INSANE Journey to the Heart of THAILAND: Heading South

[@31interact]

Loved the whole week with you Karl that was an amazing day - the dogs stuck with us the whole day thanks so much mate I had an amazing day

[@karlsthailand]

It was great to have you on board John. You really added to the trip and gave it your all even though some of it was tough for you. Cheers

[@donaldcroom1483]

on rewatching to recall how you expertly interwove airtime w hikers and dogs, this Charles lindbergh transatlantic flight story came to mind. on getting out of his aircraft, a reporter approached Charles, "but how did you pee?" Charles without hesitation answered he strategically brought an empty bottle onboard. at the right moment he discarded the now full bottle over open farmland over France. "I wasn't going to be caught with that thing in my hand" when facing a worldwide adoring public

[@mrdoodle8748]

Great video Carl, those views are awesome. Those two dogs had me mesmerised with their presence in the video, one great shot with the tan coloured dog walking into the shot as you lot walked up the stairs. Might have to give him/her a credit.

[@donaldcroom1483]

the dogs were certainly the stars on this trek. no "come on" coaxing required. they knew what was the task at hand.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks so much. I thought that was a cool shot too but thought nobody else would notice. Actually I will have to check if it's the same pair of doges who ascended with myself and Baldy Brian on my last video from there.

[@mrdoodle8748]

You have some budding canine superstars with those dogs. Niall Harbison on Samui would have adopters begging for them if they were on his channel@@karlsthailand

[@hjb12]

I first became aware of this place about 2 years ago on your channel. I've been there 4 times since then. A truly remarkable place and hardly known.

[@karlsthailand]

I don’t think I had ever seen another foreign vlogger cover it tbh. It was quite a discovery. Glad to have helped put it on the map a bit. Like you say it’s a remarkable place with a remarkable history

[@anthonydavies5006]

Love it! I might get a smaller ruck sack. Cant wait for the next one

[@karlsthailand]

John and I should have put all our kit in there too Ant! Cheers

[@mythai9593]

Looks brilliant 👏. Well done to the 2 lads.

[@karlsthailand]

They were great and we had a fun trip as you will see. Cheers

[@JBWanders73]

I must go back there this year Karl... it's hot and sweaty but definitely worth it, as you well know. The man who set this up was sooooo close to being famous worldwide.

[@karlsthailand]

Yeah, so easy to tread on someone's toes here. I have no doubt his intentions were good even if he was a little naive to think that his influence wouldn't upset some. Cheers

[@marchanson711]

It was a good omen that those two dogs were following you on the journey. Did you guys offer them water? Great video Karl. Thank you.

[@karlsthailand]

Do you know what Marc, I can't remeber but I remember that they followed myself and Baldy brian up there once, will have to check that video to confirm it was the same pair of dogs. Cheers

[@SteveSmith-zz4ih]

Great Spot, glad the Dawgs were there for the walk and company.

[@karlsthailand]

That isn't the first time those dogs have followed me up Steve and they can be great for chasing off the monkeys that are often up there or on the stairs. Cheers

[@Nttmf]

Great video Karl, nice views of the countryside from above. People that are adventurous going to Thailand should try this. After all, this is what it’s about, getting out off the beaten track, seeing new things. The guys Brewdog t shirt is making me want a beer. Keep going mate, stay safe. 👍

[@karlsthailand]

Absolutely. I do understand that people don't always have time though. Cheers

[@hakanblixt]

Great hike my friend.

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it. it's a fascinating place. Cheers

[@craigmitcham2619]

like them lads im sure lots more people will sponsor the channel karl, makes me smile to see the thais look at u amazed as u speak fluent thai to them, top man

[@karlsthailand]

Yes Craig, it usually goes one of two ways, they just chat like they expect every foreigner to speak Thai or they're amazed. Cheers

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

Thank you for the very nice music and pictures and drone flights !!!

[@karlsthailand]

Thank you too! Glad you enjoyed it

[@gregoryfrancisjames5071]

Hang on a minute Karl. I need to top up my glass while you guys provide my evening entertainment. Good on yer lads. Better than Netflix.

[@karlsthailand]

My pleasure or our pleasure greg. Cheers

[@CliffBanford]

Fantastic views and drone flights Karl, i really enjoyed, all those steps must really take its toll, well done.

[@karlsthailand]

Many thanks. I don't find it that bad tbh. 15 to 20 minutes and you're up there. Well worth it.

[@andrewhyland9212]

Incredible landscape with the flat low land and the small mountains poking out of the ground. Every time your videos surprise me with how they create these temples so high up. Got to have respect for the Thai people for creating them. Did you reward your two guard dogs once you had descended?

[@karlsthailand]

I think we did, a bit of cake or something but all we took up was water really. it's the second time they have accompanied me up there and next time I will buy some chicken for them.

[@christophergale9438]

Great one again Carl ,spectacular views.👍

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Chris it's well worth the hike up mate

[@markp5056]

Nice one Karl, lot of climbing. We actually rode past there and took some pictures 3 weeks back!

[@karlsthailand]

Nice one! It looks so bizarre as you drive past doesn't it? A bit of Rio in Thailand! Cheers

[@Glyn69]

Superb video Karl , Heavans Valley, it all looks amazing fabulous scenery, we will take a trip there , heading north in March for a road trip Nice tgat you had company along tge way too . Take care travelling , drone work excellent

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Glyn, well worth a visit mate, on the route to Hua Hin and such a cool place

[@Glyn69]

Safe travels Karl

[@nigelchnzl5355]

Great video mate i can not wait to get back to Thailand mate

[@karlsthailand]

Will be good to see you Nigel

[@keepitrollin3977]

Carl .keep it rollin

[@karlsthailand]

Will do. Cheers

[@supernanny82]

BRILLIANT xx

[@thaicycle5249]

This is great, I'm about to do a road trip from Burriram to Phuket.

[@karlsthailand]

That's great, add it onto the route. I met up with Paddy Doyle the other day and he is aboput to embark on a huge cycle trip himself. Good luck, cheers

[@ChasingDreamsInThailand]

Hey Karl, how is the climb up the stairs compared to Monkey Mountain Temple in Prachuap Khiri Khan? Great video.

[@karlsthailand]

I’d say a little tougher but not much, it’s certainly steeper but pretty easy going once you are up there although there are some staircases up to the temples. Just take your time and you’ll be fine. Cheers

[@dustyrider244]

The two guys with you did a great job getting to the summit, I would have been drawing air from China! Make sure they do not ring the bells when they get back to Pattaya, could be costly. Looking forward to seeing your adventures down South, I will be venturing down there as soon as the pollution starts to get any worst. Great vid mate, you three should be sponsored by Vidal Sasoon, obviously I can make the comment as I am in the same folic,ally challenged club.

[@karlsthailand]

Don't worry Nick, they were the only belss that got rung on that trip lol. Ant was kind of ready, he'd done a bit on the stepping machine but John......you'll see in some of the future vlogs.

[@gordon7260]

amazing video

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Gordon

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

12:05 .... amazing that you are not out of breath even a little bit but the two guys following you very much the opposite ... 😂

[@karlsthailand]

It's just that I do it more often lol. Thanks

[@quinnerefc]

superb vid!!

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers!

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

Karl is the Edmund Hillary of Thailand

[@karlsthailand]

It only takes 20 minutes to get up there lol but cheers

[@supernanny82]

LUV THE DOGS xxx

[@MarkSantaCruz]

i can see why that's one of your favourite places. How come it doesn't get more visitors? A great little group of five you had there. I bet they enjoyed a beer or two afterwards. Well, maybe not the dogs. Do you go on to somewhere else after this one?

[@karlsthailand]

Even many of the locals don't know or care about it Mark. We did sink a few in Hua Hin that night and then the journey continued as you will see. Cheers

[@kcl2862]

Hope you feed and watered the temple dogs. Excellent companions.

[@karlsthailand]

I think we gave them a little treat. next time I will take some chicken for them

[@morphix007]

Ive watched more than 70 percent of the video so far and no one mentioned the soi dogs? looks same height and intensity as the one near krabi

[@karlsthailand]

They are the Temple dogs, most Temples in Thailand have a collection of them, they are fedd and relatively safe. Perhaps I should have given them more acknowledgement. Believe me it's nowhere near as topugh as the Tiger Cave Temple in Krabi which is going to be in another of my videos very soon. Cheers

[@jonhobson3592]

Looks great 😅

[@karlsthailand]

It's a cool place for sure. Cheers

[@sergefranchois1701]

Karl got himself 2 Sherpas 🙂

[@karlsthailand]

That was a missed opportunity Serge, Ant could have fit enough kit for the three of us in his huge rucksack lol

[@3ClicksAndTheTruth]

Better than Sherpas kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHnLlqOhrauFipYsi=nXUPRskBcaO5T51G

[@3ClicksAndTheTruth]

Better than Sherpas kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHnLlqOhrauFipYsi=nXUPRskBcaO5T51G

[@trttoday7440]

stairs stairs and moooor stairs ..... the boys bash ooonn ... 🙏🏼

[@karlsthailand]

Lol. Believe me they had plenty more to endure even that day.

[@malin5468]

Why is your friend carrying so much gear?

[@karlsthailand]

I think he was a little 'over-prepared' on the first day lol.Cheers

[@timwalker2458]

If you find a hair in your soup, who are you going to blame ?

[@karlsthailand]

Found plenty worse than hairs in my soup over here Tim. Always best not to examine your food too closely 😉

[@peddlerianp771]

I went up there the other week after seeing your first vid on this place, fantastic views once you get up them steps 😉🪜

[@karlsthailand]

It really is! Glad to hear that people are actually encourage to visit these places I find and feature. Cheers