STRANDED IN PHUKET | DIGITAL NOMAD VLOG 22
In the latest episode of the Digital Nomad Vlog, our host finds himself stranded in the picturesque island of Phuket, Thailand. With travel restrictions in place due to the global pandemic, many digital nomads have found themselves in similar situations. However, our host is determined to make the most of his time in this beautiful destination.
The video starts with our host explaining the situation he finds himself in. Due to the ongoing travel restrictions, he is unable to leave Phuket and return to his home country. While this may seem like a difficult situation, our host remains positive and sees it as an opportunity to explore and experience all that Phuket has to offer.
Throughout the video, our host takes viewers on a virtual tour of Phuket, showcasing the stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and delicious food that the island has to offer. He also shares his experiences living as a digital nomad in Phuket, from finding a comfortable coworking space to connecting with other like-minded individuals.
Despite the challenges of being stranded in a foreign country, our host remains optimistic and grateful for the opportunity to immerse himself in the local culture and lifestyle. He shares valuable tips and insights for other digital nomads who may find themselves in a similar situation, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and making the most of any situation.
As the video comes to a close, our host reflects on his time in Phuket and expresses his gratitude for the experiences and memories he has gained during his unexpected extended stay. He encourages viewers to embrace the unexpected and open themselves up to new adventures, even when faced with challenging circumstances.
In conclusion, “STRANDED IN PHUKET | DIGITAL NOMAD VLOG 22” offers an inspiring and insightful look at the realities of life as a digital nomad, particularly during a time of global uncertainty. Our host’s positive attitude and determination to make the most of his situation serve as a reminder to embrace every new experience, no matter the circumstances. The video also serves as a virtual travel guide for anyone interested in visiting Phuket, offering a glimpse into the beauty and allure of this tropical paradise.
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Nice one Chris. Discovered you through Paddy Doyle before he was "Paddy Doyle" (-: I lived at the "Cesspool of Tourism" for several years and loved it. Yes not for everyone. Particularly if in a relationship. Otherwise great continuos excitement. I see in your latest vids you're back in Aus at my birthplace the Gold Coast. No 6000 baht per month accommodation there )-: Great to see you living the digital nomad life.
People including myself first thought of Patong when they went to Phuket. Ive been going to Phuket for summer
break from Bangkok and found most of the other areas are much nicer and cheaper and cleaner beaches then Patong.
You can get a pocket Wifi for 1500 baht then pay about 500 baht per month then get unlimited internet from AIS.
Try staying in Kamala, or Rawai or Naiyang and rent a car for a week and check out all the beaches and see where you like to stay. When you find a good cheap place rent a scooter for village travel and take public for further away cause it can be dangerous on narrow roads with scooter. Rainy season expect intermittent tropical rains, dry season expect mostly sunshine.
For shopping go to the malls on the east side of the island away from the tourist places and the prices are generally typical thai cheap prices. If you stay at a beach tourist place price is 2 or 3 times higher, if you go 10 minutes from the beach prices are much cheaper. Just wanted to share local knowledge I picked up and encourage people to try non touristic prices of Phuket. We live there part time now and with a car it is cheap living! Just need to know where to go and what to do local style!
For more info see updates on my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtjK4tMaMnNpY-PX1-Mu9gw
Chris, I always enjoy your videos, and you obviously put a lot of work into creating good visuals by careful editing, etc. You make the task look easy, but I am sure it is not! I last visited Phuket/Patong about 10 years ago, and planned to go back there with a new friend in April or May 2018, purely for a relaxing holiday, to enjoy the nightlife, etc. – not for working. In view of your comments, do you think I will be disappointed with how the area has developed over the last few years, or were you mainly talking about the digital work environment?
A totally Pink room. That would drive me nuts!
chris are you going to the phi phi island anytime soon?? i want you to vlog there haha 🙂
Maybe you should vlog on what's nice in Patong. What actually are you planning to do here. It's kinda confusing your vlog??
Noticed a lot of Russian signage in the vid…Patong…..must be a big draw for them….Patong wouldn't be my cup of tea either……it's getting a bit harder these days to stay away from the Western hordes….found Luang Prabang in Laos to kind of Still untouched though…few expats, nothing major…..but a lot of peace and tranquillity….not sure about internet speed though….think it's pretty OK though, thinking back
Haven't watched ya in a few weeks, was in South Africa…….bloody dangerous place, but do-able…..the weather and currency rate was a plus….looking forward to going back to SE Asia Christmas, Vietnam and Cambodia, but Mexico City for the day of the Dead festival around Halloween…..glad to be back in cold and rainy Ireland though
I really like this vlog because you showed a lot of the things that can go wrong while traveling and being a digital nomad and still kept a very positive attitude throughout. Thanks Chris looking forward to more!
could have taken the city bus from patong to phuket town for 30B 🙂 Check out the OutRigger resort on Bang Tao beach!
They don´t have the option of copy of the passport ?
Is that something you do in Chiang mai + 2000THB ?
wow there were multiple women wearing head scarves has the muslim ideology become common place over there??
I don't know how many coffees I'd have to buy to make it viable for a cafe owner to let me use his table+wi-fi all morning, but it would seem that they're up for it. The public libraries here in Oz are a gift to travellers – they can recharge their electronics / work online / apply for jobs etc – but a concept like that seems to be alien in 'user-pays' countries throughout Asia.
Your channel has been really helpful. I'm glad I found you. Your videos are easy to watch, not too much noise, clear, organized and informative. We are a Thai family in the US who wants to relocate back to Thailand.
less music, more talk
I'd really like to learn more about what Denise does to work remotely. Do you have any plans to do a video on her work? Thanks for the awesome content.
Loving the videos as usual Chris it's so amazing to see how you're documenting your journey – hope all is well <3
the music was a bit anoying..
Hi Chris! I want to become a digital nomad and I think that college is not a right choice for it, but… What If in age of 30-40 I want more stable life and want to move to USA or Canada (for example). I think many countries don't give working visa for people without degree. What do you think about this?
Hi Chris, great video. Fellow digital nomad here. Where are you getting the music for your videos?
i was in patong one month ago and its reminisce I have walked down the same roads paths as they have.
Chris, just as a tip as you mentioned only having 5GB on your phone to tether, you can top up AIS data very cheaply- adding 5GB (valid 7 days) is only 99B. Same price for 4GB valid 15 days or 3GB for a month. Codes here as AIS don't advertise these offers but I have used them for years: http://www.prothaidd.com/ais-internet-speed-topping/ You need to be on a monthly data plan for these to work but can still be prepaid. I pay them 199/month for the cheapest (1GB) "unlimited" data plan and then just top up using these codes if I need to tether or use more data.
Great video Chris, of all the DN content on youtube I like yours the best – you do a crack up job on tight and tasteful editing coupled with great music!
Im a Graphic Designer myself, about to go Nomad within some months, hope to catch you sometime somewhere, I'll buy ya a beer. 🙂
Best of luck in Phuket!
whats up dude! congrats on the 20k…will you be in Thailand from the 4th? if so….beers?