Mae Hong Son Loop : Motorcycle Diaries

September 2019 we took a motorbike adventure through the provinces of Northern Thailand. 600Km on the Mae Hong Son Loop. We got to see the mountains, rivers, waterfalls and the Milky Way. This is our Motorcycle Diary.
Places Visited :
Chiang Mai
Doi Inthanon
Mae Chaem (Kowit Farmstay)
Mae Hong Son
Ban Jabo Village
Pai
Gear:
Panasonic GH5 DSLR
Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8
Voigtlander 17.5mm f0.95
DJI Mavic Pro 2
Go Pro Hero 3+ Black
Canon Sureshot Film Camera
Instagram : / salvatorehuang
#maehongsonloop #motorcyclediaries

[@vulcshop]

There is nothing better then a bunch of close friends on a motorbike road trip...memories for life.

[@raygundesigns]

The best video on the Mae Hong Son Loop.

[@SalvatoreHuang]

You're too kind Ravi thank you so much!

[@gurpalsk]

@@SalvatoreHuang i have to agree to this. this is beautiful. great trip and great camraderie

[@SalvatoreHuang]

@@gurpalsk Thank you Gurpal, today actually marks 1 year since the trip with the boys. Nothing beats the great outdoors and wind in your face!

[@user-lp9sv9by7n]

Hope you make more videos, of anything/anywhere. Your narration, style, storyline, and depth are unique and beautiful. In a sea of generic travel videos yours really stands out and made me feel things. Thank you for creating and sharing your inspiring art. Keep doing it!

[@SalvatoreHuang]

Thank you so much for your comment this really means a lot! I make conceptual wedding videos for a living, I hope to travel and do more personal projects like these very soon. I hope you are doing well wherever you are, and thank you once again I am very flattered. I could really use a nice comment like this at this point of time

[@2onthebike718]

I have watched countless videos on this loop and your video is one of the best. The narration, video capturing and story line is so interesting. Makes one want to go. Keep it up! Looking forward to see more videos on your channel.

[@SalvatoreHuang]

Wow, thank you for your kind comments! This truly means a lot and I appreciate it! Wishing you all the best on your own adventures.

[@captainLoknar]

I live in Thailand and this is the best travel video period. good cinematography ! kudos

[@badmafiax]

The filming and editing gave me OG Top Gear vibes. The narration and story is fantastic! Amazing work. Sad to see the channel only has the 2 videos :'( Thank you for taking the time to capture the moments and share it!

[@travelwithraj]

Every now and again you find a gem like this amongst the usual pile of travel videos, nice one.

[@graikkkk]

Absolutely wonderful! loved the way you thinking. The smiles on your face said more than words!

[@eugeniarocha25]

Gorgeous video

[@aaronkhoo1105]

Beautifully crafted man! Loved everything - the shots, the editing, and the story. Glad you had a great trip up north too.

[@cheongsoon]

Love your story-telling, you should do more videos. Love it.

[@natchichasingthong2099]

Great video with greats friends on a mission!!

[@Thaiguygyles]

Such a clean edit. Good work

[@chewkarin8285]

Omg salva this is effin epic. I'm so inspired to visit

[@SethAllanAmes]

6:32 I love it. I’m from gh5 facebook group.

[@greedycobra1446]

great video

[@kq3422]

Stumbled upon this but what a gem!

[@supermotojuan6172]

One of my favorite MHS vids, great work! I've done the loop 3 times now ('16, '18', and '19) and always love hearing about other's experiences. If you ever head back out there, try riding around the Nan province.

[@SalvatoreHuang]

Thank you so much Juan, we were so supposed to go another Loop around this period. Cant wait to head out to Thailand again. Just a mystical haven that draws you in again and again.

[@rossie273]

yes , it is certainly a lovely ride with many side trips along the way . My first time was in 2013 .

[@iancam2613]

How come you don't have a thousand subscribers? This was just WOW. I feel like all travel vlogs are the same these days, but this was something else, a breath of fresh air. So inspiring!

[@SalvatoreHuang]

Wow thank you so much for your kind words and viewing of my travel video. This trip will always have a special place in my heart. I can't wait for travel to resume again so I can document and create another just as passionate video.

[@andreww3621]

Yes. They all copy each other and inevitably create an echo chamber.

[@yourforeverstories.]

I completely agree! The quality of the videos, music, transitions and everything. Probably one of the best travel video I have seen for sure!

[@esaninter2186]

Really enjoyed your video picture story it’s awesome 👏 this kind of travel I love it please do more video 👌

[@wii60own]

Amazing video. Very inspirational

[@SalvatoreHuang]

Thank you so much! The simple, most inexpensive experiences are the best most memorable ones I find. Cheers bro

[@warodomthamrongthanyawong691]

I stumbled on this video and was hooked on it immediately. Adventure + cameraderie + happiness in one clip. Thanks for sharing!

[@MeganMarieT]

This drive looks so pretty! So gorgeous

[@whistlingwhippet]

Rode the loop (counter clockwise) in 2007 with my best mate on a Honda 750 four in the rainy season. Took our time, 10 days, and despite a couple of fierce storms the weather was mostly great. This video brings back some treasured memories of a great motorcycling road and some genuinely wonderful Thai people we met along the way. I got an itchy throttle hand again after watching this. Might be going back again soon. Thanks for posting.

[@wanderlust_whispers]

Wow so cinematic. So much heart. great job!

[@vikkibaby]

Stumbled onto this, thanks to the KZbin algo. But what a ride it was.. riveting from start to end. Beautifully done, narrated and produced. Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing this with the world!!

[@kuronekokuronekox2]

Great video!

[@LookitThisReview]

Excellent video!! We're headed there to do the Mae Hong Son Loop in a couple weeks, so this was a great hype film! haha

[@coke_hahdicraft_springcoke6068]

It tells the story very well I have a chance to visit again. I am Thai

[@ShootWithGunner]

wow. quality stuff! subbed! please make more episodes! :)

[@YongandMike]

The quality of this video! 🙌🏼

[@puntakankleenklay398]

Your video is too good to have only 5K views I’m Thai and I really enjoy your video and your storytelling. Keep doing it ! You guys are awesome

[@SalvatoreHuang]

Wow Kub Khon Krup! Thank you so much your message really made my day. I cant wait to travel again to make another travel video. Also want to say that your country has the best friendliest people, we miss Thailand so much. I hope you guys come out of this Covid situation asap and stronger! Thank you once again Pun! :)

[@Aiszls]

Power la bro. The videography superb!

[@SalvatoreHuang]

Brother thanks!! Bike riding is really second to none!

[@kevinng8061]

You are a darn great story teller, director

[@heekyungkim8147]

What a trip you made… very beautiful. Made me want to go northern Thailand 🇹🇭 soon…

[@DutchTravellingCouple]

Nice video! We've been there too! Great to be here. Traveling is beautiful, especially to capture and share with others! We try to do that as much as possible! Lots of Travel fun!

[@oceanicmermaid]

You guys are awesome and this video is spectacular

[@JamieEHILLS]

This needs more views! that was amazing to watch sir, thank you

[@52hz52hz]

Awesome video guys, make me jealous and really missing the drive I did, ballsy to ride without helmet tho, you’re the only people I saw doing the whole loop without helmet, good that you’re all well and having good fun, looks like I’ll do the whole loop again when we are all able to leave Singapore, take care and thank you for the beautiful video.

[@SalvatoreHuang]

Hey Gen! At that point of time, with the clear roads and good weather we felt invincible haha. But looking back now, I felt we were a tad bit reckless lol. Have gotten many comments on the helmets. And Yes, wow I think after done a motorbike trip, one can only look back and reminisce about it. Coupled with the travel restrictions you just wanna head out again. Thanks for checking out the video bro!

[@52hz52hz]

@@SalvatoreHuang if all goes well, we can go back to redo the road trip in December 2022 I guess. Miss the mountain breeze and khao soi

[@nomorepink]

Your video is great!!

[@SalvatoreHuang]

Thank you

[@52hz52hz]

watched this again, going to fly in to do my own mae hong son loop soon enough. =) this is a really good video., would you please keep making videos ?

[@samanthawerkman]

I loved this video so much, the story telling and inclusion of film photography really made it feel very personal

[@SalvatoreHuang]

thank you Samantha, very honoured you're here :)

[@itsclarencetong]

Wonderfully done!! Loved your edit

[@dewinatalia2329]

nice edit :) inspiring me to do the mae hong son loop soon :D

[@SalvatoreHuang]

Thank you for the kind words bro! If you need any info or the itinerary I can send them to you! Enjoy your adventures!

[@violeties]

Beautiful vid and very homely accent ;) Definitely want to try this loop sometime soon. From your other comment seems like you want to do Ha Giang? The views are breathtaking there. Just.. remember those helmets!

[@kentan8693]

F-Ing nice motorcycle video bro! I think if you create travel logs or motorcycle travelling videos, u sure a lot subscriber. But super good bro. Continue to jiayou

[@SalvatoreHuang]

Wow bro thank you sia, are you from Singapore too?? The plan was to create one every year :( but covid happened. Waiting patiently for travel to resume so we can go for another bike trip.

[@kentan8693]

@@SalvatoreHuang yeah bro! Singaporean here. have to serve the national service too. HAHA. I personally ride a Triumph Tiger 800 . Cant wait to go on a trip as well

[@SalvatoreHuang]

@@kentan8693 Nicee I do not have a civilian license, only a military one lol. 2 of the guys in the video have though, can only ride in rural countryside hahaha. Hoping to do the Ha Giang Loop next.

[@therealseb7536]

A video about a great motorcycle ride. Why are you all not wearing helmets???

[@azree]

Deep

[@elijaheast124]

Easily one of the best travel videos I've watched on KZbin. Loved it! What time of year did you do the MHS loop?

[@SalvatoreHuang]

Thank you Elijah, this was during the month of September.

[@jensangeun]

This is an amazing video! May I ask how long did it take for you to finish the loop?

[@SalvatoreHuang]

We took 5 days. I think doing it over 7-8 days is more ideal. :)

[@TimHuntAU]

This is incredible... You are such a great storyteller too! I felt as though I was there with you. In a week and a half I arrive in Thailand, I am yet to finalise an itinerary. You may have just inspired me to spend most of my time doing the loop! Is there any possibile way that you might be able to send me your itinerary? Many thanks

[@SalvatoreHuang]

Thank you so much Tim, I'm flattered and honoured this video have inspiried you to do the loop. My apologies as this was a very old trip, I am unable to find the itinerary no more. The gist of it revovles around this sequence of locations 1. Arrive In Chiang Mai and get our bikes. Stay in a local hotel for a night. 2. Leave real early and ride to Doi Inthanon and stay at Kowit Farmstay Mae Chaem. Stay two nights here it's worth it. (Find this on Airbnb) 3. Ride to Ban Rak Thai and then to Doi Chang (Find a homestay here, you can easily get one without booking online) 4. Head to Pai Province. Which will lead you back to Chiang Mai to complete the loop. Hope this helps, you can take the time to do the loop or finish it within 5 days.

[@lilylau9748]

Awesome video！ could you please tell me how to make a reservation of the homestay？

[@SalvatoreHuang]

Search Kowit Farmstay on Airbnb

[@carlo3252]

Hey @salvatore. Is there a party place on the loop you could recommend? Thanks for your help

[@SalvatoreHuang]

Probably stop by Pai. Chiang Mai's Warm Up Cafe is pretty happening as well.

[@TheMattJames]

did you get permission to fly your drone?

[@SalvatoreHuang]

No one to ask in the countryside bro.

[@TheMattJames]

@@SalvatoreHuang thanks man, anything in chiang mai?

[@SalvatoreHuang]

@@TheMattJames Chiang Mai was fine as well, I'd stay away from the main temples though.

[@charlietube7165]

Get a racing bike then boom

[@phuminplace_nanhotel6015]

where you guys from ?

[@SalvatoreHuang]

Singapore!

[@zulkiflirazak6206]

Please wear helmet... respect the law.. and it's for ur own safety..

[@pcr_a9862]

U better wear helmets

[@SalvatoreHuang]

p pim Raw Is War

[@rossie273]

@@SalvatoreHuang " you are awesome " . Did you like this message ? I could not have written it if , back in the day when i fell off , i wasn't wearing a Helmet . Please be careful out there .

[@SalvatoreHuang]

@@rossie273 Thanks Russell, thinking back if we were to get into any form of accident, this would not be a joyous video. Will definitely be more serious about safety the next time we hit the road.