A Day in Paradise: Living at Arcana, Koh Phangan's Best Kept Secret

One of the nicest spa resorts in all of Thailand — and it's nowhere near as expensive as you'd think. 🌴 Come spend a full day in paradise with me in Koh Phangan. In this "day in the life" vlog: unlimited yoga, a jungle spa and sauna, all-vegan food included, a motorbike mission across the island, the bonkers smoothie lady, the cheapest local food going, and exactly why Thailand can be as affordable as you make it. We're Matt and Beth — a former PE teacher and an artist from Liverpool who quit our jobs to travel the world and turn every trip into a lesson. This one's all about slow living, wellness, and proving that paradise doesn't have to cost a fortune. If you've ever wondered what it actually costs to live the digital nomad life in Thailand, or you're dreaming of a wellness escape in Koh Phangan, this is the one to watch. 📚 TODAY'S HOMEWORK: Would you swap your 9–5 for a life like this? Let me know in the comments 👇 ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcome to Thailand's Nicest Spa 0:13 Breakfast & the Wellness Package 2:43 Beth's Update + Live Music at Breakfast 5:36 The All-Vegan Breakfast Spread 7:27 Resort Tour: Pool, Fire Pit & Yoga 8:43 Inside the Jungle Spa 10:12 The Natural Pool & Thunderstorm Nights 11:06 The Yoga Hall & Beth's Artwork 11:57 The Room Tour 13:00 Motorbike Mission: Meet Felicity 13:39 Meeting a Fellow Creator 15:37 The "Bonkers" Smoothie Lady 18:50 Back at the Spa 21:01 Behind the Scenes: My Rebrand 23:06 The Money Lesson School Never Taught 24:46 Dinner at "Tony's": Thailand on a Budget 30:00 The Magic of 7-Eleven 31:00 Candlelit Yin Yoga 31:47 Day Two & Honest Reflections 📲 FOLLOW THE JOURNEY Beth (artist): @bethanypayetartist Instagram: @whereshodgie 🎧 Lessons Beyond The Classroom podcast — out now on Spotify, YouTube & Apple Podcasts. If this inspired you to book the flight, do us a favour — subscribe and support us. So much more adventure coming. CLASS DISMISSED. Take care and have a boss day, people. ✌️ #Thailand #KohPhangan #ThailandTravel #DayInTheLife #DigitalNomad #BackpackingThailand #Wellness #SpaDay #ThailandOnABudget #LessonsBeyondTheClassroom🌍 PLANNING YOUR OWN TRIP? You can book tours and experiences with GetYourGuide — what I use for booking excursions when I travel. 👉 Download the app: https://gyg.me/whereshodgie-app 👉 Use code WHERESHODGIE5 for a discount 🎥 ABOUT MR HODGE I'm Mathew — a UK teacher turned travel and wellness creator, sharing the lessons that school could never teach through self-diagnosed cinematic masterpieces!! All my links: https://linktr.ee/whereshodgie 🤝 FOLLOW ALONG Instagram: @whereshodgie TikTok: @whereshodgie Facebook: Mr Hodge Threads: @whereshodgie Beth's work: Instagram: @bethanypayetartist TikTok: @bethanypayetartist Website: bethanypayetartist.co.uk ──────────────────── 📩 BRAND PARTNERSHIPS & INQUIRIES [email protected] ──────────────────── ☕ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL If my content brings you value and you'd like to support what I am doing, you can buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/whereshodgie Thank you and have an amazing day!