Phuket 2025 — is it still the paradise island of Thailand, or has it become the ultimate tourist trap? After living in Phuket for 30 days, we set out to uncover what it’s really like to live, work, and explore this world-famous destination. From crowded beaches and unexpected challenges to hidden gems that completely surprised us, this is the honest Phuket travel guide you won’t see on TikTok. We’re taking you inside our personal experience — the good, the bad, and everything in between — to help you decide whether Phuket, Thailand, is still worth visiting in 2025. If you’ve ever dreamed of moving to Thailand, becoming a digital nomad, or spending a month exploring tropical islands, this video will give you a real look behind the picture-perfect postcards. Expect stunning cinematic visuals, local street food moments, a few laughs, and our unfiltered opinions about living in Phuket. Whether you’re planning your next trip or just love authentic travel stories, this is your front-row seat to one of Southeast Asia’s most famous islands. 👉 Hit play to find out if Phuket 2025 is paradise, overhyped, or somewhere in between. 📺 Enjoyed this video? Watch our next one: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary https://www.worldanimalprotection.org/elephant-friendly-tourist-guide 👉 Book your own PADI Open Water Course in Phuket here: https://bit.ly/PADIcertificate ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 👩‍⚕️ Digital Nomad Health Insurance that we use and recommend: https://bit.ly/g-health ✈️ Travel Insurance & Travel Health Insurance, we recommend: https://bit.ly/SW-travel-insurance ☕ Support our journey & put a smile on our face https://buymeacoffee.com/charly_larry 🎒 Gear we use to film: 🎥 Vlogging Camera we use: https://amzn.to/44uLYy7 🎥 Underwater Camera: https://amzn.to/3Y4qxQE 🎥 Underwater Camera Case: https://amzn.to/3Y4qxQE 🎥 Drone: https://amzn.to/4jGOl5y JOIN OUR COMMUNITY for travel inspiration, behind-the-scenes & daily updates: Charly & Larry's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charlyandlarry Charly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/charlypruden Larry's IG: https://www.instagram.com/larrypruden 🎥 Filmed in April 2025 | Phuket, Thailand 🎥 SUBSCRIBE for weekly travel vlogs as we explore Thailand and beyond as a couple living the digital nomad life — with real stories, funny moments, and unfiltered experiences. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Get to know us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt3PhgiscSc Hey there, fellow explorers! We’re Charly & Larry, a German-American couple who met in New York over 12 years ago and have been chasing adventure ever since! 🌎✨ We’ve lived in 5 countries, built a multi-national business, and now travel the world full-time with our Frenchie, Milka—all while figuring out how to make travel more accessible, rewarding, and stress-free for people like you! Whether you're planning your next vacation, dreaming of becoming a digital nomad, or just want to be inspired, we’ve got you covered! 🔥 Hit that SUBSCRIBE button, and let’s make travel easier, more exciting, and more achievable! ✈️🌍🐾 ❤️ Love what we do? You can support us AND your pet’s health by shopping at our natural pet store: https://pawdega.us ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:00 Intro to Phuket: Paradise or Tourist Trap? 01:18 Accommodations in Phuket, Thailand 03:00 Things to Do in Phuket, Thailand 04:53 Unethical Tourism 05:37 Beaches in Phuket, Thailand 07:30 Transportation in Phuket, Thailand 09:58 Cost of Living in Phuket, Thailand 11:17 Phuket Pros & Cons ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– #Phuket2025 #ThailandTravel #PhuketThailand #DigitalNomad #TravelVlog #LivingInPhuket #IsPhuketWorthIt #PhuketTravelGuide #CouplesWhoTravel #PhuketVlog #ParadiseOrTouristTrap ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our content may include affiliate and/or sponsored links, which means your support helps us create more awesome videos. As content creators, we earn from qualifying purchases.