Koh Lipe - The Maldives of Thailand!
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Жыл бұрынThis video shows the beautiful island of Koh Lipe, our favourite Thai island! This island is an absolute paradise and without many tourists, with the whitest sand beaches and clearest water in the whole of Thailand, this is a must-visit spot!
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@CuMentorulinVacanta Жыл бұрын
❤ Wow, Koh Lipe looks absolutely stunning! The crystal-clear water and vibrant marine life truly make it seem like the Maldives of Thailand. Thanks for sharing this incredible travel experience with us.
@nipadatongkumtae9872 Жыл бұрын
Another way to get to Koh Lipe is that you can travel from Hat Yai Airport which can fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport. At Hat Yai Airport, There will be a van traveling to Pak Bara Pier to continue the journey to Koh Lipe. And in the airport where you can buy a tour package including the car Speed boat fee and the cost of accommodation on Koh Lipe at an affordable price. (Or package on internet) I just visited in July. It's my favorite island and I will go back again in February. I'm glad to see you guys hanging out and doing clips here. I would like to invite everyone to experience the beauty of this island a lot. And I am glad to see you both back to Thailand..Thanks so much from one Thai people
@ozkansen7730 Жыл бұрын
Thank you nipada
@syednizarimranshahabudin1299 10 ай бұрын
Today im snorkeling in the clearest places where all the beutiful fishes are and im excited its my first time
@brothersman524 Жыл бұрын
Been there twice - once as a day trip from Langkawi in Malaysia in Jan 2017 and again as a 3-day visit from Krabi and Koh Phi Phi. It is definitely the Maldives of Thailand
@johannessburgjohan5056 Жыл бұрын
I have always dreamt of kayaking from one island to another there. This stimulates me.
@morgan6119 Жыл бұрын
Literally on the ferry to kewve koh lipe just spent 10 days there… absolute paradise!!! Im sad to leave it l! Great video!
@scott-hamilton Жыл бұрын
Great video as always I need to get back to Thailand so badly!! 🔥
@thojiro Жыл бұрын
Thai here. Agreed with everything you said. My fav beaches of all; Phuket, Krabi, Surin, etc are all good but I still like Lipe the most. Not many tourist bc it takes more than half day to get there. It’s definitely worth it.
@Watchmaty Жыл бұрын
Koh Lipe and Langkawi are so similar and spectacular , love the beach and national park there if still open
@senianns9522 Жыл бұрын
I was there in the late 80's No hotels or block houses. Only a few 'sea gypsies ' (Chao Lay) living on the beach in small wooden huts. Stayed on a friends yacht. Some 'skandies' came over asking us if we had any booze to sell, they wanted Vodka we had some but at our price ! As you say a long way to go to get replenishments!
@suayhughes8103 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful island 🏝
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
Our favourite in Thailand for sure!
@BonanzaRoad Жыл бұрын
Your videos are always fun, often exciting, very informative and sometimes endearingly goofy…. Love joining you on your exotic adventures! Your enthusiasm is infectious!
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, Jeff appreciate that, always try to share our excitement and some information too :)
@mikellandamarin7057 Жыл бұрын
Went there in 2012, the island was a paradise, but back then was already crowded with mass tourism. Must say i was there during Christmas. Anyway, we had a lo of fun there and the beaches were on the Top-3 in our 2-months trip to Thailand.
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
Oh wow Christmas here would be amazing we are going to spend Christmas in koh samui!
@courtneyblockley Жыл бұрын
Great videos. Best travel blogs we’ve watched for Thailand, and they’ve helped us to plan our visit at the end of this year. Have a drink on us.
@Joelfriend 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, so kind of you! Hope you had the best trip to Thailand! 😌
@courtneyblockley 6 ай бұрын
Thanks, we fly out this weekend. Cant wait 😄
@dannbangkok Жыл бұрын
It really is one of the best in Thailand. Great vlog again. I will follow your lead next year. 🤩
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
It really is! Definitely our favourite island!
@anastasiya1653 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video!!! 😁Going to Koh Lipe this month. Got some great insights from you 🤩🤩🤩
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
ah so excited for you! we loved this island! ENJOY!
@jovimongchacha7234 11 ай бұрын
I was there December to celebrate 2023, it was packed!! So many people, and i am planning to go end of this month, I prefer low seasons 😊
@shelleywallis4569 Жыл бұрын
Oh nooo you made this look so good now everyone is gonna go lol!
@geoandbert1454 Жыл бұрын
Wow what a beautiful island. When we’re next in Thailand we’re definitely going here
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
You should 100% This island is absolutely beautiful and not as many tourists which is always a bonus!
@keepintouchthailand9983 Жыл бұрын
Super cool
@ASIFYOUWERETHERE_ 8 ай бұрын
I was there in October 2023 and it was very quiet and had good weather - also did a 4K Walking Tour there showing all the best places of the island!
@GintasxxxPetrikas 6 ай бұрын
Nice video i like Ko Lipe its bar 1 star hotel Adang resort in Sunrise beach its 5 star hotel Bulow Casa Grande resort,very best....Sunrise beach very very best....Maldives...
@ursulaursulaa6248 Жыл бұрын
I love your video. Hello from Slovenia💕
@alexanderschwarm7755 Жыл бұрын
Watching you is so refreshing and heartwarming, your chriping gives me good vibes 🫠
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
ahaha thanks a lot! :)
@wandererroam1529 Жыл бұрын
I love your video and Lipe is my dream destination. 200 Baht for a dish is quite expensive especially for Thais. I believe there must be some local market somewhere for you to choose from.
@Warasatit Жыл бұрын
Like this vdo🎉 so much Good sound and good views 😊 I am Thais .
@jingjung5761 Жыл бұрын
Welcome to Thailand every guys. 🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@user-bs4vb8vh6m Жыл бұрын
Lepi island is white sand beach and Turquoise sea water , bright sky.😲😉👍❤️🏝🏖
@hedong7533 Жыл бұрын
You must try Surin islands and Similan islands too😍
@prsnltyy Жыл бұрын
We are in Ao Nang at the moment and can't wait to visit all the islands you recommended! We love your Videos, thank you for the good content!
@scandinavianretrodesign5134 Жыл бұрын
Try to go to Koh kradan also !
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! That's awesome try to get down to Koh Lipe if you can it's our favourite island! :)
@scandinavianretrodesign5134 Жыл бұрын
Koh Kradan and Koh lipe is my favorit island in Thailand
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
Yes, We would love to visit Koh Kradan too!
@annikamosegaard8507 Жыл бұрын
Yes - Koh Kradan is absolutely a gem - visit it in april this year along with Koh Nghai and Koh Mook. Koh Nghai ( Koh hai ) is also a paradiset Island.
@sarahgahrn 11 ай бұрын
love your videos! currently planning my own island hopping tour of thailand. Was it easy to get from koh muk to kho lipe?
@calvinatdrifterstudio8438 Жыл бұрын
I live in Langkawi and it's just an hour away. I think I'll go over in a few days and see how it's changed. I haven't been in years!!! Nice video 💖
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
WOW, no way that's awesome! We are planning on visiting Langkawi very soon, it looks so beautiful Emilia went a few years back and she really wants to take me!
@calvinatdrifterstudio8438 Жыл бұрын
@@Joelfriend you'll love it! Langkawi is really great but it's very different than koh lipe. You can't really snorkel here, no coral at all, but you can see some waterfalls and jungle stuff. I think that's the main attraction for backpackers (and the rice fields look like Bali) When you come you should visit the very top of seven wells waterfall and swim. You can go right to the edge in this rock bowl and it's such a beautiful view! I think the most beautiful place to stay is anywhere near Tanjung ruh beach, that's where my house is, but it's difficult to go to the main downtown area (cenang beach) unless you have a scooter. You can also just camp on the beach. It's pretty normal here Edit: You should also visit the mangrove boat tour, skull beach (there is an abandoned museum in the jungle!), And the skytrex tour
@calvinatdrifterstudio8438 Жыл бұрын
@@Joelfriend just got back from lipe and it was great! It's very quiet compared to when I visited last time. Best restaurant I found was nee Papaya restaurant 🙏 it's full every night!!
@brothersman524 Жыл бұрын
@@calvinatdrifterstudio8438 When I was in Langkawi back in Jan 2017 staying in Pantai Cenang, I actually did a day trip to Koh Lipe from Telaga Harbour using the Bundhaya speedboat but I'm not sure if that is operational these days.. A year later, I did stay in Koh Lipe for 3 nights after staying in Ao Nang for 5 nights, Koh Phi Phi Don for 3 nights, then Koh Lanta for one night before a long and bumpy speedboat ride to Koh Lipe
@jomontanee Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your information on price!
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Definitely recommend this island!
@LeviSouthall Жыл бұрын
Hey, great video. Were here next week, did you apply for drone insurance/complete CAAT application etc or did you just wing it?
@johnsullivan6843 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful content here!
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! :)
@suhribzevolution645 4 ай бұрын
Watching from Hatyai Thailand.
@Joelfriend 4 ай бұрын
Head further south! ☺️
@NR21JB Жыл бұрын
Beautiful ❤️
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful island!
@walkwithtimmi2764 Жыл бұрын
Great vlog ❤️ the fact that total 5hrs journey from BKK airport flight to hatyai n continue by van to pakbara pier plus speedboat another 2hrs, might be reason not crowded❤️❤️✌️✌️
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! YES if you are coming from Bangkok flying and getting a van and boat is the best way!!
@calvinatdrifterstudio8438 Жыл бұрын
@@Joelfriend it's better to fly into Langkawi international and take the boat for 30$. It's just an hour but not many people know that koh lipe can stamp your passport on the beach
@panpan7166 Жыл бұрын
ขอบคุณที่มาเที่ยวประเทศของฉัน🥰
@theduffrichie2050 Жыл бұрын
Nice. Hey just a question: should we carry our snorkel and mask along? Or they provide it cheap?
@emmanuelblez3356 Жыл бұрын
Come to the seychelles and experience nature and real beaches seychelles island paradise on earth
@ThilinaSL Жыл бұрын
nice vlog
@keepintouchthailand9983 Жыл бұрын
Tropical island 👍🏻
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
very tropical!
@zoeek93 3 ай бұрын
We are going soon island hopping to koh lipe and the trang islands. Random question.. can you buy snorkels out there? We are starting in Phuket😊
@Flashray13 Жыл бұрын
You should try scuba in Koh Lipe.
@mrwongus Жыл бұрын
Nice video. It is so beautiful, there’s no one here! I wonder why? By the way everything is nearly double the price…
@armunro Жыл бұрын
Failed the Thai test: how to remove the rubber band! Just joking. Looks really beautiful and amazing. Great video.
@Newbie191 Жыл бұрын
If Koh Lipe at Satoon Province too far…Let’s try Koh Munnork at Rayong province is Private island nice and peaceful also
@jinggo1053 Жыл бұрын
When was this?, is it Nov 2022?, is Lipe Inn really opened?, because during pandemic it was closed. I did stay here in 2018, and planning to stay again in March next year. I'm from malaysia
@kmj480 Жыл бұрын
do you know if koh lipe's waters have great color even in july?
@mcboyzzzz Ай бұрын
Which month you visited koh lipe ? Any advice on best period to go ?
@nickolasmccarthy3910 Жыл бұрын
What drone do you use?
@keepintouchthailand9983 Жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@meiyanlee1058 20 күн бұрын
Hi, may I know what is the hotel name that you stayed?
@jacknuttall9206 Жыл бұрын
Did you get any vaccines before goin se Asia g? Tryna go next year, Google recommends typhoid, rabies, dipthyria, things like that yano..just wondered if most backpackers get them or not. Nice one
@keepintouchthailand9983 Жыл бұрын
Have you been Surin Island? Morgan village on the island and they just reopen
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
No we haven't but it's on the list, if it's reopened we may try go around Christmas time or January!
@chrisbell3540 Жыл бұрын
Great video guys - did you get there from Ko Muk by boat or hit the mainland?
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
Yes we got a boat from Phuket to koh mook
@chrisbell3540 Жыл бұрын
@@Joelfriend thanks mate. But a boat from Muk to Lipe too?
@znba8823 9 ай бұрын
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@kencchen Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you guys back in Thailand. Great videos. Hope you didn’t feed the dog Oreos… chocolate is really bad for dogs. 😮
@Pucky-4345 Жыл бұрын
She's adorable
@Russell7 Жыл бұрын
How many nights do you recommend on Koh lipe? I’m thinking 3 nights, I’m looking at the 26 December travel from Krabi
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
I’d say at least 3 nights we really enjoyed it but prefer to travel slower so don’t mind chilling let lots
@quokkaYT Жыл бұрын
Crazy how different 2 months makes, was there last week and it was super crowded. Gorgeous place, just not the low key island I had in mind
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
No way, that’s crazy it was so quiet and peaceful!
@walkingestonian 9 ай бұрын
Interesting. You said that there is nobody. I was there in 2019 and it had a lot of tourists.
@jakkapankumdee4748 Жыл бұрын
hey brooo....I live in Bangkok ,I plan to be there on of december2022
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
That's awesome the best way is probably to fly to Had Yai and then take a van and boat to Koh Lipe!
@benjamesv 8 ай бұрын
Did you guys take anti malaria tablets while you were exploring Southern Thailand?
@walkietalkietraveller2932 Жыл бұрын
any thoughts from anyone on the best diving location for absolute beginners ?
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
Koh Tao is a great place to learn we have a video on diving there, we went with La bombona dive school
@marcoprolo7318 Жыл бұрын
Nice place but I will be travelling alone this year so I could feel isolated there.
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
I understand but there are hostels on the island, a good chance of meeting people in them! :)
@joshclevely7656 Жыл бұрын
Where’s your backpack from that you had on when kayaking
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
amzn.to/3hSVB3v It's from Amazon, I recommend a 20 Litre I have a 30 litre and probably slightly too big
@Adtk2535 Жыл бұрын
Tachai island 4th at Similan PP island in phuket Payam island in ranong Maya bay in phuket Koh khai nok in phuket Koh khai nai in phuket
@easterwan70 Жыл бұрын
It’s not expensive for me. Bali is more expensive than this.. but I like Koh lipe soooooo much
@crazyfalang8420 Жыл бұрын
Not many people know about this. I've planned to go here and now I've seen your videos I'm convinced. I've seen online comments about litter on beaches etc but from your videos it's not true
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
I'd say there are a few parts with a bit of litter, but the locals and restaurants most likely clean the beaches every day as that's what tourists like
@crazyfalang8420 Жыл бұрын
@@Joelfriend thanks for confirming mate. I've been wanting to go here since just before covid. Been to so many other islands but this one just seems that extra special. Enjoy your travels
@francisinghels9765 Жыл бұрын
I guess you never went to Koh Tachai??
@jakejake2577 Жыл бұрын
“It said online it takes 30 - 40 minutes, I think we come up in about 25 minutes. So if your a bit faster you will get up here quicker” ….. oh really ? 😂😂
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
ahaha, be quick and it'll be less!
@user-gk7eb5qi2i 2 ай бұрын
i need chinere please!
@thanaang1455 Жыл бұрын
Because it is rather far and expensive.
@sharifazmy4921 3 ай бұрын
"please don't feed the fish" like :)
@luceinbattaglia9425 Жыл бұрын
The black sand is caused by the boats and the fuel that leaks in the sea unfortunately 🤨 No volcanoes nor volcanic sand in this part of Asia..😅
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
Oh wow that's interesting, weird how its only on this one beach
@luceinbattaglia9425 Жыл бұрын
@@Joelfriend no buddy is everywhere in Thailand it just depends by the currents and winds, that’s why some beach are affected others not. Think that even the color of some white beaches became more brownish due to this after years and years.. It’s terrible!
@giorgiobiscaro Жыл бұрын
Nope: pollution in south-eastern Asia is a serious issue, but the grayish sand is due to tourmaline fragments.
@jjyolo7249 Жыл бұрын
So, if there are no tourists...what do the two of you identify as?🙃
@thojiro Жыл бұрын
Your comment..Seriously?
@75blackwater 9 ай бұрын
Koh Lipe is certainly a nice island, but is it the prettiest? In my opinion it's not that obvious.I think you can find much nicer islands in Thailand. Koh Similan with the beautiful Ao Kueak Beach and Sail Rock. In my opinion, Koh Surin is also a nicer island
@cellphonesagas1442 Жыл бұрын
So you fed a dog Oreos... Aka chocolate. Hmmm
@kayflip2233 Жыл бұрын
Careful petting the strays. Many have rabies and tourists have died after getting bit.
@santorini8423 Жыл бұрын
but youre there...
@DuneKraftwerk Жыл бұрын
Not sure...I went there in 2015 , waiting a long time to get to a crowded speed boat and get bored after 2 days.Please do not push it too much to get clicks on this video. The beach is small and full of long tail boats. But hey..cool video no reflecting the reality. You may mentioned the plastics bottle and garbage along the beach
@CalleP413 Жыл бұрын
Been there 4 times since 2011, I hope they stop developing because so much has happened since then 😢
@Joelfriend Жыл бұрын
Yeah, keep the island how it is, it's beautiful!
@emmanuelblez3356 Жыл бұрын
Come to the seychelles island 🏝 paradise on earth
@smcyfs9477 Жыл бұрын
No one's there, I wonder why? 200 baht for a fruit salad maybe?
@samsmith8870 10 ай бұрын
So is it cheaper to go with a girlfriend or not? Based on what you said I think the average person could get by on a thousand dollars US per month. So I guess my question is, can you save money by bringing someone else?
@kmoore3 Жыл бұрын
Seychelles is in Africa lol
@brandonthailand2062 3 ай бұрын
Do not give dogs chocolate
@lostmoon77 Жыл бұрын
I miss COVID lockdowns. I t was a great two years not seeing farangs like these ruin Thailand.
@clayree1 Жыл бұрын
Guessing the writer of this comment is most likely a farang themselves 😅😅😅 no place else in the world where travellers like to think they are the only ones who are ‘real travellers’, more than Thailand.😅
@beingnational3964 10 ай бұрын
Then who would feed Thailand.😂
@Avation911 7 ай бұрын
Racist
@seanpk78 3 ай бұрын
Dude you’re an actual farang yourself 😂
@MrWalter2202 Жыл бұрын
Ko Lipe, no thank you! Coming from other places to Ko Lipe was just disappointing high prices, low quality, unfriendly, indifferent and arrogant service stuff… That is Ko Lupe. The so called walking street is a driving street as well for crazy scooter and taxi drivers looking for their kick driving as fast and close as possible between the mass of people, who are scrolling up and down this street. This island has cristal clear water, and because of the beautiful beaches it could have been a real paradise, but rubbish (not on the beaches) everywhere in the middle of the island makes it suffer. Bye bye, and never again!
@kimtejedor Жыл бұрын
I been there 2 years ago and i vlog there too.
@brandonthailand2062 3 ай бұрын
Do not give dogs chocolate
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