Mark Wiens - A Quick Overview of Life and How I Started Traveling

[@ic7784]

During quarantine, I’ve been binge watching Mark’s videos. What a truly genuine guy and big shout out to Ying (and Micah) for being behind the camera. Long may Mark continue to entertain and educate us after this crisis. Much love from the UK

[@rebecafeaster]

Same this quarantine i just realized of his existence and i love his videos 🤍✝️

[@Teia692]

I'm also from Hawaii but was born in the Marshall islands. I love food as well. Watching your amazing video's is such a nice treat. The experience that you bring to us, here in the youtube world, is amazing. Keep them coming. Thank you, Aloha!

[@vincentstevenperezmd7651]

I truly appreciate you taking a moment to share a bit about your life story! As I continue to view your food and travel videos I often feel that I have been able to taste and fully enjoy the experience as though I was sharing it with you. You have a wonderful gift for story telling and knowing what and how to share the gems you haved discovered. Please continue your adventures and ideas with us all. Thank you, Mark!.

[@annaklassen2656]

I'm Anna Klassen I from Canada 🇨🇦 Manitoba

[@chuckbodnar5756]

Mark, Thank you so much for all that you do. The food. The Travel, The Comments. Just excellent. I'm 72 years old living in Hickory North Carolina. A few years ago I was laid up after back surgery and later found that I could not walk. After helping raise 7 kids and 52 years of marriage it was a big blow to not be able to walk. It's amazing how many things begin with a STEP. My world shrunk from the entire East coast to pretty much my house and surrounding grounds. I have traveled to Europe several times as well as South America but that was before I gave any thought to the street food seen in these countries. My hobbies are water color painting as well as an accomplished guitar player. Since my surgery Iv'e watched Andrew Zimmern and became addicted to his show. I stumbled across Migrationology by accident and am so thankful I did. Your show has been a godsend to me. I would have liked to travel a lot during retirement but alas that will not happen. Through your show I have all the travel I could ever want. The fact you include Ming and Mika in your travels makes me feel really good about the person you are. I've watched the other food video shows and they are OK, on occasion Sonny is actually funny. Yours is by far the best out there. I especially liked the Jamaica King Crab Run Down. as well as all the BUGS YOU EAT. It was great. A Question. Andrew Zimmern once said he was actually fearful for his safety during a Sahara video where he was eating a camel with a bunch of arabs. They started some sort of punching game and he became concerned. Have you ever had an experience like that? You and Ming get into some pretty sketchy places. Also would like to know more bout the fellow that travels with you. Dark hair heave black rimmed glasses. Can't recall his name now. 'How did you two get together. He is in a lot of yoru videos.' As a result of your show I have kicked my wife Jan out of the kitchen and have learned to cook. I cant do all the outside yard work I use to do so now I'm the chief cook and cleanup guy. On line I have learned dozens of Thi, Phillipino and east asian recipes. My wife is not a huge fan but my 18 grandkids love to visit grandpa when he's cooking. In conclusion your show has been a life savor for me. It's kept me sane during a rough time in my life. I do believe in miracles so perhaps I'll see you in Bangkok or Manilla some day soon. Cheers " toasting coconut grub". The best to you and your family. Charles A.Bodnar

[@sweetsweet81]

Ying, Micah, and Joel ☺. I'd like to know more about him too. I thought they were related at first. I'm sorry about you losing the ability to walk....but it seems you're a pretty resilient guy, since you didn't let that stop you from living your life. I wish you the best!

[@jmg2888]

Chuck, thank you for sharing your story. You are an inspiration yourself and what a resilient human. I wish you only the best always and I couldn't agree with you more about Mark's show!

[@margaretnicomede2390]

Hey Mark, my name is Margie. 67 years of age. The only travel I have done outside of US is Canada. I just run across you on KZbin but am a big fan. Thank you for what you are doing. Helping me see the world.

[@atseabreeze]

I love this Mark and his family. So down to earth.

[@prabharanaweera5047]

Mark you are not just fulltime eater , you are a legend !!

[@whocares3564]

For a 6 year old video that's a amazing quality to be honest

[@quadrantzero3161]

Yes in about 2008, quality started to upgrade

[@kleinekutstamper]

7 years

[@MarkWiens]

New VIDEO: A quick overview of life and how I started traveling (and why I love food)!

[@mirbar4073]

Hi Mark! Great video again! You have been living pretty interesting life so far! If you dont mind id like to ask you about 2 things. First you said that you are not too keen on teaching english for a long time.Why is that? Also could you share quick personal list of your five most favorite dishes?( i know its hard!) thanks very much and keep up your blogging!!!

[@MarkWiens]

Hello Mir Bar Thanks for watching. 1) Simply because it's not my personal style, I prefer to work for myself, rather than having rules to follow, also I like to be outdoors exploring and eating - however it was a great experience. 2) hmmm that is tough, here are five of my favorite (but maybe not my ultimate favorite) - shrimp with stink beans (petai), Sri Lankan chicken curry, nasi lemak, poke from Hawaii, and kimchi jiggae.

[@mirbar4073]

Mark Wiens thanks Mark!

[@MarkWiens]

Fabio La Naia No I've never been to Italy, but I would really love to visit and eat!!! What part of Italy are you from?

[@ibrahimhasan592]

Hi Mark, I really enjoy your videos :) My name is Ibrahim and I'm from Mobile, Alabama. I'm getting married this month (my fiancee is from Singapore) so your videos are super beneficial because: It gives me a deeper insight into the Asian culture and because I Love Love food. Keep the vids coming! Take care.

[@3eugenee]

During quarantine I had lung surgery and during my recovery time at home I didn’t have much of an appetite. Being part Indonesian I was longing for street food of Indonesia and and found you on U-tube. What strikes me most about you is your love for people, anywhere and everywhere. Oh and yes food! During my recovery it’s been a pleasure going places with you. God Bless you, Ying and Micah!

[@sergioortiz1839]

Hope you have a speedy recovery and travel as well!!!

[@sonamdolkar6445]

Mark you’re Very humble person. The most favorite KZbinr around the world 🌍

[@latishaellis1447]

So true humble and friendly love your little family your son is getting an education we all wish to have all over the world

[@tacocheesee]

@@latishaellis1447 my mum likes cheese

[@dirkouellette7041]

Thanks Mark. My wife and I are very happy to find out more about you. We really enjoy your videos and love eating as much as you do! Cheers to your wife and may you both have long and healthy lives, eating and travelling!

[@MattJess0421]

So Mark you are a well known member of our household. I found you a couple of years ago and just fell in love with your channel. After watching for awhile I deduced that you grew up on the mission field because I went to a Christian school that's a part of Youth With A Mission and I recognized a lot of similarities in your approach to travel etc. One of my friends grew up in Africa much the way you did before she came to Texas to stay. You guys are so precious and it's so cool to watch your little boy grow up. I get to live vicariously through you as you travel to the amazing places and eat all kinds of amazing food! Thanks so much for all that you do. God bless, Jessica

[@DeliciaDW48]

My 82 y/o mum and I have been binge watching your awesome videos. We love them. What an interesting life. We live in New Zealand but expat South Africans. God bless you and your family

[@kansiimelaura9506]

Hi Mark am from Congo (ex Zaire ) am so happy to know that you have lived in my country that so amazing

[@flo_8611]

You are the best! , i know that is an old video , I've am up to date with the new ones. You stayed the same , still a nice an humble man, thank you.

[@lindatemple09]

I am a 70 year old retired RN, living in Richmond, Missouri. I have been watching your videos for about a year. Love watching you and all the different foods you find, especially the street food.

[@glynisr285]

I'm from Cape Town, South Africa. A destination to put on your bucket list. I enjoy seafood, Cape Malay food and some Asian. I enjoy your face, you always smiling, such a soft soul and always pleasant...not many like you around. You very humble as well. You probably had great parents 👏🌺🇿🇦

[@nicolecatlin1942]

I would really love to see some pics of you and Ying on your wedding day.

[@binylk]

Hi This is Binyl from Pune,India...enjoy your travel videos

[@RM-rm7fi]

Me too... Would lik to c his wedding and younger pictures

[@kimsireech2015]

Me too I would love to see your pics.👰🏻🤵🏻

[@sofiedorado8246]

Yes, hello from Visalia, California. I am 70 years old and have thoroughly enjoyed your videos during this pandemic. They are entertaining and educational. It is sweet to see your family and Micah growing up. Much success and continual blessings.

[@TeacherNicest]

I really admire Mark Weins and his family. 😍❤ God bless you more! ❤

[@applehappyx-files2456]

Omg this was 5 years ago ?!! You still looked same?! Thank you for showing us the world and the beautiful people you meet every time.. I love your channel and I your family even tho only been watching you for like 2 months , you kindness and down to earth is everything to me and my family 😊👍🏼 thanks for being humble and letting us watch Micha grow up trough out your videos 😊 Blessings from us to all your family 🙏🏼😊

[@AntonioSantos-ve6zv]

Huge fan from Northeastern Brazil here! I've actually learned enjoying each bite more by watching your vids. Thank you! Enjoying food is one of the pleasures of life no one can take away from you. Valuable! Keep up with the good work!

[@ryanlee5048]

Dude you are the most interesting person ever, what a crazy life story. Big fan of your content!

[@laoin890]

Hi Mark, Apart from loving your videos and travel diaries, I love the positivity in you and your zest for life. I loved your videos from India, since I am an indian and I love my culture and cuisine. Lots of love, A fellow foodie and traveller

[@MarkWiens]

Hi Rachita P, thank you very much for your kind words. Indian food is so amazing!

[@ar.satishpatil3930]

Hi Mark, Architect Satish from india. Am very much fan of u. I seen almost ur all Episodes.. Really loves those all. Most of I like is u r so down to earth with people u met. .its really grt feeling Mark... It's my dream to meet u when u in India. Mumbai n pune... It's also grt pleasure if u Replied to my very small mind chat here... And hope so. I all ways see what Mica, ur son doing lots of fun. God bless him.

[@zandydoblon1188]

Now I know why Mark can eat anything served to him. Thank you Mark for making incredible food blogs. You've been so generous with your content. I wish I could meet your personally someday. I worked in Thailand for 2 years as English teacher, and that's why I got to know you. Thank you again!

[@raj335p]

God bless you and your family... continue the awesome work bro..

[@KoiNadi]

What a great story...youve come so far... love watching your adventures.... 😄😄

[@quietusplus1221]

I had questions, 9 years later (only recently discovered this channel), and this video still holds up. Gained a lot of respect from watching it.

[@pamela7411]

Hi Mark, just thought I'd comment to say thank you. My boyfriend and I recently booked a month-long holiday to Thailand and your videos are incredibly helpful! We haven't been able to find any other videos that we find as informative and that we've been able to learn so much from. Thank you for everything you've shared. :) Anyway, I hope this message finds you well and we wish you all the best with all of your endeavors! :D

[@MarkWiens]

***** Hey Pamela, great to hear from you, glad you'll be coming to Thailand, and thank you for watching my videos. Hope you have an amazing upcoming trip.

[@ChairMaoZi]

Mark Wiens Amazing how you reply to a comment on a two year old video! A true gent!

[@pamela7411]

I know right? Such a nice guy! :D

[@Snigdhaknows]

Pamela Pietersz 1

[@JoSeaya2121]

Mark Wiens hey mark my name is jose ayala and i am a chef in mexican food.. do you by any chamce have a favorite mexican dish i can fix and upload a picturw of and tell me what you think? it would be an honor

[@seggiarmandi]

Mark, you and your wife simply deserved to have your own tv show. I mean really, if i was a producer of food or traveling channels, i would definitely put you and your wife on the show. The way you narrating the foods and all those things are just irresistable to unwatch you for us. I wish you both all the greatest, Mark! Cheers from Indonesia :-)

[@justinsaylor3231]

Tv show would be freakin great.

[@Emsyaz]

KZbin is the new TV

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Kevin - from St. Louis Missouri originally but spent 20 years in the military. Retired and went to law school. Now at 43, I've decided to leave my corporate law gig and travel full-time. Your channel has been an inspiration! Thanks for putting out all the great content over the years!

[@siegfredverdeflor4588]

I'm blessed with your life! Continue to lift the name of God! God bless you more and more! More success for you!

[@missmya3972]

God has blessed you with the coolest job ever!! Thank you for making these videos. I love to travel and I love food!! I have only been on 2 mission trips, one at an Indian Reservation and the other in Belize. It's ironic that my pastor was a missionary in the Congo!! Too cool!! God bless!

[@Herendida1]

Hi, my name is Herendida I’m a 50 year old mother of 3 and food lover-one day came across your videos and binged watched them for days to follow!!! Loved the multi cultural aspect of them... being of Mexican decent it was a joy to see you enjoy our dishes. Seeing your videos has made me enjoy all sorts of cooking and cultures just by seeing you and hearing your thoughts of those places you visit. Congratulations on your worldly travels and knowledge shared.

[@kivbraga]

You videos are awesome!! lots of great info! keep up! Thank you! I love Thailand! Adriana from Brazil

[@devonheart1029]

Hello Mark. My name is Devon Hendricks and I was born in Cape Town, South Africa. My great-grandparents originated from Germany(Mom: Müller=Miller and Dad: Hendricks). I really don't have a specific favourite food, but my grandmother and I are big interests of fish, my grandfather enjoyed sheep tripe and trotters. I have been travelling sometime already, but I still want to travel more and I enjoy the languages to learn. I want to travel like you and please visit my home country! 😘🇿🇦

[@perveezm8535]

That was really a nice reach out Mark.....you have become a part of my life through your videos ...your journey is so self driven,free yet totally grounded. Food is the soul of living ,you give it a global touch, out of the mundane heat and sweat of women's domain....it's a colourful ,vibrant touch to the basic of living. Wonderful..... My oldest son is also 1986 born,he also has your approach to food!...the younger one too is busy in the kitchen with his new wife! I am glad food rules.. Much love to you Ying and Micah.

[@bbaaa1073]

Hey Mark Wiens, there’s one thing you forgot to mention about yourself!..,you are a very good person

[@ebbygal1111]

Hi Mark!! I really enjoy your videos and I'm learning so much about foods from around the world. My name is Ebony and I'm 32 years old. I'm currently living in Mobile, AL but I grew up an Air Force military brat. My family and I got a chance to live in Germany for four years and I did get a chance to taste different food from Europe. Soul food is my first love since that's what we grew up eating. Chicken, collard greens, mac and cheese, peas and okra, corn bread, dressing. All the good southern foods. :D I do love to eat and try new things. My brothers and I are pretty adventurous with trying new foods. I love Japanese, Filipino, and Vietnamese food. My dream vacation is to go to Hawaii and Japan.

[@andrewwu8252]

Mark, i am andrew and i was born in Indonesia. We are now lived in california, i love watching your vid. Bless your parent for bringing such a humble good person such as you to this earth! GBU!

[@npdcb]

Hi Mark, I just randomly came across your travel video about a month ago and now I can't spend a single day watching at least one or two of yours videos, it's quite entertaining (but mostly because I can't afford travelling that often :P). I'm a vietnamese living in Montreal, Canada. Your videos make me want to take an Asia tour on my own with all the wonderful foods and multicultural experiences. Anyhow, continue with the great work, to keep travelling around the world and share it with us :)

[@MarkWiens]

+npdcb Huge thank you for watching and for your support!

[@tranngocduc5680]

+npdcb Vietnamese too ;)

[@gabriellez6082]

Hello Marc we are Ken and Gabi and live in Lyon France. I did to France reviews in Albertville probably at the school where your parents attend. We have lived in India and Travel in Asia a little bit. We are interested in your blogs and enjoy eating street food as well. During our stay in India we had to take precautions to avoid getting sick. In the south of India we drink a lot of coconut milk before bottle water was available. We always carry a filter and also tablets to reduce the possibility of getting sick. What time of precautions have you taken says you eat street food in so many countries.? We have several trips in our planning. That includes Vietnam and Philippines and Thailand. We will search your blogs for information and I are planning for those trips. Thank you for the response to our question. We really do enjoy French food. My wife is half Dutch and French. I am originally AmericanBut have French nationality also. Thank you for your videos ken and Gabi

[@KenRuan]

"I pursue my stomach." 💌 Ken, NYC, Any kind of vegan food. I appreciat you Mark!

[@nicktahaafe5186]

Hi Mark. I happen to watch your video in the beginning of covid but my wife is the one who’s really following you and I want to thank you because my wife never cook or ever cook I’m the cook in our family but ever since she watched your vlog she now cook by watching your vlog and her fav is cooking with curry and coconut milk. May god you and family. We are planning or taking a trip to Turkey, Indonesia and Thailand after Covid. Thank you Mark

[@ratedvfood]

OMG it's a sign! haha I also quit my job and signed a contract to teach English and take my vlogging more seriously! But just like you I CANNOT do this English teaching another year hahaha so inspired now :D

[@TheChootymalli]

you are on down to earth human being, Im Pasindu and Im from sri lanka, POL SAMBOL is also oneof my favorite :D

[@MarkWiens]

Pasindu Dilruk Thank you, great to hear you love pol sambol!

[@gailgilbert9878]

Thank you so much for your clip on Puchka’s in Calcutta. It took me back 60yrs - we left for Toronto CA and I’ve never been back. Looks like how I remember!!

[@edwardalvarez9540]

Edward Alvarez, from the Philippines. Love eating anything! Particularly, I love Sinigang sa Miso here in my country. Love all your vids.

[@allaisadeguzman8607]

Wow so you share also the Gospel while travelling.. thats amazing❤

[@Mamatea1216]

👍👍

[@angelfl32]

Hello Mark! I am a 73 year old widow, with 5 adult sons living in Florida USA for the last 30 years. My parents migrated to America from Germany when they were children. I love watching you visit all the places I only dream about. Thank you!!

[@kogge1000]

Hi Mark. You r doing grate job. Thanks for inspired me to trekking. I hope get ur advice in future, specially trekking in Nepal.

[@narcizazepeda28]

hi Mark....my name is Nancy. and I am from San Antonio, Texas..I am a great grandmother and look at your videos every day....I like to watch you eat...your wife hit the jackpot when she married you!! ...she gets to travel the world with the man she loves! ...it doesn't get any better than that...

[@5512sparky]

Thanks Mark, I'm Cliff from the U.S and Vietnamese descent ...love all your videos, I'm still waiting for a video when you hate a food...lol, anyway, nice work and thank you!

[@nylabenny9700]

I came cross Mark and Sonny during Covid lockdown. I can not get enough I love your videos and your positive enthusiasm. I'm from Trinidad and Tobago.

[@marlonellamil9620]

awesome dude...a huge fan from philippines.

[@IvysKitchen]

Hi Mark, just responding to your video. My name is Ivy. I'm a new subscriber to your channel and barely catching up on all your videos. I am from California. I love all kinds of foods. I guess it just depends what I am in the mood for. Lately I have been on this fried fish or tempura phase. I would love to travel to Europe - France, Italy, Greece, England and maybe Austria =). I also would love to go to Japan and Korea. Super happy I stumbled to your page. I love your videos and you're definitely introducing a lot of Asian dishes that are not mainstream here in the USA. Love your description of the foods you do. You are also very imformative. Will definitely be on the lookout for the dishes you present on your videos at the restaurants here or if I travel to Asia again.

[@ll-cool-2024]

Cc

[@georgegibson1265]

I’m from west Africa and now resides in Ohio.. love watching your videos..Mark you’re humble and Awesome ..Stay blessed!

[@monicamedina6002]

El Salvador 🇸🇻 we have really good food too 👍🏼

[@victorleonard7087]

Hi Mark, I enjoy all your videos and the different types food that you eat. I spent two years in Vietnam in 1969 and 1971 with the US Army. I was stationed in Cu Chi and then Vung Tau. I was also in Manila in 1988 where I met my wife. I have a question about whether you have any future plans about filming in 4K resolution and uploading to KZbin? I would love to see all this food in a high resolution video. Thanks!

[@MarkWiens]

Victor Leonard Hi Victor, great to hear from you, thank you for watching. I would love to film in 4k, but at the moment I don't have the equipment, but hopefully in the future. Thank you so much!

[@terrypalmore7314]

PLEASE no high resoluton! Then my old junkie computer couldn't keep up!

[@victorleonard7087]

KZbin gives you the option of using the resolution that best suits your computer. Just click on the asterisk in the lower right hand corner of the video you are watching and click on the highest resolution your computer can handle.

[@fazlerabbi-zf1kg]

Hi mark. I love to watch your video everyday. You have a very special & rare style of presentesion which i realy love. I am bangladeshi living in swaziland ( now eswatini) . I want to welcome you in eswatini.

[@deneenhanes8776]

Mark I found your site by surfing KZbin and now addicted to it. I live in Rural PA. I watch your blogs everyday, actually it is the last thing I watch before I go to before. I enjoy your expressions and detailed characteristics of the food you eat and places you go. It is refreshing to see something positive and happy. 😀

[@Thesajlem]

ok, this is what i want to do with my life anyway, im from the czech republic and i love french, italian and ofc czech cuisine, would love to try every single one from asia :)

[@SpookyFoxyMulder]

Hey Mark, great video. I was wondering how you eat all this food and maintain a slim weight?

[@talltraveler82]

+Jesse Pinkman Cuz he's not eating fatty, over processed American food! hahahaha.

[@samproximax1790]

haha same question here

[@RobertJohnCallora]

Same question, I love food so much but I have to hold back on my appetite because as I grew older my metabolism went really slow. How do you maintain your slim figure. Perhaps you have a really fast metabolism in your genes.

[@VanNGuyen-js1dr]

He has a twin brother ^^

[@cocodakilla]

yup the food is natural

[@mandynaranjo401]

I'm almost certain you will never see this because I don't know how KZbin works with KZbin and please know that I found you later on and I want to get through all your videos!!!!!! Im watching in 4/23/23 and I love ur channel I have gone back and watched so many videos! I'm sure you have no idea the people that go back and watch your all videos and new ones alike. I know I'm commenting on an old old old video but you know what I'm loving it so much I have just been binging you nonstop and I love what you're doing! I'm almost certain I'm about to finish washing all the videos that you have made! Just hope you look back to your old videos and see you're still inspiring people and it's amazing and I'm so excited to continue know what your rest of your videos!!!!!!

[@bigassser]

Hi Mark my name's Gle I'm from Thailand I think im in love with your chanel You're greatest Farang i ever known on youtube !! for real ถ้าเป็นคนไทยเค้าต้องพูดกันว่า ชาติที่แล้วคุณต้องเกิดเป็นคนไทยแน่ๆ 555

[@pchandrasekar8929]

Hi mark I am Chandrasekar from Chennai India. I like your videos its fantastic. Around the world so many culture and different foods.most of your Your videos fantastic. Visit once to Chennai and enjoy our foods also.

[@hrishikesh07m]

I am from kolkata, India. I am curious how you dont get fat??

[@danishirfan113]

Exercise

[@hrishikesh07m]

Danish Irfan point

[@rsxteufel]

he don't get fat because he walk alot...no car.

[@ramonesmaharjan]

he's a traveler .not lik indians eat n sleep

[@amethysth.1913]

High metabolism

[@TheKimut]

I’ve been following you for 4 years now to almost of your travel.. and seeing all this old videos of your it’s really inspiring.. i am really big fun of your and to your family, all the best mark! Gian here

[@Jomiline]

2:00 That moment you realize that Mark Wiens is a Surfer Bro.

[@TusharThakur]

Hello mark, Nice videos. Do visit Mumbai in India, some spicy food is waiting for you here. :)

[@achyuthaarjun316]

His ever smiling cute n kind face will always bring me back to his channel

[@trucdeegan5865]

Hi Mark, I love watching cooking, traveling and see other people's life around the world. You are the one who capture my time and attention the most. You have the best show. I happened to be a Vietnamese war bride and my husband is a former professor in Anthropology, major in Southeast Asia. We have lived in Vietnam, Sarawak, Penang Malaysia and Sri Lanka for years because his researches and his teaching in vary Universities in those countries. We're very familiar with other countries in Asia like Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, China and others. Keep up your good work, keep traveling for food. I'm watching you! Take care, Mrs. Deegan

[@alessandradillitzer5332]

Alessandra, from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I lived in Cali for 20 yrs and in Maui Hawaii for 7 yrs now. I watch all of your videos. You are the most amazing and interesting person I follow. The best.

[@swongilford]

Mark, have been binging on all the fantastic virtual food and travel for the last few weeks from your travel. I have only just caught up with this vlog made 7 years ago. It is interesting how early travel life mould you. Your lovely wife Ying has grown with you from your girl friend, to suporting wife and mom to your Micha. Thank you again for sharing. Still 6 more episodes to go to complete your world travel of 4 years ago. I missed my home town Hong Kong.

[@thomasaiu999]

Hi Mark , I’m from Hawaii born n raised on the BIGISLAND I’m a new comer to ur channel I love hearing ur story about how u got started and met ur wife .. especially eating all kinds to survive you definitely came a long way I love that ur mom is from Honolulu O’ahu I’ve since been watching all past to present n I look forward to visiting Thailand one day and to meet hit be a real honor

[@befreegogo]

Hello Mark, I am from Japan and I used to be traveling around very much. Since I came back home finally on 2009 and start working in Japan, I have been enjoying your videos on KZbin. Now I saw that you are doing well in happy Thailand, and I’m very inspired about rest of my life and career. I hope I can see and live what I want to do one day near future. Thank you and take. A big fun from Japan.

[@jeffsanjo]

Hi Mark, I’m a British transplant living in San Jose California. I have traveled around the world since I was sixteen years old so your stories and information and especially the food is fascinating to me. Thank you for sharing your personal life with us and I think your wife and baby are beautiful.

[@otoombs]

Hi Mark I am a United States citizen and I just have a passion for all foods cooking but never traveled so I watch travel channels until that time comes if ever meantime, continue to keep us tubers interested your'e doing a excellent job and so relaxing as well as learning experience.

[@gregcaspn]

Mark I love watching your videos. I'm house bound and I eat lousy food your blogs are a true inspiration to me. It gives me hope and I just love seeing how you conduct yourself and show your family. Your religious up bringing shines throughout your blogs. Mahalo and keep eating around the world .

[@jyotindramody9591]

Watching your videos voraciously since the past 2 weeks. Hope your subscribers reach 10 million mark soon. From India 🙏

[@deborahhinely2909]

Fellow missionary kid from 🇺🇬. Went to Rift Valley Academy in Kenya. I have been traveling vicariously through your videos. Love your family! Keep eating 😋.!

[@marleneprescott2605]

Hi Mark. I enjoyed your Hunza Valley video. I just discovered you and because my maiden name is Wiens I especially enjoyed seeing that someone with the Wiens name is doing so much to make the world a friendlier place. Showing the connection between people through food takes away a lot of the anxiety the people feel toward foreigners. We all love food and need food to survive so it is through food that we can all make the world a more loveable and livable place. My parents are from Russia and they immigrated to Canada in 1924. The Wiens name according to my research relates to Dutch and German people. My mother was also an amazing cook so I also have a real affection for food. Thank you for sharing your adventures with me and all the rest of the people who love food.

[@palitha17]

Hi Marc thank for introducing us to the world regards to Kola and your family I am a Sri Lankan living in London for last 40yesrs love watching your progress you’ve doing a wonderful fantastic work you’re just one mark wines you’re second to none thanks again to mica and your wife for there support ❤

[@altonza]

There's just NO reason to thumbs down 'dislike' this video!

[@donnadejesu4445]

Mark, you are a very nice person. I enjoy your videos immensely. It's wonderful that you travel with your family.

[@ryanconner1182]

Love ya Mark, I am a 26 year veteran Chef that now travels the US for a living. I watch your videos nightly and recommend you travel the Gulf coast from Nola over to Alabama and the panhandle of Florida. Best wishes brother

[@dyleninciong1698]

You're an inspiration,thank you for all your vlogs,you made us happy by watching you eating and travelling,you are a humble,simple and happy person. God bless you and your family.

[@mr.peabody3509]

You are a great person doing great things. I am both blessed and entertained by your videos. I am in IT but took a break in 2001 - ‘07 to become a chef and own a restaurant. Italian Deli and Trattoria. Loved. Returned to IT in the ‘07 crash and left CA. Happily chasing good food now enjoying critiquing restaurants. I have made foodies out of my triplet boys and I love watching them eat interesting food. They watch your show with dad and comment. Fun times. Thank you and keep it up.

[@onocoffee]

Mark - I'm writing this from 2021 and I've been enjoying your videos for about two years now. I'm fascinated that you grew up outside the US and it's no wonder why you are so at home traveling around the world. Keep it going. Been enjoying the adventures!

[@renesantos9208]

The family and I are heading to Germany next year and we started watching your videos and are hooked, we love your honestly it clearly shows in your face when you try foods. Much continued success you definitely have a fan in us and we will continue to watch and follow you!

[@nildaferreira5090]

I am a huge fan of you, Mark. I travel around the world with you and I can taste all that food of different flavors, from different parts of the planet through you. God bless you and your family🙏🙏🙏

[@niamhviggiano5325]

I stumbled upon your videos about a week ago and I am addicted! I am Dutch- both parents. Born in Ireland, and while 4 years of my childhood was spent in the Netherlands, I have mainly grown up American. I love my homeland and Dutch treats, plus Asian and Mexican cuisine, and much, much more. I also love to travel. I hope to travel with my family once our kids are bigger.

[@guidocolli6280]

Enjoy your videos Mark, keep it going! Cuban-American retired airline pilot living in Miami, takecare

[@jessrwilliams3971]

Hi Wiens family! Thank you for taking us on a wonderful experience. Your videos have been great. God bless you all and keep you safe. My name is Belinda and I love to watch the beautiful places and delicious looking food.

[@michaelrehel8558]

Mark you re one of those people who knowing being on this same planet with makes it a better place to live. Thanks for your sincerity and keep up showing the great places you visit. Would love to see you in Montreal Canada some time

[@reginajanea1308]

I could watch your channel forever! You and your family seem so beautiful and humble

[@exxdaz]

Hi Mark, my name is Ronaldo de Lima, when traveling is permitted and safe again, I hope you will visit the island of Guam here in the Western Pacific. We have some unique food that you will love. Been watching you for about 1 year now, and I must say your natural presence and humbleness is what makes your all of your videos enjoyable to watch. Of course, your reactions when eating define the greatness and quality of the food! Which compliments the cook every time! I don't travel much of the world, but watching your videos stimulates my interest. Stay safe and keep eating great food all over the world!

[@swatilatke2977]

Hi Mark. I'm from India. My kids and I, we all like your videos very much. Keep travelling and eating food. All the very best for your forthcoming videos. God bless you and your family.

[@yuanguo675]

Love you, Mark, and your family. Enjoy your videos greatly. I am 64 year old, retired engineer, and always want to adventures, travel and eat local foods. Hope the COVID-19 will go away soon and I can start travel again. Many thanks from Oregon USA

[@dcar6530]

Just accidentally bump into your youtube channel, just have watched many of your youtube and amazed that most places in Thailand I have not visit, I almost visit Thailand every year and there are some good restaurants I have not visited, I'm amazed, now I am your fan.

[@orianashamoun]

hi, im Oriana from Iraq, but i'm a Canadian citizen now. Fun fact i was born in 1986 too ^_^. months ago i bumped into your fantastic videos, im a subscriber now. you are an inspiration to me & i love food and im mustering up the courage to publish my love for travel and food in the near future. i absolutely LOVE your Work. Excellent !!!!!

[@rolandsalonga771]

My name is Roland from California. I love watching your videos. Thanks for taking me all around the world I feel like I'm there sampling everything that you eat. Thank you

[@Esther4Gsus]

No doubt that the blessings of your parents’ faith and love for God run down over you and your family Mark. Shalom💐

[@isamazoni5174]

I just watched your video with your dad in Nairobi and while watching it I was wondering if you were a Christian/believer! You can tell that you are by just watching you eat! lol. How amazing... God really speaks through your life without you even saying anything. God bless!

[@jasminehouslin9070]

My name is Jasmine Houslin,from Jamaica,I started watching your food blog since I was home for quarantine for the pandemic that was affecting world at large. I was searching through out you tube getting bored and cone across your channel and I was so excited to watch what you and from there I continue watching. You and your wife are amazing keep up the good work. I respect you for all your mannerisms for each everyone culture,respect....about me n food I'm not that a eater like you but I like to see what other culture have to offer..very interesting. Bless mark.