Not disappearing is one thing, recycling snippets from old videos into a new video under a different titles for the sake of posting a content is another
Boy, this is a DEEP dive, Paddy. Good for you, getting your life together. So proud of you and watching your journey these past three+ years. Everything you are doing makes perfect sense. Yeah, I'll watch those documentaries for sure!
I'm so glad that you are making documentaries. After 2022 I wasn't able to keep up with all your adventures. So glad that you are giving us a nudge and an editor's cut of them. I'll definitely be watching!
Do what you need to do for your own physical and mental wellbeing. You’re being upfront about the documentaries and your reasons for doing them. I look forward to seeing them. You remain one of the best travel vloggers online. Good luck with the fitness journey
Paddy do what's best for you, health is the most important thing we have!!! Looking forward to the Vietnam video this Saturday, will bring back good memories of my own trip to the country two years ago. If you want to do more hiking, then Nepal is the perfect place for you (Oct/Nov). Been there 5 times and the Himalayas are stunning!!!
Hey Paddy, I still remember those days on Twitch when you first started talking about the idea of a new channel and riding your motorbike to see all provinces in Thailand. It's been great to see you grow. Keep up the awesome videos!!
We're long-term subscribers. Pre-COVID. We've visited 46 provinces in our travels of Thailand visiting from Australia. We've often gone back to your Vietnam and Laos and 77 provinces series and enjoyed the episodes again. The new format might be great for us to just sit back and relax in the evening and watch a "Paddy Movie"!! Keep your signature music happening though. It takes me to a happy place as you ride. 😎
Love love love all your content Paddy and will watch the new stuff for sure. I have been watching you for years and truly like every you do. Myself and my husband had our mid life crisis exactly a year ago and I gave up a steady job in the UK in order to back pack around SEA. Keis One inspired me just to do it and you inspired us where to go and for that we will always be grateful 🙏
Perfect timing! I am travelling solo to Hanoi, Vietnam in 2 weeks. First and last night's accommodation booked. Grabbing a motorbike and going to wing everything in between. It is you and your channel that has inspired me to work less and travel more for the first time ever! Keep true to "you" Paddy, inspire yourself which in turn inspires us all.
hey paddy! Big long term fan here! been watching you since back to season two of budgeteers! i even moved to chang mai for 6 months because of your videos! you deserve the 8 weeks break i will be watching your docs even if theyre just on while i clean the house
OMG. I so relate to this weight struggle. I walked 600 miles across Spain this summer walking the Camino De Santiago. Everyone around me was losing weight and I somehow managed to gain 10 lbs even with all the walking. For the life of me I do not know how to travel and not gain weight. Good luck on your journey! I will be watching and learning.
Love your channel Paddy, you are the professional version of myself I think, I’ve been travelling now for 4 years am in Spain now heading to Thailand in Nov for 6 weeks then a month in Vietnam, 112 countries and counting, watching your videos gives me more encouragement to keep going. Keep up the great work and stay safe🙏 The only issues I’ve had on my travels are health related, I’ve ended up in hospital in Chiang Mai, Madrid and Dublin, we forget how much we rely on having a regular doctor, one must watch one’s health, we only get one go at this life❤️
Hiya Paddy. Loved that you took us all along. You are one of the best on RUclips. Laos. Was that the petrol pump with the techno? I love that. I have watched lots of your videos but always happy to watch over. I love a good binge-watch. You look great Paddy. Love your fitness plan. Love you have some family time. I love your videos. Love Will and Jose. Great video. Wishing you a lovely week.
Hi! Greetings from Finland! I have actually watched every single video you have uploaded since the beginning. Even before your own channel. Great years! Perfect moments to relax. Probably watching these future vids as well. Have a great rest of the year💪🏽🔥
I personally love the idea with adding in the longer versions. Sometimes I just have time for a short vlog and I’m eager to watch right away, other times I want a multi hour situation that I can put on while I work or draw. It’s the best of both worlds and if it helps your channel then I think it’s great ✌🏻
We went on honeymoon with our 2 kids (1 and 3 back then) last year to Thailand, actually took some tips from Paddy as to where to stay! Koh Samui was amazing for kids. So yeah, babymoon is very doable, but you will need to prepare for some unrest in the plane. Even though everyone on the plane (seemed) to understand, you will still feel a little pressure to keep them quiet.
Love it paddy I’m a longer video watcher and I think your awesome I loved the Vietnam doco as I’m heading there for a second time and can’t wait keep up the great work x❤
Really appreciate the direction you are taking - taking care of your body! We travel extensively and it’s quite difficult to maintain an exercise regime and to eat healthfully. Would be great to see some travel videos that are activity based and include how to eat healthy food during travel. We are looking at doing hiking, cycling, running trips. We also started staying in AirBnBs so that we can have salads and cook heal5y simple meals for ourselves. We enjoy your videos!
Have to say Paddy, been following you for a couple of years now and can definitely tell that you've been MUCH happier recently! So happy for your progress and I hope you continue to evolve your channel and content as both you and the world continue to change and grow
my life changed sometimes during Covid, turned on RUclips this farang rode his bike to thailand deep south and starts his journey, and the rest is history . . .
It really helped me watching Paddy's adventures in Thailand during COVID. I was in Thailand when it started and had to fly back to the U.S. I was so worried about by Thai friends during that time. It sure helped tuning in to Paddy's youtube channel.
First - a Babymoon is something people take BEFORE baby is born. 😄 Paddy, you are a gem and I am so glad to see how your channel has evolved since the beginning. You are so genuine and fun to watch - so definitely enjoy this time away! We will be fine! This year has been so interesting for so many people. A lot of the RUclipsrs that I follow closely have changed the way they do things - and it makes good sense. Heck, for us "normal" people - this year has been an interesting one as well (and it isn't over!) I am thankful for you, Paddy, and I look forward to what 2025 brings your way! 🥰 Cheers!
One is pleased to tell you that all of your Budgeteer vlogs and Paddy Doyle vlogs have been enjoyed immensely. Looking forward to renewing ones acquaintance in the new format. Keep on moving forward and best wishes with your health regime. Cheers 🍺🇦🇺
I’m excited for you with all the changes! I’ve noticed other travelers doing the long form documentaries and really been enjoying them. Thank you for answering my question; I’ve never seen anyone going to Madeira, sounds interesting! Best of luck!
My wife and I sit down with our teenage daughters and watch every update. Love it. The quality of your production continues to get better and better. We’re doing 3 weeks next July August, staying across Bangkok and Koh Samui so we’ve been watching for hints and tips. We went to Bali and Singapore this year and missed Thailand after previously having staying in Khao Lak and Karon beach, which helped us fall in love with Thailand. Keep up the awesome work fella 🤘
Daddy Poyle, You take some time off and BREATHE....! You deserve it! I, along with most of your subscribers will still be here when you decide to return!! Lotsalove xx
Fantastic decision Paddy! Health and mental stability is Paramount in life. Thoroughly love your videos. Now a young 64 and having had MS since I was 28, my travel has been curtailed. I’m still ambulant but have intense fatigue and weakness. Travel these days is suited to my stamina. I will be in NZ solo(husband not wanting to travel) late March and into April…you never know I might bump into you guys! Warmest regards Raelene in Perth WA
Good for you Paddy. We have been with you from the beginning and and still get chills heaing the opening theme for the province series. Looking forward to the documentaries, I think it's a great idea. Enjoy your time off ❤️
Paddy! You have inspired me in so many different ways and im currently traveling thailand myself and ill be here for 2 months. Ive been watching you for a couple years now. I also have made my own channel to document my trips. All thanks to you, sir! All the best to you.
Excellent catch up! Good for you in making your health a priority!! Travel and weight is such a struggle for me too. I’m excited to watch your travel docs! I’ve been watching since your Patagonia vlogs, so excited to see a compilation of your other series!! Loved hearing about your plans for next year and wanting to do a lot of hiking content! My top Must Do on every trip!! Can’t wait to see what ground you cover, literally!!!😂
I’m personally very excited for your direction of your channel and I totally understand why , and I’ll support you no matter what I’ll watch them or have them on in the background while I’m working online . As for your health that’s very important … You can have all the money in the world but if you haven’t got your health it means nothing… Look after yourself and everything in moderation . All the very best for the future ahead amico .
Found your channel only this year and have binge watch all the episodes but still excited for these documentaries! Vietnam series is definitely my fave. Thailand blogs I’ve used to plan our trip next year! THANK YOU Paddy for your travel content 🫶🏻
Makes perfect sense mate, been watching you on/off for years, but had no idea about your Vietnam trip!!! Loving the longer form documentary of that, look after yourself dude, it’s a marathon and not a sprint! Hope the business keeps growing in a sustainable way for you🙏
We are so excited for this Paddy! We have watched many of your Switzerland and Thailand videos. We are just starting our travels this past year and we look forward to seeing where we want to go next! Thank you for doing these!
Love ya work Paddy! My first trip to Vietnam is in 3 weeks so this is perfect! Well done on your health journey, from someone who also yo yos, that really brought a smile to my face! Cheers Bro!!
In my opinion this is one of your best videos! I really like your honesty and how you share what you're going through. I really relate to your feelings while travelling - I had a long trip this summer and I just didn't do any workout at all and lost my fitness. I think that's my biggest struggle as well. But I hope you'll figure it out and share more about your struggles while travelling as well! Thanks 🙏
This is perfect timing... I'm heading to thailand On the 28th I look forward to watching this. I've been following you for about a year , but I know i've missed some of the previous episodes 😊
I wanted to say that all your episodes are really captivating and I wanted to congratulate you on your journey! Among other things, you help us get through our cold Quebec winters. Thank you!
Looking forward to the Vietnam episode! About to go on my first trip to Thailand / Vietnam and your videos have been really helpful with planning everything!
Hi Paddy, as a Thai person who lives in the US., I love your content! You should come to the US and do National Parks here. They are so diverse and absolutely amazing with tons of hiking trails. Btw, I’d listen to your podcast if you ever do a podcast. 🙏🏼 looking forward to watching your docu series.
Really looking forward to watching the Documentaries! Thanks for sharing your health and fitness goals, it's inspiring. Great job also on cutting down on drinking. I have another challenge for you: try cutting out the meat and eggs completely and going plant-based. You won't look back, trust me. All the best with the journey!
Before we decided to backpack SEA for half a year me and my partner watched every single video you posted and followed your recommendations. Even in your latest video you mention some hikes and WE DID them all. Just amazing! Looking forward to rewatching the documentaries and remembering those amazing days 🙏🏼 P.s. - i’ve put my infant to sleep, have my coffee.. where’s the documentary 😅
Paddy, I've been watching your contents since The Budgeteers days, and I've loved the vlogs on your channel & I'll definitely keep watching all your future vlogs and can't wait for more!!! Stay safe and take care of yourself!!!
Hey Paddy, my husband and I have been watching your videos since 2022, when we were planning our month long trip to Vietnam. You are amazing. Btw, baby moon is a relaxing trip parents-to-be take before the baby is born.😊 And yes Thailand is a great babymoon destination.
Very excited! I actually re-watch videos of you anyway because of the nice vibe and to get a bit of that holiday feeling 😂. Curious how these long form videos will turn out!
I am quite happy seeing whatever you share.. we only live once so do what you need to do for you! We watchers just tag along 😊 .. thank you... oh and i for one enjoy learning how youtube works, im not interesed doing it, but like learning a bit of the business side!
Thanks for answering my question paddy! Only started 3 months ago and already had the blow up with Philippines and the drop when I moved onto Japan… Vietnam is next to post so that’s great news, I’m just trying to stay true to my silly self ✌🏼 thanks for keeping it real as always
I’m very excited about this. I’ve watched Vietnam three times through as thinking of going there myself and January. A very exciting life of you you lead Thanks
Paddy. Good luck with your time off. You deserve it!. Great idea for us new subscribers to watch the long form. No doubt it ill work. Hope you come back stronger than ever.
Very excited for your adventures next year. Great idea to try and blend some hikes or walks into your trips to keep healthy! Looking forward to your documentaries too. Cheers!!!
This is so great! Thank you for these amazing videos. I started watching your videos last spring when my husband and I decided to go to Southeast Asia this coming winter! I love your videos and my husband just started watching your videos. We appreciate you so much for sharing your well done videos. We will watch them all. ❤
Good luck with the new format and the fitness program Paddy - me and my hubby have been watching your videos from the start, particularly the Thailand ones - we were BKK expats in the 90s and travel back to Thailand most years to explore more. Really enjoy your presenting style. On the fitness side, we dropped the booze completely 5 years ago - same yo-yo issues that you describe- best decision we have made for our health and fitness and ironically we enjoy travel so much more now. 😊
Cheering you on from the side lines, Paddy! Health: physically, mentally and emotionally must always come first. My husband and I enjoy all your Video contents. You are true to yourself, genuine with a big heart. Wishing you all the best in all your travels & endeavours. Keeping following your own path .. You've got this!
Thank you for your vlogs, it always made me happy and relaxed to look to beautiful views of Thailand, your manner of storytelling is very nice. Love your attitude. Just wanted to tell you some good words and boost the channel
I’m excited for these documentaries, I have watched all your videos, but it will be interesting to see them in a different context. Hard to believe the Vietnam trip was over 12 hours!! With the amount of content you have on Thailand, you could do a similar documentary on the regions you like the most, like your hidden gems video. Dive into a more detailed video of areas that a lot of people may miss out on, just because they are near places that are more popular. I find a lot of places on or near Phuket are like that. I know everyone knows about Patong, Phi Phi, Krabi, etc., but there are some really great places near those places that get ignored. The podcast thing is a good idea, I could listen to you, Gary and Adam talk all day!! Keep on vlogging buddy, and take care of yourself!!
New Zealand. Hi paddy some suggestions Don’t fly from north to South Island ! Take the ferry through the Marlboro sounds Book a trip on the mail boat in Picton don’t head straight to Christ church. Take the queen charlotte drive to Nelson head to Westport take the trans alpine express to Christ church ( top ten finest rail journeys in the world. Head to Queenstown but don’t exclude arrowtown then south to Dunedin and further south to Franz Josef glacier on ur way back up the south island Kaikōura ( whale watching Wellington head to Martinborough, lake ferry Taupo Rotarua waihike island tutakākā Acros to tana mahuta then up the West Coast to the cape
Long time listener, first-time caller 😅😅 Mate, ur vids are always ace. I've done Thailand many times and taken ur tips and gone to places i never would. Been watching since day dot, and I'll 100% be supporting ur endeavour to make these docos and get a new audience thru the algorithm. I think everyone on this channel can agreee, Ur a top bloke,!! I'll' be doing my dishes whilst doco 1 drops , to support u whilst u do what u need to do to better urself and get ur health to where you want it!! Be good mate, or be good at it!! ✌️
Paddy, I started watching you because of your Thailand vlogs and have enjoyed all of your international ones as well. I am coming to Thailand/Laos (first time) for a month the end of June 2025 and you are my go-to resource!
Love you Paddy, love your content, been following you almost since the beginning of the early days ....... I think Ive watched every single video youve put out. Love watching while i'm eating my breakfast.....so the new venture will be a new way of watching.... and I'm excited!! Would really love to see you do a long form on the whole Thaialnd adventure. I know that would have to be more than one video so a mission for you. But yes I think it would be a great watch. And the new health regime sound fantastic. So pleased for you!! Lifetime health and wellness always begins in the mind. You gotta flip the switch and make it a number one priority in your life.....once you do that your life gets better and better. And becasue of your channel you will inspire untold people. Nothing is more important than health.... Nothing!! I know becasue i'm 74 and I'm incerdibly fit and healthy in mind body spirit. Please dont neglect the spirit!! Gotta work on everything....its all connected!! Doesnt matter how you do that, just include it in some way. I didnt flip the swithc until i was 50..... before that i was a bif fat couch potato. God only knows what condition i would be in now....maybe dead.....I was obese!! Now I lokk and feel amazing. Love you!!!
If you do decide to head to Scotland to hike, don't give up on the motorbike as it's one of the best experiences in the UK. Long winding roads, incredible scenery and all done in the open air and not stuck in a car. Love the videos and I will keep an eye out for you when you are travelling in London before for Xmas and hopefully say hi to the travel video king 😃
Wishing you the best of luck with the weight loss and I hope it does bring you the happiness you seek from it! ❤ Just wanted to say that while the channel I'm commenting from is new and has no videos (yet) lol I've been watching you since the beginning and have been inspired ever since! I messaged you on instagram when you first started and we were sitting in quarantine in Bangkok for 2 weeks. Don't remember what I said but just remember the itch to get out and start exploring like you were. After a 3 year trip back to the US we are finally traveling like we intended back in 2021 and a large part of us getting here today is because you continued to inspire us. I'm sure you get this a lot but thank you for being the light we needed to get through some really hard times. Enjoy your break!
Thanks for such a raw and honest video Paddy. It's rare (imo) to hear a guy talk about struggles with weight and the effect it has on mental health & wellbeing. You have never looked overweight but I understand it's how YOU feel and I have the same issues. I've booked flights to Vietnam next year and have been watching all your videos, not just the Vietnam ones. I've started watching the longform Vietnam and don't want to miss anything, so am writing down where I'm up to when I pause. Five hours straight is too long for me, perhaps you could break it up into 2 longform, North and South, but either way, I will be watching it all eventually. The filmography is out of this world beautiful. Do you have anyone along with you filming the Vietnam videos or are you doing it all solo? When you talk about 'we' are you meaning you & the viewer or is there someone with you?
My weight was like a yo-yo until I finally bit the bulllet at age 35 - zero alcohol past 6 years 😂😬 Won’t suit everyone , but sorted me out 🙏 one of my best decisions ever. Good luck with your fitness challenge!!
Our favourite videos were Vietnam and Laos as well. We visited the falls in Luang Prabang about 2 weeks before you. Thanks Paddy we enjoy your content.
I am sooooo EXCITED!! I am a repeat watcher of your videos and soooo excited for these 5 hour videos! I put your videos in the background while I work and it relaxes me. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! (side note: My husband nicknamed you my "boyfriend" every time I put your video on - LOL)
I have watched all the series, but would love to watch them again in documentary form. For example, for passing the time during a long flight to Thailand in a month . Sounds Perfect 💜. Good luck in achieving your goal!
It is good you’re taking a break. Something you should really take. Hopefully you’ll find some rest and health! I think what you’re doing is a great opportunity for new subscribers, but also for the old ones. My SO likes to play your videos or from Abroad in Japan on tv as a background while studying, and YT only suggest or automatically replays the newest videos. There is nothing wrong with the old ones and it’s still great content to watch. It really annoys me YT continuously replays the same video over and over again.
some creators just disappear for weeks or months with no word, not me.
Not disappearing is one thing, recycling snippets from old videos into a new video under a different titles for the sake of posting a content is another
Please, don't be like RW4U!
I love your channel. Your content is very concise and enjoyable. Please don’t give up making great content.
I admire Paddy Doi-Li for high energy and resilience - qualities that not every YTber has.
.....like Micky
I'm the bloke in Phrom Pong station that said you changed my life and that I love you, keep up the good vids, i've been with you since day 1 almost!
Boy, this is a DEEP dive, Paddy.
Good for you, getting your life together. So proud of you and watching your journey these past three+ years. Everything you are doing makes perfect sense. Yeah, I'll watch those documentaries for sure!
Ah thanks a million ❤️
I'm so glad that you are making documentaries. After 2022 I wasn't able to keep up with all your adventures. So glad that you are giving us a nudge and an editor's cut of them. I'll definitely be watching!
Do what you need to do for your own physical and mental wellbeing. You’re being upfront about the documentaries and your reasons for doing them. I look forward to seeing them. You remain one of the best travel vloggers online. Good luck with the fitness journey
Paddy do what's best for you, health is the most important thing we have!!! Looking forward to the Vietnam video this Saturday, will bring back good memories of my own trip to the country two years ago. If you want to do more hiking, then Nepal is the perfect place for you (Oct/Nov). Been there 5 times and the Himalayas are stunning!!!
Hey Paddy, I still remember those days on Twitch when you first started talking about the idea of a new channel and riding your motorbike to see all provinces in Thailand. It's been great to see you grow. Keep up the awesome videos!!
Wow…. Those were the good old days 🤣🤣🤣
We're long-term subscribers. Pre-COVID. We've visited 46 provinces in our travels of Thailand visiting from Australia. We've often gone back to your Vietnam and Laos and 77 provinces series and enjoyed the episodes again. The new format might be great for us to just sit back and relax in the evening and watch a "Paddy Movie"!! Keep your signature music happening though. It takes me to a happy place as you ride. 😎
Love love love all your content Paddy and will watch the new stuff for sure. I have been watching you for years and truly like every you do.
Myself and my husband had our mid life crisis exactly a year ago and I gave up a steady job in the UK in order to back pack around SEA. Keis One inspired me just to do it and you inspired us where to go and for that we will always be grateful 🙏
Awesome! Thank you!
@@PaddyDoyle. Your content really does change lives! ❤️🇹🇭
Perfect timing! I am travelling solo to Hanoi, Vietnam in 2 weeks. First and last night's accommodation booked. Grabbing a motorbike and going to wing everything in between.
It is you and your channel that has inspired me to work less and travel more for the first time ever!
Keep true to "you" Paddy, inspire yourself which in turn inspires us all.
hey paddy!
Big long term fan here! been watching you since back to season two of budgeteers! i even moved to chang mai for 6 months because of your videos! you deserve the 8 weeks break i will be watching your docs even if theyre just on while i clean the house
OMG. I so relate to this weight struggle. I walked 600 miles across Spain this summer walking the Camino De Santiago. Everyone around me was losing weight and I somehow managed to gain 10 lbs even with all the walking. For the life of me I do not know how to travel and not gain weight. Good luck on your journey! I will be watching and learning.
Hahaha 😆 I walked 10,000 - 20,000 steps a day in Japan and put 4kg on
Love your channel Paddy, you are the professional version of myself I think, I’ve been travelling now for 4 years am in Spain now heading to Thailand in Nov for 6 weeks then a month in Vietnam, 112 countries and counting, watching your videos gives me more encouragement to keep going.
Keep up the great work and stay safe🙏
The only issues I’ve had on my travels are health related, I’ve ended up in hospital in Chiang Mai, Madrid and Dublin, we forget how much we rely on having a regular doctor, one must watch one’s health, we only get one go at this life❤️
Thanks so much that you love adventuring in Laos! We enjoy watching your Laos videos from the U.S. and this reminds us good memories of Laos!
Laos is my favourite country to travel. I went 3 times already and still love it ❤
Hiya Paddy. Loved that you took us all along.
You are one of the best on RUclips.
Laos. Was that the petrol pump with the techno? I love that.
I have watched lots of your videos but always happy to watch over.
I love a good binge-watch.
You look great Paddy.
Love your fitness plan.
Love you have some family time.
I love your videos.
Love Will and Jose.
Great video. Wishing you a lovely week.
Ah thanks Nicky !!! The petrol pump rave was in Chiang Rai
Hi! Greetings from Finland! I have actually watched every single video you have uploaded since the beginning. Even before your own channel. Great years! Perfect moments to relax. Probably watching these future vids as well. Have a great rest of the year💪🏽🔥
Wow, thank you!
I personally love the idea with adding in the longer versions. Sometimes I just have time for a short vlog and I’m eager to watch right away, other times I want a multi hour situation that I can put on while I work or draw. It’s the best of both worlds and if it helps your channel then I think it’s great ✌🏻
We went on honeymoon with our 2 kids (1 and 3 back then) last year to Thailand, actually took some tips from Paddy as to where to stay! Koh Samui was amazing for kids. So yeah, babymoon is very doable, but you will need to prepare for some unrest in the plane. Even though everyone on the plane (seemed) to understand, you will still feel a little pressure to keep them quiet.
Love it paddy I’m a longer video watcher and I think your awesome I loved the Vietnam doco as I’m heading there for a second time and can’t wait keep up the great work x❤
Thanks for sharing and whatever you do, wherever you go you have our support!
I appreciate that!
You are such a wonderful person. Looking forward to the new series. Enjoy and relax Mon and Aunty and Ms P.
Really appreciate the direction you are taking - taking care of your body! We travel extensively and it’s quite difficult to maintain an exercise regime and to eat healthfully. Would be great to see some travel videos that are activity based and include how to eat healthy food during travel. We are looking at doing hiking, cycling, running trips. We also started staying in AirBnBs so that we can have salads and cook heal5y simple meals for ourselves. We enjoy your videos!
Thanks Susan
I'm happy to reemerse myself into your travels in long format. and I agree Vietnam and Laos were one of the best😊
You are one of best creaters of thailand.Keep up the good work
Wow, thank you
Hands down!!
How about a reunion travel trip with The Budgeteers?
One day ❤️🤞🤞🤞❤️
Avengers assemble!
That would be amazing
Yes!!!
Update on the Colombian girl please. Is she ok? Is she in touch with Thys?
Yes please!🎉
Have to say Paddy, been following you for a couple of years now and can definitely tell that you've been MUCH happier recently! So happy for your progress and I hope you continue to evolve your channel and content as both you and the world continue to change and grow
I appreciate that!
my life changed sometimes during Covid, turned on RUclips this farang rode his bike to thailand deep south and starts his journey, and the rest is history . . .
It really helped me watching Paddy's adventures in Thailand during COVID. I was in Thailand when it started and had to fly back to the U.S. I was so worried about by Thai friends during that time. It sure helped tuning in to Paddy's youtube channel.
First - a Babymoon is something people take BEFORE baby is born. 😄
Paddy, you are a gem and I am so glad to see how your channel has evolved since the beginning. You are so genuine and fun to watch - so definitely enjoy this time away! We will be fine!
This year has been so interesting for so many people. A lot of the RUclipsrs that I follow closely have changed the way they do things - and it makes good sense. Heck, for us "normal" people - this year has been an interesting one as well (and it isn't over!)
I am thankful for you, Paddy, and I look forward to what 2025 brings your way! 🥰 Cheers!
Haha omg you have a baby moon before? Wtf 😂😂😂 I think it’s an American thing that’s why I had no clue 😅.
@PaddyDoyle. 🤣🤣🤣 Oh it's most certainly an American thing.
The crap people make up nowadays. Baby boom baby shower.
One is pleased to tell you that all of your Budgeteer vlogs and Paddy Doyle vlogs have been enjoyed immensely.
Looking forward to renewing ones acquaintance in the new format.
Keep on moving forward and best wishes with your health regime.
Cheers 🍺🇦🇺
I’m excited for you with all the changes! I’ve noticed other travelers doing the long form documentaries and really been enjoying them. Thank you for answering my question; I’ve never seen anyone going to Madeira, sounds interesting! Best of luck!
My wife and I sit down with our teenage daughters and watch every update. Love it. The quality of your production continues to get better and better. We’re doing 3 weeks next July August, staying across Bangkok and Koh Samui so we’ve been watching for hints and tips. We went to Bali and Singapore this year and missed Thailand after previously having staying in Khao Lak and Karon beach, which helped us fall in love with Thailand. Keep up the awesome work fella 🤘
Daddy Poyle, You take some time off and BREATHE....! You deserve it! I, along with most of your subscribers will still be here when you decide to return!! Lotsalove xx
Ditto!
Thank you so much 😊
Fantastic decision Paddy! Health and mental stability is Paramount in life. Thoroughly love your videos. Now a young 64 and having had MS since I was 28, my travel has been curtailed. I’m still ambulant but have intense fatigue and weakness. Travel these days is suited to my stamina. I will be in NZ solo(husband not wanting to travel) late March and into April…you never know I might bump into you guys! Warmest regards Raelene in Perth WA
Cheers mate, all the best and good health to you 😇😇😇
Good for you Paddy. We have been with you from the beginning and and still get chills heaing the opening theme for the province series. Looking forward to the documentaries, I think it's a great idea. Enjoy your time off ❤️
Paddy! You have inspired me in so many different ways and im currently traveling thailand myself and ill be here for 2 months. Ive been watching you for a couple years now. I also have made my own channel to document my trips. All thanks to you, sir! All the best to you.
Excellent catch up! Good for you in making your health a priority!! Travel and weight is such a struggle for me too. I’m excited to watch your travel docs! I’ve been watching since your Patagonia vlogs, so excited to see a compilation of your other series!! Loved hearing about your plans for next year and wanting to do a lot of hiking content! My top Must Do on every trip!! Can’t wait to see what ground you cover, literally!!!😂
I’m personally very excited for your direction of your channel and I totally understand why , and I’ll support you no matter what I’ll watch them or have them on in the background while I’m working online . As for your health that’s very important … You can have all the money in the world but if you haven’t got your health it means nothing… Look after yourself and everything in moderation . All the very best for the future ahead amico .
Thanks Paul ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I've seen them all and I'm excited to watch again! Wonderful idea, I look forward to walking down memory lane ❤
Found your channel only this year and have binge watch all the episodes but still excited for these documentaries! Vietnam series is definitely my fave. Thailand blogs I’ve used to plan our trip next year! THANK YOU Paddy for your travel content 🫶🏻
Thanks Rachel 😚
Makes perfect sense mate, been watching you on/off for years, but had no idea about your Vietnam trip!!! Loving the longer form documentary of that, look after yourself dude, it’s a marathon and not a sprint! Hope the business keeps growing in a sustainable way for you🙏
We are so excited for this Paddy! We have watched many of your Switzerland and Thailand videos. We are just starting our travels this past year and we look forward to seeing where we want to go next! Thank you for doing these!
Love ya work Paddy!
My first trip to Vietnam is in 3 weeks so this is perfect! Well done on your health journey, from someone who also yo yos, that really brought a smile to my face! Cheers Bro!!
In my opinion this is one of your best videos! I really like your honesty and how you share what you're going through. I really relate to your feelings while travelling - I had a long trip this summer and I just didn't do any workout at all and lost my fitness. I think that's my biggest struggle as well.
But I hope you'll figure it out and share more about your struggles while travelling as well!
Thanks 🙏
This is perfect timing... I'm heading to thailand On the 28th I look forward to watching this. I've been following you for about a year , but I know i've missed some of the previous episodes 😊
I wanted to say that all your episodes are really captivating and I wanted to congratulate you on your journey! Among other things, you help us get through our cold Quebec winters. Thank you!
Thank you so much!!
Keep up the fitness Paddy it's without doubt good for inner and exterior health. GOGOGO PADDY
Looking forward to the Vietnam episode! About to go on my first trip to Thailand / Vietnam and your videos have been really helpful with planning everything!
Hi Paddy, as a Thai person who lives in the US., I love your content! You should come to the US and do National Parks here. They are so diverse and absolutely amazing with tons of hiking trails. Btw, I’d listen to your podcast if you ever do a podcast. 🙏🏼 looking forward to watching your docu series.
All the best with everything Pads! You're an absolute grafter enjoy whatever ya get up to.
Thanks, will do! Eat all the tacos. 🌮
Really looking forward to watching the Documentaries! Thanks for sharing your health and fitness goals, it's inspiring. Great job also on cutting down on drinking. I have another challenge for you: try cutting out the meat and eggs completely and going plant-based. You won't look back, trust me. All the best with the journey!
Before we decided to backpack SEA for half a year me and my partner watched every single video you posted and followed your recommendations. Even in your latest video you mention some hikes and WE DID them all. Just amazing! Looking forward to rewatching the documentaries and remembering those amazing days 🙏🏼
P.s. - i’ve put my infant to sleep, have my coffee.. where’s the documentary 😅
Paddy, I've been watching your contents since The Budgeteers days, and I've loved the vlogs on your channel & I'll definitely keep watching all your future vlogs and can't wait for more!!! Stay safe and take care of yourself!!!
Hey Paddy, my husband and I have been watching your videos since 2022, when we were planning our month long trip to Vietnam. You are amazing.
Btw, baby moon is a relaxing trip parents-to-be take before the baby is born.😊 And yes Thailand is a great babymoon destination.
That is awesome!
Always love your content Paddy,it's my go to channel for my well-being,keep it up.
This was great to watch. All the things that happen off camera that you generously shared on camera. You’re a real Bobby Dazzler!
Very excited! I actually re-watch videos of you anyway because of the nice vibe and to get a bit of that holiday feeling 😂. Curious how these long form videos will turn out!
I am quite happy seeing whatever you share.. we only live once so do what you need to do for you! We watchers just tag along 😊 .. thank you... oh and i for one enjoy learning how youtube works, im not interesed doing it, but like learning a bit of the business side!
If you're happy, we're happy Paddy! Hope the docs do well and looking forward to whatever comes next! 😃😊✌️
Just finished watching this video, good job for this year Paddy.
Thanks for answering my question paddy! Only started 3 months ago and already had the blow up with Philippines and the drop when I moved onto Japan… Vietnam is next to post so that’s great news, I’m just trying to stay true to my silly self ✌🏼 thanks for keeping it real as always
One of the most genuine chaps on YT. Well done Paddy.
Cheers lad
I’m very excited about this. I’ve watched Vietnam three times through as thinking of going there myself and January.
A very exciting life of you you lead
Thanks
Ah cheers
Good for you, putting you first Paddy is a MUST at times to recharge and refocus 😊
Paddy. Good luck with your time off. You deserve it!. Great idea for us new subscribers to watch the long form. No doubt it ill work. Hope you come back stronger than ever.
Exciting! Excited to watch your long from movies. I actually love your Thailand /Bangkok videos so much. ❤
Very excited for your adventures next year. Great idea to try and blend some hikes or walks into your trips to keep healthy! Looking forward to your documentaries too. Cheers!!!
This is so great! Thank you for these amazing videos. I started watching your videos last spring when my husband and I decided to go to Southeast Asia this coming winter! I love your videos and my husband just started watching your videos. We appreciate you so much for sharing your well done videos. We will watch them all. ❤
Love it!!
Loved the idea. I’ve missed lots of your videos. This will be a good catch up!
I understand the breaks, and wanting things to tick over. That said, I do miss the adventure and sights of the open road
Looking forward to the documentaries! Great idea. Your Switzerland trip helped form a much loved trip there. You look terrific. Super healthy.
Good luck with the new format and the fitness program Paddy - me and my hubby have been watching your videos from the start, particularly the Thailand ones - we were BKK expats in the 90s and travel back to Thailand most years to explore more. Really enjoy your presenting style.
On the fitness side, we dropped the booze completely 5 years ago - same yo-yo issues that you describe- best decision we have made for our health and fitness and ironically we enjoy travel so much more now. 😊
Cheering you on from the side lines, Paddy!
Health: physically, mentally and emotionally must always come first.
My husband and I enjoy all your Video contents.
You are true to yourself, genuine with a big heart.
Wishing you all the best in all your travels & endeavours.
Keeping following your own path ..
You've got this!
Thank you Claire
I will definitely watch your documentaries! You look happy and healthy💪🏼👊🏼
Thank you for your vlogs, it always made me happy and relaxed to look to beautiful views of Thailand, your manner of storytelling is very nice. Love your attitude. Just wanted to tell you some good words and boost the channel
Cannot wait to view the new production Paddy, now that I’m back in SE ASIA relaxing again, cheers mate. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I’m excited for these documentaries, I have watched all your videos, but it will be interesting to see them in a different context. Hard to believe the Vietnam trip was over 12 hours!!
With the amount of content you have on Thailand, you could do a similar documentary on the regions you like the most, like your hidden gems video.
Dive into a more detailed video of areas that a lot of people may miss out on, just because they are near places that are more popular.
I find a lot of places on or near Phuket are like that. I know everyone knows about Patong, Phi Phi, Krabi, etc., but there are some really great places near those places that get ignored.
The podcast thing is a good idea, I could listen to you, Gary and Adam talk all day!!
Keep on vlogging buddy, and take care of yourself!!
New Zealand. Hi paddy some suggestions
Don’t fly from north to South Island ! Take the ferry through the Marlboro sounds
Book a trip on the mail boat in Picton don’t head straight to Christ church. Take the queen charlotte drive to Nelson head to Westport take the trans alpine express to Christ church ( top ten finest rail journeys in the world. Head to Queenstown but don’t exclude arrowtown then south to Dunedin and further south to Franz Josef glacier on ur way back up the south island Kaikōura ( whale watching Wellington head to Martinborough, lake ferry Taupo Rotarua waihike island tutakākā Acros to tana mahuta then up the West Coast to the cape
Love your work paddy, all the best on your fitness journey! I'm sure you'll smash it!! Xx
awesome, no more bingewatching necessary, finally real longform... will watch them all again
Good luck in your fitness journey and enjoy your family! I’ll be watching the documentaries 🎉
Not to mention the ad rev on long form vids is amazing. Looking forward to it!
Cannot wait to see your 2025 videos. You are such an inspiration. Always glad to hear you are working on work / life balance. It’s all important.
Long time listener, first-time caller 😅😅 Mate, ur vids are always ace. I've done Thailand many times and taken ur tips and gone to places i never would. Been watching since day dot, and I'll 100% be supporting ur endeavour to make these docos and get a new audience thru the algorithm. I think everyone on this channel can agreee, Ur a top bloke,!! I'll' be doing my dishes whilst doco 1 drops , to support u whilst u do what u need to do to better urself and get ur health to where you want it!! Be good mate, or be good at it!! ✌️
Haha cheers mate, you’re the best
Paddy, I started watching you because of your Thailand vlogs and have enjoyed all of your international ones as well. I am coming to Thailand/Laos (first time) for a month the end of June 2025 and you are my go-to resource!
Have fun 🤩
Love you Paddy, love your content, been following you almost since the beginning of the early days ....... I think Ive watched every single video youve put out. Love watching while i'm eating my breakfast.....so the new venture will be a new way of watching.... and I'm excited!! Would really love to see you do a long form on the whole Thaialnd adventure. I know that would have to be more than one video so a mission for you. But yes I think it would be a great watch. And the new health regime sound fantastic. So pleased for you!! Lifetime health and wellness always begins in the mind. You gotta flip the switch and make it a number one priority in your life.....once you do that your life gets better and better. And becasue of your channel you will inspire untold people. Nothing is more important than health.... Nothing!! I know becasue i'm 74 and I'm incerdibly fit and healthy in mind body spirit. Please dont neglect the spirit!! Gotta work on everything....its all connected!! Doesnt matter how you do that, just include it in some way. I didnt flip the swithc until i was 50..... before that i was a bif fat couch potato. God only knows what condition i would be in now....maybe dead.....I was obese!! Now I lokk and feel amazing. Love you!!!
Ah thank you!!! You’re support means the world
wow time goes fast, i been watching paddy since early days but I feel like it’s still a new channel!
If you do decide to head to Scotland to hike, don't give up on the motorbike as it's one of the best experiences in the UK. Long winding roads, incredible scenery and all done in the open air and not stuck in a car. Love the videos and I will keep an eye out for you when you are travelling in London before for Xmas and hopefully say hi to the travel video king 😃
Wishing you the best of luck with the weight loss and I hope it does bring you the happiness you seek from it! ❤ Just wanted to say that while the channel I'm commenting from is new and has no videos (yet) lol I've been watching you since the beginning and have been inspired ever since! I messaged you on instagram when you first started and we were sitting in quarantine in Bangkok for 2 weeks. Don't remember what I said but just remember the itch to get out and start exploring like you were. After a 3 year trip back to the US we are finally traveling like we intended back in 2021 and a large part of us getting here today is because you continued to inspire us. I'm sure you get this a lot but thank you for being the light we needed to get through some really hard times. Enjoy your break!
Cheers 🥂
Bloody loving the Vietnam long video. Yes I have watched your short Vietnam vids but the long one is just brilliant.
Thank you for sharing! You have the best content on RUclips, but definitely take care of yourself to recharge and have some family time :)
Dude, great Q&A and looking forward to new series. Your Vietnam video just dropped and its 5 hours long!. Good stuff!
You putting your health first is inspiring to say the least!
Thanks for such a raw and honest video Paddy. It's rare (imo) to hear a guy talk about struggles with weight and the effect it has on mental health & wellbeing. You have never looked overweight but I understand it's how YOU feel and I have the same issues. I've booked flights to Vietnam next year and have been watching all your videos, not just the Vietnam ones. I've started watching the longform Vietnam and don't want to miss anything, so am writing down where I'm up to when I pause. Five hours straight is too long for me, perhaps you could break it up into 2 longform, North and South, but either way, I will be watching it all eventually. The filmography is out of this world beautiful. Do you have anyone along with you filming the Vietnam videos or are you doing it all solo? When you talk about 'we' are you meaning you & the viewer or is there someone with you?
I have really enjoyed your more in depth Bangkok series in the last few months. Enjoy your "quiet" time!
My weight was like a yo-yo until I finally bit the bulllet at age 35 - zero alcohol past 6 years 😂😬
Won’t suit everyone , but sorted me out 🙏 one of my best decisions ever.
Good luck with your fitness challenge!!
Our favourite videos were Vietnam and Laos as well.
We visited the falls in Luang Prabang about 2 weeks before you.
Thanks Paddy we enjoy your content.
I'm on a very similar weight journey, i'll be happy with 75kg though! A lot of respect to you for putting yourself out there like this.
I am sooooo EXCITED!! I am a repeat watcher of your videos and soooo excited for these 5 hour videos! I put your videos in the background while I work and it relaxes me. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! (side note: My husband nicknamed you my "boyfriend" every time I put your video on - LOL)
I have watched all the series, but would love to watch them again in documentary form. For example, for passing the time during a long flight to Thailand in a month . Sounds Perfect 💜. Good luck in achieving your goal!
Perfect 😍
It is good you’re taking a break. Something you should really take. Hopefully you’ll find some rest and health!
I think what you’re doing is a great opportunity for new subscribers, but also for the old ones. My SO likes to play your videos or from Abroad in Japan on tv as a background while studying, and YT only suggest or automatically replays the newest videos. There is nothing wrong with the old ones and it’s still great content to watch. It really annoys me YT continuously replays the same video over and over again.