Mumbai to Koh Tao Gone Wrong | What I Wish I Knew

Описание: Mumbai to Koh Tao Gone Wrong | What I Wish I Knew

My journey from Mumbai to Koh Tao turned into an 19-hour nightmare. Flight delays, missed connections, storms, and ferry changes—literally everything that could go wrong, went wrong. This is the REAL story of traveling from Mumbai to Koh Tao, unfiltered and honest.
Planning to travel from India to Koh Tao? WATCH THIS FIRST before you book your tickets. I’m sharing every mistake I made, what went wrong, and exactly how you can avoid this travel disaster.
The route: Mumbai → Bangkok → Surat Thani → Koh Tao. What was supposed to be a smooth journey became the most chaotic Day 1 ever. But I learned the most important travel lesson: sometimes you just have to surrender and trust the journey.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Why Koh Tao
1:56 - The “Perfect” Travel Plan
2:34 - Disaster I
3:27 - Disaster II
4:51 - Disaster III
6:27 - Miracle I
8:51 - Miracle II
9:45 - The Airport Sprint
10:53 - Milestone I
11:14 - Disaster IV
12:13 - Milestone II
13:13 - Disaster V
13:36 - Don Sak Pier
14:14 - The Last Leg
16:13 - Final Milestone
17:35 - Lessons & Summary

QUESTIONS THIS VIDEO ANSWERS
✅ How do I get to Koh Tao from India/Mumbai?
✅ What’s the best route to reach Koh Tao?
✅ How long does it take to travel from Mumbai to Koh Tao?
✅ Should I book connecting flights on the same airline?
✅ How much does the ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Tao cost?
✅ Is Koh Tao good for scuba diving certification?
✅ Is Koh Tao cheaper than India for scuba certification?
✅ What are common travel mistakes when going to Koh Tao?
✅ How do I avoid getting scammed at Surat Thani?
✅ What’s the ferry system like from Surat Thani to Koh Tao?
✅ Can you reach Koh Tao in one day from Mumbai?
✅ What should I know before traveling to Koh Tao?

KEY TRAVEL TIPS FROM THIS VIDEO
🔸 Don’t try to reach Koh Tao in one day from India—take a layover in Bangkok
🔸 Book the same airline for connecting flights if possible
🔸 Don’t check in baggage on tight connections
🔸 The official ferry ticket (1,100 baht) includes the bus to the pier
🔸 Add buffer time—the sea can get choppy and ferries can be delayed
🔸 Pack light! Stick to 7kg for budget airlines
🔸 Sometimes you have to surrender and trust the journey

ABOUT MY KOH TAO JOURNEY
I’m in Koh Tao to complete my Advanced Open Water scuba diving certification! Last year I did my Open Water, and Koh Tao is known as THE destination for diving certifications. This series will cover my entire Thailand journey—the good, the bad, and the chaotic.
Day 1 nearly broke me, but it taught me so much about travel, planning, and letting go of control. Stay tuned for more videos where I actually get to ENJOY this beautiful island and explore the incredible underwater world!
COMING SOON/WATCH NEXT
🔹 Scuba Refresher Course
🔹 Advance Open Water Scuba Diving
🔹 Diving at Sail Rock, Koh Tao, Thailand
🔹 Lantern Festival at Chiang Mai
🔹 Bangkok Shopping Haul

LET’S CONNECT
Have you had a similar travel disaster? Drop your story in the comments—I want to hear it! And if this video helped you plan your Koh Tao trip better, let me know!
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MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
• Thai Lion
• AirAsia (Nok Air)
• Surat Thani Airport
• Lomprayah Ferry
• Mumbai Airport
• Don Mueng Airport
• 12Go

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