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On this episode of the podcast, we are off to the Thai Islands! After, what can only be described as, an epic travel journey we arrived on Koh Phangan for the legendary Full Moon Party. We stayed near the ferry terminal in Thong Sala, and made our way to the beach of Haad Rin for the party. Starting in 1985, the Full Moon Party has grown immensely, now known as one of the biggest and craziest parties in the world. We discuss our night drinking buckets, dancing on the beach, and being a part of a 10,000 person beach party. Warning: if you choose to participate in this event, expect an awful hangover due to excessive bucket and Thai Red Bull consumption!
After the Full Moon Party, we made our way to the tiny island of Koh Tao, known for its affordable scuba certification courses. We spent 4 days completing our PADI certification with Crystal Dive Resort, and this was one of the highlights of Southeast Asia for us. Despite battling post Full Moon Party sickness, we both loved slowing down the pace of our trip and learning something, along with the feeling of floating and exploring the under water world.
From Koh Tao, we made our way across Thailand, stopping overnight in Krabi, before making our way to the beautiful island of Koh Phi Phi. Koh Phi Phi is a tropical paradise, with some of the most beautiful water, beaches, and landscapes we have ever seen. While there, we went diving with The Adventure Club, doing a fun dive and a deep water dive. Although we didn’t see very much coral or sea life on our deep dive, we did get to pass an egg yolk back and forth between us, which was pretty awesome! We also went hiking to a view point in Koh Phi Phi, and despite being hot, the view was worth it.
After eating some of the best Thai curry we have ever had to this day, Ryan came away with a vicious stomach bug. I guess that’s what happens when you eat at a restaurant filled with cats…. When in Thailand, right?!
Have you been to the Thai Islands? What did you do? What did you like and not like? Share your experiences with us 🙂
Show Notes from this episode…
- Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan – where we stayed, what we did, who we met, etc.
- What would we do next time? What should you do?
- Staying safe at the Full Moon Party
- Scuba diving on Koh Tao
- More scuba diving on Koh Phi Phi
- Exploring Koh Phi Phi
- Being sick abroad.. yuck!
- And much more… Here’s the episode!
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