LIVING IN CHIANG MAI | $750 Apartment Tour & Thailand Tourist Visa Extension

[@ketch49]

Great video you two as usual.. I want to Chiang Mai in December 2017 and rode a motorcycle around northern Thailand for 3 weeks because of your videos. Also did the flight of the Gibbon and the Elephant Sanctuary because of your adventures.. Now I am heading Back to Chiang Mai on Feb 6, 2019 to spend another 3 weeks on a motorcycle adventure and this time will be in Laos and China. You guys are so inspiring! Oh and I am 60 years old! Thank you for giving me the inspiration to expand my mind and life!

[@KaraandNate]

Wow, awesome! This makes us so happy! Enjoy your trip ❤❤❤❤

[@MickDoesStuff]

That's awesome David!

[@jamespage4386]

NEED A TRAVEL BUDDY

[@michelletaylor4298]

OMG You just inspired me soooo much! I'm 54 and am always marveling at their videos. I would love to do it so much but thought I was surely too old. I used to never want to leave the U.S. After these beautiful vlogs all I want to do is travel, now!

[@praketsawant4346]

For me you two are the best couple/travellers/vloggers I have ever seen

[@KaraandNate]

❤

[@sydneywilkins9999]

Kara, this might be weird, but I’d love to see a video about your makeup and which products you travel with. ❤️💋

[@jimgreen3966]

Let me get this straight. You're up to the last day to renew your visas, so you mosey over to the office to do so about 2 hours before it closes. That coupled with always arriving at the gate at the last possible second seems to indicate that you enjoy stress. : ))

[@heathershobe3694]

Kara, so much aggression with punching things... do you need a snickers😆 Love the apartment!! So nice that y’all got to unpack for a few weeks and enjoy one of your fav places!! Stay you 😘

[@KaraandNate]

😂 It was a fantastic month!!

[@FireCracker3240]

@@KaraandNate She's not Kara when she's hangry! #Snickers

[@sandraalvarez592]

I love how you guys are with each other 24/7. You must really like each other lol, I wouldn't be able to do that with my husband. How do you guys spend so much time together and not fight? You two are just two peas in a pod, I love it.

[@MaxSujyReact]

They fight sometime like every youtubers couple it's just that it would not make much sense to show that on video.

[@fingal_ross]

I can't believe you guys were living in the building right next door to us for a whole month in Nimman, and we still managed to bump into you on a bridge in the old city at the lantern festival amongst all those people. It was so amazing to meet you both (and Paddy), totally made my night! I'll eat plenty of mango sticky rice just for you guys ha ha ha. Happy travels xxx

[@joyfunderburk5272]

Everyone is entitled to their opinion BUT I honestly don’t understand why there are any 👎🏼 on any of your videos .... they are amazing and beautiful ❣️

[@adityamukundan6619]

It's nice to call someplace home!!! This is what I like about you guys the most....you guys not only post vlogs on your travel but also give us tips. Keep going :) I wish you guys never never stop

[@TheSneezingSniffler]

I am happy your videos include extra content as with regards to " what to do and how to go about things", a lot of people are scared to travel because 1) they do not know how to approach it or where to look or what to do", and bad social media puts a lot of people off. This video is a reference video which i will surely will save for future use. TY Guys x

[@jefftx4274]

Hey guys, my wife and I spent Thanksgiving in Buenos Aires. It was fun to visit places and do things we had scene in your videos from there. I think I started following you around the 45k followers mark and it is awesome to see the explosion of your channel. The quality and passion you bring to the travel experience is terrific. Our next trip in April will take us to Budapest, Vienna and Prague and you can bet I will be reviewing those videos again for things I don't want to miss. Keep up the great work and thanks.

[@KaraandNate]

Thank you so much! We went to Vienna and Prague pre-vlog life, and Nate had the flu in Budapest but we managed to make a couple vlogs that could be helpful for you. Enjoy your trip ❤️❤️❤️

[@jefftx4274]

@@KaraandNate I remember the Budapest one. Tough being sick on the road. My wife had a tough time in China this past April (we take our big trips in April, jobs and all) and that is no fun.

[@ruthanderson4925]

This is great! I loved seeing information about the visa and apartment finding process. As fun as the regular videos are, I am hoping to move overseas when I finish my studies, so this was more in line with what I'll be doing! It is odd to think of you two 'holding still' in one place for so long, I have to admit!

[@christinachang740]

Y'all are making me want to pick up and travel for a year! I'm a flight attendant so free flights are a bonus but I have a 6yo and a 1 month old (and single mom) but I really really want to!!!

[@ReikiontheRun]

Keep that dream alive, friend. I'm a single mom to two boys, now 10 and 11. We have been traveling Mexico for over a year. We're staying another year here then headed to Thailand to study Thai massage...all three of us! Do it!

[@johnisom5327]

Congratulations for having two beautiful children! I know that it is far easier for me right now than it is for you, but I am a single father with an eight year old daughter. It was very difficult when my daughter was a baby...and I only have one. My daughter and I are travelling to Chiang Mai next April on our first international trip together. Keep your dreams alive! I am saving all year to take my daughter to experience new adventures each April. 2023 shall be Slovenia; 2024 shall be where the heck Kara and Nate convince us to experience (perhaps India). My biggest expense in travel is lost income from the differential between vacation pay and my typical 40 hours a week of overtime pay. Air fare is almost as great an expense in the red column. Free flights are a life hack that will pay dividends for you! Enjoy your children while they are cuddly, and keep researching your trips. They are just over the next rainbow. I studied languages for the countries that were on my bucket list while I was still changing diapers and child proofing my tiny apartment.

[@8MJD]

I’m so excited for the upcoming videos! So glad to see Paddy around here again😊🎉

[@KaraandNate]

So are we 👏👏👏Paddy definitely makes life more fun!

[@AnneEWilliamson]

Everyone needs a break. It's nice that you could catch up with some of the vlogs. I'm amazed how easy it was to get a visa extension! And your apartment is so cute!

[@NerdElecktra]

I am so interested in seeing what your passport stamps look like for a whole year, would you ever share that in a video?! My wife and I love you guys! Keep being awesome!

[@KaraandNate]

For sure! We are trying to figure out how we can get new ones while on the road... it's almost full!

[@MaxSujyReact]

@@KaraandNate If u are still in Thailand u need to go to the USA Embassy either in CM or BKK, it take few weeks to process and get ur passport back by mail. If u travel within Thailand u can ask them at Embassy to ship to any address u want within Thailand. It's almost as quick as ur visa exempt extension if u go at the right time of the day (to get in and out), but processing for them take weeks i'm not sure if there is a speed process if u pay more. Remember that most countries u won't be able to go if u have 2 pages or less left in ur passport, or if ur passport expire in less then 6 months, which probably is not the case... a passport usually last a few years before getting full if u are a traveler (sometime even less, lol!).

[@จันทร์สมคําแปง]

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[@Runner656]

So glad you made it to our second home!! That's where we settled as well when we first became Digital Nomads! It's the best place to start from, and it's only a few hours from Chiang Rai and Pai. Congratulations!!

[@KaraandNate]

It's such a special place! Still haven't made it to Rai or Pai though 😂

[@mercedescreates]

pro tip, I got a Capital One Venture card through your affiliate link and somehow missed that it wasn't the 75000pt sign up bonus, so I called Capital One and asked where my bigger signup bonus was and they said they couldn't do anything but they did give me a $100 statement credit to make up for the inconvenience which was really nice of them! So in the end I still did get $600 in benefits which is cool by me. Always call the card company, lol!

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

Ahhh we miss living in Chiang Mai! Pad Thai for 50 baht and a fresh coconut for 50 baht too, can't beat that! 😍

[@marthieb9117]

I feel like now that you’ve toured almost the whole world, you’re going to do these small settling down things!! This seems like my dream, just small digital nomad trips!

[@tltravel]

I can't wait to be back in Chiang Mai in March! It's my favorite Thai city to work in when I'm on the road! 🙌🙌

[@KimLaney]

Kara and Nate, You two are just so adorable your attitudes are always upbeat and positive.. I love watching your videos.

[@redsymone]

I love Kara, she’s always so happy and always have a positive look on things. I love the channel. God bless💛

[@KaraandNate]

💜😁

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Kara & Nate - great spot to catch up on your vlogs - I wondered how you keep up to date - as we are always a month or so behind and stopping to catch up is great advice! Love the fact Kara gets so excited about the large amount of wardrobe space when you just have your one suitcase each 😂 although it must be very nice to unpack for more than a couple of days - thanks for sharing with us - Chris & Marianne

[@agnethapoopiehead]

lol the last clip when u and nate were looking at the kitty and he sang "I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend" killed me lol. I am deceased

[@KaraandNate]

😂😻

[@jimgreen3966]

Aggie Serrame ( I am deceased), you're dead?? Yikes!

[@agnethapoopiehead]

@@jimgreen3966 hahaha it's an expression for exaggerating that I laughed too hard, I died lol

[@BigBobJames]

That feeling you get when they refer to the "early days at the start...." and you think... "That wasn't long ago! I just saw it a little over 3 weeks ago!" 584 videos down... only 120 more to go! Onward!

[@mellupgirl9898]

Love you guys!! You have the best quality videos on KZbin hands down!

[@KaraandNate]

Thank you Caitlyn!!

[@nala36924]

Yesss! Asia vlogs are legit my life! I love your enthusiasm!

[@Places2GoTravel]

We travel only part time due to family and business commitments but it’s absolutely our passion. Not keen on being in front of the camera so our videos have a focus on the places we go and things that we do are rarely feature ourselves. Always looking to connect with like minded people, chat about travel and share tips so if that sounds like your thing get in touch. I feel so conflicted about Thailand. I studied traditional Muay Thai with a Thai master who had moved to the U.K.and he used to tell many stories about good and bad things about Bangkok and outer villages. That was a long time ago but lots of it still valid. Today, I hear all kinds of stories about drugs, prostitution, child exploitation, organised crime and other bad things that I’m not sure I want to go :(

[@effie-Toronto]

You guys are a lot of fun watching your videos is really entertaining

[@saroshkotwal]

Nice apartment Kara and Nate , I love how Kara is so full of energy and Nate , even if you've filmed 10 times on an airplane in the past week do it again! Who doesn't like an airplane tour xD

[@keithmoorechannel]

I appreciate your comments about Chiang Mai immigration. I have always had good experiences dealing with them. If you have the required docs and a decent attitude you will have good success more often than not.

[@alecbetz1611]

stayed in that same apartment complex. loved that pool . we spend lots of time up there.

[@KaraandNate]

No way! So cool. It's so nice.

[@danclearihan3235]

i went to chaing mai at the beginning of this year... an incredible place!

[@larskosonen5004]

Nice to look that area....my journey started February 2019 and I come first Thailand then go Vietnam and then Malaysia...I travel 4 months...and later I decision what country I rend house or condo one years...... Thanks agen clips.. Salute Lars lasse from Finland.

[@TigesTheWinemaker]

Love the bloopers! So much personality in all of your videos!

[@KaraandNate]

❤😁

[@FireCracker3240]

What a beautiful building in Chiang Mai. So glad you found it. From someone who rents apartments for a living, you got a great deal. It's certainly hard to find a beautiful apartment like that in most large cities and towns here in the US. Generally you pay twice that much per month, on average.

[@fearnes.5272]

Wow. I started watching your video about two months ago and half of that time you guys were in my country! It’s a bit crazy. Your videos are, honestly, encouraging and discouraging at the same time. I travel as much as my occupation as an auditor allowed but as I aged, I got tired of traveling. Watching you guys made me want to go on a looonnngg trip but seeing all your works also made me second that idea 😂

[@jomontanee]

And they met then PADDY DOYLE (in this video) who is now a successful Thailand vlogger after the covid era. 🤣

[@clairemartin3436]

I was just in Chiang Mai! I miss it so much already. Hope you guys are having a great time!!!

[@ebonyloveivory]

The thing I noticed is that Kara and Nate...y'all tend to leave things to the very last minute 😲 I would not advise waiting till you have 1-2 days before the expiry of your visas to head on down to extend it 😣 Especially if your travel plans and stuff are pretty solid; try to make bookings / extensions earlier where possible. Cause these things might not turn out the way you'd like and you might spend more money or time than is necessary. ^^

[@tarakornlertporncharoen7406]

I'm from Thailand, and this video just made me smile so hard. I luv you guys so so much. I hope you come back to thailand soon na ka. Kob kun ka for visisting to Thailand.

[@gingerleegirl6697]

Glad your taking a break. It was nice to see you. I hope you two have a lovely Christmas and may God bless you in everything you do.

[@PassportTwo]

We had just left Thailand to continue our tour of Asia when you all arrived! We were meeting up friends in Japan so we will be excited to see your videos of the lantern festival and see what we can look forward to getting back and seeing one day!

[@flymoon24]

Hi, There is no need to go Airbnb after say booking initially for 3-4 nights , if you are not looking for luxury,it is very easy to use that time and just get out there and find a perfectly adequate room with aircon for around 15,000 baht ($400)per month and even less if you consider luxury unimportant.

[@rayrayy5444]

Two Thumbs up….I cannot tell you how much I enjoy your videos….Keep up the great work….I want to wish you both a Very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New year. Looking forward to more travels in 2019. Cheers from Canada. The Armschair Traveller.

[@johnscanlon3362]

Great video. When I was travelling, I found Craig's list better for longer apartment rents. Air BNB is about 50% higher. I think you got a good deal on your apartment.

[@williehannon4726]

Your travel Vlogs are truly amazing. Enjoy your break Thank you for your great work (Especially The Nomad Games) Brilliant .

[@KaraandNate]

Thanks Willie :)

[@TheWorldnUs]

Great apartment guys and thanks for sharing the visa process. Looks pretty straight forward. Also Kara, I know you must be relaxed when you don’t know what day it is 😉

[@alexaschofield8471]

Crazy how easy that was for you!! Another channel I watch they were there for hourssssss

[@storychasing]

Nice apartment for digital nomad life. I'm just learning more about Chiang Mai and its benefits for when I travel abroad. Currently I'm exploring North America, but will eventually extend abroad. Great idea on the Air BNB.

[@gailmariage5318]

Loved it. I'm addicted to your channel. Just one itty bitty pronunciation thing: It's WAHN DUR ING not wondering. This is a common mistake, but since you two are wandering all over the world, I think you'd want to know. :)

[@DoorisJ]

It really makes all the difference to have your own place when traveling... as long as you don’t get screwed over.

[@ventrue24601]

Looking forward to seeing more of your time in Chiang Mai; the videos from your last time (with the elephant sanctuary) has made that my planned next trip (in a year)!

[@KaraandNate]

YAY! Enjoy ❤😁

[@jzakary1]

Wow! That was super easy. When I did a semester abroad in Thailand, I had to apply for a student visa at the Thai consulate in Los Angeles before entering the country. I was told If I had a tourist visa, I would be forced to fly back home in 30 days. Huge pain in the butt! :)

[@AnnieNYC1]

Loved Chiang Mai! Was there this summer and it was amazing. Thank you for all the info about the nuts and bolts of staying longer. :)

[@burningisis]

Being digital nomads sounds like so much FUN! Was there a reason that you decided to stay in Thailand for as long as you are? Maybe I missed a video explaining why. Not that there needs to be a reason other than its absolutely GORGEOUS there! And 750 a month for such an amazing place, most people spend that much on a hotel for 2 days!

[@KaraandNate]

We explained in the previous vlog. Basically we have enough vlogs filmed already to last us the rest of the year, so we are just uploading every other day and not traveling anymore until 2019 so we can be caught up :)

[@perdomot]

So weird that I just saw your arrival video and now its suddenly a month later in your travels. Looking forward to the food videos as I got into Kao Soi because of a video you guys made where you loved the dish.

[@varmasai9]

omg that was awesome!!!! u both look super!!!! but at the end nate with the glasses killed it!!!!

[@carolinebray82]

That's a great song, step back from that ledge my friend!! YEAHH!!LOL

[@passiveagressive4983]

Kara and Nate are the sweetest most positive lovely people on You Tube. They are so respectful of other countries cultures and are so polite! OMG people like them really exist on social media. I have learnt so much from them about other countries . I love Karas enthusiasm for trying different foods. Apart from liver I have never seen her dislike a single dish. She eats things I would not try. #nottypicalamericans

[@leigha8948]

The other half an I are so excited you're in Thailand again! We'll be there later this year, again, it's our fave go to close to home (Australia) ☺ ☺ So happy for you both, have fun!

[@GlobalSwans]

This is super helpful! We're heading back to Chiang Mai for some catch up time... and were clueless about apartments - we would have just booked something on AirBnB!

[@KaraandNate]

Glad to hear that! Enjoy!❤️

[@TonyaD]

Your life is my dream, So cool being able to travel around the world. :)

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Loved the video! Interesting to see the behind the scenes of this Chiang Mai adventure. Looked amazing!

[@sukhinijjar9132]

Thanks for the holiday tips!!! Enjoyed it

[@h5adventures81]

Loved Chiang Mai! We took my in-laws earlier this year and they fell in love with it too

[@dannikaandersen]

I love you guys!! You make me so excited to visit all the places you go! :)

[@benec5816]

Glad to see you both settled and enjoying yourselves both looking well ha . Stay safe and keep enjoying yourselves see ya

[@ines_uk]

Your flat looked really nice, although, I expected it to be much cheaper for some reason. Glad you enjoyed your ‘workation’ there! You are very close to catch up with the vlogs finally. 😲🙂

[@dipaola702]

Very cool apartment!!! I bet is hard to work and having that fabulous view of the wall window!!!.. Looks like a fun city to visit!!...

[@DessertGeek]

Congrats on the new home base! Get all the tea and have the best adventures!

[@KaraandNate]

Thanks! We had SO MUCH TEA😍

[@gingerleegirl6697]

Kara likes, no loves coffee ☕️

[@matthewbrager7966]

Chiang Mai looks amazing! Also, love the info vids too!

[@KaraandNate]

It is ❤️ glad you enjoyed it!

[@cnzi9923]

I love you guys! You guys deserve 1 million subscribers

[@GoshTasha]

Oh perfect! I was looking up if Uber is still used in Thailand and couldn't find one. I'm so glad you guys mentioned GRAB! I'm gonna try it out when I get there! Thanks!

[@KaraandNate]

👍🏻😁

[@johnofartable]

GRAB acquired UBER in Thailand and some countries in APAC a year ago

[@BortonMaverickNYC]

Ninman area is great.. it’s hippy area with good fusion restaurants with local foods, and shops. Lots of coffee shops, and Maya lifestyle shopping center is awesome. Miss Chiang Mai. Can’t believe I’m spending $9 USD for pad Thai in New York City when I spent $1 for big same size plate in Chiang mai 😟😖

[@KaraandNate]

That’s the worst!!!

[@MilDarkAngel]

Loving the bloopers! jajaja

[@andre.rascol]

YOUR VIDEOS ARE FREAKIN AWESOME!! Keep up the quality content!

[@MarkBittner1989]

Legit didn't notice the month break until I saw World Series Playoff coverage while you two were enjoying the wine tasting at SFO the other day.

[@motherwolf8407]

Just wanted to say I love the occasional "how to" videos. Great job!

[@mansoureh]

Having a rooftop swimming pool for a month is a dream

[@KaraandNate]

It was sooo great😁🌞

[@nbuhler2532]

Kara! Nate! U guys are seriously my favourite. I have been waiting for more Thailand vlogs for so long!!! Thank you guys for so much for all your dedication and courage to post all of these videos. Your guys videos are so much help!! Thank you guys so so much!! Edit: what is your favourite food in Chang Mai?? We will be their for around 2 weeks in February/March We need some tips/hacks their... Please reply😉😂❤️

[@KaraandNate]

[@nbuhler2532]

Thanks you! Im excited for the food vlogs!!

[@daelynnrosario4159]

Hi Kara and Nate! 🤗❤️ I love your channel and the amazing Adventures you guys take to get where You are now! It’s a lot to leave behind, But I’m glad you guys enjoy it! ❤️🏵😁

[@marierevilla594]

Always excited to watch your videos guys 💗

[@KaraandNate]

❤❤

[@sumanasorathiwa3373]

Yay!!!! You should have stayed longer!!! Travel safe!! Come back to Chiang Mai again sooooon

[@KaraandNate]

Wish we could have!

[@TravelLit]

Ou, guys, that’s quite expensive for a condo in Chiang Mai! You can get a condo next to Maya mall with a pool and a gym for 8,5k baht. So $260. Newly built with meters on 0! Hit us up if you are planning to stay longer or for the next time and I’ll drop the name of the Condo. Cheers.

[@andyd7374]

I see Paddy Doyle coming up in the preview...This should be some fun watching

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Andy D Yes! Love Paddy!

[@MattRobby]

Wow y'all got lucky. I went to immigration yesterday in Bangkok and had to wait 4 hours!

[@aileenperez2174]

Ok so i was a little lost on the videos and now it makes sense... kara loved the bloopers 😂

[@Gregman2274]

Truly Inspiring. Life and relationship goal foreal 🤙🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿💪🏿

[@natalie9931l]

Loved the video and especially love the bloopers ♥️ xx

[@nathanwidjaja3652]

I just realized that you guys are almost at 500K!!! I can remember when you were at 30K...

[@lisahenson5877]

What a yummy cup of coffee! Don't jump little kittey!

[@akydatravel]

I cant wait for your next video..I ve been watching your stories and would like how it turn up in KZbin 🤔

[@skidubz82]

sorry guys me and my wife have been watching your videos for year now and this is the first time i pressed like. it not that i didn't like your other videos i just forget. sorry about that you must've must out on 1000s of likes from us. will you be doing any other video from vietnam by any chance?

[@KaraandNate]

Haha no worries! Thank you for watching ❤️ we’d love to visit Vietnam again!

[@anna_m59]

This is how the locals will increase the rental fees. They will think that $750 it’s ok to charge. But I understand where you come from with you strategy. I hope you will have a good time in Bali.

[@carlyhartenstein1088]

Since ya'll are stationery for a while, you should do a Q&A soon!?

[@BackDownSouth]

I did it....I climbed back to the top of the pile...👍👍👍👍. Can't watch now, the kidlets are studying for the semester exams so I am just hanging waiting for questions...I look forward to seeing the apartment since I am thinking of retiring in Thailand in a few years or somewhere in SE Asia.......

[@KaraandNate]

Woohoo! Ohhh end of the year exams how exciting ;) Let us know what you think! I could definitely retire here!

[@BackDownSouth]

@@KaraandNate It's midterm exams, we still have 2nd semester to go. I have booked my trip to Thailand and Vietnam already, leaving on June 6th. I appreciate the video...It is what I was looking for. the long-term rate of $275 is a steal.....the apartment is very nice......I plan on apartment looking while I am there......

[@zamzom333]

I have been here since 1st December and and did see 4 different youtubers that I follow and noticed more than a dozen other vlogging on the street, maybe ill see you two too.

[@therenaissanceredneck8825]

Looking forward to your second visit vlogs. Enjoyed the first ones immensely. Bring on the Kow Soy... from the no name restaurant??? Or did you find the name and I just missed it?

[@NLaertes]

Yummm, mango sticky rice, i was wondering if thats gonna return in the vlogs, save the best for last

[@TideKnotTravellers]

That was really useful. We’ve been able to book Airbnb’s for a month at a time during the pandemic but not sure if that’ll be so easy once things start fully moving again! 🙃