Martin Rue
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3 DAYS IN CHIANG MAI'S WORST FLOOD
We've been in Chiang Mai less than 1 month and we just got hit by a second flood! This one broke the record as Chiang Mai's worst. We decided to prepare, and stay in our building until things returned to normal. In this vlog we capture what our experience was like and how it all played out.
If you want to help:
If you're local: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1GWoFalH7XVHhMNm-YFkcrfO_cwP9_QKnT_MJCNu5yUI/htmlview
Not local? You can still help. Every baht makes a difference, and the Family Connection Foundation is making sure that 100% of the funds go directly to flood relief efforts. You can donate here:
🏦 Bank: Siam Commercial Bank (SCB)
📝 Account Name: The Family Connection Foundation
💳 Account Number: 840-216791-9
ℹ️ Make sure your donation ends in a '7' (like 107 baht, 507 baht, etc.) so they can track it for flood relief!
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BANGKOK TO CHIANG MAI BY TRAIN
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We took a trip from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and we took the train. It's a 13 hour journey into northern Thailand, but the entire experience was so much better than we expected (and better than flying). We share all the details and how it was in this video. Elizabeth started her own channel! ‪‬youtube.com/@itselizabethk Want to learn some basic Vietnamese? Check out my new course, Nomad Vietnamese...
BANGKOK CONDO TOUR
มุมมอง 2.7Kหลายเดือนก่อน
In Bangkok we're choosing the condo lifestyle, and we're paying a little more than we'd like to. In this video we give you a tour of our condo building, show off its awesome amenities, and decide whether it's really worth it. Elizabeth started her own channel! ‬youtube.com/@itselizabethk Want to learn some basic Vietnamese? Check out my new course, Nomad Vietnamese: yakk.app Stay up to date wit...
VIM TIPS FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS
มุมมอง 668หลายเดือนก่อน
In this video I share some of the fundamental editing commands and movements for complete beginners to get off to a good start with Vim. If you want to use any of my settings for Neovim, check out my dotfiles: github.com/martinrue/dotfiles What I'm working on: Yakk - language learning books from the future yakk.app Ling-oh! - My free newsletter for people who love language lingoh.news My person...
BANGKOK IS AWESOME
มุมมอง 8Kหลายเดือนก่อน
We recently got our 5-year DTV visas for Thailand, so we're escaping the rainy season in Vietnam by spending some time in the mega, crazy city that is Bangkok. We recently got Our first two weeks here have been awesome, and Bangkok is truly impressing us. We share our thoughts on life here in Thailand's capital, and consider whether we could really move here long term. Elizabeth started her own...
WE CAN'T LEAVE VIETNAM
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After 6 months living in Da Nang, Vietnam, we have decided we can't leave. In this video we share the reasons why we love life here and why we decided to cancel all of our plans to return to Europe. Want to learn some basic Vietnamese? Check out my new course, Nomad Vietnamese: yakk.app Follow Elizabeth's brand new channel: youtube.com/@itselizabethk Stay up to date with every little detail of ...
WHAT I'VE BEEN BUILDING IN VIETNAM
มุมมอง 1.7K2 หลายเดือนก่อน
While living in Vietnam for the past 6 months I've also been learning Vietnamese. The grand plan was to learn enough to create a course for digital nomads to learn enough Vietnamese to make their experience in Vietnam 100x better. After months of hard work, today I achieved that goal, and my short course, "Nomad Vietnamese", is now live. Check it out: yakk.app
I'M GOING BACK TO VIM (BYE VSCODE)
มุมมอง 3.8K3 หลายเดือนก่อน
After years using VSCode, I decided to try and set up vim (neovim) again. It's so much easier and nicer now (thanks, lua config!). Neovim is now able to do everything I could do in VSCode - language server, linting, formatting, fuzzy finding, error reporting, auto completions, file tree, multiple cursors! It's awesome! This video is a just a quick overview of what my setup looks like and a shor...
VIETNAM LIFE UPDATE (JULY 2024)
มุมมอง 6K3 หลายเดือนก่อน
We've been in the awesome city of Đà Nẵng in Vietnam for almost 5 months now. We thought it was time for a little update, and to show you a few new spots and what life is like here in July. We moved to Vietnam to work on our own projects: Yakk - language learning books from the future yakk.app Ling-oh! - My free newsletter for people who love language lingoh.news Journee - level up your journal...
I DID A SOLO RETREAT IN HOI AN
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I took a few days off to go on a solo retreat to the beautiful town of Hội An. I spent the time riding around and just being alone with my own thoughts. It was awesome. Do you ever do solo retreats? If so, please share - I'm very curious to hear other people's experiences. We moved to Vietnam to work on our own projects: Yakk - language learning books from the future yakk.app Journee - level up...
24 HOURS ON A TINY ISLAND NEAR DA NANG
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Together with everyone from our co-working space, we spent 24 hours on a tiny island off the coast of Da Nang. It was so much fun to hang out with awesome people and be away from the laptop. As beautiful as Vietnam, and the Chàm Islands are, it's the people you meet that make the journey meaningful. We moved to Vietnam to work on our own projects: Yakk - language learning books from the future ...
I MOVED TO VIETNAM
มุมมอง 23K6 หลายเดือนก่อน
After a few weeks in Hanoi, we moved 800km south to Da Nang and we love it here. We've been here over a month now and it's an awesome city. In this vlog we share all the reasons why we came here and what daily life in Da Nang is like in 2024. We moved to Vietnam to work on our own projects: Yakk - language learning books from the future yakk.app Journee - level up your journaling with the help ...
FIRST TIME IN DUBAI
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We're on the way to Vietnam and we're breaking up the long trip with a stop in Dubai for a few days. Dubai is a city I've never especially been interested in, but I was pleasantly surprised at how clean and well-run the entire city seems to be.
I'M LEAVING THE COUNTRY! WHAT'S IN MY BAG?
มุมมอง 3768 หลายเดือนก่อน
It's finally time to leave the country! Elizabeth and I are off on an adventure to the other side of the planet to live the most minimal lifestyle possible. I'm packing up my life into a single backpack... but what am I taking with me?
CO-WORKING IN MANCHESTER
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CO-WORKING IN MANCHESTER
2023 REFLECTIONS AND 2024 PLANS
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2023 REFLECTIONS AND 2024 PLANS
HANGING OUT IN 4K IN VALENCIA + BARCELONA
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HANGING OUT IN 4K IN VALENCIA BARCELONA
PLAYING WITH THE DJI MINI 4
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PLAYING WITH THE DJI MINI 4
IS VENICE A GOOD NOMAD CITY?
มุมมอง 194ปีที่แล้ว
IS VENICE A GOOD NOMAD CITY?
MAKE TIME
มุมมอง 170ปีที่แล้ว
MAKE TIME
BELIEF IN YOURSELF IS OVERRATED
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BELIEF IN YOURSELF IS OVERRATED
WHERE IS HOME?
มุมมอง 141ปีที่แล้ว
WHERE IS HOME?
I LEARNED A MADE UP LANGUAGE
มุมมอง 586ปีที่แล้ว
I LEARNED A MADE UP LANGUAGE
THIS IS MY WORST VLOG
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THIS IS MY WORST VLOG

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  • @CV_002
    @CV_002 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The moment you touch the water, I scream "Leptospirosi!"

  • @rmchann
    @rmchann วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello, you guys! Is the situation back to normal there now?

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yep, everything is pretty much back to normal.

  • @liveisnotbeautiful
    @liveisnotbeautiful 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a courage for tourists to stay in that situation. Well done and wish you happiness for both of you in Thailand, thanks.

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! Locals had it much harder, but we were glad to see everyone recover and get back to normal so quickly!

  • @chavanutrocha8185
    @chavanutrocha8185 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    unfortunately and sorry for you both this is 1 in 100 years ... unlucky trip

  • @jensrasmussen6814
    @jensrasmussen6814 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If you ever again have a experience of flooding, simply do a water fast. You will get smart on your brain stronger than your body younger and it’s free.

  • @PrincessMargaretteRabano
    @PrincessMargaretteRabano 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Did you guys book in advance

  • @KTT_-vw2ur
    @KTT_-vw2ur 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    From what I saw on TV, I thought Thailand was a third world country. Is it safe compared to the West? Are there any things I should be aware of? Cheers !

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's very modern and safe!

  • @queenofsword65
    @queenofsword65 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This place should have water tangs and electricity for guests when faced with an emergency like this.

  • @Ntp.tsw91135
    @Ntp.tsw91135 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    it's the worst as you said , since i birth and live here for 30 years it's a first time we've got the situation like this may be first in a 100 years

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Ntp.tsw91135 I hope everything is better for you and your family now. 🙏

  • @monsterinkorporated
    @monsterinkorporated 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Was it the whole city flooded or certain areas? Great vdo!

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks! All of the south. North of the old city is too high to flood.

  • @i_imagine
    @i_imagine 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How are things now?

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Much better now!

  • @characterbuildingstories2244
    @characterbuildingstories2244 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It's crazy to me how some people who date look related. You two, for example, look very much like brother and sister or, at the very least, cousins. No hate just an observation.

  • @mylilmy
    @mylilmy 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for sharing. I have a trip booked for the firat week of November and just saw all the news abput the flooding.... wondering how the current situation is like? Should I cancel, Im there only 3 days then Phuket 🫢

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Everything is back to normal now and rainy season is all but over, you'll be fine!

  • @thecraftingworkshop
    @thecraftingworkshop 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    remember us when you get famous

  • @OrganicFaithFactory
    @OrganicFaithFactory 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @neilkhanthong6710
    @neilkhanthong6710 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice¡ but next time try Camping Stoves, that help a lots

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They don't fit in our bags :)

  • @chantawatchantarapanya8479
    @chantawatchantarapanya8479 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You guys lived in the history. Not once has Chiang Mai ever be this heavily flooded in the record.

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah! Crazy. Just happy to see the city getting back to normal and cleaned up in the south now.

  • @steven68
    @steven68 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great teamwork and both of you were there for each other. ❤🫰🏻

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@steven68 Thank you!

  • @ArlieMcleary
    @ArlieMcleary 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Myself and my family are due to fly to Chiang Mai in 10 days, is the weather settled and the floods drained?

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, all good now. Better to avoid the south due to much more cleaning required, and quite a lot of dust still.

    • @ArlieMcleary
      @ArlieMcleary 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. I'll stay north and central then. :-)

  • @fakepraupe
    @fakepraupe 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It is funny that someone asked for the condo's responsibility and compensation. Do you think they did this on purpose? think they were exempted from this flood damage?

  • @poetusstudystudio
    @poetusstudystudio 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Now, I have been staying in CNX for over three months, the first time flooding was not that much worse, but the water level was three feet. However, the recent second time flooding, the locals said that it was the worst flooding in 50 years. After two days of lacking electricity and water, I left my apartment to find a hostel in the old town. The water level is over my chest to nearly my neck. I felt safe after I passed through and survived with my backpack and laptop bag. It's terrible coz I am just five feet and one inch tall MM girl.🥲

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad you got out and stayed safe!

  • @beaverhappi
    @beaverhappi 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    OMG can’t wait to see the next episode

  • @dggggg7614
    @dggggg7614 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ลำบากนะครับน้ำท่วม เป็นกำลังใจให้นะครับดูแลตัวเองดีๆนะครับ

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      🙏

  • @terpomotestudo
    @terpomotestudo 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "You just get so much more out of it, than learning another language" "I've met to much interesting people" "I'm stuck with Esperanto, but for the right reasons" So brilliantly told that I have to steal it

  • @zooman1036
    @zooman1036 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Please stay safe

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@zooman1036 Thank you!

  • @sciantp.5101
    @sciantp.5101 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Traveling during the flood situation in Thailand can offer a unique and memorable experience

    • @roastnut
      @roastnut 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      lol... that's one way to put it! 🤣

  • @hana111kristen
    @hana111kristen 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You guys are so brave!! Martin going through the flood in his bright white shoes hurt though hahaha

  • @MrSatitth
    @MrSatitth 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Once in memory. You guys are so brave.

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks! 🙏

  • @IOANESA
    @IOANESA 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Martin. I’m flying to Chiang Mai tomorrow and was not aware of the floods until now. I haven’t booked accommodation yet so, is it safe for tourists right now? Any areas to avoid? Thanks in advance and I wish you well, guys.

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's mostly back to normal now. South still with water supply problems, but old city and north are fine.

    • @IOANESA
      @IOANESA 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@martinrue thanks a lot!

  • @สุริยาแป้นหาญ
    @สุริยาแป้นหาญ 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    น้ำท่วมหนักในรอบปี54 แต่พอมาปี67หนักกว่ามาก ขอบคุณคุณทั้ง2ครับที่ยังอยู่กับเรา

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ขอบคุณครับ! ☺️

  • @christiantramsen
    @christiantramsen 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    .At last a more interesting video. - Thanks for bringing the real adventure, how to survive, get batteries!!!!.. Get water and make ice cubes to keep the food fresh!!! Some people in the Chang mai mansions are getting desperate coz lack of electricity. The loneliness when all have gone. The heat and no aircond. I am a doctor 78 years and I still like to take part in emergencies. They are good for learning.

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Exactly! Thanks for watching 🙏

    • @itselizabethk
      @itselizabethk 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What a compliment. So glad you enjoyed! 😍

  • @golden166
    @golden166 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just the worst in 100 years not much.

  • @tinamrue5404
    @tinamrue5404 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm really proud of you both, having the courage and confidence in one another to allow yourselves to experience 'the worst of it' . I know that compared to many you were in a place that was comfortable and that kept you safe, but I love that you stayed and experienced this x

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! 🙏 Exactly, there are worse places to be stuck, but was still a challenge and glad we stayed positive and waited it out x

  • @tinamrue5404
    @tinamrue5404 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You guys are great, love this video! The one on the right is Martin's is my guess, the one on the left looks better (Sorry Martin) x

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Haha thanks! Yeah, so I comprehensively lost the salad contest x

  • @Juy1234
    @Juy1234 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Flooding in Chiang Mai in 10 years

  • @MrEKS-st6mc
    @MrEKS-st6mc 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It’s a monitor lizard - well be watching > heading over next month. Keep the information flowing 😉👍

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks! 😊

  • @Numbnuts1
    @Numbnuts1 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi guys. Can you please help me with some advice, I'm due fly upto chang mai tomorrow, staying in the old town. Should I cancel or still travel. What is the situation now ? 👍

    • @itselizabethk
      @itselizabethk 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You'll be totally fine in the old town! The moat mostly protects it from flooding.

  • @rachitawa
    @rachitawa 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The pool is really beautiful and very long.

  • @petuniiak
    @petuniiak 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Loving your Thailand video's, currently deciding between Chiang Mai and BKK! What building is this in BKK and are you using airbnb for your stays? Thanks 😀

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! We use Airbnb to start with, and if we want to stay longer, arranging with the host directly is sometimes possible. The condo in BKK is Conner. For me it comes down to: do you mega cities and the chaos, loudness, size, excitement that comes with that? Or do you prefer chill, low-key, a place where people are closer together and it's a bit easier to meet other people / nomads. Chiang Mai has the price advantage over BKK too. Good luck with your decision!

    • @petuniiak
      @petuniiak 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@martinrue Thank you for all that info! currently watching Elizabeths YT 🎉

  • @kittenastrophy5951
    @kittenastrophy5951 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Only half of the city affected by flood, lower part that near the river Ping. The other half was still intact. You can't find any photo of the constructions or houses within the old city wall among the flood water since this half is on the higher ground inclining to the foothill of Doi Suthep.

  • @kanest3663
    @kanest3663 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    คุณสองคนเป็นคนกล้าหาญมาก สุดยอด👍👍👍👍👍⭐🇹🇭

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ขอบคุณครับ! 🙏

  • @mexkurtz4872
    @mexkurtz4872 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    you could get leptospirosis omg

  • @mmaranta785
    @mmaranta785 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Where were you staying?

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The condo is Astra Sky River south of the old city.

    • @mmaranta785
      @mmaranta785 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@martinrue I thought so. I looked at one in 2022 and I went up to the pool on the roof. Now that I know it floods I won’t buy there!

  • @riverthur
    @riverthur 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome vdo, thanks for sharing.

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you 🙏

  • @CarlpritYT
    @CarlpritYT 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    hope you guys are okay... was in Bangkok last week and now in Phuket... was feeling the rains but luckily no floods... stay safe

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We're totally fine, thank you! 🙏 Glad there were no floods for you. We're heading back to BKK in a couple of weeks and praying there's not going to be a big flood there too.

  • @DreamofThailand19000
    @DreamofThailand19000 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow, you made it! 👏

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks!

  • @OpoOnTheGo
    @OpoOnTheGo 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Watching while waiting dor hurricane milton in florida lol. Yay natural disasters

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Really hope you stay safe over there, and the landfall ends up being less than predicted. 🙏

  • @nosaedo9948
    @nosaedo9948 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for sharing your experiences, it was very courageous. Please stay safe and don't be a hero if things get much worse.

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@nosaedo9948 The good news is that things are very quickly getting back to normal now.

  • @streetcar6080
    @streetcar6080 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good preparation. Freezing water was a great idea. Chiang Mai city is around 300M above sea level, flood won't linger for too long. Bangkok is about 3M, they will get flooded badly this year. I am afraid.

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh no, I hope Bangkok doesn't get it too bad. We'll be back to Bangkok in a couple of weeks.

    • @streetcar6080
      @streetcar6080 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@martinrue Check out the history on the massive 2011 flood. The Ping river is a tributary to the Chao Phraya so the water is going to flow down. If the rain for the next few weeks get spread out and is less than expected, Bangkok could be saved. Flood reached Don Muang airport and shut it down around Oct 25, 2011. Bangkok did not totally get rid of all the flood water until early January 2012. They made some improvements since then so it's hard to predict!

    • @martinrue
      @martinrue 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@streetcar6080 I'll look into it! This time around in Chiang Mai the level actually surpassed the 2011 record level, so that doesn't bode well.

  • @johnnybgood3909
    @johnnybgood3909 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Floods worse than this happen weekly in pattaya. Wait a few hours, hose the floor and get on with life.