Damn you are harsh on yourself.... I'm a more miserable b'stard most days - sadly that has been my life!.... I'd suggest you are missing the 'romantic' connection you met in Koh Samui..... You might be a little more privileged than most people I know but to be honest your honest self deprecation is is one of your winning qualities as a RUclipsr because It makes every upload feel real to the viewer. I REALLY look forward to Isaan and how you deal with isolation, crazy food (by western standards) and genuinely humble people.... The people in my home town in the UK often give just the same cold response - it's the sign of a normal working province sadly - people aren't programmed for fun.. Loss of a phone/connections causing mental trauma - who would have thought!.... Sadly it's a sign of the times....
Paddy, I appreciate your loneliness, being alone in a foreign land for years and years. Speaking from my experience, all you need is to find a girl and settle down.
What's the point of making the video when you are not enjoying yourself? Maybe should have scrapped it and then attempted a redo at another time. However, the honesty is appreciated. Way too many vloggers pretending to have a smashing time 24/7 it seems while the reality is quite a bit different. Safe travels!
Nothing to apologise for man, it happens to all solo travellers from time to time. When it happened to me in China I booked the first train back and told some close friends how I was feeling and spent 2 whole days with friends just hanging out and doing stuff and then it got better. I know exactly how you were feeling. Just spend a few days with friends and friends of friends, you’ll be dying to fly solo again in no time!
I really love the vulnerable meta in this vid. There's something beautiful and unifying about the human condition of discontent, loneliness, and of needing contact. There are sun-shiny days and then there are misty-cloudy days, and both have their own beauty. You really took us along on the journey of this province. Oddly, this vid left me feeling ok to be imperfect and gave me a satisfying internal smile. Thank you, Paddy, for "being".
Hi Paddy, I've been following you since the start of the budgeteers and what has drawn me so much to your travel vlogs are the raw energy and randomness of event of things. It wasn't the perfectly edited video or the music or places you went. It was your personality and emotions that you put it since the start, where you and Thijs worked on the farm, took the leap, didn't have a concrete plan and took a dive into the abyss. Maybe its time to sit back, rewatch your first videos with the budgeteers, rekindle the mind and soul of where it all begin. It happens to the best of all us. Sometimes we need a reminder to remind ourselves on how far we've come. Will always be rooting for you and the budgeteers ❤️
HI paddy, I live in Tak province. Thanks for visiting my province. Actually there are lots of things to visit like Bhumipol dam, Tee Lor Su Waterfall, open markets and natural parks😊
The most beautiful waterfall in Thailand is in Tak. Ti Lo Su. I'm guessing it could be closed right now but Tak is a stunner, lots of waterfalls and stunning scenery. But Ti Lo Su is absolutely majestic.
If I were you, I would just return to Chiang Mai and quit the trip for a while. You shouldn't force yourself to ride your bike if you don't feel like it. Take a break in your hometown and try to get that travel hunger back. If it doesn't come back, just get back to work and enjoy life like you always did. Thailand's provinces won't go away.
In 1983, at the age of 18, I first visited Tak. It was life changing. The road north from Mae Sot was unpaved and the place was wild. I crossed the border at two different points and ended up getting an invite from the Karen National Liberation Army to go with the troops across the Dawna Range on an operation against a Burmese base on the bank of the Salween River. Guerrilla warfare, it turns out, is about the ultimate tourist experience. I returned many time since, going across the border, staying on refugee camps, researching the history of the Karen nationalist movement while in university, and having assorted misadventures. It is a beautiful region and if you spent some time you will find world-class characters along the border - at least there were back in the day - missionaries, mercenaries, aid workers, revolutionaries, psychopaths. It was weirdly awesome.
Just a thought Paddy. Your content rarely involves any interaction with Thai people. A little bit of that wouldn't go astray, sometimes entertaining actually to the viewer. I don't think touching on it occasionally would detract from the content which as you say is documenting the trip itself. Notwithstanding, love your work. The production with the appropriate background music, superb.
@@SweetLifeLanta the beauty is that I follow half a dozen Vloggers and they are all different in their approach. Another that loves interacting and entertains doing so is Ken Abroad. Nice German lad also in Northern Thailand doing the motor bike tour. I enjoy them all, subscribe to them all and give the thumbs up every Vlog. Least I can do and will stick with Paddy for certain whether he decides to interact with the Thai people or not. Just thought that interaction and sharing it as part of the Vlog may psychologically help easing that loneliness he has mentioned as well as spicing up his travels :)
@@laotouaxiong I am sure Paddy talks to people naturally without forcing himself on anybody. It could all be part of the show. Ken abroad does it every Vlog and it is part of the entertainment. He also rides his bike around the place showing off beautiful Thailand and flies a drone to jazz it up just like Paddy. It all works very well and he always seems very content. Maybe it's just different personalities, maybe not. Paddy is the best but Paddy battles with his own demons regularly. Part of that, loneliness.
Paddy, this is why I love your videos. Is not all glamour, beaches and cocktails but you leave in the moments that were a struggle for you. After calming down you realized that your view was influenced by your mood and pointed that out, no problem! All travelers have their ups and downs, that's life. All I can say is take your time and don't be too hard on yourself. This trip is for you in the first place and we, the RUclips viewers, have the extra bonus of coming with you trough the screen. That's the beautiful thing about RUclips and the difference with regular TV. Enjoy the trip Paddy!
Solo travel can be amazing, but it is lonely. Especially at the moment when there are so few other people about. Your own thoughts can be killer! Haha I feel for you, but we are here! Massive hugs and beers in spirit 🤗 you grumpy womble 😄
All I can say is “keep going!” Like Bhumibol Dam (which is further down road 😂), Tak’s main attractions are in Umphang which is located further down the road from Mae Sot, and that is real, scenic, untouched nature. Look forward to your revisit!
You fella need to stop apologising!! I’m sure I talk for the many when I say, we’d rather see the real you with all the emotions than a filtered perfect view and then you suffering behind the screen. Let it out, shout “I’M MISERABLE!!” Live that emotion and then crack on. One thing I learnt very early in this channel compared to the Budgeteers, is you are not good as a solo person, you need people, you need interactions and you bloody adore kids!! File it and move on to the next place. Hope you’ve got your phone back by now. Take care. X
Love how there’s just no BS on your channel (excuse the language 😅) just real raw travelling and real experiences - we all go through the same moments - I felt the lonely periods when I was away! Keep doing what your doing Paddy, we love it 🙏
I've been missing your old intro ever since you took that big break in Koh Samui. The music, the slick editing, and the enthusiastic narration all set the mood for each video. Think about your favorite TV shows, and how that perfect theme song and video sets the mood before the show begins. Bring it back!
I have been telling you Paddy, you need miss P on the back of your bike. I don't know how you do it. Plus that is a lot driving in one day can be stressful. You need to slow it down a bit. Don't put so much pressure on yourself to produce videos. Quality is better than quantity. Love all your videos! Don't stress.
Hi Paddy, what a great video. You are the type of person who so clearly wears his heart on his sleeve. That in itself is a great attribute to have in a person. You were not miserable, you were just telling it how it was for you at that particular time. For me I totally understand and appreciate as always your honesty and frankness. Please keep on filming as you are so good at your editing and just as importantly the 'voiceovers' that go so well with what we the viewer are seeing at the time. All that remains for me to say is Stay Safe, keep filming and don't knock yourself as you really don't deserve it.
All the fault is going to loneliness. That's why smart people don't travel alone. You travel alone, when a bad day naturally comes by its chance, instead of severity divided by 2, you got it twice.
time to consider a bigger cc bike, not too big that it becomes a problem in itself. A 250 c.c. should be just nice; enough power to move quickly if needed, and negotiate hills and slopes at a reasonable rate; and space to put on a proper set of topbox and panniers.
Do not apologize, Paddy. This video make you an honest and real human being (you know what I mean LOL). You are only human, you have feeling and letting your feeling and emotion out time to time it's normal. You are my fav RUclipsr because of your unique vids. The thing is while watching this video, I can feel your loneliness, frustration and upset. I can feel for you, and loneliness is not the easy thing to deal with. Keep up with your great works, and let your emotions and feeling out in the open x
Tak is a quiet place for staying with nature , you may not fell in love with Tak at first tine but if you spend more time to seek more and more places finally you will love it. Lonely is just a flavor for travelling alone sometimes
No apology needed it was tough day at the office Paddy. We can't help our mood but you bring us so much pleasure with your movies and i thank you for that. 😃
Paddy stop saying sorry! Everyone has bad days. Not everyone is as honest as you are. I’m glad you are sharing with us all sides off the road trip. You are a great person and you bring me so much joy watching your journey. Keep doing what you are doing! 💙🌈
Paddy, we would watch anything you upload! I, and I'm sure others, feel like part of your adventures! I for one, appreciate the authenticity you give. Maybe you could have some kind of contest and the grand prize could be a 'ride-along' with you?! I don't know, just a thought. Loneliness is no joke and I wonder how many of your viewers have the same issue and your videos are an escape for them 🤔🧐 Feel better and can't wait for the next one 😊👍
Even though your head was down, you still managed to show parts of beautiful Thailand that I probably will never go to, cheers Paddy, keep ya chin up. Brilliant video all the same.
0:48 Whoa!! I am Thai but I never realize Tak has that INCREDIBLY STUNNING AND MAGNIFICENT WATERFALL!!! Ps. Journey alone for a long time can lead to “loneliness”. You have a ton of time to yourself, to think, to feel and to contemplate. Too much self-reflection. So please don’t apologize because your emotions are real. The more you acknowledge it the more you can grow. HUG. 💕🥰😇✨
I feel you... Travel 25 years in Thailand most of the time alone and I like to be alone, but not lonely, but sometimes bad happens during my trip and suddenly loneliness gets the upper hands... Luckily you always positive... Keep up the good work...🤗
Apologies accepted Paddy! Thanks for the video I still love it just because you were being true to your feelings at the time. Hey sorry man I haven’t been watching the videos faithfully lately just got caught up in life. I’m on a binger now trying to catch up. Don’t be to hard on yourself we all have days like these. See you in the next video.
Thanks Paddy for being so real to us! I love the fact that you also showcase this side of traveling. We all have these moments and traveling is not always as picture perfect as on Instagram.
Hats off to you Paddy for still being human and honest enough to share your heart like that. Those biking roads really look great and I will remember 105 thanks to you and just how you chew all those miles on a little bum numbing scooter like you're doing has me reeling, the joys of being young, good on ya ! My favourite moment was at the temple under construction when you exclaimed.. Is that the Dam !.. pmsl priceless, I enjoy all your videos as I love Thailand too, and this was a good one. Although I'd love to buy you a bigger more comfortable ride, being a Brit, I think you should get yourself a nice Royal Enfield classic 500.
Nostalgia sometimes holds us in neutral zone after crossing the borders of the past and before crossing the borders to the future. Godspeed " Dreamy Knight ".
Paddy, your content is superb- I’m so happy I’ve found your channel. You are only human and to see these type of days make you real. My Thai family think your vlog content is excellent. From your fans in Australia 👍 Thanks mate
Ah Paddy its what I love about you , you show your videos warts and all what we get is the real Paddy and not too many show the downs that come with the ups. Thank you for sharing the beautiful Thailand .
Paddy please stop apologizing. That's part of life when things don't work out, it's normal to be disappointed. I didn't think you were saying anything bad about the province. You are never alone because we are all with you. We are grateful for your content...whatever it may be. God Speed!
Paddy.. it's not a bad thing to be sad, it gives us a center of who we have in our lives that we love, just know you're not alone they are with you as well as us your fans and dreamy family lol every step, every km as a matter of fact I plan to move to Thailand in January due to your videos and I have gained a respect and love for the country through your eyes and heart my friend and for that I have to thank you and hopefully one day meet you in person for a handshake, a beer or maybe ten lol and some laughs till then ....cheers mate
All good Paddy we all have our bad days. Your video actually cheered me up. Im bed bound for a few days with a bad Menieres attack so your channel gets me through these feeling sorry for myself days.😊
Straight honest and hard answer : Forget about making a living with youtube, you will get less and less viewers and eventually the money will dry up sooner rather than later. Looking at your video's you were the happiest with the girl in Samui. Go find her get together and get your teaching job back. This life now leads to ebegging and loneliness. Good luck to you, you seem like a nice guy.
It's great the way your negativity has inspired people to to think about their own negativity and loneliness, so it's all good in a way. You're spending a phenomenally long time alone, and it takes its toll, but you can see it, and so you're having a huge growth experience, and being genuine about it which truly helps others! By the way. I think the end song was particularly well chosen for the lyrics! xxx
Paddy no apologies needed, it’s your refreshing honesty that is so engaging and makes your videos so real. We all have bad days, you are just brave enough to share it with us all 👍😁
OMG, you're allowed off days, we all get them! Getting lonely and fed up from time to time when on long trips is normal and it's great to share that, rather than some of the fake travel vlogs out there that aren't realistic!
We've all been there young Patrick, somtimes it's good to just get it of your chest. You'll bounce back as always and if not don't worry we will still watch 😉
No need to apologise mate, we appreciate that this is part of the experience when travelling and don't expect you to be at 100 all the time. Perhaps it's time to tone it down with a side-quest before turning it back to "next level" :D
Thank you for being real, you have given me hope as I also react in a similar way when I am triggered by certain things. I enjoyed seeing you travelling through the beautiful country as it reminds me of travelling through the Krabi and falling in love with it all. I now want to live in Thailand one day and Koh Samui is my fav so far x
Took a bus to Mae Sot and walked over the border from the bus station (7am border Chang) and went to Hpa An because of your series there… which turned out to be possibly the most magical place in SE Asia….
Hello Paddy I would like to remind you, when you are stuck in your darkest thoughts, remember Most of us are "stuck" behind a desk doing a boring job, sniffing the farts of the colleague next door and madly refreching on RUclips hoping you've already uploaded a new video. Thanks for sharing your sympathy. a hug from Portugal the size of the distance that separates us
Perhaps to keep your moral going, you could meet and do a collaboration with solo Vlogger Ken Abroad. He’s somewhere in the north at the moment travelling on his scooter, but could meet somewhere in between.
I went to Tak last year right before second wave hit Thailand, spent 1 week there but it wasn't enough! It took us almost one day from Mae Sod to Aum Pang(where T-Lorsu is) we took song taew from Mae Sod and he stop on every single stop lol I got car sick but it was sucha memorable trip. I'd love to go back again. Watching your video makes me think of those good days. Stay safe!!
Totally hear you Paddy! Anyone worth their salt who has travelled for any prolonged period knows that it’s not all sunshine and rainbows and there are days that we’re in bad moods and things just suck (even when they shouldn’t). I actually appreciate more forthright, genuine content like that - it’s relateable. Find the constant smiles and scripted antics of some youtubers painful to be honest so, despite you having a rough day, I’m glad you just say it as it is. Most of us aren’t watching for the places after all - it’s to see YOUR experience in the places that matters. Keep going mate!
I just discovered your chanel and great videos and comments a couple of days ago. Your concept suits to me and you're speaking clearly, (i'm not a native english speaker). I know thailand for 32 years now, married with "khon kaen". It's a pleasure to visit through your vdo all those nice places we will visit next time xe'll be back in thailand. Go ahead, we love that.
Ha, don't worry about it Paddy. We appreciate the honesty. Anyone who has traveled knows there are days and times like these. Thank you for sharing it. Your chronicling of these unexpected events and emotions are actually what makes your channel interesting and worth watching :)
You lost your phone and someone found and sent it to you in the mail and you complain ..... I had been so happy. Everything else I understand 😊 Glad you had it in the vlog and laugh at it afterwards
That also happaned to me several times when I traveled alone. just seeing you drive on that lonely road, so many things in the past flash into my mind. Anyway, always concentrate and careful when you are on the road.
Too much driving has tired you out, then losing your phone, too much for anyone. Me and my husband sometimes take it in turns to have silent tantrums or feel Ill or whatever when travelling and the other partner takes over and is strong Stay safe Cathy and Kevs x
I'm new to your channel. I took a look at some of the comments recommending you get back to some state as before. Storytellers used to chat up folks by camp fires too. Shit changes. I liked this video; it was authentic. I probably wouldn't watch a series like this. But you made it clear this was an outlier. I like authenticity on RUclips. I also found your contrast with older vlogs of partying with other travelers ,compared with what's going on in the present, poignant. Well yeah, things have changed everywhere in the past two years. Maybe in this video you are transitioning to whatever is next. There's new stuff a-coming and nobody knows what it will look like. An authentic creator will morph into whatever comes.
Your honesty is what makes your videos worth watching. Not every day is smiles and happiness, and when you are alone, there is no outlet for it. So in your case, it was in the video and for me, that's quite alright. Wouldn't have liked it if you had faked smiles and happiness. Don't change a thing and enjoy Chiang Mai.
I rode with a pillion passenger and about 60kg of baggage on a Honda PCX from Sukhothai via Tak to Mae Sot. We then rode along the Moei River that borders Thailand and Myanmar to Chiang Mai. The internet said it was a bitumen road all the way, but soon the pot holes became a badly deteriorated gravel road. The road was deep slippery mud and I stopped counting after 70 road slides left trees, rocks and mounds of mud on the road. In one place half the road had dropped down into the valley. Would the motorbike cause the rest of the road to collapse too? We pushed on and eventually came over a steep crescent on a hill where much of the road was washed away, Deep gutters about 20cm deep led over the edge to a drop of about 30 meters either side. As we were travelling at about 10 kph I decided to stop the bike rather than have the gutters take us over the cliff. The front wheel went sideways and down we went in the mud. It was really hard lifting the bike off of us in the rain. A few minutes later 2 young Thais rode passed on a Honda Wave with such skill, as if the road was quite easy to ride. Thai are bloody good motorbike riders. Fortunately a Pick-up truck came along and offered to help us. We lifted the bike into the tray. My girlfriend and I held on to the bike in the rain as it sped another 40 kilometres to his turn off. Some soldiers helped us lift the bike back onto the road which was by this time bitumen again. Despite wearing a helmet my face was a bloody mess, and I took a lot of skin off my hand. A soldier said, "Doesn't it hurt?" I was still in shock with adrenalin pumping. I said, "It will tomorrow." We got back on the bike and rode to Mae Sariang where we found good accomodation and then visited the hospital to be patched up. My Thai lady did not blame the weather, the road or the bike, she said the Goddess Jao Mae Quanyin was angry because I had eaten beef. Maybe it wasn't your fault, sometimes sh!t happens. Some 50 people died in Myanmar because of these floods. Face it Paddy, you like people and sharing experiences. Having somebody witness our achievements validates them. But you're also a creative individual and need to do your own thing and lead from your heart. A traveller asked a guru, "Can you give me some advice for when things go really badly, and for when things are going really well?" The guru pondered for a while, then answered, "It will pass." 🙏
The most spectacular thing in Tak is at the most remote location in Thailand. A big waterfall in Umphang District. 5 hours from Mae Sot by car. And there is no direct road from Umphang to Kanchanaburi, you need to go back to Mae Sot in order to get to Bangkok. You lucky you did not get there in Honda and feels a little bit more lonely.
Think the only thing worse than leaving a phone behind is losing your passport and cards. Still, enjoyed your honest chat from Tak. Ah' the solo travelling life!
I suspect that the feelings must have been made so much worse by the missing phone, no way to look up places online, no drone etc. I think the thing to highlight though is just what great content this is. Yes even "miserable bugger" content like this is SO worthwhile. Even though you are a very funny guy you are still not a Victorian Clown who must always smile and grin for us the audience. Everyone has down days and there's nothing wrong with that, quite the opposite really I guess, its actually a healthy thing ! The fact that 10s of thousands of us are with you every wheel-turn of the way shows just how much we enjoy the content and your company. No need for any apology and never knock your content when listening to what others do, yours is every bit as good as any of them !
Thailand's biggest waterfall (Tee Lor Su) is in the southern section of Tak Province. The waterfall, which covers an area of 7 football fields, is in an area known as Umphang District (Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary). If you want to see something impressive, you've got to get off the beaten track mate.
Tak requires a dreamy on steroids :-) Those roads look never-ending yet beautifully surrounded with nature. I've got a relative trapped in lockdowns in SE-Asia who i know is getting homesick. Current situation makes people feel lonely.
You have learned to recognize your own faults and admit them. That is what builds character. And you still managed to share a good video with us. We all have down days. Keep up the great travel.
But you are still a funny grumble bum and we love your videos !!! Don't be so hard on yourself you're doing a great job of showing Thailand to us . .thank you
Paddy, thank you for your videos of Thailand. I lived there for 10 months during 2020 and loved it but needed to return back to China for work. Your loneliness is completely understandable but please know, for people like me , every video is enjoyable (real experience/emotion). Each day, for the past several months, I come home from work in China, pop down on the couch with my dinner and watch your adventures with Dreamy. A nice way to end a day after grinding it out at work. I really appreciate your efforts, insight and self-reflection as you go through each challenge. Thank you!
Tak have the 1 of the most beatiful waterfall you could ever find in Thailand. It’s call Thi Lo Su Waterfall. But it’s very hard to get there but it’s Beauty is worth it.
Ow man! It kinda motivated me to go to Tak now 😝 haha, it’s still very enjoyable to watch man (even indeed you were a bit miserable 🤪)! Are you in Chiang Mai on Sunday?! 😎
after a number of days of isolating myself from the world, I sat down this evening to watch a recording of the Tyson Fury fight. While settling down I thought that I might just watch a few minutes Paddy, my third favourite boxer Paddy. Unfortunately it took Paddy only 2:05minutes to reveal that Tyson won. Thank you Paddy😵
Sorry you missed the ride up to the dam! Since I live here I would of taken you on the back way (More Beautiful) to the dam. (Tak is pronounced Talk not Tack.FYI.) Would of loved to have been your guide for a day. Happy Trails!
Brighten your day on the way back to Chiang Mai Paddy. Stop in at Sala Cafe in Mae Rim on the way back. It's amazing! Beautiful inside & great food and setting. Your subscribers will love it. Check out the outdoor fountains, gallery and gardens. It's also a great place to sit in the trees and edit for a while. It's a hidden gem.
I'm watching this, thinking "Thanks for being vunerable and keeping it real Paddy." Some days you're the statue and some days you're the pigeon. In the video you were the statue... may tomorrow see you being a pigeon. 😉 Another great video, thanks dude!
Your dedication is astonishing, your endurance is Tyson Fury level! Seeing your work is such an affirmation of my decision to live here (along with my wonderful Thai family of course). Thank you for that. Reminds me that I need to get out more too! I’m sorry you were blue but yeah, I was a spiraling miserable SOB same-same. I hope you’ll continue to monetize the heck out of this Paddy. Safety first, good roads and well wishes. Loving it.
I can relate to this! I love traveling, and I push myself often bypassing all kinds of cool stuff and get in certain kinds of moods...completely out of tune with the present. Common human experience, it seems.
Lol.. never mind Mr Meldrew 🤣 Only playing; everyone’s allowed a low day - especially in this day & age. Hope all good now. Shame you didn’t get to enjoy that region, it always looks so nice when James Abroad is visiting temples and stuff. Take care 👍🏻☺️😬😊
We all have these days travelling, in Australia some towns are 1000km apart and no beautiful scenery to take in while driving. I think feeling down some days makes you appreciate the good days better👍🇦🇺👍 hope all is well again for you 👍🍻🍻🍻😁😁
Back in 2018 my group of friends rode on our motorbikes from Pai in Mae Hong Son straight to Kanchanaburi in 22 hours, stopping only for gas every 200-300km. We rode through Tak in the dark, so we didn't get to see much. I told myself I wanna go back to Tak one day. I'll definitely visit the Bhumibol Dam when I'm there. Hey, maybe I can see you there for your "Tak: Redemption" trip!
Thank you for your honesty. I have felt the same way at times and I think it brings a reality to travel that I don't get from short trips that are just fun getaways. The feeling of longing for family and friends or even just familiar places makes the locale seem that much more foreign. In getting through this the experience becomes richer for me. Keep traveling, keep sharing, keep being you.
When you said "we are in Tak" you are at Doi Pui (top of Doi Suthep / Chiang Mai) ..haha! Just something funny I noticed (and doesn't take away from your video of course!). I love it up there. Shame you didn't catch it on a misty day. It can get very beautiful at that time. I have some videos and photos of the area during heavy fog. Oh..and we all have good and bad ride times. Nothing wrong with it. Just human nature and better to be real than fake :)
Paddy Maybe it’s time to bring the Sunset beers back onto the channel. Give you something to look forward to at the end of the day. Beer cures a lot of the worlds problems.
The first video of you i saw was the train journey from Bangkok to the South, and everything g going wrong. It was epic because it was an adventure that nobody else will ever see. I'm sure what you are doing now is not what you planned, only so many roads and mountains but not your fault. It was genuinely you interaction with Thai people that was brilliant. Hopefully soon. I'm glad you haven't gone to Trat (koh Chang) yet. Unless you happy.
A slice of solo travel, this is just something that happens from time to time. Apologies to Tak province ❤️
Damn you are harsh on yourself.... I'm a more miserable b'stard most days - sadly that has been my life!.... I'd suggest you are missing the 'romantic' connection you met in Koh Samui..... You might be a little more privileged than most people I know but to be honest your honest self deprecation is is one of your winning qualities as a RUclipsr because It makes every upload feel real to the viewer. I REALLY look forward to Isaan and how you deal with isolation, crazy food (by western standards) and genuinely humble people.... The people in my home town in the UK often give just the same cold response - it's the sign of a normal working province sadly - people aren't programmed for fun..
Loss of a phone/connections causing mental trauma - who would have thought!.... Sadly it's a sign of the times....
Paddy, I appreciate your loneliness, being alone in a foreign land for years and years. Speaking from my experience, all you need is to find a girl and settle down.
What's the point of making the video when you are not enjoying yourself? Maybe should have scrapped it and then attempted a redo at another time. However, the honesty is appreciated. Way too many vloggers pretending to have a smashing time 24/7 it seems while the reality is quite a bit different. Safe travels!
Paddy your a inspiration. Thanks for being vulnerable and real. I'm I'm new subscriber and hope to be in Thailand soon.
Nothing to apologise for man, it happens to all solo travellers from time to time. When it happened to me in China I booked the first train back and told some close friends how I was feeling and spent 2 whole days with friends just hanging out and doing stuff and then it got better. I know exactly how you were feeling. Just spend a few days with friends and friends of friends, you’ll be dying to fly solo again in no time!
I really love the vulnerable meta in this vid. There's something beautiful and unifying about the human condition of discontent, loneliness, and of needing contact. There are sun-shiny days and then there are misty-cloudy days, and both have their own beauty. You really took us along on the journey of this province. Oddly, this vid left me feeling ok to be imperfect and gave me a satisfying internal smile. Thank you, Paddy, for "being".
Do not apologize Paddy. We love your videos because you are real!!
Hi Paddy, I've been following you since the start of the budgeteers and what has drawn me so much to your travel vlogs are the raw energy and randomness of event of things. It wasn't the perfectly edited video or the music or places you went. It was your personality and emotions that you put it since the start, where you and Thijs worked on the farm, took the leap, didn't have a concrete plan and took a dive into the abyss. Maybe its time to sit back, rewatch your first videos with the budgeteers, rekindle the mind and soul of where it all begin. It happens to the best of all us. Sometimes we need a reminder to remind ourselves on how far we've come. Will always be rooting for you and the budgeteers ❤️
HI paddy, I live in Tak province. Thanks for visiting my province. Actually there are lots of things to visit like Bhumipol dam, Tee Lor Su Waterfall, open markets and natural parks😊
The most beautiful waterfall in Thailand is in Tak. Ti Lo Su. I'm guessing it could be closed right now but Tak is a stunner, lots of waterfalls and stunning scenery. But Ti Lo Su is absolutely majestic.
If I were you, I would just return to Chiang Mai and quit the trip for a while. You shouldn't force yourself to ride your bike if you don't feel like it.
Take a break in your hometown and try to get that travel hunger back. If it doesn't come back, just get back to work and enjoy life like you always did. Thailand's provinces won't go away.
In 1983, at the age of 18, I first visited Tak. It was life changing. The road north from Mae Sot was unpaved and the place was wild. I crossed the border at two different points and ended up getting an invite from the Karen National Liberation Army to go with the troops across the Dawna Range on an operation against a Burmese base on the bank of the Salween River. Guerrilla warfare, it turns out, is about the ultimate tourist experience. I returned many time since, going across the border, staying on refugee camps, researching the history of the Karen nationalist movement while in university, and having assorted misadventures. It is a beautiful region and if you spent some time you will find world-class characters along the border - at least there were back in the day - missionaries, mercenaries, aid workers, revolutionaries, psychopaths. It was weirdly awesome.
Wow!!! Such adventurous spirit of you!! You live your life at the fullest. ❤️💕🌈
Just a thought Paddy. Your content rarely involves any interaction with Thai people. A little bit of that wouldn't go astray, sometimes entertaining actually to the viewer. I don't think touching on it occasionally would detract from the content which as you say is documenting the trip itself. Notwithstanding, love your work. The production with the appropriate background music, superb.
I noticed it too. Come on Paddy you're a social fella. Let's meet some Thai people!
Hey Steven! Totally agree! Maybe you would enjoy my channel then instead? Haha... looking forward to meeting you there!
@@SweetLifeLanta the beauty is that I follow half a dozen Vloggers and they are all different in their approach. Another that loves interacting and entertains doing so is Ken Abroad. Nice German lad also in Northern Thailand doing the motor bike tour. I enjoy them all, subscribe to them all and give the thumbs up every Vlog. Least I can do and will stick with Paddy for certain whether he decides to interact with the Thai people or not. Just thought that interaction and sharing it as part of the Vlog may psychologically help easing that loneliness he has mentioned as well as spicing up his travels :)
You can’t interact with people if they don’t want to. Can’t force yourself upon something they don’t want too. Paddy keep doing what u doing.
@@laotouaxiong I am sure Paddy talks to people naturally without forcing himself on anybody. It could all be part of the show. Ken abroad does it every Vlog and it is part of the entertainment. He also rides his bike around the place showing off beautiful Thailand and flies a drone to jazz it up just like Paddy. It all works very well and he always seems very content. Maybe it's just different personalities, maybe not. Paddy is the best but Paddy battles with his own demons regularly. Part of that, loneliness.
Paddy, this is why I love your videos. Is not all glamour, beaches and cocktails but you leave in the moments that were a struggle for you. After calming down you realized that your view was influenced by your mood and pointed that out, no problem! All travelers have their ups and downs, that's life. All I can say is take your time and don't be too hard on yourself. This trip is for you in the first place and we, the RUclips viewers, have the extra bonus of coming with you trough the screen. That's the beautiful thing about RUclips and the difference with regular TV. Enjoy the trip Paddy!
Solo travel can be amazing, but it is lonely. Especially at the moment when there are so few other people about. Your own thoughts can be killer! Haha I feel for you, but we are here! Massive hugs and beers in spirit 🤗 you grumpy womble 😄
Haha yeah
Miserable Git .......................................................LOL
Head up Paddy! we all have ups and down, no doubt you will move through this is be on a strong wave of positivity going forward.
All I can say is “keep going!”
Like Bhumibol Dam (which is further down road 😂), Tak’s main attractions are in Umphang which is located further down the road from Mae Sot, and that is real, scenic, untouched nature.
Look forward to your revisit!
I think it shows travelling is not just tea and coffee for the Instagram. Head up high! Thumbs up to you.
True ❤️
You fella need to stop apologising!! I’m sure I talk for the many when I say, we’d rather see the real you with all the emotions than a filtered perfect view and then you suffering behind the screen.
Let it out, shout “I’M MISERABLE!!” Live that emotion and then crack on. One thing I learnt very early in this channel compared to the Budgeteers, is you are not good as a solo person, you need people, you need interactions and you bloody adore kids!! File it and move on to the next place. Hope you’ve got your phone back by now. Take care. X
It is amazing how we have depend on out phone for directions and even out moods, indirectly. Love the video, thanks 🙏
I have travelled before the phones. Better, in some ways.
Love how there’s just no BS on your channel (excuse the language 😅) just real raw travelling and real experiences - we all go through the same moments - I felt the lonely periods when I was away! Keep doing what your doing Paddy, we love it 🙏
I've been missing your old intro ever since you took that big break in Koh Samui. The music, the slick editing, and the enthusiastic narration all set the mood for each video. Think about your favorite TV shows, and how that perfect theme song and video sets the mood before the show begins. Bring it back!
I have been telling you Paddy, you need miss P on the back of your bike. I don't know how you do it. Plus that is a lot driving in one day can be stressful. You need to slow it down a bit. Don't put so much pressure on yourself to produce videos. Quality is better than quantity. Love all your videos! Don't stress.
Thanks for the tips!
Hi Paddy, what a great video. You are the type of person who so clearly wears his heart on his sleeve. That in itself is a great attribute to have in a person. You were not miserable, you were just telling it how it was for you at that particular time. For me I totally understand and appreciate as always your honesty and frankness. Please keep on filming as you are so good at your editing and just as importantly the 'voiceovers' that go so well with what we the viewer are seeing at the time. All that remains for me to say is Stay Safe, keep filming and don't knock yourself as you really don't deserve it.
All the fault is going to loneliness. That's why smart people don't travel alone. You travel alone, when a bad day naturally comes by its chance, instead of severity divided by 2, you got it twice.
Thanks for not only showing us those perfect days of traveling, and making relatable content 🤗
Keep up the good work! ✨
Thanks ☺️
time to consider a bigger cc bike, not too big that it becomes a problem in itself. A 250 c.c. should be just nice; enough power to move quickly if needed, and negotiate hills and slopes at a reasonable rate; and space to put on a proper set of topbox and panniers.
If he can afford it .
This is now my favorite channel. Great work. I love it.
Do not apologize, Paddy. This video make you an honest and real human being (you know what I mean LOL). You are only human, you have feeling and letting your feeling and emotion out time to time it's normal. You are my fav RUclipsr because of your unique vids. The thing is while watching this video, I can feel your loneliness, frustration and upset. I can feel for you, and loneliness is not the easy thing to deal with. Keep up with your great works, and let your emotions and feeling out in the open x
Tak is a quiet place for staying with nature , you may not fell in love with Tak at first tine but if you spend more time to seek more and more places finally you will love it. Lonely is just a flavor for travelling alone sometimes
No apology needed it was tough day at the office Paddy. We can't help our mood but you bring us so much pleasure with your movies and i thank you for that. 😃
Thanks Mark ☺️
Paddy stop saying sorry! Everyone has bad days. Not everyone is as honest as you are. I’m glad you are sharing with us all sides off the road trip. You are a great person and you bring me so much joy watching your journey. Keep doing what you are doing! 💙🌈
Paddy, we would watch anything you upload! I, and I'm sure others, feel like part of your adventures! I for one, appreciate the authenticity you give. Maybe you could have some kind of contest and the grand prize could be a 'ride-along' with you?! I don't know, just a thought. Loneliness is no joke and I wonder how many of your viewers have the same issue and your videos are an escape for them 🤔🧐 Feel better and can't wait for the next one 😊👍
no need to apologise for bad days, that makes your channel so authentic
Even though your head was down, you still managed to show parts of beautiful Thailand that I probably will never go to, cheers Paddy, keep ya chin up. Brilliant video all the same.
0:48 Whoa!! I am Thai but I never realize Tak has that INCREDIBLY STUNNING AND MAGNIFICENT WATERFALL!!!
Ps. Journey alone for a long time can lead to “loneliness”. You have a ton of time to yourself, to think, to feel and to contemplate. Too much self-reflection. So please don’t apologize because your emotions are real. The more you acknowledge it the more you can grow. HUG. 💕🥰😇✨
I feel you... Travel 25 years in Thailand most of the time alone and I like to be alone, but not lonely, but sometimes bad happens during my trip and suddenly loneliness gets the upper hands... Luckily you always positive... Keep up the good work...🤗
Apologies accepted Paddy! Thanks for the video I still love it just because you were being true to your feelings at the time. Hey sorry man I haven’t been watching the videos faithfully lately just got caught up in life. I’m on a binger now trying to catch up. Don’t be to hard on yourself we all have days like these. See you in the next video.
Thanks Paddy for being so real to us! I love the fact that you also showcase this side of traveling. We all have these moments and traveling is not always as picture perfect as on Instagram.
Hats off to you Paddy for still being human and honest enough to share your heart like that. Those biking roads really look great and I will remember 105 thanks to you and just how you chew all those miles on a little bum numbing scooter like you're doing has me reeling, the joys of being young, good on ya ! My favourite moment was at the temple under construction when you exclaimed.. Is that the Dam !.. pmsl priceless, I enjoy all your videos as I love Thailand too, and this was a good one. Although I'd love to buy you a bigger more comfortable ride, being a Brit, I think you should get yourself a nice Royal Enfield classic 500.
Nostalgia sometimes holds us in neutral zone after crossing the borders of the past and before crossing the borders to the future.
Godspeed " Dreamy Knight ".
Paddy, your content is superb- I’m so happy I’ve found your channel.
You are only human and to see these type of days make you real. My Thai family think your vlog content is excellent.
From your fans in Australia 👍
Thanks mate
It happens to us all man, no worries. Enjoy the videos and you being real about stuff. Much love
Ah Paddy its what I love about you , you show your videos warts and all what we get is the real Paddy and not too many show the downs that come with the ups. Thank you for sharing the beautiful Thailand .
Paddy please stop apologizing. That's part of life when things don't work out, it's normal to be disappointed. I didn't think you were saying anything bad about the province. You are never alone because we are all with you. We are grateful for your content...whatever it may be. God Speed!
Paddy.. it's not a bad thing to be sad, it gives us a center of who we have in our lives that we love, just know you're not alone they are with you as well as us your fans and dreamy family lol every step, every km as a matter of fact I plan to move to Thailand in January due to your videos and I have gained a respect and love for the country through your eyes and heart my friend and for that I have to thank you and hopefully one day meet you in person for a handshake, a beer or maybe ten lol and some laughs till then ....cheers mate
All good Paddy we all have our bad days. Your video actually cheered me up. Im bed bound for a few days with a bad Menieres attack so your channel gets me through these feeling sorry for myself days.😊
Straight honest and hard answer : Forget about making a living with youtube, you will get less and less viewers and eventually the money will dry up sooner rather than later. Looking at your video's you were the happiest with the girl in Samui. Go find her get together and get your teaching job back. This life now leads to ebegging and loneliness. Good luck to you, you seem like a nice guy.
It's great the way your negativity has inspired people to to think about their own negativity and loneliness, so it's all good in a way. You're spending a phenomenally long time alone, and it takes its toll, but you can see it, and so you're having a huge growth experience, and being genuine about it which truly helps others!
By the way. I think the end song was particularly well chosen for the lyrics! xxx
Paddy no apologies needed, it’s your refreshing honesty that is so engaging and makes your videos so real. We all have bad days, you are just brave enough to share it with us all 👍😁
Hope you go back for those waterfalls
🙋 The sky is beautiful. There's no reason to feeling down
Or maybe you need a travel buddy along
😘Like your videos alot
OMG, you're allowed off days, we all get them! Getting lonely and fed up from time to time when on long trips is normal and it's great to share that, rather than some of the fake travel vlogs out there that aren't realistic!
We've all been there young Patrick, somtimes it's good to just get it of your chest. You'll bounce back as always and if not don't worry we will still watch 😉
Don't be so hard on yourself! And please don't apologize for being human. Love your content, I
Miss Thailand so much.
No need to apologise mate, we appreciate that this is part of the experience when travelling and don't expect you to be at 100 all the time.
Perhaps it's time to tone it down with a side-quest before turning it back to "next level" :D
Thank you for being real, you have given me hope as I also react in a similar way when I am triggered by certain things. I enjoyed seeing you travelling through the beautiful country as it reminds me of travelling through the Krabi and falling in love with it all. I now want to live in Thailand one day and Koh Samui is my fav so far x
Took a bus to Mae Sot and walked over the border from the bus station (7am border Chang) and went to Hpa An because of your series there… which turned out to be possibly the most magical place in SE Asia….
Hello Paddy
I would like to remind you, when you are stuck in your darkest thoughts, remember
Most of us are "stuck" behind a desk doing a boring job, sniffing the farts of the colleague next door and madly refreching on RUclips hoping you've already uploaded a new video.
Thanks for sharing your sympathy.
a hug from Portugal the size of the distance that separates us
Perhaps to keep your moral going, you could meet and do a collaboration with solo Vlogger Ken Abroad. He’s somewhere in the north at the moment travelling on his scooter, but could meet somewhere in between.
Your honesty is so refreshing…everyone has days like this on a trip…this makes your videos even more interesting and real
I went to Tak last year right before second wave hit Thailand, spent 1 week there but it wasn't enough! It took us almost one day from Mae Sod to Aum Pang(where T-Lorsu is) we took song taew from Mae Sod and he stop on every single stop lol I got car sick but it was sucha memorable trip. I'd love to go back again. Watching your video makes me think of those good days. Stay safe!!
Totally hear you Paddy! Anyone worth their salt who has travelled for any prolonged period knows that it’s not all sunshine and rainbows and there are days that we’re in bad moods and things just suck (even when they shouldn’t). I actually appreciate more forthright, genuine content like that - it’s relateable. Find the constant smiles and scripted antics of some youtubers painful to be honest so, despite you having a rough day, I’m glad you just say it as it is. Most of us aren’t watching for the places after all - it’s to see YOUR experience in the places that matters. Keep going mate!
I just discovered your chanel and great videos and comments a couple of days ago. Your concept suits to me and you're speaking clearly, (i'm not a native english speaker). I know thailand for 32 years now, married with "khon kaen". It's a pleasure to visit through your vdo all those nice places we will visit next time xe'll be back in thailand. Go ahead, we love that.
Ha, don't worry about it Paddy. We appreciate the honesty. Anyone who has traveled knows there are days and times like these. Thank you for sharing it. Your chronicling of these unexpected events and emotions are actually what makes your channel interesting and worth watching :)
You lost your phone and someone found and sent it to you in the mail and you complain ..... I had been so happy. Everything else I understand 😊 Glad you had it in the vlog and laugh at it afterwards
That also happaned to me several times when I traveled alone. just seeing you drive on that lonely road, so many things in the past flash into my mind.
Anyway, always concentrate and careful when you are on the road.
Too much driving has tired you out, then losing your phone, too much for anyone.
Me and my husband sometimes take it in turns to have silent tantrums or feel Ill or whatever when travelling and the other partner takes over and is strong
Stay safe Cathy and Kevs x
Tak is famous for Thais for natural resources like national parks, waterfalls and caves - heaven for the hardcore trekkers only
When I travel on Motobike after 15 days I miss home
I'm new to your channel. I took a look at some of the comments recommending you get back to some state as before. Storytellers used to chat up folks by camp fires too. Shit changes. I liked this video; it was authentic. I probably wouldn't watch a series like this. But you made it clear this was an outlier. I like authenticity on RUclips. I also found your contrast with older vlogs of partying with other travelers ,compared with what's going on in the present, poignant. Well yeah, things have changed everywhere in the past two years. Maybe in this video you are transitioning to whatever is next. There's new stuff a-coming and nobody knows what it will look like. An authentic creator will morph into whatever comes.
Your honesty is what makes your videos worth watching. Not every day is smiles and happiness, and when you are alone, there is no outlet for it. So in your case, it was in the video and for me, that's quite alright. Wouldn't have liked it if you had faked smiles and happiness. Don't change a thing and enjoy Chiang Mai.
Dude thank you it’s a breath of fresh air when you show the bad as well as the good from travelling! Cheers man
I rode with a pillion passenger and about 60kg of baggage on a Honda PCX from Sukhothai via Tak to Mae Sot. We then rode along the Moei River that borders Thailand and Myanmar to Chiang Mai. The internet said it was a bitumen road all the way, but soon the pot holes became a badly deteriorated gravel road.
The road was deep slippery mud and I stopped counting after 70 road slides left trees, rocks and mounds of mud on the road. In one place half the road had dropped down into the valley. Would the motorbike cause the rest of the road to collapse too? We pushed on and eventually came over a steep crescent on a hill where much of the road was washed away, Deep gutters about 20cm deep led over the edge to a drop of about 30 meters either side.
As we were travelling at about 10 kph I decided to stop the bike rather than have the gutters take us over the cliff. The front wheel went sideways and down we went in the mud. It was really hard lifting the bike off of us in the rain. A few minutes later 2 young Thais rode passed on a Honda Wave with such skill, as if the road was quite easy to ride. Thai are bloody good motorbike riders.
Fortunately a Pick-up truck came along and offered to help us. We lifted the bike into the tray. My girlfriend and I held on to the bike in the rain as it sped another 40 kilometres to his turn off. Some soldiers helped us lift the bike back onto the road which was by this time bitumen again. Despite wearing a helmet my face was a bloody mess, and I took a lot of skin off my hand. A soldier said, "Doesn't it hurt?" I was still in shock with adrenalin pumping. I said, "It will tomorrow."
We got back on the bike and rode to Mae Sariang where we found good accomodation and then visited the hospital to be patched up. My Thai lady did not blame the weather, the road or the bike, she said the Goddess Jao Mae Quanyin was angry because I had eaten beef. Maybe it wasn't your fault, sometimes sh!t happens.
Some 50 people died in Myanmar because of these floods.
Face it Paddy, you like people and sharing experiences. Having somebody witness our achievements validates them. But you're also a creative individual and need to do your own thing and lead from your heart.
A traveller asked a guru, "Can you give me some advice for when things go really badly, and for when things are going really well?"
The guru pondered for a while, then answered, "It will pass." 🙏
The most spectacular thing in Tak is at the most remote location in Thailand. A big waterfall in Umphang District. 5 hours from Mae Sot by car. And there is no direct road from Umphang to Kanchanaburi, you need to go back to Mae Sot in order to get to Bangkok.
You lucky you did not get there in Honda and feels a little bit more lonely.
Think the only thing worse than leaving a phone behind is losing your passport and cards. Still, enjoyed your honest chat from Tak. Ah' the solo travelling life!
I suspect that the feelings must have been made so much worse by the missing phone, no way to look up places online, no drone etc. I think the thing to highlight though is just what great content this is. Yes even "miserable bugger" content like this is SO worthwhile. Even though you are a very funny guy you are still not a Victorian Clown who must always smile and grin for us the audience. Everyone has down days and there's nothing wrong with that, quite the opposite really I guess, its actually a healthy thing ! The fact that 10s of thousands of us are with you every wheel-turn of the way shows just how much we enjoy the content and your company. No need for any apology and never knock your content when listening to what others do, yours is every bit as good as any of them !
Glad to hear that 😁
Thailand's biggest waterfall (Tee Lor Su) is in the southern section of Tak Province. The waterfall, which covers an area of 7 football fields, is in an area known as Umphang District (Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary). If you want to see something impressive, you've got to get off the beaten track mate.
Tak requires a dreamy on steroids :-)
Those roads look never-ending yet beautifully surrounded with nature.
I've got a relative trapped in lockdowns in SE-Asia who i know is getting homesick.
Current situation makes people feel lonely.
You have learned to recognize your own faults and admit them. That is what builds character. And you still managed to share a good video with us. We all have down days. Keep up the great travel.
But you are still a funny grumble bum and we love your videos !!!
Don't be so hard on yourself you're doing a great job of showing Thailand to us . .thank you
I believe the area around Umphang region in Tak Province is fabulous, so please do go back. I look forward too seeing that video..!
Paddy, thank you for your videos of Thailand. I lived there for 10 months during 2020 and loved it but needed to return back to China for work. Your loneliness is completely understandable but please know, for people like me , every video is enjoyable (real experience/emotion). Each day, for the past several months, I come home from work in China, pop down on the couch with my dinner and watch your adventures with Dreamy. A nice way to end a day after grinding it out at work. I really appreciate your efforts, insight and self-reflection as you go through each challenge. Thank you!
Tak have the 1 of the most beatiful waterfall you could ever find in Thailand. It’s call Thi Lo Su Waterfall. But it’s very hard to get there but it’s Beauty is worth it.
Ow man! It kinda motivated me to go to Tak now 😝 haha, it’s still very enjoyable to watch man (even indeed you were a bit miserable 🤪)! Are you in Chiang Mai on Sunday?! 😎
after a number of days of isolating myself from the world, I sat down this evening to watch a recording of the Tyson Fury fight. While settling down I thought that I might just watch a few minutes Paddy, my third favourite boxer Paddy. Unfortunately it took Paddy only 2:05minutes to reveal that Tyson won. Thank you Paddy😵
i am Thai peaple .you do all good when i have free time i will always come to wacth your trip .Thank you for sharing .
Sorry you missed the ride up to the dam! Since I live here I would of taken you on the back way (More Beautiful) to the dam. (Tak is pronounced Talk not Tack.FYI.) Would of loved to have been your guide for a day. Happy Trails!
Brighten your day on the way back to Chiang Mai Paddy. Stop in at Sala Cafe in Mae Rim on the way back. It's amazing! Beautiful inside & great food and setting. Your subscribers will love it. Check out the outdoor fountains, gallery and gardens. It's also a great place to sit in the trees and edit for a while. It's a hidden gem.
Oh Shit! Watched the rest of it so you are already back. You can still take a trip to Sala 15 minute run from Chiang Mai and will brighten your day.
I'm watching this, thinking "Thanks for being vunerable and keeping it real Paddy." Some days you're the statue and some days you're the pigeon. In the video you were the statue... may tomorrow see you being a pigeon. 😉
Another great video, thanks dude!
I want to be a pigeon too!
I like this comparison, made me smile
Your dedication is astonishing, your endurance is Tyson Fury level! Seeing your work is such an affirmation of my decision to live here (along with my wonderful Thai family of course). Thank you for that. Reminds me that I need to get out more too! I’m sorry you were blue but yeah, I was a spiraling miserable SOB same-same.
I hope you’ll continue to monetize the heck out of this Paddy. Safety first, good roads and well wishes. Loving it.
I can relate to this! I love traveling, and I push myself often bypassing all kinds of cool stuff and get in certain kinds of moods...completely out of tune with the present. Common human experience, it seems.
You had me laughing because I was so curious about Tak. I was wondering what it has to offer...🤣
Lol.. never mind Mr Meldrew 🤣 Only playing; everyone’s allowed a low day - especially in this day & age. Hope all good now. Shame you didn’t get to enjoy that region, it always looks so nice when James Abroad is visiting temples and stuff. Take care 👍🏻☺️😬😊
We all have these days travelling, in Australia some towns are 1000km apart and no beautiful scenery to take in while driving. I think feeling down some days makes you appreciate the good days better👍🇦🇺👍 hope all is well again for you 👍🍻🍻🍻😁😁
Good days and bad days, crazy how your head can mess with you like that. All that’s important is… you realize looking back how beautiful it really is.
Absolutely!!
Back in 2018 my group of friends rode on our motorbikes from Pai in Mae Hong Son straight to Kanchanaburi in 22 hours, stopping only for gas every 200-300km. We rode through Tak in the dark, so we didn't get to see much. I told myself I wanna go back to Tak one day. I'll definitely visit the Bhumibol Dam when I'm there. Hey, maybe I can see you there for your "Tak: Redemption" trip!
Thank you for your honesty. I have felt the same way at times and I think it brings a reality to travel that I don't get from short trips that are just fun getaways. The feeling of longing for family and friends or even just familiar places makes the locale seem that much more foreign. In getting through this the experience becomes richer for me. Keep traveling, keep sharing, keep being you.
Keep cheerful .
Your making great videos.
I totally relate to you and I found myself laughing. Don't be so hard on yourself Paddy. It's all part of the adventure. 🤗🤗
When you said "we are in Tak" you are at Doi Pui (top of Doi Suthep / Chiang Mai) ..haha! Just something funny I noticed (and doesn't take away from your video of course!). I love it up there. Shame you didn't catch it on a misty day. It can get very beautiful at that time. I have some videos and photos of the area during heavy fog. Oh..and we all have good and bad ride times. Nothing wrong with it. Just human nature and better to be real than fake :)
Paddy Maybe it’s time to bring the Sunset beers back onto the channel. Give you something to look forward to at the end of the day. Beer cures a lot of the worlds problems.
that's true!
This week's full moon was rough for alot of people, so you are not alone Paddy.
The first video of you i saw was the train journey from Bangkok to the South, and everything g going wrong. It was epic because it was an adventure that nobody else will ever see.
I'm sure what you are doing now is not what you planned, only so many roads and mountains but not your fault.
It was genuinely you interaction with Thai people that was brilliant. Hopefully soon.
I'm glad you haven't gone to Trat (koh Chang) yet. Unless you happy.