Hi everyone, thank you so much for watching! I absolutely loved travelling in northern Thailand and the Mae Hong Son Loop was truly a rider's paradise. For more photos from my trip: megankaptein.com/mae-hong-son-loop/
I was in Chaing Mai for 6 mo in 2017-18. How did you manage to do the Pai Tour with a jacket on...?! It's soo freaking hot even without the jacket... Did your trip take place last winter or recently? And I also lost a 1K dollar phone. My story was a random guy actually tracked me down in Chiang Mai and said, "Is this your phone?" Thai culture is very honest and non materialistic. They are a beautiful people untainted by leftists western culture...
Hey, its the Great One here... Wow, what a trip you had! It reminds me the mainland Chinese trip we took a couple of years ago, but just a little more developed over all. I enjoyed watching the beautiful sceneries as well as the cute little people you met along the ride.., they were SO very interesting to me because they were SO none western! They were not contaminated and unspoiled :). Observations: 1.The different delicious foods you had made my month watery, in a literal sense! All of sudden I realized I had just missed a few seconds of clip because I was so busy swallowing my saliva! But I went back to it... .I didn't miss anything, no worries! 2. It seemed there were not too much meat in the dishes..., mostly are different types of vegetables..., I think I might will hungry 20 minutes later after the meal..., no wonder those cute little people were all looked fit.... . Not like us, grew up on meat and potatoes, ha, and cabbages of course! Love it! 3. How did it feel like to sleep in a mosquito net? I noticed there was one in your room above the bed. Was it hot during the night without AC? 4. Why did even bother to draw the directional dividing lines on the roads :).., geeez! It seemed they had very little regards in respect of which side of the road they ought to stay on! You gotta felt all of sudden you were snatched by the Darth Vader, along with your 500x, and dropped you off on the roads of Devonshire England somewhere... . 5. It seemed there was a thumb sized bruise on your upper left arm..., was it left behind by the Darth Vader? 6. Most of all, please forgive me to say it again, you are BEAUTIFUL!!! Just couldn't help noticing it as a red blooded man. P.S. Hey, bless me with more than just a heart emoji this time. Do you like to ride cruisers by any chance? Sorry typos: "be hungry", "of the clip", "did they even bother.."
My Canadian friend, Catherine (who lives in Chiangmai), recommended this vlog to me. You did a brilliant job of documenting your ride around the beautiful hills of northern Thailand. Thank you also for your kind words about Thai people. I have subscribed to your channel, and have watched some of your other vlogs, including your first one dedicated to the memory of your friend, Gabriel. So sorry for your loss. Your vlogs are well put together and are very interesting. Keep up the good work. Look forward to more from you. 👍🏽🙏🏽
Thank you for watching and your kind words, Soocheang. And please thank Catherine for sharing my content. I appreciate both of you and your support. 🙏 Thank you also for your thoughtful comment about Gabe. I miss him very much and am doing my best to honour his memory through my channel!
A month long vacation cost in North America can easily cover a six months living expense in Thailand. English teaching will enable you to transform into a permanent expat!
I fell in love with Thailand when I went there in 2019.. I can't wait to go back and do like you, a road trip by motorbike. I love your video with these beautiful places and the Thai people so welcoming. Thank you, for making me dream a little with these images.
Thank you so much for this great video! I lived for nearly 4 years in Chiang Mai and road about 80k km with my own motorbike, many times the MHL. So many wonderful memories and I miss it very much. Thank you again, well done!
Looks like a great trip. I have been to Patia Beach in Thailand. And British Columbia.. BEAUTIFUL places. Compliment of the United States Navy. Your adventures are more fun. Thanks
„Heels to Wheels“ made me feel 39 years younger by remembering and commenting how my motorcycle thingie started and now you show me this stunning, yummy, beautiful part of Thailand with such great pictures, bike adventure, locals, fitting music, great quality….very entertaining, involving and inspiring! Keep up your great work and thank you!!!
Nice video! In the last two years, I've gone to Chiang Rai with my wife and son and enjoyed motorbiking in the Thai countryside. There is something nice or amazing around every curve. The food is great as is the beautiful land, but the best part is the kind and generous Thai people.
“The language of kindness” Oh yes! You’re raising the bar with every new travelogue and kudos to you (and your photographer) for that. And thank YOU for the many hours of editing that must have gone into producing this fabulously entertaining video. 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks for posting another amazing video. Excellent editing and great quality! I admire your fearlessness in tackling the unknown, thanks again for sharing this adventure!
Oh I want to go there and experience that same trip. I'm glad you did and captured some amazing sights. Great food, people, places.... wow. Much love Megan.
Hi Megan, thanks for taking us along for the ride, it was truly enjoyable. The diversity is amazing seeing the basic life to the more modern. Thank you for this trip.
Loved the video Megan,thank you for sharing the beauty of Thailand and some of its culture,the flower parade was magnificent and I’m not into flowers in anyway so they must be something else. Take Care on your travels whether it be road, air, or sea
Hah yes, indeed! I have a small head so sometimes rental helmets don't fit. And I also have a bluetooth headset that tells me directions when I need them. Very useful!!
I love, love, love my Sleek Black Beauty ('16 CB500X). Now I want to take the Mae Hong Son loop next winter. Thanx for your inspiring video. Cheers from Fairbanks, Alaska!
@@MeganKaptein I see a guy who has a youtube motorcycle channel painted a big arrow pointing to the left side of the road on his wind screen .. that could help .. Most Knights were right randed thus when two men passed on Horses they needed to stay to the left so they could use their right hand to hold a sword or a jousting pole .. The width of Rail Road Tracks was chosen by the width of Ruts that Roman Chariots left in the road ..
I spent 2 months in Thailand, around the same time you were there, but I was on Koh Tao, scuba diving and snorkeling. This video took me right back to the sights, sounds and smells of when I was in Chiang Mai. Didn't know about that loop, nor did I know that there was a free tour of Taipei for those who had a layover!! :( And to be honest, the video could have been over an hour and I wouldn't have complained. Gorgeous country and people!
Your doing Canada Proud!!..........Glad you are from the same part of the country as i.........I am here in the North of Thailand for another month,the last of five months.Thanks......From an.Older Island Boy,older,but still love the wind in my face on two wheels.:)
@@MeganKaptein Oh does that make a differance. If viewers watch the whole advertisment you get paid more? Most of the Conservative channels I watch are Demonitized .. I ordered a Knox Urbane Pro Shirt Black/Grey, LG Quantity: 1 $299.99 From Revzilla.. No more naked riding.. with out Anti Abrason Mesh .. I hope I can get a tan with no T-shirt under on the really hot days.. Funny tan lines will have white shoulders..
@@MeganKaptein about 3 years ago they paid twice as much for the same number of views.. A 14 year old girl called Soph made $250,000.00 by age 14 before youtube removed her.. She made videos on Political subjects of course.. Too bad she swore so much her videos were age restricted. One nice Lady who was born in Iran . made videos on health , fitness nutrtion and promoted being a Vegan .. was making a nice living until they cut her income to almost zero.. She bought a Gun drove to you tube headquarters and shot a couple of pople .. The Police shot her dead.. Her videos could be a bit strange but in no way offensive in no way violoted terms of service..
@@MeganKaptein I got my new Kline amrored shirt I am quite happy with it.. Comfortab le seems to be well built .. soft armor padding in the correct spots..
Hello Megan, This is a beautiful video. You did an awesome job with the camera, It is sharp and very colourful 👍👍. The winding roads in Thailand sure is more fun to ride on. The cave and the hot-spring looks like a peaceful place to relax. Wish I had one of them little house on top of the mountain with the view looking over the landscape. I must say ; you couldn't have timed the trip any better. You even managed to see the colourful flower show 😁. Thank you for sharing your adventure 🏍. Take care and stay safe 👋.
Thanks so much for watching, Dave, and noticing the little details. I did a lot of research before my trip to choose the best time to go and be able to see and do as much as possible, however going before covid hit was pure luck, and I am really thankful that I got the chance to go before the borders all shut down.
Nice video! We've been there too! Great to be here. Traveling is beautiful, especially to capture and share with others! We try to do that as much as possible! Lots of Travel fun!
Thank you so much for the beautiful videos...bring back lots of memories for me. Been there two times during the 35mm camera roll film😉😉 days... don't have the video recording that time and road is unlike in your video. Been there...done that. Really miss it a lot. Will be going there in 2024... ride all the way from Malaysia.
Very nice and timely video! I plan to do the loop soon, maybe next week. I had originally planned to ride my Yamaha NMAX scooter for this, but after returning a couple days ago from a nearly 3,000km ride from Chiangmai south to Ko Phayam, with a detour to Bangkok on the way back north, I can safely say it is not a comfortable long distance touring machine! I will rent either a CB 500 or a V-Strom and have a more enjoyable ride! We were in Chiangmai at the same time! I was wondering if I would see myself in your flower festival footage... What a great day that was. I like the cooler weather during the "winter", but I have to say I'm really loving the rainy season. Everything is so lush and green now, with fantastic clean air. And I'm with you on the Khao Soi. Yum. The language of food indeed...
I feel that you are honored to come and travel to Thailand .. Make people who have come and never come to know Thailand and want to experience our Thai identity .. Thank you.
I love watching your videos because you're so good at enjoying what you do. I can fake being social, but at heart I'm a big introvert. I live vicariously through you (and a lot of other RUclipsrs). I'll be getting back into riding soon after a 20 year break, and you are downright inspiring. Thanks again. Stay safe and be well!
Hi Megan, I did the ride up into the golden triangle in 1989, it was mostly dirt road then, you can guess I am a bit older than you, a very well made vlog that i enjoyed very much, well done! Many people never step out into the world, travelling is the best education a person can have, it enriches your whole life, I am still riding (BMW GS), I can't regularly do all day in the saddle anymore, but am still good for a few days, best wishes👍
Just watched your Northern Vietnam trip and subscribed last week and now you're uploading Northern Thailand. I'm Thai and I love motorcycles. I did some trips long time ago but never had a chance to do this Mae Hong Sorn loop. It's still in my bucket list.
Thank you so much for your support! I have nothing but good things to say about my time in northern Thailand. 🇹🇭 Hope you will get the opportunity to go some day!
Thank you for sharing amazing vlog. I also did ride Mae Hong Son Loop before, but did not see that beautiful sunrise! I should come back to ride again!
Really enjoyed that, thanks. My wife and I spent 4 weeks travelling Vietnam by bike, then 2 weeks in Thailand afterwards, mainly on Koh Chang. We both felt very differently about Thailand to Vietnam and fancied returning one day to tour the north by bike. Well, I think your video has sealed the deal! Thanks again. Jamie
Jamie, that's wonderful that you could enjoy motorcycle travels with your wife and hope you get to ride the north together some day! I highly recommend Nung at M25 if you need a bike rental. She's a gem!
If you come during the rainy season, the view of the mountains will be much more beautiful, everywhere you drive, there are green trees everywhere and fresh air that is as good as your pretty long legs.👍🏻👍🏻
Just seen your chat on Itchy Boots. I am recent to your Chanel Megan. I like how you got into Motorcycling and your trips. The main thing is to be yourself and NOT TRY TO COPY others. Thumbs UP before i even begin to watch your video.
Wonderful video Megan!👍🏻. it is not only motorcycle travel vlog, but you explore the beautiful sceneries, interesting places, people, cultures, foods. I enjoy it very much. Do your best and good luck! GBU👍🏻🙏🏻😘😍
I am about to start the loop leaving from Bangkok, I believe it's going to be a fantastic and pleasent experience. Thanks very much for your interesting, informative and professionally done video.
Great video thank you for posting it Megan. Thailand is an amazing place to visit. Unfortunately when we visited my wife and I both got tummy bugs which put a definite downer on things. But will never forget the kindness and courtesy of the Thai people. I;ve been riding bikes for over 40 yrs but was to scared to ride amongst their crazy traffic.....you're a star in that regard :-)
Hi, I have been to Thailand twice. I remember going to Chiang Mai and Phuket and it was a very beautiful place. You are always grateful for the way you show good videos while traveling to beautiful places. I'm very happy to see your video, and I'm so happy to feel like I'm also traveling.
Megan Kaptein Unfortunately, I couldn't get on because I didn't have a license for a motorbike at that time. From now on, I have a plan to travel to beautiful catholic churches in South Korea once a month.^^
Ok, I admit it; I am a wee bit envious. Especially as I sit with my leg propped up being iced (blew out knee... no riding for a bit). And I suddenly have a hankering for Panang currie! Thanks for sharing your adventure. 🇨🇦
Oh no! Bummer about your knee, but good thing you can most likely get some decent Panang in your part of the world too? (I hope!) Wishing you a swift and thorough recovery, Lyle!
Hi Megan, such a beautiful country and lovely, honest people along with the breathtakingly beautiful flower festival, make this video so enjoyable and a wonderful first insight for me into the beauty of Thailand.
You! are a very smart woman. I would do anything to be able to explore this beautiful planet on a motorcycle while making a living doing so. My hats off to you and your Brilliant plan. Signed, Envious subscriber. Ha! Happy Trails!!
I usually go once a year as my wife is from Thailand. Been 4 times now. Best place for ocean swimming, good for rock climbing, visit temples, and has the best food and nicest people.
Excellent video that brought back some great memories. I did the same route as you 27 years ago on a motorbike that wasn't nearly as nice as yours!! I have been back to Chiang Mai many times since but never done another motorcycle tour. I plan too now I am in my 50's and hope to have more time on my hands. Again, an inspirational video!
@@MeganKaptein I liked your choice of bike even if only for storage. Having said that I would do it on a Yamaha Aerox 155. The Kawasaki Versys 650 would be my choice though. One reason is they are manufactured in Thailand so parts easy- ish to get.
What an absolutely amazing and well done video. I watch lots of motorcycle travel vlogs but very few leave me with a ‘I want to go there’ feeling. I can only imagine all the sites, sounds, people, places and food you experienced. I ride a big heavy Goldwing but I see a smaller bike would be more appropriate in Thailand. Look forward to your next video so I can ‘travel’ in my big lazy chair. Cheers from Alberta.
You do a wonderful job highlighting the best of the areas you visit. It makes a viewer want to visit them. It was nice you were able to get a bike you were familiar with. It looked like there was a larger variety on bike size in Thailand as compared with Vietnam. Thank you for the tour, and another great video!
Thanks for your kind words! It was definitely a significantly larger bike and I stayed almost entirely on road for this loop. I was happy to have a smaller bike in Vietnam for off-roading purposes because it gave me confidence to venture into more difficult terrain!
Hi Megan, great video. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Thailand in 2017. Any mishap on a bike that you walk away from is a good one. Looking forward to whatever comes next, thanks Al, Airdrie, Scotland
Megan.....really great rally of adventure touring folks happening in Idaho Mid-August, would be great to have you attend and meet a lot of new great riders.
Megan Kaptein sounds good! Hopefully you can make it, would be great to meet and ride with you. Is there a better way to stay in touch? Feel free to email via my work website, www.tobinbennett.com. Take care for now!
Thanks that you Love my country, Thailand. Mae Hong Son is my favorite route both Off road trip and bike trip if you had a chance to visit Thailand again please let me know you won’t ride alone lol
There is actually an amazing view point not to far up the road from that sign you were standing at on doi inthanon . The king and queen pagodas and a pretty amazing view. I would love to ride the Mae Hong Son Loop some day! amazing video
Hah sounds much more exciting than the sign at the top! I was a bit rushed trying to get to Mae Sariang before dark. I regret not starting my day earlier to enjoy more of the park! Next time, I suppose. 😊
nice one. i recommend coming back in October or during the rainy season. sadly you hit a comparably dry January. rainy season starts in June, and the nature is so lush and green and the rivers and waterfalls full. and the Pai bamboo bridge looks so different if all you can see is green and the mountains. but i guess you have seen that in photos. thanks and keep up the good work ! come back soon...
Thank you, Olaf! I have seen some photos from Pai bridge while the rice is in season and it looks so vibrant. I can only imagine how stunning it must be since it was already breathtaking during the dry season. 😊
Awesome. I did Mae Hong Son loop with 4088corners from Malaysia. In total I did 6600km drive from south Malaysia to North Thailand. Amazing Thailand indeed
Nice trip, Thailand is one of my favorites places to visit. The food is great, and the country is beautiful. Your video capture a lot of the wonders that Thailand offers.
Great video .Northern of Thailand always beautiful culture. I like to go there every year and different season also make me fall in love there . Thanks for your great video .
What a fantastic trip, it's so beautiful there. Thanks for bringing us along on this epic journey. I'm already looking forwards to where you'll take us next and I really like that you prefer to use a Honda. 🤗👍💐😍
Hi everyone, thank you so much for watching! I absolutely loved travelling in northern Thailand and the Mae Hong Son Loop was truly a rider's paradise. For more photos from my trip: megankaptein.com/mae-hong-son-loop/
Hi Megan, good ride & video....next time try ride around Malaysia..👌
Thanks, Hisham! Hopefully Malaysia in the future... it's definitely on my bucket list. 🇲🇾
I was in Chaing Mai for 6 mo in 2017-18. How did you manage to do the Pai Tour with a jacket on...?! It's soo freaking hot even without the jacket... Did your trip take place last winter or recently? And I also lost a 1K dollar phone. My story was a random guy actually tracked me down in Chiang Mai and said, "Is this your phone?" Thai culture is very honest and non materialistic. They are a beautiful people untainted by leftists western culture...
Im gonna ride soon from bkk to north, are u still there?
Hey, its the Great One here... Wow, what a trip you had! It reminds me the mainland Chinese trip we took a couple of years ago, but just a little more developed over all. I enjoyed watching the beautiful sceneries as well as the cute little people you met along the ride.., they were SO very interesting to me because they were SO none western! They were not contaminated and unspoiled :).
Observations:
1.The different delicious foods you had made my month watery, in a literal sense! All of sudden I realized I had just missed a few seconds of clip because I was so busy swallowing my saliva! But I went back to it... .I didn't miss anything, no worries!
2. It seemed there were not too much meat in the dishes..., mostly are different types of vegetables..., I think I might will hungry 20 minutes later after the meal..., no wonder those cute little people were all looked fit.... . Not like us, grew up on meat and potatoes, ha, and cabbages of course! Love it!
3. How did it feel like to sleep in a mosquito net? I noticed there was one in your room above the bed.
Was it hot during the night without AC?
4. Why did even bother to draw the directional dividing lines on the roads :).., geeez! It seemed they had very little regards in respect of which side of the road they ought to stay on! You gotta felt all of sudden you were snatched by the Darth Vader, along with your 500x, and dropped you off on the roads of Devonshire England somewhere... .
5. It seemed there was a thumb sized bruise on your upper left arm..., was it left behind by the Darth Vader?
6. Most of all, please forgive me to say it again, you are BEAUTIFUL!!! Just couldn't help noticing it as a red blooded man.
P.S.
Hey, bless me with more than just a heart emoji this time.
Do you like to ride cruisers by any chance?
Sorry typos:
"be hungry", "of the clip", "did they even bother.."
Love Thailand. Thai people, Thai culture, Thai food and Thai nature are outstanding.
I’m with you, Stefan. Such a beautiful country and culture.
As I am Thai, I am very glad that you love my Thailand and like everything about Thailand. Thank you very much.
My Canadian friend, Catherine (who lives in Chiangmai), recommended this vlog to me. You did a brilliant job of documenting your ride around the beautiful hills of northern Thailand. Thank you also for your kind words about Thai people. I have subscribed to your channel, and have watched some of your other vlogs, including your first one dedicated to the memory of your friend, Gabriel. So sorry for your loss. Your vlogs are well put together and are very interesting. Keep up the good work. Look forward to more from you. 👍🏽🙏🏽
Thank you for watching and your kind words, Soocheang. And please thank Catherine for sharing my content. I appreciate both of you and your support. 🙏
Thank you also for your thoughtful comment about Gabe. I miss him very much and am doing my best to honour his memory through my channel!
@@MeganKaptein you keep a cv500x in Ching Mai. hard to get your bike around different areas; sure
Soocheang Wee Is she a teacher at an international school?Because if she is, I used to be one of her students 2 years ago!
Great video. After I had a similar experience I quit my job in America, moved to Chiang Mai, and bought a motorbike. It’s wonderful!
Dean, I can most certainly understand that decision!
Hope you have good insurance in Thailand!
And you support yourself as a Thai Ladyboy 😁😁😁😁
@@CloroxBleach-kf8ql lol
A month long vacation cost in North America can easily cover a six months living expense in Thailand. English teaching will enable you to transform into a permanent expat!
"Really next level" video (to use your saying). Outstanding images and editing, and I don't think I've seen a more inspiring travel log.
Wow, thank you for your kind words, John. I sincerely appreciate you watching!
I fell in love with Thailand when I went there in 2019.. I can't wait to go back and do like you, a road trip by motorbike. I love your video with these beautiful places and the Thai people so welcoming. Thank you, for making me dream a little with these images.
My pleasure!
be careful!! especially water,sand on the road and animal such as dog ,buffalo and avoid ride at night time
@@SUN-dt7dw Thank you!
Thank you so much for this great video! I lived for nearly 4 years in Chiang Mai and road about 80k km with my own motorbike, many times the MHL. So many wonderful memories and I miss it very much. Thank you again, well done!
That sounds like my dream! Thanks for watching, Frank, and taking the time to write.
@@MeganKaptein Hi Megan, if you like check out my video from Thailand, Cambodia and Laos: ruclips.net/video/iz_KvsjYuts/видео.html
I just started planning a trip to Thailand and i'm a motorcycle guy so this was perfect! Will follow in your footsteps. Thanks for making this.
Happy to inspire you!
Looks like a great trip. I have been to Patia Beach in Thailand. And British Columbia.. BEAUTIFUL places. Compliment of the United States Navy. Your adventures are more fun. Thanks
„Heels to Wheels“ made me feel 39 years younger by remembering and commenting how my motorcycle thingie started and now you show me this stunning, yummy, beautiful part of Thailand with such great pictures, bike adventure, locals, fitting music, great quality….very entertaining, involving and inspiring! Keep up your great work and thank you!!!
Thanks for watching both!
Nice video! In the last two years, I've gone to Chiang Rai with my wife and son and enjoyed motorbiking in the Thai countryside. There is something nice or amazing around every curve. The food is great as is the beautiful land, but the best part is the kind and generous Thai people.
Stu, thanks for watching and safe travels to you two!
Never been there but looks like a gorgeous place. Hot springs look amazing. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
“The language of kindness” Oh yes! You’re raising the bar with every new travelogue and kudos to you (and your photographer) for that. And thank YOU for the many hours of editing that must have gone into producing this fabulously entertaining video. 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks so much, Simon! I am my own photographer for this video, so I'll let my tripod know that you gave it props. 😉
Hello Megan, you travel so much with ur bike, what an envy :) i like watching ur videos, thanks for all u do for US !!
My pleasure!! Thanks for watching 🙏
Thanks for posting another amazing video. Excellent editing and great quality! I admire your fearlessness in tackling the unknown, thanks again for sharing this adventure!
Thanks for watching, Dan!
Everything about this video - the place, the people, the filming, the presentation - all beautiful. Who on earth gave this a dislike?
Aww thank you, JJ! And I'm going to go ahead and assume the dislikes were from some jealous folks who are stuck in an unhappy place right now. 😉
Oh I want to go there and experience that same trip. I'm glad you did and captured some amazing sights. Great food, people, places.... wow. Much love Megan.
Thank you, Robert!
Hi Megan, thanks for taking us along for the ride, it was truly enjoyable. The diversity is amazing seeing the basic life to the more modern. Thank you for this trip.
Thank you very much, Rob!
Amazing scenery and love how you captured the friendliness of the Thai people.
Thanks Neil! It would have been an injustice to not at least try.
I spent 3 months in Thailand many moons ago. Love the people and food. Lovely visit.
Thank you! 🙏
Outstanding video! What a beautiful country!
Thanks Jeff!
Lovely video Megan thanks for sharing with us all such a beautiful country. Safe journey.👍🇬🇧
Thank you, Dave!
I watched this when it was premiered and have just re-watched it, apart from those poor elephants it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience both times.
Thanks for watching, not once, but twice!!
lol, your trip is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
Loved the video Megan,thank you for sharing the beauty of Thailand and some of its culture,the flower parade was magnificent and I’m not into flowers in anyway so they must be something else.
Take Care on your travels whether it be road, air, or sea
Thank you so much, Norrie! The parade was definitely a sight to behold!
That was absolutely incredible !!!!! Thanks for posting your travels ... another trip to add to the bucket list of life !
That legendary helmet ⛑, I believed you brought it along with you wherever your destination is.
Hah yes, indeed! I have a small head so sometimes rental helmets don't fit. And I also have a bluetooth headset that tells me directions when I need them. Very useful!!
Thanks for your time and Thailand happy happy happy amazing Thailand beautiful vary much.🙏🎊🎉🥰✨
Kao soi! Omg, that was the best dish i had!! Great video! Brought back memories from my 2019 trip.
It really is something else!
Lived there while in the army. Brought back good memories. Thanks.
Welcome to the Thailand bug, once you have been you try to get back as soon as you can! Great video , tempted to try that loop now 😎
It definitely seems that way! I've encountered so many people who have spoken so highly about Thailand and now I understand why. 😊
Or just move here ☺☺☺
You and your videos are so uplifting and refreshing. What a beautiful insight into Thailand. Thank you so much for posting. :)
Thank you for watching, Michael!
Wow, this post was fascinating. Extremely well done.
Much appreciated!
the language of kindness - I love that Megan :)
great video !! I love it ! what bike did you ride there ? I love Triumph Bikes ! and North Thailand !
Thanks Klaus! CB500X (3:10)
@@MeganKaptein Thank you Megan ! really nice bike !!
I love, love, love my Sleek Black Beauty ('16 CB500X). Now I want to take the Mae Hong Son loop next winter. Thanx for your inspiring video. Cheers from Fairbanks, Alaska!
Winter would be a good time to trade up Alaska weather for some Thailand sun. 😊 Thanks for watching!
Do you ever forget what side of the road your suppose to be on ? I feel like I would. Lol
Haha it did actually happen a few times... luckily with inconsequential outcomes!
@@MeganKaptein I see a guy who has a youtube motorcycle channel painted a big arrow pointing to the left side of the road on his wind screen .. that could help ..
Most Knights were right randed thus when two men passed on Horses they needed to stay to the left so they could use their right hand to hold a sword or a jousting pole ..
The width of Rail Road Tracks was chosen by the width of Ruts that Roman Chariots left in the road ..
does not matter as locals ride on both sides. Can be dangerous even in big cities.
I spent 2 months in Thailand, around the same time you were there, but I was on Koh Tao, scuba diving and snorkeling. This video took me right back to the sights, sounds and smells of when I was in Chiang Mai. Didn't know about that loop, nor did I know that there was a free tour of Taipei for those who had a layover!! :(
And to be honest, the video could have been over an hour and I wouldn't have complained. Gorgeous country and people!
Your doing Canada Proud!!..........Glad you are from the same part of the country as i.........I am here in the North of Thailand for another month,the last of five months.Thanks......From an.Older Island Boy,older,but still love the wind in my face on two wheels.:)
MHS Loop is certainly one of the best rides in Asia. Your video brings back so many wonderful memories for me and my wife. Best wishes from Borneo.
It truly is spectacular. Glad to hear you and your wife enjoyed your time there as well and my video brought back some positive memories for you.
Thank you for this absolutely beautiful and amazing video. It was a real joy to watch. All the best and ride safe.
I would never skip any advertisements from any of my favourite, RUclipsrs.
Thanks again Megan.
As always, great video.
Thanks for your support, Ly!
@@MeganKaptein Oh does that make a differance. If viewers watch the whole advertisment you get paid more? Most of the Conservative channels I watch are Demonitized ..
I ordered a
Knox Urbane Pro Shirt
Black/Grey, LG
Quantity: 1
$299.99 From Revzilla.. No more naked riding.. with out Anti Abrason Mesh .. I hope I can get a tan with no T-shirt under on the really hot days..
Funny tan lines will have white shoulders..
@@mikeskidmore6754 I'm not entirely sure how the monetization works, but it's peanuts for the amount of work I put into the channel. 😉
@@MeganKaptein about 3 years ago they paid twice as much for the same number of views..
A 14 year old girl called Soph made $250,000.00 by age 14 before youtube removed her.. She made videos on Political subjects of course.. Too bad she swore so much her videos were age restricted.
One nice Lady who was born in Iran . made videos on health , fitness nutrtion and promoted being a Vegan .. was making a nice living until they cut her income to almost zero.. She bought a Gun drove to you tube headquarters and shot a couple of pople .. The Police shot her dead.. Her videos could be a bit strange but in no way offensive in no way violoted terms of service..
@@MeganKaptein I got my new Kline amrored shirt I am quite happy with it.. Comfortab le seems to be well built .. soft armor padding in the correct spots..
Just amazing - just put the same “loop” on my travel agenda 😎👍
Hello Megan, This is a beautiful video. You did an awesome job with the camera, It is sharp and very colourful 👍👍.
The winding roads in Thailand sure is more fun to ride on. The cave and the hot-spring looks like a peaceful place to relax.
Wish I had one of them little house on top of the mountain with the view looking over the landscape.
I must say ; you couldn't have timed the trip any better. You even managed to see the colourful flower show 😁.
Thank you for sharing your adventure 🏍. Take care and stay safe 👋.
Thanks so much for watching, Dave, and noticing the little details. I did a lot of research before my trip to choose the best time to go and be able to see and do as much as possible, however going before covid hit was pure luck, and I am really thankful that I got the chance to go before the borders all shut down.
Nice video! We've been there too! Great to be here. Traveling is beautiful, especially to capture and share with others! We try to do that as much as possible! Lots of Travel fun!
I took a trip to Thailand and it’s a truly amazing place. Your video production has really arrived to the Hollywood professional level.
Wow, thank you, Stan. That's really nice of you to say!
Megan Kaptein-I dropped another plug for you on Big Bald Head (Norman Reedus) that he really needs to do a “Ride” with you🏍
Thank you so much for the beautiful videos...bring back lots of memories for me. Been there two times during the 35mm camera roll film😉😉 days... don't have the video recording that time and road is unlike in your video. Been there...done that. Really miss it a lot. Will be going there in 2024... ride all the way from Malaysia.
Thank you for coming. Love from Thailand. 🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭😄😄😄😄😄
Thanks for having me!
Very nice and timely video! I plan to do the loop soon, maybe next week. I had originally planned to ride my Yamaha NMAX scooter for this, but after returning a couple days ago from a nearly 3,000km ride from Chiangmai south to Ko Phayam, with a detour to Bangkok on the way back north, I can safely say it is not a comfortable long distance touring machine! I will rent either a CB 500 or a V-Strom and have a more enjoyable ride!
We were in Chiangmai at the same time! I was wondering if I would see myself in your flower festival footage... What a great day that was. I like the cooler weather during the "winter", but I have to say I'm really loving the rainy season. Everything is so lush and green now, with fantastic clean air.
And I'm with you on the Khao Soi. Yum. The language of food indeed...
Rona, I do miss the Khao soi! If you do the MHS loop, visit Nung at M25. She is the best! 😊
I feel that you are honored to come and travel to Thailand .. Make people who have come and never come to know Thailand and want to experience our Thai identity .. Thank you.
It was indeed an honour. I am very thankful for the opportunity to visit your country. 🙏
I love watching your videos because you're so good at enjoying what you do. I can fake being social, but at heart I'm a big introvert. I live vicariously through you (and a lot of other RUclipsrs). I'll be getting back into riding soon after a 20 year break, and you are downright inspiring. Thanks again. Stay safe and be well!
Thanks for watching! All the best to you too.
Thanks for taking us with you Meg.
My pleasure and thanks for coming along for the ride, once again. 😊
Welcome, it's a great trip. Thank you for visiting my country.
Hi Megan, I did the ride up into the golden triangle in 1989, it was mostly dirt road then, you can guess I am a bit older than you, a very well made vlog that i enjoyed very much, well done! Many people never step out into the world, travelling is the best education a person can have, it enriches your whole life, I am still riding (BMW GS), I can't regularly do all day in the saddle anymore, but am still good for a few days, best wishes👍
Just watched your Northern Vietnam trip and subscribed last week and now you're uploading Northern Thailand. I'm Thai and I love motorcycles. I did some trips long time ago but never had a chance to do this Mae Hong Sorn loop. It's still in my bucket list.
Thank you so much for your support! I have nothing but good things to say about my time in northern Thailand. 🇹🇭 Hope you will get the opportunity to go some day!
need to process visa first for vn entry Right ?
Thank you for sharing amazing vlog. I also did ride Mae Hong Son Loop before, but did not see that beautiful sunrise! I should come back to ride again!
Absolutely! I‘ve been told there’s some great riding in Nan province as well.
@@MeganKaptein Check this out for Nan.
ruclips.net/video/1DHb9OhVid0/видео.html
Hope to do my long overdue Mae Hong Son Loop trip after the pandemic is over. Thanks for sharing your wonderful trip here. ♥️
Really enjoyed that, thanks. My wife and I spent 4 weeks travelling Vietnam by bike, then 2 weeks in Thailand afterwards, mainly on Koh Chang. We both felt very differently about Thailand to Vietnam and fancied returning one day to tour the north by bike. Well, I think your video has sealed the deal!
Thanks again.
Jamie
Jamie, that's wonderful that you could enjoy motorcycle travels with your wife and hope you get to ride the north together some day! I highly recommend Nung at M25 if you need a bike rental. She's a gem!
If you come during the rainy season, the view of the mountains will be much more beautiful, everywhere you drive, there are green trees everywhere and fresh air that is as good as your pretty long legs.👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you! I hope to come back in the future when the pandemic is over. 😊
You really hit all the highlights! I did a solo loop back in December 2019 and it was one of the best rides I've done for while.
Omg what a trip! The video and editing is fabulous. And over 4000 curves...a bikers dream. You are a very brave young lady!
Glad you enjoyed it, Dana! It truly is a rider's paradise around there!
Just seen your chat on Itchy Boots.
I am recent to your Chanel Megan. I like how you got into Motorcycling and your trips. The main thing is to be yourself and NOT TRY TO COPY others.
Thumbs UP before i even begin to watch your video.
Thanks so much, Derek! I agree, authenticity seems to be key here on RUclips.
Wonderful video Megan!👍🏻. it is not only motorcycle travel vlog, but you explore the beautiful sceneries, interesting places, people, cultures, foods. I enjoy it very much. Do your best and good luck! GBU👍🏻🙏🏻😘😍
Thanks so much! 😊
Cool Vlog, just what I needed to prepare myself for the MHS Loop. Many thanks !
Great upload 🎉🎉🎉😊 I followed up your channels on trip of Vancouver to Bamf. I used to live in the Vancouver Downtown corner of Davie Street.
I am about to start the loop leaving from Bangkok, I believe it's going to be a fantastic and pleasent experience. Thanks very much for your interesting, informative and professionally done video.
So happy to hear. Have a wonderful time and ride safe!
Great video thank you for posting it Megan. Thailand is an amazing place to visit. Unfortunately when we visited my wife and I both got tummy bugs which put a definite downer on things. But will never forget the kindness and courtesy of the Thai people. I;ve been riding bikes for over 40 yrs but was to scared to ride amongst their crazy traffic.....you're a star in that regard :-)
Oh that’s too bad you got a bit sick. Hopefully you can try again in the future.
Hi, I have been to Thailand twice. I remember going to Chiang Mai and Phuket and it was a very beautiful place. You are always grateful for the way you show good videos while traveling to beautiful places. I'm very happy to see your video, and I'm so happy to feel like I'm also traveling.
Oh that’s so nice that you got to go! Did you also ride motorbikes while you were there?
Megan Kaptein
Unfortunately, I couldn't get on because I didn't have a license for a motorbike at that time. From now on, I have a plan to travel to beautiful catholic churches in South Korea once a month.^^
Thanks to visit Mae Hong Son and show how is the lovely here.
🙏
Hi Megan, love your channel. I follow you from the Dominican Republic. Thanks, keep posting.
Ok, I admit it; I am a wee bit envious. Especially as I sit with my leg propped up being iced (blew out knee... no riding for a bit). And I suddenly have a hankering for Panang currie! Thanks for sharing your adventure. 🇨🇦
Oh no! Bummer about your knee, but good thing you can most likely get some decent Panang in your part of the world too? (I hope!) Wishing you a swift and thorough recovery, Lyle!
Hi Megan, such a beautiful country and lovely, honest people along with the breathtakingly beautiful flower festival, make this video so enjoyable and a wonderful first insight for me into the beauty of Thailand.
The flower festival was undoubtedly a highlight! Thanks for watching!
Hi, Megan I'm Thai welcome to Thailand, Thanks for visiting my home country and I also live in NAN province.
Thank you for having me in your beautiful country. 🙏
You! are a very smart woman. I would do anything to be able to explore this beautiful planet on a motorcycle while making a living doing so. My hats off to you and your Brilliant plan. Signed, Envious subscriber. Ha! Happy Trails!!
I usually go once a year as my wife is from Thailand. Been 4 times now. Best place for ocean swimming, good for rock climbing, visit temples, and has the best food and nicest people.
Wow lucky you to enjoy so many trips to Thailand! 😊
Excellent video that brought back some great memories. I did the same route as you 27 years ago on a motorbike that wasn't nearly as nice as yours!! I have been back to Chiang Mai many times since but never done another motorcycle tour. I plan too now I am in my 50's and hope to have more time on my hands.
Again, an inspirational video!
Wow cool that you did the trip back in the 90s! My bike was definitely overkill for the trip. I'm sure even a scooter would have been fun. 😊
@@MeganKaptein I liked your choice of bike even if only for storage. Having said that I would do it on a Yamaha Aerox 155. The Kawasaki Versys 650 would be my choice though. One reason is they are manufactured in Thailand so parts easy- ish to get.
This is the perfect travel video! Congratulations! It made my day!
Thank you, Pedro! So glad to know you enjoyed it.
Hi Megan. did this tour of Mae Hong Son Loop last year with tour guide Miles Nadin of Thai Motorcycle Tours but in reverse direction. It is amazing
Fantastic! It must have been nice to have a guide too so you can just let them do the planning and trust you're going to see all the great spots!
What an absolutely amazing and well done video. I watch lots of motorcycle travel vlogs but very few leave me with a ‘I want to go there’ feeling. I can only imagine all the sites, sounds, people, places and food you experienced. I ride a big heavy Goldwing but I see a smaller bike would be more appropriate in Thailand. Look forward to your next video so I can ‘travel’ in my big lazy chair. Cheers from Alberta.
Thank you so much for watching! It's my pleasure to be able to share my content with you. Safe riding! ✌️
life is short, PLAY HARD! luv your channel Megan.
Thanks for watching my premiere!
@@MeganKaptein thanks for putting yourself out there, enjoy your safe travels.
You do a wonderful job highlighting the best of the areas you visit. It makes a viewer want to visit them. It was nice you were able to get a bike you were familiar with. It looked like there was a larger variety on bike size in Thailand as compared with Vietnam. Thank you for the tour, and another great video!
Thanks for your kind words! It was definitely a significantly larger bike and I stayed almost entirely on road for this loop. I was happy to have a smaller bike in Vietnam for off-roading purposes because it gave me confidence to venture into more difficult terrain!
That holiday was timed perfectly just before the pandemic:)
Friendly people + interesting scenery = great video👍
Thank you so much! I was very lucky with the timing and really thankful I got to go when I did! 🙏
What a great vid!!! Thanks for sharing your amazing journey!
Just did the loop on a Cb500x last month. What an incredible experience!!
Hi Megan, great video. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Thailand in 2017. Any mishap on a bike that you walk away from is a good one. Looking forward to whatever comes next, thanks Al, Airdrie, Scotland
Thanks for watching Al!
Megan Kaptein 🤗
Megan.....really great rally of adventure touring folks happening in Idaho Mid-August, would be great to have you attend and meet a lot of new great riders.
Thanks for the invite, Tobin! We'll have to see if the borders are open by then.
Megan Kaptein sounds good! Hopefully you can make it, would be great to meet and ride with you. Is there a better way to stay in touch? Feel free to email via my work website, www.tobinbennett.com. Take care for now!
Ouch...two commericals right at you "Zen Sun Rise" lol What an awesome video.
Really! Wow wellcom to Thailand
,am great to hear
,Am your RUclips fan form 2 months , This my country 😍
winters inVancouver is a good reason to get out from Nov. to April ! Just like North N.Y.
Absolutely!
I did the same 2 years ago...started from Chiang Mae ,Mae sareang, mae hong son, pae etc. It was awesome.
Awesome!
Thanks that you Love my country, Thailand. Mae Hong Son is my favorite route both Off road trip and bike trip if you had a chance to visit Thailand again please let me know you won’t ride alone lol
Amazing video production Megan, I enjoyed every minute!...interesting, educational and fun :)
Ahh thank you so much! It was warms my heart to know you enjoyed my content.
There is actually an amazing view point not to far up the road from that sign you were standing at on doi inthanon . The king and queen pagodas and a pretty amazing view. I would love to ride the Mae Hong Son Loop some day! amazing video
Hah sounds much more exciting than the sign at the top! I was a bit rushed trying to get to Mae Sariang before dark. I regret not starting my day earlier to enjoy more of the park! Next time, I suppose. 😊
Megs.. AJ sent me here. Been quite a while. So envious. Looks like a great time. Maybe see you when you stop in to visit when you're home. G...
nice one. i recommend coming back in October or during the rainy season. sadly you hit a comparably dry January. rainy season starts in June, and the nature is so lush and green and the rivers and waterfalls full. and the Pai bamboo bridge looks so different if all you can see is green and the mountains. but i guess you have seen that in photos. thanks and keep up the good work ! come back soon...
Thank you, Olaf! I have seen some photos from Pai bridge while the rice is in season and it looks so vibrant. I can only imagine how stunning it must be since it was already breathtaking during the dry season. 😊
Awesome. I did Mae Hong Son loop with 4088corners from Malaysia. In total I did 6600km drive from south Malaysia to North Thailand. Amazing Thailand indeed
Nice trip, Thailand is one of my favorites places to visit. The food is great, and the country is beautiful. Your video capture a lot of the wonders that Thailand offers.
Thanks for watching, Jamie! Appreciate your comment.
Excellent footage. A great mix of biking,experience and beautiful location.
Thanks a lot!
Great video .Northern of Thailand always beautiful culture. I like to go there every year and different season also make me fall in love there . Thanks for your great video .
It is indeed such a beautiful culture. Thanks for watching!
What a fantastic trip, it's so beautiful there. Thanks for bringing us along on this epic journey. I'm already looking forwards to where you'll take us next and I really like that you prefer to use a Honda. 🤗👍💐😍
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
@@MeganKaptein You're very welcome