Chumphon Looks so nice, another Thai gem. Hope the rest of your travels are safe. Also happy Rocket made it, I hope he's good to you the rest of the trip.
The earlier issues with the axel could be because of the upgrade larger tires which can affect the gear ratio of a vehicle. Quite common when upgrading to bigger wheels forgot about the gear ratio upgrade unless the wheels are within the acceptable specs mode. Happened to my brother 4x4 Toyota Surf upgrade with bigger tyre the axel broken during a muddy situation using full throttle. When you install larger tires, it effectively changes the final drive ratio of the vehicle, which can lead to lower engine RPMs at a given speed. This can affect the vehicle's acceleration, fuel economy, and overall performance. The biggest issue long run is the increased strain on the drivetrain. Solution is re-gear ie these gear sets can be changed out by professionals for either different aftermarket or original equipment gear sets. Modifying the final gear ratio will correct the drivetrain deficiencies caused by larger tires. Safe and happy travel guys..
I visited this area a few years back! I got the train from Bangkok to Surat Thani, bus to Chumpon and then a ferry over to Koh Tao. I loved it, spent a month in the island. We dived over at chumpon Pinnacles, saw the fabled and beautiful whale shark and also the huge emperor wrasse that you pictured. Amazing times, I long to go back one day 😍
Chumphon is such a beautiful city. Flora and Note you both always bring the best in any city that you both visit. I'm so glad you both are back in Thailand. Much love and respect to you Flora and Note.
First, very glad Rocket did behave. Good Rocket. Seeing Southern Thailand is always a good reminder of the "skinny place" of Thailand. It is a different Thailand in some ways, certainly the food is different as well as the fauna. Asa a westerner when I go to Thailand it is sort of routine to go from Bangkok and then north or east with Phuket being the biggest turn south and never making the extra miles down the skinny part. This is a really good reminder not to skip these areas because they offer beauty and their own special experiences to the joy of Thailand. Love you guys and thanks as always from bringing some joy into my house!
Great that Rocket is doing good and brought you guys to Chumphon. Haha...that was how l ate sugarcane during my childhood years. Tell you what? I even tore off the sugarcane skin with my teeth 😃😄. Yeah, both that sugarcane uncle and aunty are right, you guys are handsome and beautiful. Flora, you look even more beautiful when you smile....so sweet !! Interesting video with splendid footages and drone shots. Thanks a bunch for taking me along this cool journey.
Hello from ❄️🌡 Norway! 80 baht for all that food 👀... I only passed trough Chumphon on my way to Koh Tao in about 2007. Thanks for showing more of this place! Happy new year 🖖
Really enjoyed this vlog…been following you guys since you started your channel…love how authentic your vlogging style is (don’t change your formula) 😉
Great video, as usual. Hopefully, you guys make a video taking kiteboarding lessons at some point. It's super fun and all over Thailand! The feeling of being out on the ocean, being powered only by wind, is unforgettable.
Hi Flora! Hi Note! Have not dropped you a message in a while. This is a wonderful vlogg🌺. Love Chumphon as it does not seem crowded and overcommercialised. I almost wished I was in Rocket travelling with you😅. Thank You for sharing this journey. Love to you both❤
Another good episode. Chumphon is a hidden gem thanks for sharing. I think Note maybe obsessed with Rocket, how many cut away images did he edit in? Lol. Since you are heading north maybe check out อิน ดิ ออง ( In De On - Khao Kho, Phetchabun, Thailand) the views will astonish you. You can also camp there (they supply the tent) with amazing views. 1000 thb/night
I got the train from Hua Hin to Chumpon - I didn’t spend much time there but I really liked it - it’s certainly got a lot to see outside the town area 😃of which I didn’t see enough 😞 but I did spend 4 hours at Cabana Beach , it was beautiful and quiet and a great local secret 👌 - you presented it all so well as usual - Thanks for sharing and look forward to more soon 😃👋👍🙏
Really nice video. I also appreciate you guys eating so many things everywhere, it really gives you a good picture of what kind of food there is and what is good. I've never been to Thailand but planning on going this summer. I've been recommended Koh Samui and of course after watching your videos I'm sold. Looking forward to it!
Thanks for the introduction to Chumpon. It looks amazing. I've never heard of it before and close to Koh Samui. Will put it on our list to visit. Have fun on your trip!
Excellent video! Chumphon is so beautiful. People are so nice and the beach and color of the water are so beautiful ! Now I know where are going the reindeers 🤶 during winter time (I totally agree with them! 👍) .... I am from Montréal 🇨🇦! It snowed here last night.... It is a different landscape..... And different temperature 🌡 ❄️🥶😰 I never thought before about visiting Thailand but it could be a good idea! Thank you for your video! Take care of yourself!🤗
lovely video - thank you for the post - I enjoy your videos and background music a lot - I probably will never to get to see these places and so, I am watching them with your eyes
why i just found your vlog 🥲 been watching travel vlog alot. didnt know this vlog exist. very calm, inspiring and good guide for people who wanna start traveling.
I think you both make the best videos. You are both wonderful people. Photography is amazing. Love the drone shots. Floras research is so interesting. I will be back in Thailand in 2 months. Chumpon has been on my list of places to visit. It’s really beautiful. Thank you both!
What a lovely place Chumphon is. Seems like there are a lot of hidden gems in Thailand that we don't know of. Thank you for introducing this lovely place. I would love to do a road trip to Chunphon as well!
Hope you’ll do it next time! The drive from Bangkok down to the South is full of gems. Last year we also made videos on Phang Nga and Surat Thani province too 😊
Thanks for the video, I love Chumphon my hometown for 16 years... my favorite place on earth.... shame the weather didn't look so good while you were there.
lovely vid, much enjoyed, the scenery, beaches and of course those lovelable deer. This location warms my heart, seeing that it is a fridit -30+ with the wind chill, in YYC sure you both don't miss that..Thank once again for sharing....
Happy to see Rocket is back on the road. I can tell already this is going to be an amazing series. Happy travels and Go Rocket Go! I think Rocket needs his own Instagram. 🚙
How funny, we are driving down from Bangkok to Krabi next month and have booked to stay in the same place! I wondered if was when I saw the description. Prior to that we will be just south of Hua Hin for the Sam Roi Yat national park. Over 20 years visiting Thailand and it will be the first time we've driven down from Bangkok rather than fly. Looking forward to it.
05:23 Waahhh Flora, I'm surprised to hear that you're originally from 🇭🇰 Hong Kong (but holding a 🇨🇦 Canadian passport) ! No wonder you look very sweet and cute ! 😍🥰💕 Sending 💝 from 🇲🇾 Malaysia.
Really looking forward for your up and coming adventures. By the way, this road adventure covers only the Southern Thailand portion right? Hope that you can cover this trip all the way down to the extreme southern border.