An Unforgettable Start To The Mae Hong Son Motorbike Tour
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- Опубліковано 10 лис 2023
- I have been dreaming of this day for over 3 years. Today I start on the Mae Hong Son Motorbike tour in Thailand. I plan to spend 7-10 days on the Mae Hong Son loop in Northern Thailand. I decided to do the loop going clockwise from Chiang Mai, so my first stop on day 1 is Doi Inthanon. This is the highest mountain in Thailand. I had a great (but slow) ride to the top on my Honda ADV 160 motorbike. The ride down was MUCH more exhilirating. Found some good food and a wonderful little Farm stay resort to spend the night. This was an unforgettable start to the Mae Hong Son Motorbike Tour. Watch the rest of the tour!
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I really want to do this MHS Loop! It’s a tough ride and are there plenty of places etc in case of any mechanical or tyre failures for assistance Serg?
0:53 Sat Nov 11th, 2023 Good Morning Serg From Gilbert Arizona USA. You are on an amazing trip. The views are amazing. Even with the fog. The shrine is so beautiful. Wow the lunch was yummy. Getting lost is part of the fun. The view at the hotel is crazy beautiful. That little town is so cute. The temple is really beautiful. Well it looks like you achieved what you wanted. Complete relaxation with a view. And good food. Continue with your adventures and keep us posted. Healthy Blessings as always 21:08
I’m glad you enjoyed all of these things in the video, because I absolutely love them. I have two more videos I have already recorded that I still need to edit, and at least four or five more videos that I need to shoot for the series. Happy Veterans Day!
In Thailand you can travel anywhere there are roads. Traveling in Thailand by motorcycle was something that Americans liked to do 20-30 years ago. Back then, I often saw expats from America riding bikes in groups of 2-5 You will have many amazing experiences on this trip.
❤🙏
You are correct, and I’ve met so many groups of people on motor bikes, traveling. Both foreigners, and Thai, on this trip.
Haha I can't believe you met Joel Brunner in your video. That is so epic!
Yeah, it didn’t even dawn on me at the time who he was. I knew he looked familiar, but I just couldn’t place the face.
That's so cool, it looked like he still wanted to talk lol. I'm sure you will run into him again. :)@@LifewithSerg
You've made it! passing 4,088 curves from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son ain't easy. Congrats, Serg. 👍💪😎
I’m about halfway around the loop, loving it
Whenever you're bored of sleeping in a room, you can camp near a stream somewhere. I always did that and never got robbed.
That’s a great way to travel. I just prefer a bed after a long day of riding. Enjoy!
I'm not normally a shrine fan, but this one you found is really beautiful. I can't believe you are riding the loop already! You are coming across some great places.
Yep I am three days into the loop. It’s so much fun.
Thank you so much Serg. I enjoyed going on your trip with you.
Glad you enjoyed it! Much more to come.
Fantastic video! Love the beautiful villages and road sceneries, lush vegetation, mountains, tasty looking foods, comfortable accommodations and the overall relaxed presence of the people.
Yes it was great. I’m glad you enjoyed it. There’s more videos like this coming.
เคยไปแม่ฮ่องสอนนานแล้ว ไกลมากสำหรับฉัน เป็นชุมชนภาคเหนือที่น่ารัก ถ้าไปเหนือฉันจะนั่งเครื่องบิน มันสะดวกกว่ามาก😊
Yes, of course it’s much easier to go buy airplane. However, I wanted to see more of the countryside, some adventure.
Being close to nature makes me feel relaxed 😍
Me too! Love it.
07:37 นั่น Joel Bruner 🙏
Oh damn!! I didn’t even recognize him. I thought he looked familiar!
This is LOST WITH SERGE is an affirmation, LOL. No worries, I'm enjoying the view along the way. You know what "they" say, Serge, " Life is not about the journey, it's how you get there." Enjoy the ride.
You are so very correct. It really is all about the journey. That has been my motto for the last few decades. Glad you enjoyed this episode.
Thank you so much Serge ! You make me want to sell my stuff and move to Thailand !! I envy you :)
It was similar videos to this that made me finally decide to move to Thailand. It’s not a perfect country, but I am definitely happier here than I was in the US for the last 10 years.
I'm definitely thinking about making the move ! Thanks for your reply Serg ! @@LifewithSerg
The changes on scenery on your way to the highestpeak around ChiangMai bring a smile to many of us.....rice fields, jungles terrains and villages of all kinds and sizes...Serg you have gain lots of traction in your vblog and it's the authentic ways to present Thai cultures and scenery to all...thanks for sharing this vblog, stay safe...😮😂
I really appreciate your support! I’m glad you have enjoyed my videos so far.
The temple that you have visited in Mae Jam is a Lanna arts style
The Ubosot has that character.
Aha. Thanks.
Finally out of Bangkok and into the real beauty of Thailand. Miss living in Chiang Mai and running trails. Would go up doi inthanon on the regular long run Sunday. Epic trail running! Love it! Best time of the year too I’m many ways! Recognise the cyclist too. Enjoy man!
Yeah, I just realize that was Joel Bruner. Lol. The trip was great so far, glad you enjoy.
The most epic episode lost with Serge, nice 👍
Glad you enjoyed! And again, as always, I really appreciate your support
OMG!! It looks SOOO nice!! You should try a few snacks/food /typical things from Chianf Mai and from that little town and make a vid of it! I'd love to know more about their culture and what they actually eat and etc =)
Anyways, hugs from Arg! 😊
Oh yes I’ve been eating. Lol. You’ll like the next video. Found a cute little night market. Muchas gracias!
That sounds so good! Haha I'll be waiting for it! 😊😊 Besos
It was 12 dog C when i got there. 31 at the bottom. Best ride ever. Thanks
12° wow!
At the end of this vdo that is sticky rice field. That's will be harvest next month.☺️👍
I was really stand by the beautiful colors
I absolutely love the view then the rice-fields get to the yellowy color. It is amazing!
I’ve never seen anything like it. It was so much more beautiful in person.
Sharing an adventure in a new area.
Yes so much fun.
Serg, the new skywalk in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai is just opened. It's so beautiful you should visit. Chiang Rai is so closed to Mae Hong Song where you are now.
Yes, I might stop there on the way back to Bangkok.
The skywalk is in วัดพระธาตุดอยเวา ( Wat-Pra-Tart-Doi-Wao) in case you can ask people around there if you could not find it. You will see Myanmar from the other side.😊
Wow that rice field so Beautiful
The video doesn’t do it justice. The colors were so vibrant. They literally stood there for five minutes just looking at it.
Have a wonderful trip Serg. Enjoy!
Thank you, I will!
Awesome!! Looking forward to seeing the next videos 👍
More to come!
Awesome content as usual! Keep up the good work Serg!
Thanks! Will do!
What a nice view, Thanks for sharing mate, have a safe n fun trip!
Thank you so much
Good to see another side of Thailand, thanks for bring me on virtual vacation😂
You’re most welcome. I’ve got about five more episodes planned in the pipeline.
@@LifewithSerg I'm looking forward for it
It's so peaceful.
Yes very much so!
A cyclist you met is @JoelsTastyRide. He is one of my favourite guy to watch his channel.
Yes Joel Bruner. I thought he looked familiar, but I didn’t recognize him.
Legeeeeeeend, thank you so much!!! 4OilOnly, really appreciate that :)
Very nice to meet you there, that was a perfectly timed Thumbs up thats for sure!!! @@LifewithSerg
@@JoelsTastyRide Honestly, I wanna mentioned you as Kru Joel. Since you join cycling team i can't.
Happy ride and also enjoy the meal.
I super miss Kaosoi at Moo Ban Monk Doi Pui. :)
@LifewithSerg Safe ride and enjoy your trip bro. Pang Ong is a must to vist there in early morning. 😄
@@LifewithSerghaha we just watched this episode and were like hey that's Joel! So random to bump into him! Is Waze a thing in Thailand? Here it dominates over google maps and has gotten us out of long waits behind accidents.
Hi,sir if you stay long enough in Doi inthanont you'll see and feel warm weather.very great weather in this time.
Thanks for the tip!
Oh, I really like road trip. The nature is like magical. I can’t wait to see next video.
I love the nature out here. It’s so beautiful.
If you ever get to southern Thailand, you will love route 410 between Yala and Betong.
Just finished a 6 day tour from Phuket
I’m definitely planning on doing that trip soon
@@LifewithSerg don't let the reputation of the area scare you off. No problems at all for our group. Friendly people everywhere. You see some military and there are some roadblocks but nothing to concern you
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Greetings from Willow Glen SJ, always enjoy your content.
Btw: I didn’t forget to look after myself
Good old Willow Glen! I’ll be back for a visit sometime in April!
Good fun getting lost with the right spirit, Serg. As long as there are power poles, there's always hope to arrive at some locations where the trip can continue. Thanks for the adventure.
I love the power pole navigation suggestion! That’s too funny
ขอบคุณครับ ลุงมะขาม
You are most welcome.
Nice trip Serg. I would love to taste the food there. Have a good time. Take care and see you next time.
So, for the food has been great!
I love your video editing, very smooth and engaging. On Doi Intanon, i recommend one of the most beautiful scenery of trekking route called Kew Mae Pan.
Thank you very much!
Have a nice time and safe trips.
Thank you, I will
Sorry, but I laughed at your reaction when first hitting the dirt road. But you kept calm and carried on in true "stiff upper lip" tradition. Don't think I could have slept in the Pepto Bismol room, you're more determined than I. Enjoying you journey.
Pepto-Bismol room! OK that’s funny. LMFAO.
Been watching your content for a while but didn't subscribe. But man, this series deserve more subscriber!! count me in!!
I really appreciate your support. There’s many more episodes from this series to come.
Keep updated, bro! Mae Hong Song Loop is such an amazing place to visit.
I am loving every minute of it
next to min 20.00 it a certainly beautiful View Serg. I hope you have a safe trip and fun with its time.
Oh yes, I’m having a great time.
When your in pai go eat at the pai siam bistro.Scottish guy Marco owns it. Great host and good food.
Thank you for the tip!
Nice video Serg! Doi Inthanon is beautiful, the only place in Thailand I've ever needed a coat 🙂 It can get a bit chilly up there.
Yeah, first time I was cold in Thailand!
การผจญภัยของลุงเริ่มสนุกขึ้นเรื่อยๆ ครั้งหนึ่งเคยขี่ไปเรื่อยๆแบบลุง เดินทางในขณะที่ยังไหว มันดีกว่ารอจนแก่แล้วไม่ได้
You are never too old! It’s just a mental state. Please go travel also! See you soon.
Totally epic drive!
These roads are wonderful Mike!
@@LifewithSerg Wait until you make the drive from Pai to Chiang Mai. 762 hairpin twists and turns. One of the most beautiful drives in all of Thailand!
Aloha Serge....have been greatly enjoying your content. thank you. I did the Mae hong Son loop a month ago, and wanted to recommend the side road to Baan Rak Thai & Nam Lod cave (near Sappong, Pang mapha) gorgeous scenery and great riding, loads of hair pin bends. not to be missed amigo! enjoy
Glad you’re enjoying the videos. Both of those are actually on my list!
Enjoy the peaceful stay. 7-11 what more could you ask for...Matt
There are actually three 7-11 in the town, but only one open restaurant. Lol.
Planning to go soon. Thailand is just so beautiful!!! And their appreciation for nature, iykwim
and we are planning to do it counter-clockwise and we'll be driving. Excited! Thanks for the video!
It really is!
It’s always great to take a different route . The roads looked fun and so glad you got there. A nice place to visit and well done on finding that resort it’s amazing and the views👌👌👌. Serg I think you found a back up channel Lost With Serg !!!!! That will be fun 😂😂 stay safe
You’re not the first person to mention that other channel idea. I’ve actually thought of renaming this channel several times. Lol.
i’ve ever drove my toyota colora altis to maehomgson loop one time. mae jam town is good place. peaceful place. i love there.
Thanks for the suggestion.
คุณขับรถเก๋งมากๆๆ😊😊😊❤❤❤
Thanks.
Did the loop with a friend in August from Chiang Mai ante clockwise over 5 days. Great road surface, not much traffic, wonderful scenery. Don’t know how old mate here keeps getting lost? 😂 We didn’t ride any dirt tracks. You definitely need a bigger bike. I rented a 500, but ride a Z900 at home , so can ride well. Inexperienced riders shouldn’t really tackle this ride on a motorbike …
Yes inexperienced riders should not. I’ve been riding for 32 years. This was easy for me. A bigger bike would be easier, but I was very happy with this bike.
Awesome...let's go. ❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍
Oh, yes! More to come
ดูวีดีโอของคุณแล้ว สนุก ไม่น่าเบื่อเลยครับ
That means so much to me! I really appreciate that
What a great view in the end
I really loved that little farm view resort
@@LifewithSerg on the whole the roads looked in good condition and very quiet
I’m going clockwise because this way I’m saving the best roads for last. So they should be getting better and better as they continue back towards a Chiang Mai. I’ve already had some amazing stretches.
Stay safe and ride safe enjoy your day 😊
Thank you, I will
I went to Doi Intanon in 2018. It was raining that day we had to use a raincoat. You finally found a nice and quiet place where you are the only tourist in Chiang Mai 😂. If you go to Chiang Rai, stop by Pu Chee Fa, sunrise is breathtaking there. It is one of the best sunrise spots in Thailand. I recommend spending a night there, and get up early to see sunrise. I have a friend who owns a resort, Pu Chee Fah Twin View resort.
I’m not sure if I’m gonna make us a Chiang Rai on this trip.
Hope youre enjoying yourself!
I am having so much fun!
ขอให้เดินทาง ด้วยความปลอดภัยครับ..
Thanks for the well wishes!
Other great video can not wait for the next
Coming today.
@@LifewithSerg cool cool
love love
Thank you for your support.
Thank you for your nice vdo/ UA-cam. I am really enjoy yr vdo.
It's my pleasure
เป็นวีดีโอที่สนุกครับ
Thank you!
Nice trip ❤
Thanks! 😃
Wow sooo cool video ❤
Thank you 🤗
Enjoy your channel exploring the different places in Thailand! I think you should rename it “Lost with Serg” 🤣
I have seriously thought about doing that a few times. Lol.
Did that route with a big bike manual transmission boy was my clutch wrist sore , but yeah the trip was worth. Did the whole trip Pai - Mae Hon Son.
It definitely would be a lot more fun with a bigger bike that I could actually shift, but I’m having a great time on my little 160.
We're going to follow your route next week with our small car.
I hope you enjoy! I should have a minimum 5-6 more videos from this tour coming up.
We are looking forward to watch them.
W e wil l start our trip from phang nga
province. Have you ever been there?
One thumb up for you and another for your motorbike yeh 🎉
Ha ha. Thanks!
just south of the highest peak where you stopped at on the same road about 5km is a one of the most epic view points . It has the king and queen pagodas. Its one of the coolest shots you can get with the pagodas in the back ground and the little bridge with a stream and the mountains and clouds in the back drop....name of the pagodas (Pra Mahatat Noppamethanedon and Pra Mahatat Nopphonphusiri)
Yep, I missed it. Lol.
Nice bro, nice video. Your journey to the north of Thailand must be beautiful forest and towns foods everything great travel, brother. i see Thailand has great towns and villages. You make a video you travel I really want come Thailand again see all this country well done.
It’s been a great trip so far. I’ve got quite a few more videos coming from this trip, so stay tuned.
@@LifewithSerg okey bro
Travel safely.❤❤❤
Thanks!
ยอดเยี่ยมมาก ๆครับ
Thank you!
We road the loop in 2020 on honda 650 cb's. I got the loop tattooed on my leg with the notable stops included. We had multiple near deaths riding much harder than we should have but the switchbacks MAKE you wanna go ! Man i miss thailand 🇹🇭
Glad you enjoyed your ride
Take care 🎉
Thanks.
Doi Inthanon is one of the most popular National Park in Thailand. It's famous for the viewpoint, nature trail, waterfalls, sunrise-sunset watching, birdwatching, etc.
Too bad that you missed many beautiful places up there such as the twin royal pagodas of the King Rama 9 and the Queen, the short nature trail called Giw Mae Pan, Vachiratan Waterfall, etc. Hope you can visit all these places next time. Have a safe journey through out the country ! 😊
Thank you.
way to go buddy! enjoy the trip...
Thanks! Will do!
Thanks for the upload
“ I almost rolled my ankle “
Haha
This is a daily occurrence for me in Thailand ;-)
I think I see that at least a few times a week. That is my biggest fear, is messing up my ankles. Gawd…. I sound like some octogenarian. LMFAO.
❤❤รักคุณนะครับ.ที่ทำคลิปท่องเที่ยวต่างจังหวัดของไทย.🇹🇭 สู่สายตาชาวโลก.ชาวไทยทุกคนยินดีต้อนรับนักท่องเที่ยวทั่วโลกและทุกคนด้วยความยินดียิ่งครับ.ขอบคุณครับ.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💝
I am very happy to know you enjoyed
@@LifewithSerg ขอบคุณครับ.👍👍💝💝
You should stay overnight at local home stay, there are many hidden gems along the route.
Yes you are correct. I will try and find one.
Villages look so quiet there
It’s so peaceful.
เยี่ยมมากพี่ชาย มอเตอร์ไซด์ของพี่ดีมากๆ😂
I’m really enjoying this trip.
Serg to bad you didn't talk more to Joel he was one of the cyclist , he does a food vlog Aka Mark Weins friend. He knows the area well.
Yeah, you know I didn’t recognize him on the spot, but when I was editing later, it dawned on me who he was.
Woww
So nice!!
เดินทางเก่งมากครับ
Thank you!
Thailand 😊
Yessss
Chaing mai old town is amazing ,were you asleep when you eere there,some of the most beautiful temples in the whole of thailand ,great food ,cool coffee shops ,great bars and check out zoe in yellow
I felt like they were too many tourist there. So I just spent two nights at work, but didn’t really look around much.
Don't miss Sunflower Valley when u are in Mae Hong Song . Recommended
It is definitely on my list!
Makes me want to learn to ride a bike - Then I look at the inner city traffic and think again, I wonder if you can get a beefed up tuktuk...
I would not recommend learning how to ride a motorbike in Bangkok. Even with 30 years of experience, I still find it pretty crazy to ride in that city.
HOWEVER… obviously many people learn how to write a Bangkok, so it just depends how your hand eye coordination is, and how well you can deal with multitasking.
You lucked out getting lost today Serg, those rice fields I know look nothing like they do on video, it's almost when you're there someone has been in an manipulated the scene on photoshop before you arrive as the colours are so saturated. You looked slightly overwhelmed by the view.
Looks like the bike is holding up well as you do too.
Safe travels matey 🏴🇹🇭🇺🇲🏍️
You’re absolutely correct when you say I looked overwhelmed. I was! I have never seen such vivid colors before. Having a great time, Mark!
07:50 that is joel 😂
What a coincidence😅
Yeah, I totally did not recognize him!
At Doi Inthanon mountain, there are 3 species of truffle mushrooms, both native and those found in Italy. And there are Himalayan and native bird species that have no problem anywhere else, including native orchids that can be found here. and the only azalea tree in the world and many waterfalls
It was simply spectacular!
Thanks for taking us along your adventures Serg! Can I ask a question please? Your wrote in the main description that your main camera is an iphone? How do you mount the iphone on your chest while you are on a motorbike? Would you consider making a tech breakdown of your methods? Would be very helpful for people like me. Thank you! Save travels!
Certainly. The iPhone is mounted to a Manfrotto mini tripod with a Manfrotto clamp. I have an Osprey backpack that has a chest strap. I took the whole thing in and tighten the chest strap down. It is not the most stable mount, but it works. Can’t say I recommend this set up because it does move around a bit. But I like the solution because I can easily pull it back out with my hand and start recording.
@@LifewithSergThanks for taking the time to reply Serg!! I appreciate it much!
Your black bike jacket, black helmet and bushy beard reminds me of a Darth Vader version of the Ewoks in Empire Strikes Back. But they seemed to have a better sense of direction..😂😂😂
LMAO. But what black helmet? Mine is red white and blue. 🤔
@@LifewithSerg i guess i should have mentioned Im color blind
Hi Serg nice vid, what time of year was this trip?
This was about four months ago. If you look at the dates when I posted the videos, it’s only about 4 to 5 days after I shot it
I'm sure you know already but on the off chance you don't google translate camera mode will translate thai writing to English.
Oh, yes, I am well aware. I use it often, but many times I like to be surprised.