This GENIUS Travel Video Took 25 Years to Make

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  • Thailand, Korea, Canada. This is the story of how moving to Asia in 1994 changed my life.
    This vlog is 25 years in the making and shows footage from my travel to Seoul, Koh Samui, and Borneo back in the 1990's.
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  • @RetiredWorkingForYou
    @RetiredWorkingForYou  Год назад +35

    Learn more about the RW4U Members Program here: retiredworkingforyou.com/memberships/

    • @jayjay4226
      @jayjay4226 Год назад

      grifter see ya

    • @MiamiCali706
      @MiamiCali706 Год назад

      I like looking at the old footage. Often I see Korean women with curly hair back in the days. Too bad now a days curly hair is not often worn. Wow Itaewon. I love that area. Is so alive. Especially at night. I need to return someday soon. The things you must have seen and done. Living the dream. That's amazing.

    • @jm-is4cr
      @jm-is4cr Год назад

      one of best youtube videos ive seen ,mainly because of the diff time periods used ect,the narration really helps,its really rare to have such good footage from back then that actually makes sense when combined with your youtube chanel,a true marvel,we need more of the old footage my freind .its like a votex through time,well done

  • @Danielroams
    @Danielroams Год назад +33

    That's a great love story. Not only did you find your soul mate through travel, you found your WHY. You took risks and succeeded.

  • @LegendaryOn99
    @LegendaryOn99 Год назад +24

    You're exactly what I'd imagine a young chris would be, dorky, cringy hippie but strangely likeable and someone I would root for. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story, wholesome all the way through. Yes, I come for the thai vids but definitely make time to edit these blast from the past vids please, thanks chris!

    • @rd42537
      @rd42537 6 месяцев назад

      "You're exactly what I'd imagine a young chris would be, dorky, cringy hippie but strangely likeable," gobsmacked hahahahahaha

  • @annieandpeterbunnytarot9542
    @annieandpeterbunnytarot9542 Год назад +52

    Thank you for showing us important parts of your life. I was always curious of how you two met and ended up in Thailand so thanks a lot for elaborating that, your love story is very lovely! I'm proud of what you've become and how much you've done for Thailand and our communities. Keep on rocking! 🌟🌟

  • @Velourman
    @Velourman Год назад +19

    Holy fuck, that video just hit me incredibly deep. You made me cry like a baby. One of the most touching thing I've seen on youtube. I really need to reassess things in my life.

  • @ChakshitaSharma
    @ChakshitaSharma Год назад +77

    Chris this was so heart touching! I want to admit that I did have tears in my eyes and felt so emotional with your story. You are truly my favourite RUclipsr.

    • @thomasholden1974
      @thomasholden1974 Год назад +3

      Yes lovely story ❤️🌞🌱

    • @cwinasia
      @cwinasia Год назад +2

      And I was on Railay right about the same time!

    • @gramheald1
      @gramheald1 Год назад +2

      you are living your true darma.

  • @amansmemories
    @amansmemories Год назад +13

    Chris ! I just wanted to let you know you are a great story teller and the love of you and Hailey have! So heart warming!

  • @carlkenyon4599
    @carlkenyon4599 Год назад +47

    You MUST put all you films together into a full length movie .AWESOME. Then release it at Cannes , it would win!

    • @liamobrien154
      @liamobrien154 10 месяцев назад +1

      Haha… never a truer word spoken!

    • @elyzak333
      @elyzak333 6 месяцев назад

      I agree. That’s a great idea.

    • @domagojkralj4108
      @domagojkralj4108 2 месяца назад

      Yes. You must. You must, you must. Did you hear me Chris? You MUSTTTTTT PLEASEEEEEEEEE🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

  • @Van_Wilder
    @Van_Wilder Год назад +42

    Dude!!!! This was absolutely brilliant - one of, if not, the best video I’ve seen on RUclips in a while. Loved it mate 😉💪🏻 PS: I’m puzzled why your views have declined. I’m loving the Korea series. My guess is that many viewers aren’t giving it a chance.

    • @lb7034
      @lb7034 Год назад

      The laws of gravity are omnipresent and we live in a flow rather than a frozen image. It’s very hard to keep the momentum and be pro active to predict what viewers want to see. That said, Chris does a phenomenal job and is luminary in his approach

  • @xt2561
    @xt2561 Год назад +38

    Wow, Chris. This is such a beautiful video. Thank you so much for sharing all these sweet, wonderful moments of you and Hayley with us.

  • @greciaweinstock1082
    @greciaweinstock1082 Год назад +30

    This has been my favorite video so far, and I really really love your videos!!! What an amazing talent you have! I woud love to see more of these throwbacks. Oh and I love Haley! she is so adorable 🥰

  • @nobrain-yoon-suck
    @nobrain-yoon-suck Год назад +9

    Hello Chris. I am a Korean subscriber who has been watching since your subscriber 300. The story of you, your wife, and Korea comes to you in a special way. Looking at the videos of your youth, it seems that you have been prepared for decades as a RUclipsr. I am looking forward to your other Thai stories. May you be healthy and God's blessings be with you.

  • @yano11onay
    @yano11onay Год назад +13

    I appreciate life lessons ❤
    3:29 Lesson 1 - The power of a one way ticket
    03:27 Lesson 2 - Take chances when you’re young
    08:08 Lesson 3 - Sometimes, just get away from it all
    11:33 Lesson 4 - Don’t wait forever
    14:01 Lesson 5 - Visit Thailand damnit

  • @JamesStBlues
    @JamesStBlues Год назад +4

    Truly spectacular; 1974 you must have used a Super 8 to film, this one has it all A Time Traveler, Love, loss, Romance, Adventure! From Borneo to Kuia; the world is your stage Chris! We are in the theater, pas the popcorn!

  • @Mozzermarr10
    @Mozzermarr10 Год назад +5

    Chris, you sent pat kra pow into space and helped underprivileged kids in Thailand, so those vids can't be topped, but this is seriously, seriously, seriously up there with your best work! Just fantastic! I felt like I was watching the retro scenes in Forest Gump. Loved it man! Also, thanks for filming in Itaewon. I haven't been in like 12 years and often miss that place.

  • @rayhopwood1895
    @rayhopwood1895 Год назад +13

    Hi Chris, This has been one of the best vlogs you have done. We loved every second of it. The hard work you put into making it is much appreciated and we were gutted when it ended. Sending big Loves to you and Hayley xx

  • @hdp1745
    @hdp1745 Год назад +6

    This was absolutely brilliant!! The way you transitioned between your old videos and the current video was a work of art almost as if 20 years ago you knew you'd release this video. Brilliant! Keep it up 🙏🏻

  • @makeoversbytrish
    @makeoversbytrish Год назад +78

    I really really really enjoyed this video! So fun seeing you both in your twenties 😊

    • @RetiredWorkingForYou
      @RetiredWorkingForYou  Год назад +10

      I’m glad. Makes it worth the embarrassment!!

    • @metaldetector76
      @metaldetector76 Год назад

      What’s I really going on

    • @TheGeddi
      @TheGeddi Год назад

      @@RetiredWorkingForYou hey embarrassment ! What’s a small matter like a red face now in the grand scheme of things ! I’m sure we all got junk from our past days that would do same Mr CP ! Hop aboard the “Life Club “ 👍🙏

    • @Ck-zk3we
      @Ck-zk3we Год назад +1

      @@RetiredWorkingForYou nothing to be embarrassed about

  • @jsin6467
    @jsin6467 Год назад +8

    I have followed you for a year now, I am inspired by you to travel now that I am retired. Since I have been old enough to understand that there was a world out there past the end of my street I have dreamed of southeast Asia. That dream was a lifetime ago (now 55 years old) and I was booked to come last year but covid stopped that. I will be making more plans to come there and you have helped keep my dream alive with your story telling.
    Thank you

  • @floydventures
    @floydventures Год назад +7

    Great video Chris! The nostalgia brought a tear to my eye. Loved the old videos, hope to see more! Your inspiration has led me to make big changes... There will be another crazy Canadian in Thailand!!

  • @Wandara888
    @Wandara888 Год назад +15

    This is so fun to watch! You and Haylee looks as happy you did 20 years ago, i love your videos

  • @williamhartz8707
    @williamhartz8707 Год назад +4

    Since I am older I can see how our future paths can take unpredicted turns and give us joy… if we take chances. I loved this segment & knowing about your “younger days”.

  • @srisomasundaram5678
    @srisomasundaram5678 Год назад +7

    Chris you are gifted for what you are doing. As a Canadian I am proud of you. God bless you and your family.

  • @maybelline_79
    @maybelline_79 Год назад +9

    I LOVE the Korean videos! Please continue making them. I went to Korea for my honeymoon along with Thailand. We really enjoyed our experience there and want to go back!

  • @KeepGoingPlaces
    @KeepGoingPlaces Год назад +3

    Wow, Chris! Your story and video chronicles over the decades are brilliant. I don't even know where to begin, but I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed this video. Maybe it was a bit of me relating to the Korean culture and my childhood since my stepmom and sisters are from Seoul. Or, maybe it was seeing your personal transformation and ending up with the love of your life. Regardless, this video was wonderful! Go ahead and add another vote for more videos from the past! -Jordan

  • @graceextra3595
    @graceextra3595 Год назад +4

    There was absolutely nothing cringy about your video. It was enlightening and showed how your essence and egalitarian spirit formed during your youth. You ooze sweetness and appreciation for everything in your life. It is infectious and I hope I have caught your affliction too 🥰

  • @thethailandtravellers
    @thethailandtravellers Год назад +6

    OMG!! What a beautiful video Chris. We really loved the story of you and Haylee. Thanks for sharing this very personal part of your life!

  • @biglance
    @biglance Год назад +1

    6:57-WHOA DUDE!!!! I lived in that building from 2000-2004? Did you know Todd and Zack? They lived on the 3rd floor of that BoGwang Super building, I took over their apt. WOW!!!! Flashbacks!!! THANK YOU, MADE MY DAY!!!! peace from Huahin.

  • @Lubsana86
    @Lubsana86 Год назад +9

    Ohh that got to be one of the most heartwarming and sweet videos I've watched on RUclips. BTW you did age well, and look more or less the same with some grey hairs, but overall when someone is so positive, energetic and happy as you are they always stay young both in physical form and spirit. You are fantastic Chris.
    I also enjoy the Korea series, both Thailand and S.Korea got a special place in my heart and life, so I absolutely love your journey and experience in Korea. Stay awsome Chris

    • @robinnorberg101
      @robinnorberg101 Год назад

      He ask you to pay shipping cost to pay for a drone and a actioncam. It's a scam with broken English. Delivery in 24h so be aware. Might got hacked ...

  • @bobbyg7397
    @bobbyg7397 Год назад +4

    In 1993, I had recently graduated and backpacked Europe, as you had said, there wasn’t much going on in the job market here. It triggered my love of travel. It was great to see your cross Canada clips as it put some images to the discussions of cross Canada travel we had at our lunch here in Toronto last fall. Hope you are enjoying memory lane travel. I just dropped my daughter off at Trent University today for her next journey and mine as well as an empty nester. Cheers from Acton.

  • @ireland647
    @ireland647 Год назад +5

    This was great and such a great inside to you both Chris 💕 such a lovely video and the best insight into both of your life's. Thank you

  • @jackdobson1992
    @jackdobson1992 Год назад +2

    This is one of my favourite videos Chris. Never apologise for speaking from the heart.... Love and respect from Samui x

  • @jasonwilkinson3887
    @jasonwilkinson3887 Год назад +2

    Wow what a trip through memory lane there. Brought a couple tears to my eyes. We have lived quite a life and oh what a journey it's been. Best part is that it continues through to this day. Cant wait to see what the future holds for all of us. Definitely hope there's some time spent together real soon. Miss you brother. Hugs and oh yeah I'd love to see more videos from the past. Living the dream.

  • @caroklein4653
    @caroklein4653 Год назад +12

    Wow - this is one of my favourite videos of you! 😍 Not cringe at all, but very very very inspiring! Love your story and how you went through life till now! So cool that you had a camera to film back then! Please upload more!

  • @303clear
    @303clear Год назад +3

    Another gold nugget. Keep'em coming. I am liking the Korean videos (on my list to visit) along with the Thai ones. Thanks for the throwback ones as well. The quality has been good from the get go.

  • @Omen6
    @Omen6 Год назад +2

    My favourite video of yours. This was awesome! Your life has been full of adventure and excitement.

  • @huboftruthbymichael1921
    @huboftruthbymichael1921 Год назад +2

    Thanks for sharing this Chris!! Always want to know how you came to know the life you lead now. Awesome footage, and after all this time, I think you found your purpose and I must say it is for sure the greatest. You are a happy guy, made some very important choices and it shows everyone how it all began. Cheers!!

  • @lb7034
    @lb7034 Год назад +7

    I as you was a teacher but in Japan from 88 to 92 but returned to Canada.
    The reverse culture shock was strong and the frustration with a relatively stagnant economy back in the 90’s was also very present.
    Although I had visited Thailand twice before, I never thought of visiting outside of Bangkok, something I, in retrospect now deeply regret.
    Let me just say that you made many right choices on the long and intertwined road of life! May your next quater century to come be as joyful and memorable as the last one for you and your lovely wife. Let’s not forget that as much as you both loved each other, she took a much bigger risk in marrying you than you did in marrying her as she went against the fibre of an homogenous and insular society . You have a beautiful nest in moonstone and I wish you and your beautiful charming wife marvellous years to come.
    Kindest of regards!
    Btw, you made the very right choice to arrange for that meeting in Hawaii, I wish I could have done the same with the beautiful Japanese girl I had met at McGill and followed to her home country only to leave Japan after 4 years

    • @RetiredWorkingForYou
      @RetiredWorkingForYou  Год назад +1

      oh wow, that is such a good comment to read.....very insightful my friend.

  • @TheIsaanFarang
    @TheIsaanFarang Год назад +4

    What an amazing story Chris. Pook and I have just put one out showing how we got together and ended up living in Thailand.
    I had just flicked your video on and intended to pause it and go take a shower. 16 minutes later, I was transfixed, couldn't turn it off.
    Great job Chris and looking forward to seeing more of the archive 👍

  • @cg0rd0noo7
    @cg0rd0noo7 Год назад +2

    This is the best video you have ever made. This is probably the best video I have ever seen on RUclips.

  • @willdodd6706
    @willdodd6706 Год назад

    Chris, thanks so much for this great video; fascinating to understand a little of what made you who you are now. I would love to see some more from the archive. Really been enjoying the Korea journey.

  • @patricialing
    @patricialing Год назад +4

    Wow this video is amazing and very inspiring. I’m in my late 20s and feel like I haven’t adventured out enough. I went to Thailand back in 2016 and wish to come back again. I appreciate this video a lot! Thank you so much for sharing 😁 I’m also from Canada!

  • @enigmab8978
    @enigmab8978 Год назад +5

    We need to see part 2 of this.What happened next, how you became retired, how you ended up in Samui. I'm on a slightly similar journey as yours.I started in Korea and I want to end up in Thailand.I love Samui.

  • @clayronin
    @clayronin Год назад +1

    I must be one of those hard core fans. Enjoying videos from Korea and I enjoyed this more personal video. Thank you for sharing Chris

  • @myriamlevieils9678
    @myriamlevieils9678 Год назад +2

    what a wonderful video full of great memories haylee sure looked lovely on her wedding day .you guys still look great after all these years.i really enjoy watching your channel and all the great work you do

  • @jeffmorgan3521
    @jeffmorgan3521 Год назад +8

    First time commenting, been a sub for a while. Always appreciate the story telling aspect of your vids and I like everyone love to see all about Thailand you can offer. Don't sweat the Korea-focused vids. I think they're great. I learn and experience from a distance and I appreciate that. It would be interesting to see some of your old stuff comparing wherever you are now to the way it was then.

  • @petewashburn8402
    @petewashburn8402 Год назад +5

    Duuuude! Wow! Not only is this just a fantastic piece of history, it is INSPIRING!!! Life Life my friends- don't F* around! There's so much good about this, I just wanna say, YES, show more young Kris, more young HaiLee, more young(er) Asia! (loving the Korea chapter, BTW) My fav vid in weeks! Thanks Kris

  • @apontheroad
    @apontheroad Год назад +1

    Such a great video of you sharing this chris.. melted my heart that you found love through strugles and haley i love watching your videos and please share the best times of your life together. It will show the world forever that true love is out there traveling the world together.. you are both inspirational

  • @TheAij86
    @TheAij86 Год назад

    This is a great video Chris! It was really moving to catch a glimpse of your younger days and see how your love for travel, making videos and life all started. I have been watching you since before your first 1000 subs and it's been a wild ride! You got me through covid and lockdowns, because I was able to travel away in my mind for 15 minutes or so via your videos and also focus on getting back to Thailand one day. I really appreciate it Chris, you are a legend mate! Keep up the great work and keep the Korean videos coming, it's great to see what life is like over there. Cheers, Asia

  • @ruruloffelmacher6389
    @ruruloffelmacher6389 Год назад +6

    1. This must be my favorite video of yours. Extremely enjoyable! Great editing and storytelling too :)
    2. Of course we want to see more of the hippie Chris and Hayley story.
    3. Most of all we all want a full album with the hippie-Chris/Gil-Scott Heron type stuff you performed in your hippie van. I'm buying the album!

    • @robinnorberg101
      @robinnorberg101 Год назад

      Be aware of the scammers asking for Paypal and BTC to pay for shippingcosts for a drone and action cam with delivery in 24h lol .... Guess he got hacked or something ....

    • @ruruloffelmacher6389
      @ruruloffelmacher6389 Год назад

      @@robinnorberg101 I thought so. Didn't reply on Telegram yet. Wrote Chris on Twitter to make sure. Thanks for the heads up! :)

    • @robinnorberg101
      @robinnorberg101 Год назад

      @@ruruloffelmacher6389 I got blocked after I asked for the best restaurant in bkk 🤣

  • @grumpybugger1
    @grumpybugger1 Год назад +6

    love to see more chris.
    we all make some good and not so good choices in life,
    how ever i think haley may have been one of your good ones.
    would be great to meet you 2 one day in person.
    great content keep it coming.
    love from uk.

    • @robinnorberg101
      @robinnorberg101 Год назад

      Be aware of the scammers asking for Paypal and BTC to pay for shippingcosts for a drone and action cam with delivery in 24h lol .... With broken English.
      Guess he got hacked or something ....

  • @theo-sa6764
    @theo-sa6764 Год назад +1

    What an interesting life story from a very different angle, after so many obstacles in life, I am so happy that You & Haylee has found one another and the perfect lifestyle and that you will have many, many more happy years for the rest of your lives, thank you for sharing this amazing story with all of us around the world, you have create this amazing channel that connected so many people from all walks of life, that is just mind blowing and I am so grateful and thankful that you gave me the opportunity to be part of your life and friendship.

  • @davenorwood8475
    @davenorwood8475 Год назад +1

    This was a truly great video, Chris. Your style and personality are a breath of fresh air on RUclips, and as a long time viewer I found the older videos fascinating. It would be great to see more! Keep up the good work

  • @gggems3602
    @gggems3602 Год назад +3

    Chris your talent is undeniable, you're a media genius! absolutely brilliant, loved every min...well done! 🙌

  • @MrLee-ro4vv
    @MrLee-ro4vv Год назад +6

    Wow such an inspiring story !

  • @jaredgrant9201
    @jaredgrant9201 Год назад +1

    Chris this video was incredibly wholesome! Because of you I have been so inspired to go to Thailand someday. I’ve learned so much from you. So to see this nostalgic video of you guys was just incredible. Here in USA I’ve made Thai friends and they know about you. You’re all over man. Hope to buy you a beer someday in Thailand brother. Cheers 🍻

  • @ThailandThomas
    @ThailandThomas Год назад +1

    Chris, I remember seeing on that beach near princeville kauai in 1998 I was living there at the time. I have had similar paths. I grew up in Hollywood. Had a apt on the corner of sunset and king rd. Crazy drugged out parties every night. Woke up one morning when I was 23, decided I need to do something. Bought a one-way ticket to Kauai and lived on the beach with my girlfriend for six months. It was paradise back then. Got my life together went back to LA, stopped parting and just devoted myself to working on great movies. Moved to Thailand in 1999 meet a thai beauty and married her four months later. Great video and story Chris. Looking forward to more.

    • @robinnorberg101
      @robinnorberg101 Год назад

      This guy made a fake account and pretends to answer like Chris. Look on his name it's not Retired working for you answering. He is a scammer with broken English.

  • @PREPFORIT
    @PREPFORIT Год назад +5

    That was a great story. I am glad you have shoeboxes of pre-RUclips films/memories!
    I am Canadian but I fell in love with Thailand in 2019.
    When I retire there places like South Korea are definitely on the agenda.👍🍁

  • @WATCH-IT-BUSTER
    @WATCH-IT-BUSTER Год назад +57

    I would like to see a chronological continuous of video, very interesting, WHO'S WITH ME? I'll be in Bangkok Sept 9th. Hopefully I'll see Chris on the street if he gets back from Korea.

  • @royyonaoshi5556
    @royyonaoshi5556 Год назад +2

    Loved it! Thank you for your awesome recap of your past and life experiences thus far...many, many more to be had I'm sure. It was both hilariously entertaining and touching. And thank you for bringing back fond memories of a lifetime in Hawaii and my incredible travels to the Far East.

  • @andreasm.6787
    @andreasm.6787 Год назад +1

    YES please... show more! Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. You are such a great inspiration! Cheers, Andreas

  • @gunchul
    @gunchul Год назад +3

    Greetings from Seoul S. Korea!
    Thank you for this awesome heart felt video of your earlier life Chris.
    Been following you since 3 years ago and I was born and raised in Seoul til up to age 15 and in summer of 1999 my family moved to California and lived there for 10 years
    Came bacl to Korea Nov. of 2008 and did my mandatory military service and graduated from international school in Korea in 2015.
    After that I have worked in Indonesia and Bangkok, Thailand in 2017~18
    Currently in Korea and while you're still in Korea, I would love to meet you Chris would be an honor to me and I learned a lot from this video so thank you so much!
    May God bless you and your lovely family Chris 👪 🇰🇷 🙏 🇨🇦 ❤ 🇹🇭

    • @robinnorberg101
      @robinnorberg101 Год назад +1

      This guy made a fake account and pretends to answer like Chris. Look on his name it's not Retired working for you answering. He is a scammer with broken English.

    • @gunchul
      @gunchul Год назад

      @@robinnorberg101 omg just realized..!
      Thank you for letting me know, I even chat with him briefly on telegram but now deleted him!
      Man.. gotta be more careful, anyway thanks for the heads up

  • @sixx_xlr
    @sixx_xlr Год назад +3

    you did more by 28 then i probably will in my entire life. hell of a story man

  • @premsiripupipat5381
    @premsiripupipat5381 Год назад

    Love this video! Yes, we all can see you love filming/making videos since you were young. Thanks for sharing your life and how you both met. It was fun.

  • @kennykobes
    @kennykobes Год назад +2

    This vid was unreal bro. Love the free spirited way of life that you’ve lived. You seem to be a highly intelligent individual and I hope to smoke a joint with you one day!

  • @wattsparkinson
    @wattsparkinson Год назад +56

    Wow Chris, I can't believe the similarity in our stories! I took a one way flight from Australia in the early nineties to Tokyo, which was the beginning of my 8 year Asian adventure, that included many, many nights at the Reggae Bar in Koh Samui!! I've been living in Italy, and exploring Europe for the past 6 years but Asia is calling to me again. I'm a new subscriber to your channel and I am loving ALL your videos! I can't wait for part 2 of this story :)

    • @RetiredWorkingForYou
      @RetiredWorkingForYou  Год назад +7

      that is so cool Jo......

    • @carlkenyon4599
      @carlkenyon4599 Год назад

      Jo Watts , I subscribed to your channel . I can't wait to see your adventures too. when you film them. I.m subscriber #1 , I'll wait.

  • @ScottandtheKid
    @ScottandtheKid Год назад +3

    That was great. I enjoyed hearing your story as well as the walk around Itaewon and ... Haebangchon?
    In the scene at 7:24 where Chris is standing in the middle of the street there is (was?) a Burger King off camera (behind the person holding the camera). That was the Burger King where an American soldier murdered a Korean university student. True story - I was at that Burger King the night before the murder. Even used the bathroom where it happened. It has always been kind of eerie to think about.

  • @marinaleclair123
    @marinaleclair123 Год назад

    We absolutely loved this video! It was so cool to see all your old footage! You two were and still are so awesome!! We want to see more!! 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 ✨🙌🏽💛

  • @snafuuk1
    @snafuuk1 Год назад +1

    Veryy cool vid Chris , loved seeing how Ur passion for filming and documenting life started so early keep up the good work and would love to see more of Ur older videos.

  • @Psych86_
    @Psych86_ Год назад +3

    Wow, what a story

  • @koalanotbear
    @koalanotbear Год назад +3

    Nothing in this video made me cringe, I enjoyed every minute of it!!! 🥰

  • @GatorJake
    @GatorJake Год назад +1

    Wow! That was an awesome trip down your memory lane, Chris. I thoroughly enjoyed it -- even the cringy parts! My go-to hotel in the mid-90's when in Seoul was the Hamilton when in Seoul, thanks for showing that. Wonderful story of you and your wife. Brother, you took a chance she would say yes and look at y'all now! You've lived a very interesting life and again, thanks for sharing it.

  • @MikeMatsuno
    @MikeMatsuno Год назад

    Yes, please more videos from your youth, Chris! They help fill in so much about your past and why you are who you are now.

  • @JJthelonelybullinasia
    @JJthelonelybullinasia Год назад +7

    What a great video. I actually teared up at one point. Chris, you have a life and family I've only dreamed of. And that hair in your wedding. You clean up pretty good buddy.

  • @sclim3871
    @sclim3871 Год назад

    Well done, Chris. You're such a good storyteller. I feel connected to you more after watching this clip. Thank you for sharing the good memories. I'm looking forward to watching the sequel of your stories.

  • @shaineire
    @shaineire Год назад +2

    What a great video Chris! I've been watching since the push up days and I have to say, this is one of my favorites:) You and Haley are such an inspiration. Live your life on your terms and don't waste a minute ☺️

    • @robinnorberg101
      @robinnorberg101 Год назад

      Be aware of the scammers asking for Paypal and BTC to pay for shippingcosts for a drone and action cam with delivery in 24h lol .... With broken English.
      Guess he got hacked or something ....

  • @Rcaneneophyte8906
    @Rcaneneophyte8906 Год назад +3

    Dude your younger self resembled Russell Brand

  • @johnkerby70
    @johnkerby70 Год назад

    What a great video! Brought back happy memories of spending many nights in the Reggae Bar in Koh Samui. I haven't been back for over 20 years, it must have changed so much.

  • @Go_Anto_Go
    @Go_Anto_Go Год назад

    Yes, please more old videos! I'm loving the Korea series. Korea is on my bucket list but maybe when I have more money 😂 The feeling of the series is also coming across as poignant, it feels like a homecoming series with all the memories and the feelings that come up with them 😊

  • @samcan9953
    @samcan9953 Год назад +1

    I loved this video! It touched me. And it's what I needed to see at this point in my life. Thailand is calling me. I should visit again this fall before moving there next summer. Thanks for sharing. Best to Haylee and you.

  • @WushuTaz
    @WushuTaz Год назад

    Why am I crying?
    Such a good video Chris! I would love to see more of your journey through life!

  • @cristinaa320
    @cristinaa320 Месяц назад

    Aloha from Honolulu, HI. That was such a touching video. No cringe. Just the beauty and innocence of youth in full display, and the trajectory of a man who has lived life to its fullest. I'm actually coming to Thailand in a couple of weeks for the first time, armed with Teenee and all the information and knowledge you've shared. Mahalo.

  • @lelaterry
    @lelaterry Год назад +2

    Best vlog yet and we have been only watching for about a year now. Please more old videos of you two. Thanks Terry & Lela
    aka thai name Roongfar

  • @gma6886
    @gma6886 Год назад

    Awesome video Chris. Thank you for sharing and reminiscing with us. We are indeed fortunate to get to spend time with you both.

  • @albaladejoraphael6661
    @albaladejoraphael6661 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for this intimate video. Love it and yes keep going on showing the truth of your personal story. This is so inspiring. Love you guys

  • @justinwolf7947
    @justinwolf7947 Год назад +1

    Great adult life story Chris. Very interesting to see a snapshot of your journey to this point in your life. Great pics of the old Reggae Pub and the crew.

  • @SirawishNopbureewal
    @SirawishNopbureewal Год назад +1

    I’v seen your video clips several times before and this story makes me begin to follow you. Your life is so interesting, what a colorful way of life!

  • @jjdiary
    @jjdiary Год назад

    Wow. I love this video and want to see more!! Love to see old time Korea🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷 Thank you for sharing your story. And 헤일리 언니 is so pretty!!!!!:)❤️

  • @brucehobson3196
    @brucehobson3196 Год назад

    Wow! what a privalage to see such a personal piece of your past. Great people making great content, keep it up and I look forward to more.
    ps. My wife and I are taking our 3 kids to Phuket/Krabi etc next week for a few weeks, can't wait!! Ive been watching you clips for the last month have loved them all.

  • @sharonla8071
    @sharonla8071 Год назад

    I loved this video. We'll be visiting Thailand for the first time in the fall and just booked some nights on Koh Samui, Krabi and a few other places. I've learned so much from your videos and yes I have your app but I especially enjoyed these early videos. Thanks for sharing them with us.

  • @Iain7__
    @Iain7__ 6 месяцев назад +1

    I woke up on December 11th 2023 and watched one of your Thailand videos, later that night, I booked a flight to Thailand for the 25th of December 2023. I hear right now actually haha! I think you’re a very funny person but this video is inspiring. What a guy

    • @Iain7__
      @Iain7__ 6 месяцев назад

      And yes I want MORE

  • @MrMachomman
    @MrMachomman Год назад

    I’ve been watching your channel for quite sometime. Normally I don’t subscribe to any but after watching this video, I subscribe to your channel. I think this is the best one. I like to watch more of whatever you tape back when you were young.

  • @seanrrichards
    @seanrrichards Год назад +1

    This was an awesome video. Super cool seeing where it all started. It is always with the road not taken. I would have liked to take that road, sometimes you dont realize it until much later in life. I can not wait for part to the "2000 to present"!!

  • @macinhiodasilva
    @macinhiodasilva Год назад

    Watching RW4U since more than 2 years and this is one of my favourite videos so far! Thanks for sharing your journey 🤜 cheers from koh phangan 🍻

  • @PaulD-Australia
    @PaulD-Australia Год назад +1

    Awesome video Chris. Great mix of old and new footage. Nice to see how you and Hailey first met and the lead up to marriage. Would definitely like to see more of your early travels. Thank you for sharing. 🙏👍😀

  • @78Boston
    @78Boston 10 месяцев назад

    The best one yet , I love this video and it sure gives me an insight into you and your life , cheers Chris from another Canuck , much respect !

  • @knokkernoster
    @knokkernoster Год назад

    My favourite one yet!! Love to see your history - thanks for sharing. Amazing that you have all that footage 😮

  • @Daniel-gu9om
    @Daniel-gu9om Год назад

    Absolutely loved this video. Your spirit and positive attitude are really inspiring Chris. Thanks for sharing.

  • @djanslow
    @djanslow Год назад +1

    Chris that was such a great story/video the best I've seen yet, so yes definitely get that shoe box out and share more of your back story. You are such an inspiration, I am so looking forward to meeting you

  • @c1j3ster
    @c1j3ster Год назад

    What an awesome beautiful video, one of your best! I enjoyed it from start to finish; life truly is a crazy cool journey!