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Seeker of the Way
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Добавлен 23 апр 2023
People kept telling me I should start a RUclips channel as I have had over half a century of extensive world travel experience, and so here we are!
From the age of 4 I traveled with my family a lot as my stepfather was in the US navy and was stationed in different parts of the world. The first time I hitchhiked I was only 10 years old. I hitchhiked around most of New Zealand when I was 16. By the time I was 19 I was hitchhiking all over the USA.
I've lived in 4 countries and traveled through 70 extensively, including every country in Europe, all on a shoestring budget.
Tune in to find out how with travel tips and info about places and adventures...
From the age of 4 I traveled with my family a lot as my stepfather was in the US navy and was stationed in different parts of the world. The first time I hitchhiked I was only 10 years old. I hitchhiked around most of New Zealand when I was 16. By the time I was 19 I was hitchhiking all over the USA.
I've lived in 4 countries and traveled through 70 extensively, including every country in Europe, all on a shoestring budget.
Tune in to find out how with travel tips and info about places and adventures...
Hanoi - Vietnamese Old Quarter - Part 1 - Vietnam 🇻🇳 4K
Ancient temples & shrines, mysterious alleys, old ornate houses packed together - whose inhabitants make this a living neighborhood - are what makes Hanoi's Vietnamese old town tick. The original core of Hanoi still follows the original street layout. If you want culture, color, & liveliness, then this is for you. In this episode of Seeker of the Way we check out the oldest part of Hanoi as we rove from the edge of the French colonial quarter into the heart of the original Vietnamese old town. Join us for a unique experience!
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- A Walking Tour in 4K
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Hanoi - French Colonial Quarter - Vietnam 🇻🇳 4K
Просмотров 197День назад
Why is Hanoi My Favorite City in Sth-E Asia? Its crumbling colonial grandeur, world class coffee culture, ancient remnants, & exciting mix of tradition inspiring its denizens future are only a few of the reasons. Find out about Hanoi's many unique sides, & what makes it one of the great cities of the world. In this episode of Seeker of the Way we check out my favorite part of Hanoi. Join us for...
The Reunification Express - Saigon to Hanoi (& more) - Vietnam 🇻🇳 4K
Просмотров 75014 дней назад
Stopping at many points along the way, the Seeker rides the rails of Vietnam for the first time in many years with the goal of doing the bits of the legendary Reunification Express line that he hasn't done before. Formerly known as the Trans-Indochina line during French colonial times, it is one of the world's greatest train journeys. In this episode of Seeker of the Way we jump on & off trains...
Ninh Binh - Tam Cốc - Bích Động - by Boat & Motorbike - Vietnam 🇻🇳 4K
Просмотров 13521 день назад
Has over-tourism ruined this highlight of any Vietnam trip? After 13 years the Seeker returns to this once idyllic spot which is now firmly imprinted upon every tourist map. In this episode of Seeker of the Way we jump on a motorbike to compare how it was & how it is & look at the changes to decide if it is still worth going to check out the Ninh Binh, Tam Cốc, Bích Động area - also known as 'H...
Huế - Tomb Raiding by Motorbike - Vietnam 🇻🇳 4K
Просмотров 111Месяц назад
Crashing a motorbike while sneaking into emperors mausoleums - the Seeker's song almost comes to an early rest. In this episode of Seeker of the Way respects are paid at the tombs of the emperors Gia Long, Minh Mạng, Thiệu Trị, Tự Đức, Dục Đức, Đồng Khánh, and Khải Định, and a string of temples, pagodas, and other spiritual sites. Join us in this excellent adventure. Support the channel & buy m...
Huế - French Colonial Old Town - Vietnam 🇻🇳 4K
Просмотров 203Месяц назад
Ancient ruins, Vietnam War remnants, & a charming riverside with elegant French colonial architecture combine with coffee culture & good eats, in this backpacker hub of Central Vietnam. In this episode of Seeker of the Way we find out what makes Huế my favorite small city in Vietnam. Join us. Support the channel & buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/jdpwayK - A Walking Tour in 4K
Danang - French Colonial Old Town - Vietnam 🇻🇳 4K
Просмотров 685Месяц назад
Overlooked by most travelers, Danang's riverside French colonial old town has plenty of cosy cafes & food options, plus a classic old central market & even a cathedral. Those who rush through to check out nearby Hoi An - or even the adjacent golden beaches that have become quite popular in recent years often miss out on checking Danang's old town. The Vietnam War put Danang in the consciousness...
Saigon - French Colonial Quarter Shopping District Tour - Vietnam 🇻🇳4K
Просмотров 453Месяц назад
Saigon has an old French colonial shopping district featuring elegant department stores from the 60s & 70s, as well as shop buildings in older architectural styles from even as far back as the 1800s, which is over-looked by many travelers. Add to that the premier hotels dating back to over a hundred years ago & it's clear that it was an essential part of what made Saigon the stylish Paris of th...
Saigon Nightlife Tour - Vietnam 🇻🇳 4K
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.2 месяца назад
Saigon has a legendary history of wild nightlife. From the great age of sail as a trading centre in South-East Asia, through to French colonial times, the swinging 60s & 70s during the Vietnam War, & once again - with the exceptional scene these days. In this episode of Seeker of the Way we take an insider's look at some of the very best of the entertainments to be enjoyed in modern Saigon. Com...
HOW TO: SAIGON AIRPORT to CITY CENTRE, VIETNAM 🇻🇳 4K
Просмотров 7362 месяца назад
Saigon Airport, officially known as Tan Son Nhat International Airport, has a dramatic & exciting history. Starting out as a French colonial airfield it fell under Imperial Japanese control in WWII. Later it became a major military base for both the USA & the government of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War & saw heavy fighting a number of times. In this episode of Seeker of the Way we try to...
Looking for Love in Saraburi, Thailand 🇹🇭 4K
Просмотров 5012 месяца назад
We look for love in the old town of Saraburi, Thailand in this episode of Seeker of the Way. During our search we come across time-warp shops from a bygone era, check out markets, shrines, temples, & more. Come along and join the adventure. Support the channel & buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/jdpwayK - A Walking Tour in 4K
Buriram, Thailand - Riding the Rails - Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok🇹🇭4K
Просмотров 4232 месяца назад
Football mad Buriram is surrounded by ancient Angkor Wat era temples & hence has a lot of Khmer heritage mixed into its Thai lifestyle. In this episode of Seeker of the Way we explore the old town of Buriram & examine the cultural milieu & even stumble upon a night time old style theatre performance. Come along and join the adventure. Support the channel & buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/...
Off the Rails in the elephant city of Surin, Thailand 🇹🇭 4K
Просмотров 6712 месяца назад
Riding the rails in Thailand from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok we go off the rails to explore the elephant city of Surin, with its ancient moat surrounded old town.Join the adventure in this episode of Seeker of the Way. Support the channel & buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/jdpwayK - A Walking Tour in 4K
Riding the Rails in Thailand - Ubon Ratchathani to Sisaket 🇹🇭 4K
Просмотров 6413 месяца назад
In the old town streets of Sisaket we wander by sleepy samlor drivers, clocktowers, monuments, shrines, & markets & find our way to an ancient moat after riding an old train in from Ubon Ratchathani. Join the adventure in this episode of Seeker of the Way. Support the channel & buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/jdpwayK - A Walking Tour in 4K
Vietnam War Era Airbase - Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand 🇹🇭 4K
Просмотров 7023 месяца назад
In the Isan region of Thailand we explore spectacular temples, monuments, & shrines, as well as checking out street art, a food market, & colorful old streets in downtown Ubon Ratchathani. We say 'hi' to friendly locals, including an old man whose bird has flown. Join the fun adventure in this episode of Seeker of the Way. Support the channel & buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/jdpwayK - A ...
How to Cross the Border: Chong Chom, Thailand - O Smach, Cambodia 🇹🇭🇰🇭
Просмотров 1 тыс.3 месяца назад
How to Cross the Border: Chong Chom, Thailand - O Smach, Cambodia 🇹🇭🇰🇭
The Legendary French Colonial Old Town of Siem Reap, Cambodia 🇰🇭 4K
Просмотров 5573 месяца назад
The Legendary French Colonial Old Town of Siem Reap, Cambodia 🇰🇭 4K
Torture, Temples, Murder & More - in Battambang, Cambodia 🇰🇭 4K
Просмотров 2274 месяца назад
Torture, Temples, Murder & More - in Battambang, Cambodia 🇰🇭 4K
Riding the Rails Phnom Penh to Battambang, Cambodia & Old Town Tour 🇰🇭
Просмотров 8604 месяца назад
Riding the Rails Phnom Penh to Battambang, Cambodia & Old Town Tour 🇰🇭
Oudong - Former Royal Capital, Cambodia 🇰🇭 4K
Просмотров 3914 месяца назад
Oudong - Former Royal Capital, Cambodia 🇰🇭 4K
I Broke into a Prison + Boat Ride to Oldest Temple in Cambodia 🇰🇭 4K
Просмотров 3944 месяца назад
I Broke into a Prison Boat Ride to Oldest Temple in Cambodia 🇰🇭 4K
Exploring the Ruins of the French Colonial Old Town of Kep, Cambodia🇰🇭
Просмотров 3914 месяца назад
Exploring the Ruins of the French Colonial Old Town of Kep, Cambodia🇰🇭
Riding the Rails - Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville, Cambodia 🇰🇭 4K
Просмотров 5985 месяцев назад
Riding the Rails - Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville, Cambodia 🇰🇭 4K
Mekong River Ferry Boat - Chau Doc, Vietnam🇻🇳to Phnom Penh, Cambodia🇰🇭
Просмотров 8235 месяцев назад
Mekong River Ferry Boat - Chau Doc, Vietnam🇻🇳to Phnom Penh, Cambodia🇰🇭
The Ultimate Saigon Old Town Walking Tour, Vietnam 🇻🇳
Просмотров 6825 месяцев назад
The Ultimate Saigon Old Town Walking Tour, Vietnam 🇻🇳
Slippin' In Patpong's Backdoor - Surawong Road, Bangkok, Thailand🇹🇭4K
Просмотров 3945 месяцев назад
Slippin' In Patpong's Backdoor - Surawong Road, Bangkok, Thailand🇹🇭4K
Blood on the Street - Ratchadamnoen Avenue, Bangkok, Thailand 🇹🇭 4K
Просмотров 3076 месяцев назад
Blood on the Street - Ratchadamnoen Avenue, Bangkok, Thailand 🇹🇭 4K
Photographer of Deadheads - Bill Lemke - Photo Shoot & Interview 🇺🇸 4K
Просмотров 1766 месяцев назад
Photographer of Deadheads - Bill Lemke - Photo Shoot & Interview 🇺🇸 4K
Bangkok's Cheapest Massages & Much More - Charoen Krung Road Pt 2🇹🇭 4K
Просмотров 4136 месяцев назад
Bangkok's Cheapest Massages & Much More - Charoen Krung Road Pt 2🇹🇭 4K
The Opium Dens are Gone! - Charoen Krung Road Pt1, Bangkok, Thailand🇹🇭
Просмотров 8296 месяцев назад
The Opium Dens are Gone! - Charoen Krung Road Pt1, Bangkok, Thailand🇹🇭
Annoying farang, are you on drugs ?
Take a look at the banana bananas all in London l ate are not as good as Vietnamese less sugar and no flavour maybe London imports bananas from South America or Africa
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video. This year Vietnam celebrate 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory over the French. This victory has ended the French colonialism in Vietnam 🇻🇳. That’s the reason you saw many propaganda panels around country to remind younger citizens the sacrifices of older generation.
Classic 😀
Epic 😊
Beautiful ❤️
Ich war 95 da. We come at sea cause Street border was closed. The last Khmer Rouge troupe were there. Long time ago.
Brilliant! :)
I guess you don't know who this guy is. he walks around 1hour morning and 1hour afternoon for exercise, and he live on that road before you get down to the fountain.
A great video! I searched for Saraburi and your channel came up, the reason is because I've been there many times in the last 5 years, have my girlfriend in the city. I love the place, just walk around in the city, it's so local and miles away from tourist areas, I think I saw maybe 20 farang there during these years, I love it! In 3 weeks I will go there again for a 3 months stay. Now I'm a subscriber and will look into your channel hoping to find more videos from outside the big tourist destinations.
Great to have you onboard. There are some videos coming up that I am sure you will like a lot! ;)
There is a really nice park with some pleasant scenes to the east of the main road. It's on the north side of what used to be the airport, or south of Surin Hospital, if you prefer traveling off the main roads.
Sit in a taxi u see less Sit in a bus u will see more
Take a bus is cheaper and you will see lots of interesting things
Hanoi has got more historic buildings than Saigon Thanks to Frenchmen
Historic past Ho Chi Minh’s sculpture they put him up in the streets still in London they put Winston Churchill in Washington USA they put John Kennedy sculpture up a part of life
I went there Hanoi twice 1994 and 2014 How? by trains and buses from Hanoi to Hue in 1994 only a few bicycles but no motorbikes or cars
A wonderfully crafted tour around a delightful part of Hanoi . I have a picture of this graceful city on the wall to my right as I type . What memories !
It feels very welcoming when going back there. Definitely one of the best places in South-East Asia.
I actually walked out of the airport just like you but past all the Grab tuk tuks to the street and i did hop that bus to the Riverfront . It was only 1500 Riel and painless . I spoke with a Cambodian Family returning from vacation . They were great , the ride was great , the driver played his own music and I was the last one on it with him the last several minutes . Great experience .
I'm from Surin. 😁
It looks like you return to visit fairly often from your videos. But, ordinarily, I think you're in Bangkok -- Ordering Roti!
Nice to have you onboard, Nannapat. :)
$1 for the temple 😅 you're a cheep Charlie . There's a lot of up keep on a temple.
Well, there is a principle in that I don't feel it's right to charge money for a place built from the sweat of the toil of the people to connect spiritually. Also, it's because my inspiration for traveling solo comes from when I was a little kid in the 70s & saw hitchhikers & started to learn about how people back in the 60s & so on did it as they had little money yet aspired to traveling far - & they did it & in the process opened up all of these places gradually smoothing out the rough edges for those who came later (who had more money). Next time I go to Phnom Penh though I might give them $1 to go up there. It would be easier than climbing over the fence & up the hill through the snake infested bushes & trees!
Ping ruined this town.
Scam land, good for Chinese gangsters
So beautiful breathtaking peaceful
I lived in Hue 28 years before
I went on that train in 2014 from Hanoi to Hue there wasn’t any sit toilets only squat toilets Today they put sit toilets in That is good
Great video how do the hostess bars work ? Is it like the girly bars in Thailand can you bar fine ? Or is it just drinks and karaoke ?
Ubon Airbase was the first place I visited in Thailand and worked in 1967. Great video. Thanks.
They must have been fascinating times. I'm especially glad to get feedback from people like you, thank you very much!
Just arrived 2 weeks ago. Compared to 8 years ago it is much cleaner and the food quality improved a lot! Laid back, easy, friendly people, good mix of locals, tourists, backpacker & expats!
I just hope the place doesn’t go full china totalitarian. Cambodia was very hell during covid
Trat is a province, not town .
It's a province & a town, like many places in Thailand. :) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trat
A historical note. Tu Duc's tomb is at a site called "Van Nien" (10,000 years) and during its construction, there was a popular folk verse " Vạn Niên là Vạn Niên nào, Thành xây xương lính, hào đào máu dân," which can be translated as "What 10,000 year is Van Nien???, [when] walls were built with soldiers' bones, and moats were filled with workers' blood". The first is a wordplay: Van Nien is a name, which also means 10,000 years, a salute to the emperor equivalent with "long live the king." So, the author asked rhetorically and satirically: "what 10,000 years [emperor] is Van Nien?". The construction was so costly and inflicted tremendous suffering, and was described by the second verse "The walls were built with soldiers' bones, the moats were filled with commoner workers' blood." This happened while Vietnam was being defeated North and South by France, and the country was in turmoil as the Nguyen Dynasty was a mere puppet, deluding themselves as royalty, while the Vietnamese people were subjected to abject misery under the French colonists' rule. There was a rebellion in 1866 associated with the mausoleum construction, and the revolutionists wanted to fight against the French, while modernizing Vietnam to catch up with the rest of the world - (roughly in the same time frame as the Meiji Restoration in Japan, which officially started in 1868). They failed, all were executed by Tu Duc. The fate was sealed, and Vietnam plunged into one and half centuries of darkness to this day.
Not too close and not to far to phnom penh
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I love this video
if you have enough money you must go and see some caves in Quang binh
if you have got the money you should go to see Quang binh caves Phong nha ‘s caves
10 years ago l went to visited Ha long bay but this place you are visiting now l don’t think it was opened at that time l went Because l have never heard of it
OMG! I first went to Tam Coc - Hoa Lu in 1996. Again in 2000 and last time was 2007. What a difference it is today. On first visit it was such a tranquil and enchanting place and not built up at all. Some of the older rowers could not speak English but did speak French as their second language, though they always tried the hard sell with their textiles. The only place to stay back then was in Ninh Binh town.
WTF, your introduction is pathetic! .......it's a very lively place but your presentation is horrible.
Will they let you ride a bike over this border crossing
Good question!
At 17:57 reminds of the incident with the heir to Redbull colliding with a Police officer in his Ferrari and kept driving like nothing happened. A real scandal in Thailand
All of these places seem quite hidden and tucked away
Whose wee boy was that?
Just hooning around..
My wife got very depressed watching this vid. We were in Hue several years ago and had planned a whole day with a driver visiting various tombs and temples. Unfortunately due to a stomach bug she could barely make it out of the car let alone up dozens of steps. Anyway there's always next time! Love your vids by the way. Very inspiring.
I'm glad to show you both what you can check out next time & I hope it's inspirational! Going back to places again is pretty special, & Hue is one of the places worth going back to again! :)
Next time you should go to see Lang Minh Mang ( Minh Mang tomb ) It will make you relaxing beautiful surroundings
A beer is 2 quid if only one quid is fine but 2 quid is quite expensive
You should go to see Lang Minh Mang next time Where? in Hue ( the tomb ) and you will impress it Breathtaking the scenery is …
Why most people passengers on buses didn’t involve in I guess; Passengers were tired because of the heat and humidity passengers wore out if some hassle or dispute the bus fare then ask someone else to help
in 2007 I took a bus from Hue to Da nang the fare is 2 quid and l took another bus from Da nang to Zhou an paid 1 quid
I remember in 2007 I went back to Hue Most old buildings belonging to the king and queen l was visited all At that time was free to come inside For example; Lang Linh Mang ( the tomb ) in Hue Absolutely breathtaking
Your video is quite good