This ISN'T Thailand (Not the Thailand I Love Anyways...) Travel Thailand in 2021, We Need It!

FULL Chiang Rai Playlist • Chiang RAI, Thailand
In this video, join us for a different view of Thailand. Is it a view that's set back in time 30 years? To a time where there was never any tourism here to begin with? I don't like to see Thailand like this, and of course no one does! If you do have plans to visit though (and if you're ready with a vaccine and paperwork of course) then come to Thailand, plan a visit, I know that the Thai small shop and business owners will be so glad to see you! And the beauty and natural sights, well, of course those are all just as great as they've ever been.
We are in Chiang Rai province... and we (and now you!) are basically alone here. Without taking any risks, and without taking advantage of any local Covid measures, Li and I are able to complete a very short distance 7-day trip from our home in Chiang Mai to the bordering province of Chiang Rai.*
Acknowledging that this is a brutally tough time for anyone trying to make a living doing business related to tourism, Li and I are still happy to visit whatever places are open, pay for any services that are still available, and just generally offer our support (whether its money, or just a smile and friendly conversation). I hope these videos can offer you some motivation, and maybe even encourage you to do the same when you can!! To give you some honest details into my own life, it is small things like this that offer a light to me, a huge amount of hope to me during these days - the feeling of being a blessing to others is something that will always remind us who we are, and who we all can be to each other and for each other! Again, I hope I can encourage you to do what you can whenever you have the chance :)
So!
In this series you have seen us visit many mountain towns and villages, only one of which were we allowed to stay overnight (Mae Salong) - we have met with many amazing families and great stories along the way, and we're proud to share all of those videos with you! At the end of the day however, it is still quite obvious to see, although we are actively trying to connect with "normal" people living in all these towns, the Covid virus closures have almost completely ended the business in so many areas in Thailand - especially those reliant on tourism -
In many parts of the world too I'm sure... but there aren't too many places with such a high percentage of people's income that is directly related to international tourism.
*All in all, the total distance of this trip was under 400km. This is also the 1 video out of the 7 though where we actually had to turn around/not allowed to pass a certain way. Most of the roads in northern Thailand are open - if you want to stay anywhere/visit anywhere, you have to call ahead to make sure the place is still open/still there - if you don't stop, and/or you stay by yourself, there is really no issue or cause for concern.
I hope this finds you well, I always appreciate the time you take to write a comment to me, sharing your thoughts or, of course, which parts of the video you enjoyed :). Thanks as always! Much love. See you for the next one! - Joel and Li
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[@scottc1709]

Great video Joel and Li! That temple was stupendous! Those pineapples were so cute and small looking! Aloha Bru Crew!! ❤️❤️❤️ To you all!

[@maxf3253]

👋👋👋👋👋 enjoy your week

[@scottc1709]

@@maxf3253 you too!!

[@KT-ro1ti]

CONGRATULATIONS to Thailand on winning an Olympic GOLD medal yesterday!! So many happy faces and the whole country went wild!!

[@li7305]

SO cool Si Pra-Ya :) Yes! I was cheering for this amazing girl as well, so good to see, so awesome!

[@JoelsTastyRide]

I know I know I am with you :-) this is so cool

[@carlimoncher8043]

Beautiful video and message today Joel. The temple and the drone shots were amazing and I really enjoyed today’s music. Sometimes, when the things we are so used to entertaining us are stripped away, we are able to see the beauty all around us. Much love to you and Li 💗

[@maxf3253]

💞💞💞💞 this is all I have for you this week

[@JoelsTastyRide]

What a great comment :-) of course you always write very nice things but, I always appreciate how you really think about what you are writing. Thanks for the comment about the music, and thanks for the reminder about the willingness to step back and look at how many things there are to appreciate. Nature can even be entertainment :-) have a great day today, really hope you are doing well, happy Monday :-) may this week bring your peace and smiles

[@carlimoncher8043]

@@maxf3253 that’s plenty! Thank you, love 💗

[@maxf3253]

@@carlimoncher8043 smiling

[@nigelcrouch4767]

I can't understand why anyone is giving you a thumbs down. It's a big thumbs up from me. I love the videos you make and you have such a respect and love for everything in your life. Keep up the good work!

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Nigel, great message from you, I don’t really mind as long as I see people enjoying these and while the comments they are great, super cool thank you for taking the time to write me :-) support us :-) have a great day today. Your message is awesome, really, thank you so much man

[@Lvsdawgs]

You have a gift. I have followed you for your food adventures, but your positivity and spirituality is infectious. Such sincerity and appreciation for all you are blessed with and what you are able to share with us, and encourage us to look for the beauty and the magnificence of what is there for us to explore. I live in B.E.A.utiful Oregon. The nature is so, so, so abundant. Which of course encourages adventure and many, many food opportunities. From the coast to the desert. Thank you for sharing your joy of EVERYTHING!!

[@MelGreenery]

This was where we planned to go last year 🤩 and I can’t wait to rebook our trip! Thanks for another great video and sharing your real experiences. Not pretending everything is fine and your honesty (but still positivity) is what I enjoy most about your videos ✌️

[@binhduchoang6026]

Hi Joel & Li wow beautiful white temple wow blockdown completely be careful thanks take care.

[@maxf3253]

💞👋 have a good week ahead

[@philkat4life]

Great clip love ❤️ it! Sorry I missed the live video but plan on watching it all today. Have a blessed day!

[@MzMineFind]

So beautiful yet eerie and surreal that it is so empty. Love what you are sharing both in the video and description.

[@effie-montreal]

Joel really nice video I am waiting to come to Thailand when it is safe

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Effieeeeee :):) hope things are going ok for you, and yes hope that you can visit VERY soon!

[@teresaursua9027]

Thank you for the pep talk Joel.... "Dont give up", "As long as we still have life in us" 🙏💟

[@JoelsTastyRide]

You are awesome yes yes exactly, I want to encourage everyone but also, use these to encourage myself. I appreciate your support as always :-) have a great day

[@superfastener]

Blessings to Li and to you, Joel, from our Savior, Christ Jesus. Great drone shots to start with and am really excited to see Thailand as it was originally. Hey Ms. Li, don't worry about your car ... it's a Toyota! I have a RAV4 myself - quite sturdy & reliable. BTW folks, Renee & I celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary yesterday. If you have FB and want to see the pics of my beautiful bride, go ahead & friend me. You two however, have some catching-up to do LOL ... Peace be with you !

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Ron!! Good morning to you man, wow super quick and super cool support. As always :-) Hope you’re having a great day, God bless you this week, I pray that you were able to encourage many others along the way as you are so good at encouraging me.

[@maxf3253]

Ron, my mate in the States continue to let your light 🚨 shine for Jesus Christ 🙏. It is refreshing to see that there are people who are not afraid to lift up the name of our saviour. 45 years of marriage and still going is a blessing. So many people say 'for better for worst in sickness and in health until death do us part but as soon as trouble comes they take off. I pray for another 45 more years and so on Ron.

[@eyeofventure]

Very nice video Joel. Your aerial video shots are getting awesome 🤙🏼🙏🏼

[@rajeshramachandran1704]

What scenic place ! For me the highlight was the White temple - such an architectural marvel ! The view from the Dragon point was awesome ! Good work on the Drone shot Joel ! Loved the fact that not only did you support the local fruit vendors but also genuinely enjoyed the taste ! Thanks for sharing your pearls of wisdom and advice on how how to derive happiness bereft of the adversity that each and every one of us are facing in the world ! Let’s continue to spread love and happiness!! Take care and stay safe Joel-Li 🙏💐💐

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Rajeeeeeesh good afternoon my friend I hope this Monday is treating you well already. Please pass along my greetings to your whole family :-) thank you for taking the time to always write such encouraging and happy comments, thanks for the constant support on the drone as well. Sometimes it is inconvenient and even sometimes I have to worry if I’m gonna get in trouble but, I see that it is always worth it. And I’m always happy when you back me up on that ha ha :-) thanks for hanging out with us for this video, we have one more in this general area and then it’s back to Chiang Mai for some more local stuff. Hope you’re having a great day again, hope this finds you well, speak again soon. God bless. 💪🏽 ⭐️ 😃

[@rajeshramachandran1704]

@@JoelsTastyRide Thanks a bunch buddy for your wonderful comments ! I will continue to encourage you on the drone shots ! Your control is fab now and the White Temple drone shot view was mesmerising ! What a fab piece of work !! Take care ! God bless and wishing you and Li a wonderful day 👍

[@lidiareveron1410]

I love Li and her enthusiasm, such a beautiful way to look at the world

[@li7305]

Thaaaank You Lidia

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Have a beautiful day today :-) both of you ha ha

[@_sonexay]

Saibaidee Joel and Li! Wow breathtaking area y'all were at! I never seen small pineapples like those one before. Look forward to seeing the other videos of your road trip. *Also looking forward to my cap!*

[@li7305]

❤️🥳❤️🥳

[@alexanderroman3792]

Looks amazing love the video

[@Bighugz75]

dude that white temple is beautiful .... stay safe and many blessings to you and Li ...and stay positive

[@matteedeonarine1933]

Hello Joel an Li....this place is so awesome....enjoy take care an stay safe.🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺💕💕💕🌺

[@tiare5022]

Tee hee...that drive is pretty scary. I'm scared of heights and watching you and Li was making me nervous 😂. I love how you both were also nervous and Joel was already thankful for making it out alive...but Li was like 1:54 🤣. Beautiful white temple as well. Looks like a ice palace... amazing how they were able to build and create something so intricate and beautiful! Just wanted to stop by and check out this amazing video. Hope you and Li are doing good ☺️. Sending love and blessings your way....🙏🌈💖

[@philhardy6470]

Great words of wisdom, Joel, also great views of that absolutely stunning White temple, yourself & Li, have a great time, wherever your journey takes you, take care & stay safe

[@kristinayofe8024]

How beautiful!!! Definitely a must see! Great video Joel and it will all return to normal soon enough. You might actually miss the peace and quiet.

[@atseabreeze]

The drone shots are always amazing. I would be so nervous driving on a road like that. When the world is back to "normal" again, the first country I want to visit is Thailand. I don't even know where to start because there is so much to see amd my vacation is only 2 weeks.

[@drwachterandrea]

I just love the way you are able to be aware of life at this very special situation. Being aware of being alive and healthy is so important. All the other stuff helps but it is not life essentials. Many people living on tourism’s realize that if they have enough just to feed their Family and Friends - it‘s ok. I pray for you all to survive this pandemic. As a medical doctor I have to admit I have never seen more Tragic situations nor have lost more of my beloved friends and patients since WW2. May you all be blessed. Love from Vienna, Austria.

[@carloslima390]

The Thailand we love so much got destroyed by the incompetent politicians. They destroyed the tourist industry and millions lost everything. Nice video though! I truly hope Thailand comes back, at least a fraction of the version we knew soon. Thai people are so lovely and carrying, they deserve better.

[@josephsoto8294]

Have you considered that it may not be that they're incompetent but rather that they're diabolical and deceptive?

[@Simon.the.Likeable]

Two decades after 9/11, one decade after the GFC, it's not the fault of any one country's political situation. My country's tourist industry has died the same death as Thailand's and the vaccine rollout has been so much more incompetent than Thailand. However, we are not seeking to oust our government through insurrection. We are not in a strategic position like Thailand nor do we have opposition groups sponsored by the National Endowment for Democracy. Guess that's the difference.

[@Shichman]

Love your positivity, Joel! Stay safe dude!

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Man. Wonderful message thanks so much thanks so much Dave! 🤜 🤛 😃 ☀️ 🍻 🎉 !! Hope you’re having a OK week yourself, see you for the next one

[@mikesayers5157]

Hey Joel, its been a while, awesome to see you and Li healthy and happy. We were at the white temple in 2018, took a drive up from Ciang Mai,it is so beautiful. Did I hear you right when you said you were going to Doi Chaang, if so enjoy the walk in the mountains, the coffee plantations are spectacular. My heart is broken seeing what Covid has done to Thailand, the place that holds my soul. Stay safe and enjoy the gifts being bestowed upon you.

[@clarissa585]

Nice one Bammy! Beautifully shot 💜😎

[@JoelsTastyRide]

YaHOOOOO hi Pooshi!!!!!! Super super cool to see your name, hey your profile photo is beautiful :-) Thank you for the comment today, hope you’re having a beautiful Wednesday!!! Yahoo ♥️ ☀️ ⛰ 🌳 😃 💪🏽 👊 ☮️

[@TheTravellingScotsman]

WOW, that white temple was amazing. It was sparkling in the sun!

[@li7305]

Steven!! I couldnt believe it, so beautiful!

[@TheTravellingScotsman]

@@li7305 totally amazing. Would love to see that one day.

[@samuelthefoodlover1758]

Hi bruner you doing a great job

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Sam you rock!!! Thanks for the great support, and the first comment today! Hope all is going well man - hope to see you for the next one!

[@Busybeeee]

Love your videos Joel and Li, so stunned by the gorgeous scenery! Now that I'm done with my work contract up North I'm heading down to Mexico for the next several months and I will have plenty of time to catch up on all the videos I missed! Keep up to great work my friends!

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Oh my goodness no way, blessings and travel mercies as you head down to Mexico, that is very cool but of course I hope you have some time to keep us updated with how things are going. What will you be doing down there? Super cool message, again I am very happy to see your name :-) you were one of the very first to support us on this channel so, it is really cool. Thanks for taking the time to say hi

[@Busybeeee]

@@JoelsTastyRide I teach English to locals for free in Mexico. Knowing English can give locals a salary that is 5 times higher and improve the quality of their lives. My goal was to start a non profit organization where I would connect foreigners in Mexico to locals in order to offer free English courses in exchange for free Spanish courses but the recent Pandemic put a halt to that. Hopefully things will work this time. I knew from your first videos that you were gifted and you were meant to do this 😊😊Have a wonderful day my friend!

[@kunalmadhav001]

Wao the white temple...... Really no tourist but..... The temple is so awesome..... A great masterpiece....

[@kunalmadhav001]

What a way to start Monday morning visiting PHA HI Village through yours videos...... Nice place. Love to watch yours videos.... Love from India

[@johnbeart]

Nice 1 Joel and Li. 😁👍🖖❤️🙏

[@JoelsTastyRide]

John may have a beautiful day today thanks as always for the great support, all of our love. Cheers. Happy Monday

[@johnbeart]

@@JoelsTastyRide happy Monday 😁👍🖖❤️🙏

[@lucioledivine8554]

Thanks for sharing love all your videos

[@florencechin6509]

Joel, this part of Thailand is so worth the journey. Worth foregoing coffee and food for! The landscape is amazing as was the white Temple. North Thailand is definitely my tourist destination!!❤️

[@li7305]

Haha, foregoing coffee, you are right, and food too :) So cool,happy to ready this message Florence! I hope you are happy today!

[@JoelsTastyRide]

I am with her :-) ha ha have a great day both of you

[@ATrainTravels]

This place is really beautiful, I always wanted to visit the white temple.. maybe 1 day

[@JoelsTastyRide]

A Train! Hi, good evening! It is a great place, hope you have a chance as soon as possible! Until then, take care, thanks for the support.

[@teresaursua9027]

How cool...I have a friend named A-Train!!!

[@ATrainTravels]

@@teresaursua9027 haha no way!

[@PinnedonPlaces]

WOW look at the White Temple, looks spectacular. Definitely adding this to the list! Great vid Joel, hope you both are well. Stay safe! :)

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Yo-yo yo super cool message, yes I was a bit blown away, I had never visited this place and now seeing it in this time and this place, I didn’t know what to say for the first few minutes of the video ha ha :-)

[@archiec8391]

I’m hoping to be back in October 2021 🙏. Hope you are well brother.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Archie! That sounds like a good time frame, yeah even after this month there are many options available but... October even more safe! :). Have a good one, thanks for the message!

[@tshavfengvang7831]

What a steep climp to the top Joel. Sorry, you couldn't go into the village for more adventures. Atleast, you can still enjoy the fresh air. But now I can see why with the absent of people, the world is just so empty. Hopefully, we will all come out of this world health crisis stronger than ever. Thank you for sharing your life with us Joel and Li. Have a blessed day!

[@MrNicolascampbell84]

Thank you Joel for showing all these places. Brings back nice memories when I was touring Chiang Rai just like you did in this video. I know how it feels driving up and down the steep hills with just a Toyota Vios. You need to get a 4WD or AWD for pleasure and safety brother. Once again, thank you for the video Joel🥰

[@JoelsTastyRide]

So awesome another great message from you today Nicolas :-) hope you’re having a good one! Cheers to the steep hills I am usually doing this on 2 Wheel D.… Meaning my bicycle :-) ha ha but I Toyota four-wheel-drive would be the perfect tool as well for exploring ChiangRai

[@infowarriorone]

What a gorgeous view. The fact that people built a road brick by brick says a lot about people who live in the mountains.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Info warrior, right on, glad you are noticing some of the cool details along the way, maybe some thing I didn’t point out. Thank you for the comment and Hope this finds you very well today. Happy Monday, see you again for the next one soon

[@mrearthshome1375]

We had a beautiful experience like this in a BOGOTA COLOMBIA and the walkway as you're saying was so steep, I believe it took us over an hour to walk up the stairs some parts got right into the mountain which were unbelievable steep, actually much higher than what I'm seeing in your video.

[@beeicc7503]

Awesome shots, and what a gorgeous temple! Man, the work it must be to keep it clean 😁

[@JoelsTastyRide]

You are hilarious yes that is a great thought :-) I’m sure you are correct. It’s probably all done by volunteers at a place like this, I do not think that any monks reside here

[@karenwolf5266]

How beautiful. Hope tourists come back and help regrow the economy. I lived within a few miles of the highest point in the Appalachian mountain range. My father plowed snow on that mountain for 40 yrs. I couldn’t remember the altitude so looked it up. 1.024m 19 km from where I was born and raised. I respect those mountain people so much. You are on your own much of the time. Thank you for always bringing such beauty and God’s majesty in places many of us will never get to experience. Praying you and Li’s safety through this crap. Hoping to stay awake through the live feed this weekend. Did not make it last week for more than a few minutes. My friends and I went to a small farmers market about an hour away to support locally sourced food. Lived high on the hog so to speak with so much fresh veg that was available.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Kareeeeeen I am smiling and then I’m laughing about the lifestream, but I am smiling about this memory you have shared with us. That is so special so amazing that you could share it for your father as well :-) thank you on his behalf! Cool that you did some research on your own, I also appreciate you sharing this :-) thanks again for so many great messages and although I do hope that you always get a good nights sleep, yes I do hope that you also can spend the time that you want with our online community as well. It is a special thing, thank you for being a big part of it

[@abigailhokai9131]

Yes Joel nature speaks to us that you just have to keep living and find beauty in the simplest of things and be appreciative of all things and people. Li bless your sweet honesty❤oh my that White temple thank you for showing this, it's magnificient, the drone views...wow, safe travels guys.

[@PREPFORIT]

I luv your positive & Optimistic outlook. The views and That bag of Pineapples plus cut up pieces was worth the journey. Wow that white temple looks like a giant sugary wedding cake.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

PrepForIt!! Wishing you a beautiful and excellent week this week my friend :) thanks for the support and encouragement, keep up the positive outlook :) Much love from both of us

[@madeinaotearoanz]

I love Wat Rong Khun. What's interesting is the paintings inside of American artists like Michael Jackson. The gold toilets are a beautiful masterpiece.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

This is amazing OK now three of you telling me that I have to go back to go inside :-) super cool thank you well, I guess I’m looking forward to it already

[@yepthatsme170]

Hey Joel great content buddy. There is a town in Doi Tung I am looking at here from my home window.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Colin, cheers man, that’s wonderful - very happy to share happy to think we’re hanging out there today (maybe just a few days apart!!)

[@MEEPEES]

Thank you for the beautiful videos. There is nothing we can do about the PANDEMIC and yet you two still found the beauty.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Mary your support is amazing thank you, yes I think we have the same attitude and thank you so much for taking the time to write us today :-) happy Tuesday

[@cjmarkbala3132]

HI JOE AND LI!! TAKE CARE!!

[@ClingToFaith1]

I like the music instrumental that is playing when showing the drone shots.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Hi hello good morning hi again do you thanks for the cool message and I always appreciate the messages about music, I try to find cool songs but as I only use free music there are only so many options… Have a beautiful day today :-) happy Wednesday

[@jeromestavros]

Planning a trip next year man..I miss my second home so much. No kidding..so I travel vicariously through you and Li!

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Thank you as always Jerome, it’s a big support thanks so much.

[@jeromestavros]

@@JoelsTastyRide thanks Joel, perhaps we can meet up. Some how..hahaha..that would be awesome..😁

[@maceycornell]

oh wow from indiana i have never seen such beauty thank you God for this and thanks for sharing

[@tIanne70]

Pity Doi Tung was closed. I went there in January a few years ago and it was beautiful. Feel for all those people in the border towns who depend on tourists. I've been to the White Temple a few times and it's stunning. You can normally go inside. Next time you are in the area try visiting the Black House too.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Hi Ettianne! Great to see another message from you, and thanks for the info about the white temple! I have only been through these areas on my bicycle, many times over the years, this is my first time to visit where I even had the chance to go in.

[@jomontanee]

Joel, thank you so much for your motivation. 🙏🇹🇭🇹🇭♥️💕🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Jo!!!! What a beautiful message thanks for all the flags and love, sending motivation right back to you today

[@Robert_Hermigua]

Thank you for this wonderful video! My last trip to Thailand was a road trip in the north, mainly in Chiang Rai province, where I spent 5 days. It hurts to see all these wonderful places deserted. I remember the white temple packed full with bus loads of tourists. I couldn't even park my car nearby.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Robert thanks for the message thanks for joining, also thanks for sharing even though things might not be the best right now, I think that these memories that you were talking about can be had once again. I don’t know how long but, I hope this finds you well today. Thanks again for writing

[@fairaudit]

amazing view,,u guys must be so lucky..

[@JoelsTastyRide]

We are very lucky yes! But I’m happy that you are here also because you are also lucky :-) have a great day

[@frannnc6283]

“At least the car can drive!” Now that is a quote!!!! Hahaha I loved this one!! I was a little behind on watching it but wow amazing Joel!! Do you strategize each shot or just go with the flow??? Seems so well put together

[@ricogreenberg]

That White Temple was amazing! I’ve never seen that before.

[@jomontanee]

Its creator is an amazing person too! He is the artist laureate. He had a giant dream to build a temple for King Rama 9. Because all King Rama from 1-9 had their own temple. He held it dearest to his heart, a lifelong life purpose. And he finally made it. A man of dignity. Thai people respects him.

[@skgolden123]

Hmm I’ve been there. Just for tourists nothing religious about it

[@MennodR]

If all things go well, I will be back in december to CNX. Fingers crossed.

[@samuelthefoodlover1758]

I’m your number one fan

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Thank you again Sam, have a great Monday today!!

[@maxf3253]

Not so! I am his number one fan 😂😂😂😂😂 okay we will all be his number one fan 😎

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Haha! Max, and Sam, blessings and love to both of you!

[@samuelthefoodlover1758]

Bruner try and check me out and see what I do , I’m actually getting inspirations from you

[@JoelsTastyRide]

❤️💛🖤🤍💚💙💜🧡✝️

[@yingsthaicookinghome2839]

Oh how much I miss those road trips around Thailand... Viewpoints, nature, delicious food and this feeling of freedom. Hopefully we can get back to this soon again. Thank you for sharing this with us - makes me holding on to what I love doing most: cooking :D 55555555555

[@JoelsTastyRide]

P Yiiiiiing I am very happy to see you, happy to hear your great attitude and the high energy in your words :):) I took the chance to go outside the province while we could, and now we are back to being able to only visit things inside ChiangMai again. But again, we are still looking for this, and I know we are doing much better than many people in the world, so I always have to think about that as well :-) thank you so much again for taking the time to write, happy Monday today, talk to you very soon, and good luck with any and all of the projects that you are working on right now. I hope you are finding all of them to be very fulfilling for you as well during this time :-) 💜

[@yingsthaicookinghome2839]

@@JoelsTastyRide Thank you Joel for your kind words... You're absolutely right. Despite the problems we have to deal with at the moment, we still need to remind ourselves how lucky we are. Living on a beautiful island being surrounded by lush and green nature like at our home. A true oasis compared to other places out there. So I keep on being positive and I am taking my time to learn more about traditional and classic Thai cuisine. Very motivated to discover ancient Thai recipes at the moment. Tough times but still lucky to have those great opportunities... We keep on going, no worries. Hope Li and yourself are having a great time despite those circumstances. Greetings from Samui

[@mylahbarreto5265]

I went to the White Temple a few years ago, and to see the place without tourists is even better!

[@JoelsTastyRide]

That’s so cool, no way no way :-) yes I was pretty shocked with how impressive it was, I’ve seen photos before but, yeah truly was incredible in real life. Have a great day thanks for watching, thanks for hanging out with us

[@CamC12_6_88]

Great video Joel keep spreading positive vibes with the light of love. Find stillness and silence, let your soul travel through the timeless reality of all space and time in search of god. Once you find god he will give you the light and then you will share all of his love, wisdom, and compassion with the rest of the world. Bless up one love we are all one ❤💚💛

[@maxf3253]

Beautiful 🌹

[@kamianseniorgluten-freefoody]

From the white temple about 2 miles away there is Singha park lovely for tea coffee go up to the restaurant and view point it's lovely

[@ez22009]

Supa nice !!!! Joel a mountain Man again... Supa nice white temple. Question: since this is part of the triangle. It is always safe?

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

Such a crying shame to see just what damage CV-19 is doing to peoples lives and lively-hoods brother, thanks for sharing your journey i love watching you and Li as you well know ❤️ x I wish i was out there now, with the nature and wide open spaces.... you stay safe and positive X JP

[@mongtkb]

my parents, uncles and aunts, and sisters visited that white temple when they traveled to Thailand in Oct 2016

[@geewhizz3948]

: )) I meant for you to attain sainthood in your afterlife. Yours is a heart of GOLD and I'm sure wherever you are, you'll be cruising around alot

[@davidhudson5452]

Hi Joel, Li hope Thailand opens up soon get your shots and stay safe

[@JoelsTastyRide]

I hope so too David, you can see it right here... in many of these vids actually... these areas are being hit very hard.

[@davidhudson5452]

@@JoelsTastyRide get the shots hope for the best

[@fantonemelgregore3457]

Joel Li youre so admirable and loved couple you bring me in one amazing beautiful country you know joel Ive been watching all your videos with mark what really attracks me in Jamaica is that AKI fruit wow I love watching you and Li be safe always🥰🥰🥰❤

[@abegoertzen4563]

You guys look so good together, eating pineapples. I know how good they are fresh of the plant. I grew up in Bolivia.

[@norrisbethke7770]

Wow..last time I’m at white temple, there were thousands of people, many drove down from China..beautiful country up thataway..thx for the vid…oh ! you do very well with Thai pronunciation 🙏🏻👍🏻✌🏻🕊

[@kamianseniorgluten-freefoody]

We visited here in 2018 what a place lovely coffee stunning views and lovely people

[@Shichman]

I loved the white temple and the black house when I was in Chiang Rai, really memorable places.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Dave, awesome message Man, I didn’t realize that you lived in Northern Thailand :-) super cool thank you for the shared memories, thanks for watching today’s video

[@drmahendrakumarramgoolam184]

You got no restaurant opened there, however, you did show the real world out there which we cannot express in words though. Stay safe and bless.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Really cool message and a lot of positivity in there thank you again for taking the time to write :-) yes I do hope that these will have a positive knock on effect for all of the small business owners, and thank you again for your part in cheering us on towards more love and intentionality

[@drmahendrakumarramgoolam184]

@@JoelsTastyRide Good luck for that but do not try to do different stuffs. Do it differently so that you can be out of the crowd. Stay safe and bless though.

[@dondobbs9302]

Love that area. One of my favorite Thai trips was; going to the royal project in Fang, (Doi AngKhan,) staying overnight in a tent, going to the border 1'st thing in the morning, picking strawberries, taking a boat that left from Tha Ton, getting off at a dock 1/2 way back to Chiang Rai, riding up to a hill tribe village, going to a waterfall! (yes, all in one day!) We took the local truck from the village to Chiang Rai the next day and went to the "White Wat!"

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Dude. Don!!! This is literally the perfect overnight trip, tenting, waking up to pick fruit, I’m jealous of the boat I was totally unaware that this one was possible :-) I have taken a few in North Laos and South Laos, haha and Bangkok… I didn’t know that northern Thailand had any trips like this :-) that’s so cool, thank you for the reminder and of course for sharing the memory with me. Have a beautiful day, thanks again for all the local knowledge!

[@dondobbs9302]

@@JoelsTastyRide Yeah; if you look close at Thaton, on Google Maps you can see the boat dock. We were going to go all the way to Chiang Rai but a guy we met (with a bicycle, on the boat!) suggested we de-board with him at a dock, about 1/2 way there. I'm looking to see if I can find it. Then a ride through Tea plantations to a hill-tribe village. It was all very nice.

[@jayjay4226]

dude,i've been inside,the mural on the wall is mind blowing

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Oh no way thank you for telling me OK :-) I definitely have to go back! Thanks for the message Jay

[@jayjay4226]

@@JoelsTastyRide its crazy brother,cartoons,twin towers,oil cartel stuff all linked together,no idea who painted it but its just wow

[@odettestroebel3135]

Hi Joel and Li 💕. Beautiful video, how I wish I could travel to Thailand now. So much better without the tourists actually. Beautiful and pure. Stay safe and be blessed

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Hi Odette!!!!! Good morning good blessings much love big hug to you and to everyone, yes I do wish that you could visit Thailand right now but, I don’t know if any country can be said to be a good place to be. We just have to make the best of our own situation right? OK OK see you on Sunday, thanks again by the way for the beautiful messages last Sunday as well :-) thanks for always taking the time to send your love on to us

[@odettestroebel3135]

@@JoelsTastyRide the whole world is dangerous nie for sure but if I had to pick a place Thailand would be my go to. Thank you for making all the beautiful videos for me to comment on and just for being awesome 🙏🤗

[@brick548]

Way to keep your cool driving, hedge of protection.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Thanks 👍 Right on Brick thank you for that :)

[@reneherrera2205]

Thailand Tourist Association come visit us the lines are short. That highway reminds me of the US 191 know as old 666 the devils highway. Nastiest road I have ever driven. Twisty turns galore, hairpins and animals waiting to jump out so you can hit them. I love your mountains but it makes me want to pull binoculars and look for wildlife. Be safe you and Li, blessings.

[@Paul_G_Eats]

That looks great,

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Chelsea :-) have a beautiful day today, happy Monday!

[@Paul_G_Eats]

@@JoelsTastyRide today is a holiday in Thailand, have a great day 👍

[@charlesgallagher1185]

I like the cross necklace you and your wife wear. Can they be purchased online or did you get them in Thailand?

[@nuansamornmitranont4426]

Beautiful temple,I been there twice. It’s been sad about Thailand right now with COVID-19,stay safe 🥰

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Beautiful to see your name I hope you are doing very well today :-) OK I guess I need to go back because many people are telling me you can actually go inside the temple :-) wow

[@yvonnegilmore712]

Beautiful country Joel ❤️👌👌👌

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Hope you’re having a beautiful day today Yvonne :-) thanks for taking the time to write

[@appleblows1]

Joel, you should try that pineapple sprinkled with salt and powder pepper.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Hi Maung!! I eat fruits just as they come, I think this is why I feel that fruit is a "gift from nature" - it needs nothing, and is better than anything!

[@liveliveinbd8808]

Wooow that place is so beautiful

[@JoelsTastyRide]

So great to always your name for all of these videos lately :-) thank you so much and I myself cannot wait for the chance to visit Dhaka, maybe even visit you in Dhaka!!!

[@liveliveinbd8808]

@@JoelsTastyRide I am a fan...

[@teresaursua9027]

The temple bldg looks like snow!

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Teresa!! Great to see your name, I hope you’re having a beautiful day. I saw your messages, I responded through the other account. Happy Monday talk to you very soon :-) thanks for both comments on today’s video

[@tovinpoh]

miss Pha Hee so much use to cycling up to the village everyday, the moutain view is fantastic and quiet of nature enjoy cycling ride each time up to the moutain. So sad everything is close now, the road is closed from my village town in maesai the most northest border road which is the first military check point(PA SAK check point) at the hill which looping all the way from mseai to every mountain of Doi Tung, Mae Salong, Doi Chang, etc. Now if any trepassing beyong of the close check point will be arrested, mostly are the burmese trying to cross over looking for jobs in Thailand. It is so difficult now even for the hill top villages with no visitors.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

That is a serious Climb :-) just the fact that you can do this shows me that you are a strong cyclist. That’s so awesome I am very happy to read this :-) the road is open actually, all the roads are open and I did quite a bit of Cycling on this trip… But there is nothing to visit there are no coffee shops open it’s just solo rides for the whole time

[@tovinpoh]

@@JoelsTastyRide the climp from maesai border village started at Hua Nam Rim to Pha Hee is hard but still manageable, only section of climb is hard especially1.5km before reaching the village view point at the hill top. The 1.5km section has 4 loop turns are the most hardest climb which need to pinch down handle bar for every hard paddling to keep the front wheel from lifting. However there are even steeper climb at Wat Phra That Doi Tung, it is winding of road with comtinue up & down slop upon 600~800 meters before reaching the temple. The road direction from maesai Hua Nam Rim can travel up till the first check point but beyong PHA SAK check point is still close, however the road is open from the direction at PhaMee village to PhaHee all the way to DoiDung and the rest is open. Only the section of road at PhaSak check point is not allow to pass which this is the main pass for burmese to cross over from the hill side of myanmar to maesai town.

[@tovinpoh]

@@JoelsTastyRide And yes, in December to March it is the best time for cycling at this hill the weather is coolest, cold and dry at this time maybe little rain in December but not much. It is much colder in maesai comparing to chiang mai during this period, the coldest temp ever recorded was drop below 8°c at hill top was even lower below 0°c

[@williamaungleyraud]

What a treacherous road, not just up hill, but as curvey and tricky as it gets. There are tricky roads in Myanmar, but none as steep inclined that I've been so far. Please drive safely 😎👍

[@JoelsTastyRide]

William :-) cheers to the tricky roads I like these but maybe I like them more on two wheels instead of four! Hope you’re having a great day, thanks again for watching and I hope this finds you very well

[@pang-ngiavang1956]

Travel safe Joel and Li.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Beautiful to see your name I hope you have been well these past few weeks :-) maybe check in again together on Sunday? Until then be blessed

[@teresaursua9027]

Its beautiful countryside.....

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Oh my goodness four messages today :-) OK thank you I’m very happy to see you enjoy this video, wow :-) thank you you

[@WandererNirvana]

Look forward to the day when you can go back into the Akha village

[@koiyen]

I wonder what brand of paint they use for Wat Rong Khun. After all these years they still maintained super white. Or maybe they get it painted twice a year😁. It was full of tourists when I went there last time.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Three weeks in a row I find myself just laughing out loud at your messages :-) on point absolutely on point I love it! You are very thoughtful, I appreciate your messages very much. Have a great day today, hope this finds you well

[@geewhizz3948]

Joel, for all you are, you should attain sainthood!

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Oh my goodness what a message ha ha :-) no I do not think I would like that very much… I think Saints are not allowed to cruise down mountains on two wheels

[@Vusiuz]

whoa so silent there, is there any lockdown? i have a plan to visit that white temple and northern thai, but still, my country still locked to go out coz covid :/

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Hi Vusiuz! No lockdown, I dont know what that means anyway but... you are free to visit! Just dont expect many things to be ready to receive you right now. Thanks so much for the message! Hope to see you for another one soon!

[@leslieedalgo7861]

God bless you two kids!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Hiiii hi Leslie!!!! So much love to you today thanks for all your beautiful messages, thanks for the smiles :-) have a beautiful Wednesday today, cheers, see you soon

[@ericlapira]

Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.💪

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Beautiful reminder and a great message from you today :-) thanks so much Eric, happy Monday

[@anthonydelagarza1973]

I really don't know where you are at but it is so beautiful! I can't believe some people don't believe there is a God!!!!!