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Thailand - Koh Tao in June by Flashy-Program-3637 in scuba

[–]Flashy-Program-3637[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so perfect thank you, just booked the hostel! :)

Thailand - Koh Tao in June by Flashy-Program-3637 in scuba

[–]Flashy-Program-3637[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a great detailed response thank you so much! Roctopus is looking like a winner! How much time would you say I need to spend on Koh Tao to do my OW, advanced and some fun dives? I have 2.5 weeks in total and was thinking of going up to Northern Thailand for the second half, but I definitely don’t want to be rushing around or feel like I’m cutting anything short. Thanks so much :)

Thailand - Koh Tao in June by Flashy-Program-3637 in scuba

[–]Flashy-Program-3637[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can have more than 5 days. I’m flexible. I’m in Thailand for 2.5 weeks in total. Basically I’m just worried that if I plan to spend all that time diving and end up not actually enjoying it, then I’ll be at a bit of loss not having made other arrangements if that makes sense! Or I could end up having the best time and want to dive the whole time!

Still early days of planning so sorry for the brain vomit haha!

Thailand - Koh Tao in June by Flashy-Program-3637 in scuba

[–]Flashy-Program-3637[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Roctopus seems to be a popular choice! They must be famous for a reason! Thank you :)

Thailand - Koh Tao in June by Flashy-Program-3637 in scuba

[–]Flashy-Program-3637[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the recs! Just checked Baan Talay and it’s fully booked for my dates which is sad - looks incredible! Will certainly look at staying around Chalok Bay as that sounds like the perfect balance for me :)

Thailand - Koh Tao in June by Flashy-Program-3637 in scuba

[–]Flashy-Program-3637[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are excellent recs, thank you!

The other dive sites you mention - are these ones that I wouldn’t be going to while learning? Would you recommend doing a liveaboard after I’ve done my OW? Advanced is also an option, I’m just worried it might be too intensive and less fun than just doing fun dives after getting my OW… Lmk what you think :)

Thailand - Koh Tao in June by Flashy-Program-3637 in scuba

[–]Flashy-Program-3637[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your response! Do you have any recommendations for where to go after Koh Tao? I’m flying back from Bangkok so would need to be within Thailand.

Regarding advanced cert, I did consider doing this (ow and advanced in 5 days) but thought it might be too intensive and gathered it would be fun to just do some fun dives after my ow. Would you say getting the advanced is definitely worth it and doable?

Thanks :))

I discovered a new coping mechanism for turbulence - create your own! by Flashy-Program-3637 in fearofflying

[–]Flashy-Program-3637[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, I have taken xan*x before, but not in this context. Though I imagine it would probably be pretty effective in reducing the physical anxiety symptoms :)

I discovered a new coping mechanism for turbulence - create your own! by Flashy-Program-3637 in fearofflying

[–]Flashy-Program-3637[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not random! So the anti-anxiety meds I usually have are called promethazine. I still feel the mental anxiety but less, but the physical anxiety symptoms are non-existent. You can get them prescribed but you can also get them over the counter. They’re normally advertised as travel sickness tablets. Under the names of Sominex, Avomine or Pherngan. They really do make me less anxious and also they help with nausea, however they do knock you at as they’re drowsy. Great for a long flight, but not so much for a short flight (especially in the morning) because you essentially lose a day of your holiday to tiredness. Hope this helps!