to stay around midships to stay away from the diesel fumes. Staying inside with people puking is nearly a guarantee of puking along with them. I always eat some Ginger chews before I travel as it is better than most medications.
So sorry you guys had to deal with sea sickness! I loved the footage of the dives though. Koh Tao is high on my list of places to visit in Thailand for the amazing dive opportunities. I've only dove from Krabi and spots west of Krabi in the Andaman Sea. I need to get some dives in the Gulf of Thailand. Thanks for another great video, and hope everyone is feeling better soon!
Thanks Eddie and yeah Koh Tao is awesome for diving
Eddie, having been to both Andaman, Samui, Koh Tao, I strongly suggest you find a way to Sail Rock (between Samui and Koh Phangan). Its is a huge underwater pinnacle with only the tip sticking out of the water. With currents swirling around the rock that drops down to 40 meters, it at the top of my Thai dive spots for many reasons. Koh Tao diving is not so great, just inexpensive, good vibe. The islands off Bali belong high on your list, Lembogan, Gili T, South Lombok. Dives are well ahead of Thailand.
Thanks@@dvmartel1! I definitely have a lot of SE Asia to explore when it comes to diving. Thanks for the recommendations!
@@PaddyDoyle. Did you realise that you were losing a lot of air due to what appears to be a gear malfunction on the second dive approx. 12:16/12:19? Would love to know what it was.
You think that's rough. Try the Pentland Firth between the Scotish Mainland and Orkney on the way to Scapa Flow in November last year.
It was sad to see how hard Miss P was suffering i hope she recovered fast ,... but anyway it was nice to follow you on a trip that hmm was long from perfect
but thats real life thanks for sharing it ❤😍
I love following you. Stay safe. I am starting my adventure today Bangkok to phetchaburi
Beautiful sunset!
Poor miss P .. hope she felt better soon
Great video though and glad you had a fab dive .. our son took ill when they all went diving and he came out in a rash all over his body and we thought they boat would have to return to shore and take him to hospital. luckily we had antihistamine to hand and it turned out he was allergic to the stuff they washed the wetsuits in 🙈
Hope you all enjoy the next part of your trip !
which month was it when you went there, planning for the end of September and I am also afraid to get bad weather. Any thoughts?
Hey Paddy, I dived n Koh Tao (Padi) in the dive park, and absolutely loved it, a few years ago.
Haha I've had worse. When I was a kid we headed into a hurricane and they actually started getting life jackets out (on the way back we were evacuated by helocopter). The windows were showing complete sky or sea. I was fine though. I suggest facing forward and looking at the horizon to help prevent sea sickness.
Hi man, greets from holland 🌷 For sure you gonna love Kau sok, for me it was the best experience ever!
I am fond of bamboo,so I took the cheapest vloting 'cabins'. Didn't went with the cave 'walk' ,but instead took a canoe and rod and went on my own, enjoying the jungle from the water ,super clear water! Didn't catch anything,but had a super experience! The more expensive places ,the people are not so nice. But have a great time 👍🏻✌🏻✊🏻
Great time watching your videos
Spectacular sunset 🌇😍😍❤️
Go pro would have turned off due to the pressure underwater. It compresses the buttons and makes the GoPro go crazy apparently. Next time make sure you use an underwater housing!
เดินทางปลอดภัยนะครับ คุณแพทดี้ โปรดระวังโรคระบาดด้วยนะครับ
Which month did you visit?
Hey Paddy do they rent go pros there? And is it worth it or better buy my own?
Murder Island! Isn't this the island where tourists keep turning up in suitcases? For years I've been reading about disappearances here ....
All death cases can be described, bro. Don't believe in the make up stories that come later 1-10 years after the incidents.
You’re correct
@@KickIRLRecap You tryna protect the murderers? How come their DNA were found in victim vjj? The DNA results completed at least 10 days before they were arrested. 7 Scotland Yard officers already come to Thailand to inspect the investigation and have never mentioned any of FALSE tests.
MOMBASA
I just coped a rainy speed boat from lipe to Lanta. Wasn't fun...... and now they stop 4 islands on the way to lanta, this was 2 days ago
Hey paddy, great video and thanks for the flashback photo from 2008! Which boyband did you perform in?😂😂😂
Video was good enough for me to become a subscriber 👍
I used to do the koh Tao Chompon ferry trip on those large wooden ferries, everyone is sick plus one trip ferry felt like it almost overturned. Those ferries in the video are much more stable
What's the water temp there? I'm used to 9°>18°C down at the very bottom of 🇦🇺. I dived the Coral Sea and only wore a full stinger nylon suit, I felt no need for any wetsuit
Had a similar ride in Malaysia from Penang to Langkawi.
Traveling with friends is definitely different, but Mike seems like a decent guy to travel with. Those jokes might get on my nerves after a while, but he seems like he keeps it fun.
Omg you really had an interesting experience on the boat 🙈 I’m so sorry for miss P ❤️ Loved the underwater footage, even though it didn’t always work. Believe I have to go to Koh Tao and take some lessons too 🥽❤️ Thank you for showing me 🙏❤️
my pleasure as always Silje!
@@PaddyDoyle. ❤️
Great video, love Koh Tao 😎
I love the beautiful sunset. Next time try diving starting from the beach rather than from the boat (avoid the motion sickness). Stay safe.
cool video thank you, Sir!!! I have never got seasick but I have seen a person have it.
Very happy to see you include Koh Toa on your journey. The island is truly dive focused and I have taken my sons there in their early teens. One of the most inexpensive places on earth to get certed and put in the critical follow up dives to get your skills and dive count up. That said, the dive conditions and underwater visibility are not particularly memorable.
and island is pretty famous for frequent deaths of tourists over the years. most important is not to get in touch with local mafia which owns island.
@@SamuraiSx19 you can find trouble anywhere you travel when you get evolved with the wrong people
Thank you, Paddy. Teachers tend to be caretakers and this is cool, and it’s hard not to think of the people around you and how they’re doing. I never fully have learned to be totally me around other people when I travel because I’m always wondering if they’re okay. I’m the end, I’ve learned that everyone has their own itinerary and dream…and no matter how kind our traveling friends may be, their dreams might not be our dreams. In the end, my dreams are more important to me than anything and anyone (being honest here), so I deal with the trade-offs (sometimes very difficult trade-offs) of solo-traveling. It’s more about each person’s temperament than anything one can will themselves to being. You look good and you look happy. It’s nice for us to see you around people you care about (although it’s none of our business)…but, it feels right to see you demonstrate the empathy and concern for others. I think we want to know this about a person (I’ve just discovered). Flow…don’t push it (in traveling 😊) as rushing can ruin anything.
I'm glad that at least you have fun.
I spent 6months in Koh Tao in 2002. Miss my Thailand days!
I wish I'd seen this a month ago. Planning to get my PADI in Phuket. If I go back to Thailand, Koh Tao is on the list!
Sucks getting sea sick, but that dive looked really nice. Looks like a great place to go scuba dive!
God bless you. You're on the most notorious island, Koh Tao or death island.
There are some serial killers there, especially for Halloween.
What certification do they offer?