Regret Leaving Japan

[@TwoWheelCruise]

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[@plusmanikantanr]

Never regret following your heart and dreams!!! 😁 Love both Thuong-chan's Walk channel and both your biking exploits!!!

[@schuey999]

From my perspective, doing something you enjoy and getting to be outside/exercising is so much better than being stuck in meetings or behind a computer 10 hours a day. So I hope you're really enjoying this lifestyle, I know I would.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

That's a big reason we chose to move to SE Asia :)

[@VagabondTurtle]

I cannot agree more. I'm stuck behind computers and for me, seeing them riding is such a relief and inspiration. I'm trying to get into this lifestyle too instead

[@xiexie8221]

The thing that I miss the most about your videos of Japan is the unique aesthetic of the scenery (although I can just rewatch the old videos!). Thailand's natural scenery is still beautiful, just different. The things that I appreciate most about the Thailand videos are your enthusiasm and of course the epic new bikes. Also brief throwback to Bianchi Love at 6:00. Love to see it!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks Jesse! The scenery certainly is different here. This was one of the first Bianchi's we've seen in the wild here.

[@rydmerlin]

I think as long as you guys are together you can make the best of it anywhere you go.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

TRUE!

[@JitinMisra]

@@TwoWheelCruise Just curious, do you guys have children ?

[@jstravelers4094]

When Thoung-chan said she missed her friends in Japan.....it made me a little sad.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Definitely the hardest part of living abroad

[@malcontent_1]

Good to see another video, feels like a long time. Also glad you're feeling content there in Thailand.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! 😁 Extra riding time means less video editing time 😅

[@malcontent_1]

@@TwoWheelCruise okay forgiven ... this time 😏🙃

[@lawrencenahlik9805]

"Let's go!" three times in one video! A rare treat.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

She did say it a lot in this one 😂

[@YuichiTamaki]

I started commuting by bike around two months ago in Japan. I have to agree with you about the winter, so cold!!! Coming from tropical weather myself it is quite a challenge. At least I arrive warmed up at my job while everybody is shaking.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

The morning is the worst, but I didn't think the nights were too bad. The extra wind in the winter there doesn't help, but the lack of snow makes it rideable most of the time at least.

[@frankyu4967]

Congrats on hitting 13m+ views and hope u hit 100k subscribers by Christmas too. Didn’t realize 7-11 was that popular in Asia, really odd given they had filed bankruptcy in USA.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks Frank! I believe 7/11 is a Japanese company now, but they are really popular in Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, and probably some other nearby countries as well.

[@paxundpeace9970]

The street conditions do look pretty awesome . Less pot holes compared to germany

[@TwoWheelCruise]

It's pretty good for most roads, but there are some massive potholes lurking around.

[@kwhatten]

You can get taiyaki here in Chiang Mai just not in the fish shape but the same fillings. I see them often but at this moment can't think where to tell you to go.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thuong found some taiyaki once at the Sunday night market.

[@kelvingrover4043]

Happy Valentine's day to the both of you may your journey s be good ones

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! 😁

[@classifiedinformation6353]

Cruise, I am happy to hear that you and Thoung are pleased with your move to Thailand. While I couldn't see you in the video, I can see that Thoung has acquired a fit bicycling body. I usually lean down in the summer and fall months here in the US, due to better weather, but you two have good weather almost all year! My favorite snack? I would most likely enjoy any ones with Chocolate. John Shelbyville, Missouri

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks John! 😁 We're both getting a lean cycling body now thanks to our increase in riding. It's exciting to see Thuong start to get some calf muscles haha 😂

[@thailandhopper]

I’ve been watching you guys cycling in Japan for long time. welcome to Thailand.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! :)

[@VagabondTurtle]

I always say that once you made the decision you should never go back for revision. You need to always look forward and trust that the decision was a good one, or leads to a good one. I'm happy you guys are not regretting this step and honestly, your videos got much more happy and light-hearted, the last couple videos in Japan were obviously stressed and that showed. This lifestyle fits you guys! I wish all the best and I am looking forward to more to come from you :)

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you! :) Our last year in Japan unfortunately had a lingering shadow of stress with not knowing when we would be able to move.

[@cjohnson3836]

Honestly, Thailand seems to have rejuvenated you two a bit. Its a beautiful country. Thailand green is REALLY green. And I imagine your digital income probably goes a good bit further in Thailand than Japan.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

It's been a nice change of pace, and the $ stretches a lot further here 😁

[@shezpluscats]

I’m chuckling over the snow. The 18” we had in this part of Lake Erie was finally starting to melt, but we just got another 4 overnight. Does the weather there tend to be on the humid side year round as well?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I would say the "winter" weather here is pretty similar to the summer weather in Michigan. It gets hot during the day, but it's not that humid (compared to the crazy humidity and heat in the summers)

[@ninjadeathoverlord3254]

Depending how much you miss taiyaki lol, you can get taiyaki pans to make them on a stove. I assume they’re fairly heavy so maybe not the best idea until you’re more settled somewhere.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Exactly. Definitely will get some once we settle down :)

[@tonysoviet3692]

Can't wait for you to come to Vietnam! I am actually an urban planner working on a bike infrastructure system with Asian Development Bank here in Ho Chi Minh city. Would love to have you guys as our testers!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

That sounds like a great job. We’d be glad to help where we can.

[@jafrytvasia9609]

Glad to see everything worked out. My company might ship me to Yokkaichi, not far from where you were, if Japan opens up March 1st. We live vicariously through you two, so keep it up!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! Enjoy!

[@wjohnson100]

I think I recognise the bridge you crossed over at the beginning. I love Chiang Mai, though my condo is in Phuket.

[@tasteapiana]

It's good to see you two comfortable and apparently very optimistic about the move, without much tangible regret. Someone once said, basically, living life safely is, umm, not really living, more avoiding. I'm sure I butchered that but who cares. The point is, rock on and get some experiences.

[@Optimusbellumdomitor]

I'm in Chiang Mai too. There's a little restaurant owned by a Japanese lady from Hokkaido called "Smile Kitchen" and it's fantastic! I eat there many times a week! There's also a new Japanese Convenience store with lots of Japanese snacks and a vending machine outside of it with cold Japanese coffee drinks; Its called "Misae Chiang Mai".

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@pmd7914]

Never visited Thailand, quite familiar with Japan. An immediate similarity I noticed was how close buildings are set back from road in both Japan & Thailand. Quite different in Australia.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yeah, this is pretty common here too

[@love-de7bl]

Hi from Japan, and yeah because some or many Japanese companies and JICA organisation etc helps to build the urban plannings in ASEAN countries. I hope their cities won't copy the awful sides of Japanese cities, like a narrow roads without the cycle lanes, etc.

[@ricolagman3357]

I would love to see some bike shop tours. Doesn't have to be the fanciest high end shop. Learning about cycling culture in other countries is just very interesting.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I'll try to film some more :)

[@paulenright]

Yummy 😋 video plus a few extra gears sweet! ... thanks for sharing and look forward to next one 🎥❤☀️

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you 😋

[@paulenright]

☀️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🤙...👋☃️🇨🇦

[@Membrillo81]

Not the main theme of the video, but I was riding a 46-30 oval with 11-34. Climbs where I live are pretty brutal so I wanted a goat climbing gear and just installed a custom 14-40 cassette. First tests in flat and mountain has been pretty satisfactory. I can keep a more straight chain line. For low-power/high-cadence riders with steep gradients ahead, it's a great option. 105 R7000 derailleur, by the way.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Wow, those are some massive climbing gears

[@Membrillo81]

@@TwoWheelCruise Shimano says that would not work. Who cares what they say XD

[@grecinos2]

Glad to hear you are happy with your new home in Thailand. Other comments, I like the backpack that Thuong was wearing. It conforms to her physic and doesn't appear to jiggle around. Just noticed that she has a proper set of bar ends, unlike her old bike from Japan. :)

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! 😁 Yes, this new road bike is a big upgrade from her previous bike in many ways.

[@andrerodriguez7603]

Thailand looks like the country side Japan. It’s beautiful there in Thailand. One question I have, since Japan is so structured and everything has to be done by regulations and allot of “Red Tape”. How does Thailand compare? I’m sure you don’t miss that part of Japan. I remember while in Japan I lost my new cellphone, I remembered where I left it. When I went back to get it from a outdoor food stand. I was surprised I had to fill out paperwork to get it back. But I was grateful to get it back, don’t get me wrong about that. Honestly is a very high virtue in the Japanese culture, as you know.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

People are a lot more laid back here, but government facilities are extremely bureaucratic

[@bk10200]

A lot of red tape in Japan? You will be surprised how little red tape in Japan when compared to south eaat asian countries except Singaore.

[@andrerodriguez7603]

@@bk10200 oh no, I hope they do okay in their latest move to Vietnam.

[@ylogger]

As an American born Japanese, Thailand has always been one of the Countries that I'd like to try living for a while. Looks great!

[@g5magic]

Chiangmai is the best providence of Thailand for me to stay so far!

[@louisesugiri2339]

Hey guys! I’m planning to visit Chiang Mai in May and want to cycle around but not sure how to start/rent a bike somewhere? Is there a lot of bikes to rent around?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yes, I think a lot of places offer rentals

[@TheSpaceBrosShow]

Haven't watched in a bit, you guys sure went through a location and bike timeskip!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Lots of changes lately

[@mancello]

Your wife's English has really improved. Impressive.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! 😁

[@marksadventures3889]

Happy Valentine's to you and Cheng san. There are a few things from Japanese culture I like and respect and some i don't. As a nut on volcanoes Japan is definitely an interesting place. Our closest is Iceland just over 1000 miles to the North West of the UK although many of our native peaks were volcanic in origin. I returned home after service with the French military for 12 years and the British Army beforehand for 5 years. I noticed I missed some elements of French culture, cafe's, street food, rolling vineyards and good cheap wine - although now i don't drink alcohol. Drinking chocolate has improved here in the last 5 years but it's still needs work, too sweat and leaves a bitter after taste.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you! Definitely lots of volcanoes in Japan and not many here.

[@maniastrat]

Thanks nice video & about the Taiyaki Japanese waffle you folks are missing try downstairs of Big C Extra . They have a stand sells filled little waffles with things like Taro, chocolate, raisin etc 😉

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! 😁 They have some nice Japanese snacks there

[@mm2841]

Hope we can travel across the countries much more easily soon.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Us too!

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

Nice to hear all the things what you think about moving and life. Interesting. 🙋‍♀️Yup I miss Taiyaki, too, Tun chan!

[@TreyyDaMenaceFan]

When you've adapted to the weather here, the cool season is plenty cold 😂 especially up north!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I'm sure it will be after a few years here

[@555venturesllc]

You can find "taiyaki" in Sunday Night Market in Chiang Mai lol... I saw few shops sell them.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks for the tip! Thuong said she saw some at a night market once :)

[@555venturesllc]

@@TwoWheelCruise I used to live near San Sai Hospital/Mae Jo neighborhood (assuming that's where you guys live lol). I missed Japanese foods so much that I moved to Santitham (next to Ninman) ahaha...

[@Great_Sandwich]

12:32 - "No." 😂

[@vincentnnyc]

What happen to Brompton like clone bike? Why are guys not riding those bikes anymore?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We use them for errands around town, but our serious rides are on the road bikes now.

[@tdnishio]

I love the quality of the film, 4K with Go Pro?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks and yes

[@sugarpill6006]

It’ll be cool to see you guys base in Vietnam and grow cycling there.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Looking forward to it

[@pleung3147]

is it an absolute black chain ring Thuong just put on? or a Thailand local brand? and may I ask what is the size of the chainring and how much?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

It's Absolute black. We talked about them in our most recent Doi Suthep hillclimb video.

[@lazaromanalo6968]

To my opinion Japan is the best place to live. The best and safer road for bikers and for motorist.

[@thomas930409]

I have an unusual favor to ask/question, that *Bianchi* reminded me about my fight to get the color code about a turquoise I love so much. This color is featured on Volume Bikes Voyager V2 bmx frame, that's a signature bike of rider Billy Perry and they named the colorway PerryMint. Volume Bikes is not responding to my question about the color code. I saw a new Bianchi Sprint IRL and the color is very similar to the Voyager's turquoise. I fell in love with the bright, pastel Celeste blue that's featured on the Sprint. Can you help me determine what shade is this light Celeste blue, because the signature Bianchi green is dark. Any help is much appreciated!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Sorry, I have no idea with this.

[@altern8tive]

The Celeste color has been researched on bike forums for many years with Pantone 332 and Pantone 333 being the most common answers. For 70s/80s era frames the darker shade of 556. Bianchi have used many variations over the years so there is nothing definitive. Also the suffix of M and C are used, ie 332M, 333C, 556C - the M refers to matte, the C to coated/gloss

[@davidbee9563]

What are your thoughts about cost of living vs income. It seems that Thailand is much less expensive to live than Japan. Things like rent, food, etc. How does this compare with the US, Canada or Europe where the idea is to raise one's salary to pay higher prices. Do you think the average person is better off in Thailand? Are people more friendly and relaxed vs more polite and formal? If you were to stay or start a business is it more open? Having visited neither country it is interesting to hear of your experiences beyond riding. There is a couple across the street from me who are English and Japanese. We have talked often but I don't know them well.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

It really depends on who you're talking about, but I think people in general are happier here.

[@bengt_axle]

Let snack with Thuong!

[@Sekiyama145]

Welcome to Chiangmai I hope to climb doisutheo together someday with you sir

[@crystalpamela7665]

Thanks for your video! Is there many bicycle shops in Chang Mai? Are they far apart? Are their bicycles shop equipped with high end parts or just standard parts. Thank you

[@malcontent_1]

Are Thuong's oval chainrings from Absolute Black? I'm curious to hear if she perceives any benefit from the _oval_ shape -- I've heard it's quite minimal, if any.

[@surlyogre1476]

Yes, Cruise mentioned this upgrade in a recent video. They are Absolute Black brand chainrings. (I'm curious to know her perception, as well.) (edited for punctuation)

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yes, we'll talk about them more in the next video

[@malcontent_1]

@@TwoWheelCruise 👌

[@jerin4808]

Every time she says "yea"...I be like awww

[@kennethhannon]

Has the smoke season started? Do you think it’s going to be bad this year? I wanted to visit Chiang Mai at the end of march but just learned of the smoke season! PS: Thuongs’ English is getting so good! Have you picked up Vietnamese yet? lol. I love watching you guys good luck!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

No, it's been fantastic this year thanks to some random rain storms :)

[@Piboon-b]

Let's go..

[@thecrazyToolfan]

I'm just glad to see the arms

[@TwoWheelCruise]

😂

[@richardking6985]

Hopefully the haze during the summer from the slash and burn does not put you off.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Enjoying the cooler weather now while we can :)

[@brianheard4565]

Japanese snack box - just the presentation is enough reason to buy it! (would like to try the snacks tho). Wonder if they deliver to Australia?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yes, they deliver worldwide :)

[@andythousand345]

Will you ever make it to the United States?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Need to get to Vietnam first before we can even apply

[@GordoGambler]

WHY??? It's gone to hell.

[@ez22009]

Glad that TWC couple is doing well. Even though I may not have stayed in Japan as long as 7yrs. But I do miss that most pipol queue up. While most Asian countries.. this is not observed 😭.. chi Thoung eating face made me 🤣🤣🤣. So funny. 👍 Good job

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! 😁

[@MobotSg]

Do visit Singapore if the opportunities allow in the future.😃

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Hopefully!

[@iwashiman0320]

活動の拠点をチェンマイに移したんですか？隣の県のチェンライもいいところですよ、名古屋みたいなみんなが友達みたいな街です。多くのサイクリストの友人がいますが2年会えてないので是非彼らと走って動画作ってください！

[@TwoWheelCruise]

チェンライにも行ってみたいです！

[@samrutster]

Are you working in Thailand? Your wife is so adorable!

[@socrs]

Would be interested to hear of a cost breakdown between the two places. Housing/food/electricity etc. I’m kinda of shocked at how much cheaper housing is in JP vs america. As well food is unexpectedly cheaper as long as you don’t want cheese :) Imagine Thailand even cheaper.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We may try to do a cost of living video, but it depends on the quality of life you choose. Generally though it's probably about 50% the cost of Japan if not cheaper.

[@DanTuber]

roads look narrow there

[@TwoWheelCruise]

This first road wasn't the best demonstration

[@dc6197]

Come to Malaysia and retire here. Cycling Heaven. Food paradise. Exceptionally friendly people. Good video as always Cruise San.....Gambarimasyo~~

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Hope we can visit soon!

[@Deuce501st]

In Japan, you have T(h)aiyaki. but also in Thailand we have Tokyo (Khanom Tokyo), not sure if you have tried it already :D :D :D

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Gonna have to try this!

[@richym2020]

How are the quality of roads in Thailand? Are they similar to Japan, worse or better? I lived in southern China for 5 years and although it could get quite cold at night, to me, most of the time it felt like either Spring and then Summer. So basically, a place with only two seasons. At first, I thought it was great, but after a while I began to miss having seasons, and wished it was cooler in the summer and less humid a lot of the time! Haha, I guess, we humans are creatures of habit.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Most of the roads are pretty good or at least good enough. Japanese roads overall are more smooth with less potholes. I have a feeling that I will eventually start to miss true winter the longer we are over here.

[@Zedia949]

thailand drives on the left side? i thought there on the right 😅.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Same as Japan :)

[@xbmarx]

How's the pollution in Chiang Mai? I was there 10 years ago and it was... rough. The farmers burn their fields in the dry season. When I was there, they set some kind of record for worst air-quality in history. I heard it's better now though.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

No bad pollution yet

[@mountaintruth1deeds533]

Forget that mess, in NM USA no traffic bike trails and mtn bike within sight. You can have the traffic and guv. BS.

[@eliastv5498]

Thailand is totally a cool destination for vacation. I do miss the clean crisp rides of Japan you used to record. You guys should come try Korea sometime. The cycling infrastructure here is just next level. Paths go all through beautiful mountains, Jeju Island, and you can even bike from Seoul to Busan entirely on bike paths. Korea is a little like Denmark in that you just constantly see people doing all kinds of activities by bike. And dare I say the food in Korea is actually better than Japan... Just my opinion (and many others I've spoken to as well).

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Korea is awesome! I went there for a race a few years ago (there's some videos on this channel about it). The racing scene and bike infrastructure is definitely better than Japan, and dare I say I agree on the food too 😅 Thuong really wants to go to Jeju since it's one of the few places she can go visa free, so hopefully one day.

[@eliastv5498]

@@TwoWheelCruise Please, I implore you to make that trip before the Chinese tourists come back. It's just so pristine, relaxing, clean, and quiet right now for Jeju. Once in a lifetime opportunity. It's really a special time. Nothing against the Chinese, it's just there are so many of them and it's not their country so they tend to litter and are very loud in comparison to Koreans. And you can get the bike stamps all across the Island as you bike around the perimeter along the volcanic rocky coast and it's beaches. It's really fun and beautiful. It would make for some stellar content.

[@peacenowar6920]

Honestly speakimg to stay long in Japan expertise requirements if not no matter how your regret to leave .you need to leave if the country don't need you .

[@bk10200]

70,000+ Japanese are living in Thailand. 50000+ are in Bangkok. Much larger than some Japanese cities and towns in Japan.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yeah, we saw a lot of Japanese people in Thailand.

[@meenamathur23]

So why not you go back to Japan? I really miss Japan.

[@christianbanez1271]

God bless

[@mizukachang9521]

Every country has a different cultural landscape Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, I like them all If you want to have the flavor of these countries at once come to Taiwan

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Exactly why we love Taiwan

[@jorgevillarreal1158]

I commute to work every day and the danger cyclists face everyday is in my opinion the same in most countries (note the word MOST) of course there are countries where people are better behaved when driving,it's really a shame,peace! 🙋‍♂️🕊🚵‍♀️

[@GordoGambler]

Rush hours are the worst for sure. I only biked to work a few times, even when I lived 2 km away. LOL. Too much bother and risk of theft.

[@wjohnson100]

Tried Chiang Mai noodles yet?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Very good!

[@yewnammak750]

I have to agree with the bad traffic culture in south east Asia. Drivers here have no respect for cyclist.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I don't think there's any disrespect to cyclists, but I think a lot of problems come from bad road / infrastructure design leading many people to look for shortcuts.

[@jstravelers4094]

The USA has horrible manners towards cyclists.

[@RichsRidesandRestorations]

Will you be trying to get jobs while you’re in Thailand or will you be waiting until you get to Vietnam?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

No new jobs for now, but might consider it if things get bad again.

[@limitless1692]

Like :) Happy Video

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you 👍

[@christianbanez1271]

Can i have a bike sir im from the Philippines

[@rodrigoopazo2087]

that's winter?!?! OMG did he say that's winter?? XD

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Gotta love SE Asia winter :)

[@g5magic]

Chiangmai has Nicer people comparing with Bangkok

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Smaller cities usually have nicer people than massive cities

[@g5magic]

@Two Wheel Cruise true. Wonder why!😆

[@botketya8492]

Come and visit Cambodia In Siem Reap There are many cyclists

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thinking about it :)

[@usa91191]

日本人への回答!!!なぜ日本政府は米国株と米国債を買い続けるのか？私たちは私たちの債券と株式市場をサポートするために私たちの税金を使用します。日銀は非常に大きな損失を被りました

[@TheDishyGirl]

Are you living entirely on your KZbin income?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Not quite

[@Bangbangboom51]

There's a reason why Japan is a first world country and Thailand is.... well just like the rest of South asian countries...just hot and humid jungle and cities all the time🤣🤣

[@havenht]

You left out the living cost in Thailand compare to Japan :) Living in Thailand is so cheap that you have extra money to do more stuffs.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Good point!

[@vivoslibertos]

The truth is Thuong missed japan so much so every fish in ponds looks like taiyaki.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

No body of water gets passed by without checking for fish

[@Matt-px2ev]

try live in Kuala Lumpur ... will host you for 2 weeks minimum for free

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Been wanting to visit there!

[@Matt-px2ev]

@@TwoWheelCruise borders will be opened to intl tourists in a few weeks

[@waterspecteclz1174]

Well this aged well

[@Mikekhoh]

Japan is always a better place

[@peterwg725]

Yucks

[@IRSA1]

Greedy guts !

[@banoid]

You should be ashamed of abandoning your home country.

[@g5magic]

Chiangmai is the best providence of Thailand for me to stay so far!