Thailand Motorcycle Tour | Mae Hong Son Loop
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2024
- In January of this year I said goodbye to Canada's cold winter and travelled to Thailand to explore the north of the country by motorcycle. This is part 1 of my 2 part Thailand series, following my journey on a Honda CB500X along the Mae Hong Son Loop, a popular circular motorcycle route starting from Thailand's second biggest city, Chiang Mai.
Part 2 - Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle: • Chiang Rai and Golden ...
This video is truly a labour of love (filmed, edited and produced by me) and I'm really excited to share it with you! I know it's a mammoth one in length, and for those of you who don't want to dedicate 25 full minutes to watching, I've broken the videos into chapters for you to watch the parts that interest you most:
Taipei: • Thailand motorcycle ad...
Bangkok: • Thailand motorcycle ad...
Chiang Mai: • Thailand motorcycle ad...
Doi Inthanon: • Thailand motorcycle ad...
Mae Sariang: • Thailand motorcycle ad...
Mae Hong Son: • Thailand motorcycle ad...
Kayan Long Neck Village: • Thailand motorcycle ad...
Pang Mapha (epic Sunrise!): • Thailand motorcycle ad...
Tham Lod Cave: • Thailand motorcycle ad...
Pai: • Thailand motorcycle ad...
Pai Hot Springs: • Thailand motorcycle ad...
Pai Land Split: • Thailand motorcycle ad...
Bamboo Bridge Pai: • Thailand motorcycle ad...
Chiang Mai Flower Festival: • Thailand motorcycle ad...
Doi Suthep: • Thailand motorcycle ad...
Thank you so much for watching and supporting my creative work! 😊
Check out my website for more photos and stories from my trip:
megankaptein.com
Connect on Instagram:
/ megankaptein
Hi everyone, thank you so much for watching! I absolutely loved travelling in northern Thailand and the Mae Hong Son Loop was truly a rider's paradise. For more photos from my trip: megankaptein.com/mae-hong-son-loop/
Hi Megan, good ride & video....next time try ride around Malaysia..👌
Thanks, Hisham! Hopefully Malaysia in the future... it's definitely on my bucket list. 🇲🇾
I was in Chaing Mai for 6 mo in 2017-18. How did you manage to do the Pai Tour with a jacket on...?! It's soo freaking hot even without the jacket... Did your trip take place last winter or recently? And I also lost a 1K dollar phone. My story was a random guy actually tracked me down in Chiang Mai and said, "Is this your phone?" Thai culture is very honest and non materialistic. They are a beautiful people untainted by leftists western culture...
Im gonna ride soon from bkk to north, are u still there?
Hey, its the Great One here... Wow, what a trip you had! It reminds me the mainland Chinese trip we took a couple of years ago, but just a little more developed over all. I enjoyed watching the beautiful sceneries as well as the cute little people you met along the ride.., they were SO very interesting to me because they were SO none western! They were not contaminated and unspoiled :).
Observations:
1.The different delicious foods you had made my month watery, in a literal sense! All of sudden I realized I had just missed a few seconds of clip because I was so busy swallowing my saliva! But I went back to it... .I didn't miss anything, no worries!
2. It seemed there were not too much meat in the dishes..., mostly are different types of vegetables..., I think I might will hungry 20 minutes later after the meal..., no wonder those cute little people were all looked fit.... . Not like us, grew up on meat and potatoes, ha, and cabbages of course! Love it!
3. How did it feel like to sleep in a mosquito net? I noticed there was one in your room above the bed.
Was it hot during the night without AC?
4. Why did even bother to draw the directional dividing lines on the roads :).., geeez! It seemed they had very little regards in respect of which side of the road they ought to stay on! You gotta felt all of sudden you were snatched by the Darth Vader, along with your 500x, and dropped you off on the roads of Devonshire England somewhere... .
5. It seemed there was a thumb sized bruise on your upper left arm..., was it left behind by the Darth Vader?
6. Most of all, please forgive me to say it again, you are BEAUTIFUL!!! Just couldn't help noticing it as a red blooded man.
P.S.
Hey, bless me with more than just a heart emoji this time.
Do you like to ride cruisers by any chance?
Sorry typos:
"be hungry", "of the clip", "did they even bother.."
Love Thailand. Thai people, Thai culture, Thai food and Thai nature are outstanding.
I’m with you, Stefan. Such a beautiful country and culture.
As I am Thai, I am very glad that you love my Thailand and like everything about Thailand. Thank you very much.
My Canadian friend, Catherine (who lives in Chiangmai), recommended this vlog to me. You did a brilliant job of documenting your ride around the beautiful hills of northern Thailand. Thank you also for your kind words about Thai people. I have subscribed to your channel, and have watched some of your other vlogs, including your first one dedicated to the memory of your friend, Gabriel. So sorry for your loss. Your vlogs are well put together and are very interesting. Keep up the good work. Look forward to more from you. 👍🏽🙏🏽
Thank you for watching and your kind words, Soocheang. And please thank Catherine for sharing my content. I appreciate both of you and your support. 🙏
Thank you also for your thoughtful comment about Gabe. I miss him very much and am doing my best to honour his memory through my channel!
@@MeganKaptein you keep a cv500x in Ching Mai. hard to get your bike around different areas; sure
Soocheang Wee Is she a teacher at an international school?Because if she is, I used to be one of her students 2 years ago!
Great video. After I had a similar experience I quit my job in America, moved to Chiang Mai, and bought a motorbike. It’s wonderful!
Dean, I can most certainly understand that decision!
Hope you have good insurance in Thailand!
And you support yourself as a Thai Ladyboy 😁😁😁😁
@@CloroxBleach-kf8ql lol
A month long vacation cost in North America can easily cover a six months living expense in Thailand. English teaching will enable you to transform into a permanent expat!
I fell in love with Thailand when I went there in 2019.. I can't wait to go back and do like you, a road trip by motorbike. I love your video with these beautiful places and the Thai people so welcoming. Thank you, for making me dream a little with these images.
My pleasure!
be careful!! especially water,sand on the road and animal such as dog ,buffalo and avoid ride at night time
@@SUN-dt7dw Thank you!
Thank you so much for this great video! I lived for nearly 4 years in Chiang Mai and road about 80k km with my own motorbike, many times the MHL. So many wonderful memories and I miss it very much. Thank you again, well done!
That sounds like my dream! Thanks for watching, Frank, and taking the time to write.
@@MeganKaptein Hi Megan, if you like check out my video from Thailand, Cambodia and Laos: th-cam.com/video/iz_KvsjYuts/w-d-xo.html
"Really next level" video (to use your saying). Outstanding images and editing, and I don't think I've seen a more inspiring travel log.
Wow, thank you for your kind words, John. I sincerely appreciate you watching!
That was absolutely incredible !!!!! Thanks for posting your travels ... another trip to add to the bucket list of life !
„Heels to Wheels“ made me feel 39 years younger by remembering and commenting how my motorcycle thingie started and now you show me this stunning, yummy, beautiful part of Thailand with such great pictures, bike adventure, locals, fitting music, great quality….very entertaining, involving and inspiring! Keep up your great work and thank you!!!
Thanks for watching both!
“The language of kindness” Oh yes! You’re raising the bar with every new travelogue and kudos to you (and your photographer) for that. And thank YOU for the many hours of editing that must have gone into producing this fabulously entertaining video. 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks so much, Simon! I am my own photographer for this video, so I'll let my tripod know that you gave it props. 😉
the language of kindness - I love that Megan :)
Thanks for posting another amazing video. Excellent editing and great quality! I admire your fearlessness in tackling the unknown, thanks again for sharing this adventure!
Thanks for watching, Dan!
I just started planning a trip to Thailand and i'm a motorcycle guy so this was perfect! Will follow in your footsteps. Thanks for making this.
Happy to inspire you!
Amazing scenery and love how you captured the friendliness of the Thai people.
Thanks Neil! It would have been an injustice to not at least try.
lol, your trip is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
Hi Megan, thanks for taking us along for the ride, it was truly enjoyable. The diversity is amazing seeing the basic life to the more modern. Thank you for this trip.
Thank you very much, Rob!
Oh I want to go there and experience that same trip. I'm glad you did and captured some amazing sights. Great food, people, places.... wow. Much love Megan.
Thank you, Robert!
Never been there but looks like a gorgeous place. Hot springs look amazing. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
Thank you for this absolutely beautiful and amazing video. It was a real joy to watch. All the best and ride safe.
Lived there while in the army. Brought back good memories. Thanks.
Outstanding video! What a beautiful country!
Thanks Jeff!
Looks like a great trip. I have been to Patia Beach in Thailand. And British Columbia.. BEAUTIFUL places. Compliment of the United States Navy. Your adventures are more fun. Thanks
You and your videos are so uplifting and refreshing. What a beautiful insight into Thailand. Thank you so much for posting. :)
Thank you for watching, Michael!
"Winging it every day" exactly.... Enjoyed your tour, the views, and new experiences.
Best way to be on a motorbike. 😊 Thanks for watching!
Nice video! In the last two years, I've gone to Chiang Rai with my wife and son and enjoyed motorbiking in the Thai countryside. There is something nice or amazing around every curve. The food is great as is the beautiful land, but the best part is the kind and generous Thai people.
Stu, thanks for watching and safe travels to you two!
Wow, this post was fascinating. Extremely well done.
Much appreciated!
What a great vid!!! Thanks for sharing your amazing journey!
I love watching your videos because you're so good at enjoying what you do. I can fake being social, but at heart I'm a big introvert. I live vicariously through you (and a lot of other TH-camrs). I'll be getting back into riding soon after a 20 year break, and you are downright inspiring. Thanks again. Stay safe and be well!
Thanks for watching! All the best to you too.
Kao soi! Omg, that was the best dish i had!! Great video! Brought back memories from my 2019 trip.
It really is something else!
I watched this when it was premiered and have just re-watched it, apart from those poor elephants it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience both times.
Thanks for watching, not once, but twice!!
Everything about this video - the place, the people, the filming, the presentation - all beautiful. Who on earth gave this a dislike?
Aww thank you, JJ! And I'm going to go ahead and assume the dislikes were from some jealous folks who are stuck in an unhappy place right now. 😉
I've been binge watching your channel tonight but had to stop and comment. What a wonderful journey this must have been and thanks for taking us along!
So honoured to know you find my content binge-worthy. Thanks so much, Roderick!
Loved the video Megan,thank you for sharing the beauty of Thailand and some of its culture,the flower parade was magnificent and I’m not into flowers in anyway so they must be something else.
Take Care on your travels whether it be road, air, or sea
Thank you so much, Norrie! The parade was definitely a sight to behold!
Welcome to the Thailand bug, once you have been you try to get back as soon as you can! Great video , tempted to try that loop now 😎
It definitely seems that way! I've encountered so many people who have spoken so highly about Thailand and now I understand why. 😊
Or just move here ☺☺☺
Thank you. That was a joy to watch.
Really enjoyed that, thanks. My wife and I spent 4 weeks travelling Vietnam by bike, then 2 weeks in Thailand afterwards, mainly on Koh Chang. We both felt very differently about Thailand to Vietnam and fancied returning one day to tour the north by bike. Well, I think your video has sealed the deal!
Thanks again.
Jamie
Jamie, that's wonderful that you could enjoy motorcycle travels with your wife and hope you get to ride the north together some day! I highly recommend Nung at M25 if you need a bike rental. She's a gem!
That legendary helmet ⛑, I believed you brought it along with you wherever your destination is.
Hah yes, indeed! I have a small head so sometimes rental helmets don't fit. And I also have a bluetooth headset that tells me directions when I need them. Very useful!!
great video !! I love it ! what bike did you ride there ? I love Triumph Bikes ! and North Thailand !
Thanks Klaus! CB500X (3:10)
@@MeganKaptein Thank you Megan ! really nice bike !!
Lovely video Megan thanks for sharing with us all such a beautiful country. Safe journey.👍🇬🇧
Thank you, Dave!
Beautiful scenery and colors. Wow!
I agree! Thank you for watching. 😊
Do you ever forget what side of the road your suppose to be on ? I feel like I would. Lol
Haha it did actually happen a few times... luckily with inconsequential outcomes!
@@MeganKaptein I see a guy who has a youtube motorcycle channel painted a big arrow pointing to the left side of the road on his wind screen .. that could help ..
Most Knights were right randed thus when two men passed on Horses they needed to stay to the left so they could use their right hand to hold a sword or a jousting pole ..
The width of Rail Road Tracks was chosen by the width of Ruts that Roman Chariots left in the road ..
does not matter as locals ride on both sides. Can be dangerous even in big cities.
Amazing video production Megan, I enjoyed every minute!...interesting, educational and fun :)
Ahh thank you so much! It was warms my heart to know you enjoyed my content.
Just amazing - just put the same “loop” on my travel agenda 😎👍
Wow, Wow. It is all I have to say. What an amazing experience. Meghan, you really have the eagle eye to capture the right picture, the right moment at the right time. I really like your videos because they really show in a fun way all your traveling experience in every place you go. Love the interaction with the people and in you videos, you really show their culture. Congratulations!!!!!
Thanks so much, Karelia! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and hope it activated some great travel memories of your own. 😊
You bring alive the places that you visit! Congrats on your creativity and showmanship!
Thank you so much, Dan!
You really hit all the highlights! I did a solo loop back in December 2019 and it was one of the best rides I've done for while.
Another great one. Makes me want to travel again...particularly when you met people who gave you food and you said "doesn't matter if you don't speak the same language, you speak the language of kindness, and food". :) Love it!
Thank you, Rob! I do believe that a smile and kindness goes a long way in this world. 😊
Cool Vlog, just what I needed to prepare myself for the MHS Loop. Many thanks !
Another beautifully shot, narrated and edited story. You really becoming one of the best moto vloggers.
Thank you! 🙏
Hi Megan, thank you for your beautiful experiences! Love it.
Thank you for watching! I appreciate your time. 🙏
You do a wonderful job highlighting the best of the areas you visit. It makes a viewer want to visit them. It was nice you were able to get a bike you were familiar with. It looked like there was a larger variety on bike size in Thailand as compared with Vietnam. Thank you for the tour, and another great video!
Thanks for your kind words! It was definitely a significantly larger bike and I stayed almost entirely on road for this loop. I was happy to have a smaller bike in Vietnam for off-roading purposes because it gave me confidence to venture into more difficult terrain!
Wow!!! This is the best video Ive seen in ages. What a treat. Nothern Thailand is definately now on our wish list of places to ride. That flower festival was so gorgeous. So many wonderful views and the people seem so friendly. Sending love to those elephants 🐘💗🙏💗🐘. Thank You Thank You Thank You xxx
Thank you so much, Jane, for watching and for your uplifting words!!
I spent 3 months in Thailand many moons ago. Love the people and food. Lovely visit.
Thank you! 🙏
What a fun video! Just what we needed today. Beautiful scenery. Adventure. Good food. Cute dogs. I know it’s a lot of hard work to produce something like this. Thank you.
Thank you, Cliff. It is indeed an immense amount of work, but I loved every minute of it!
Enjoyed your video Megan - Great to hear your visit was such a pleasure. The camera being where you left it, sums up the real Thai experience. Safe journeys 🙏
Ally, you are so right! Thanks for watching and please enjoy some fresh coconut for me! 🥥
I smiled all the way through! Great memories for you! Awesome and thanks for sharing!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wonderful video Megan!👍🏻. it is not only motorcycle travel vlog, but you explore the beautiful sceneries, interesting places, people, cultures, foods. I enjoy it very much. Do your best and good luck! GBU👍🏻🙏🏻😘😍
Thanks so much! 😊
Thank you for coming. Love from Thailand. 🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭😄😄😄😄😄
Thanks for having me!
Thanks for taking us with you Meg.
My pleasure and thanks for coming along for the ride, once again. 😊
So enjoyed that.thank you
Brilliant and amazing your journey ❤️
Another gorgeous video! You are to be applauded for "going for the gusto" in life - in motorcycling - and CAPTURING it!
Thank you, Michael!
That was worth waiting for, what a trip, scenery ,food, nice people AND good motorcycling , well done..
Thank you so much!! 🙏
Thanks for your time and Thailand happy happy happy amazing Thailand beautiful vary much.🙏🎊🎉🥰✨
Nice trip, Thailand is one of my favorites places to visit. The food is great, and the country is beautiful. Your video capture a lot of the wonders that Thailand offers.
Thanks for watching, Jamie! Appreciate your comment.
This is the perfect travel video! Congratulations! It made my day!
Thank you, Pedro! So glad to know you enjoyed it.
MHS Loop is certainly one of the best rides in Asia. Your video brings back so many wonderful memories for me and my wife. Best wishes from Borneo.
It truly is spectacular. Glad to hear you and your wife enjoyed your time there as well and my video brought back some positive memories for you.
Love your VDO, happy that you like it here
Very cool video. Outstanding trip!
Great video like the photography and music. Chiang Mai just so lovely 😊 and the people are the absolute best! Safe travels and thanks for posting
Thanks for watching! 🙏
Just watched your Northern Vietnam trip and subscribed last week and now you're uploading Northern Thailand. I'm Thai and I love motorcycles. I did some trips long time ago but never had a chance to do this Mae Hong Sorn loop. It's still in my bucket list.
Thank you so much for your support! I have nothing but good things to say about my time in northern Thailand. 🇹🇭 Hope you will get the opportunity to go some day!
need to process visa first for vn entry Right ?
Very Good Motovlog, getting ready for some travel around Thailand myself and I found this inspirational. Thanks and nice work! 👍
Right on! Happy to inspire and thank you for watching. 😊
Excellent video! Very well done. A good mix of riding, amazing scenery, interesting places and events and friendly people. Thoroughly enjoyed watching! 👍
My sincerest thanks, Brent. It's truly a joy to share it with you.
Omg what a trip! The video and editing is fabulous. And over 4000 curves...a bikers dream. You are a very brave young lady!
Glad you enjoyed it, Dana! It truly is a rider's paradise around there!
Welcome, it's a great trip. Thank you for visiting my country.
Reminder set!
Motorcycles. Epic scenery. Definately one of my fav channels!
Thanks so much, Robert! That means a lot 🙏
@@MeganKaptein Absolutely stunning!
What a fantastic trip, it's so beautiful there. Thanks for bringing us along on this epic journey. I'm already looking forwards to where you'll take us next and I really like that you prefer to use a Honda. 🤗👍💐😍
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
@@MeganKaptein You're very welcome
This video reminds me the ones promoting a specific Country for you to visit, they're so good that as soon as it ends you only wonder 2 things: 1st where's the 25ms gone and 2nd where's your passport!! AMAZING Megan, the drone images and the soundtrack are spot on, well done!! Bring on part 2, 3,4,5...Safe rides and stay safe.
Aww thank you so much, Nelio. I truly loved this place so much and Thailand was so good to me, I'm happy to return the love back to the country that offered me so much. 🇹🇭
Excellent footage. A great mix of biking,experience and beautiful location.
Thanks a lot!
Wonderful video - so glad you were able to get there. I vicariously lived your travels as my March ‘20 trip was cancelled...cannot wait until things open up again. ✌🏻💗🇨🇦
Oh darn. Sorry to hear. Hope you can make it happen in 2021!
Hello Megan, This is a beautiful video. You did an awesome job with the camera, It is sharp and very colourful 👍👍.
The winding roads in Thailand sure is more fun to ride on. The cave and the hot-spring looks like a peaceful place to relax.
Wish I had one of them little house on top of the mountain with the view looking over the landscape.
I must say ; you couldn't have timed the trip any better. You even managed to see the colourful flower show 😁.
Thank you for sharing your adventure 🏍. Take care and stay safe 👋.
Thanks so much for watching, Dave, and noticing the little details. I did a lot of research before my trip to choose the best time to go and be able to see and do as much as possible, however going before covid hit was pure luck, and I am really thankful that I got the chance to go before the borders all shut down.
...great to watch this on a cold rainy Sunday morning..Thank you and all the best from Calgary
Aw, glad you enjoyed the content. Thanks for watching!
Your doing Canada Proud!!..........Glad you are from the same part of the country as i.........I am here in the North of Thailand for another month,the last of five months.Thanks......From an.Older Island Boy,older,but still love the wind in my face on two wheels.:)
My thanks to you Megan and Team. Nicely Done!
Thanks Ian! No team for this one... just me and my tripod. 😉
Out flipping standing,,,,, but what we’ve come to expect from you
You have so much energy, so much enthusiasm
Well done
Thank you so much! Really appreciate your support of my channel.
I took a trip to Thailand and it’s a truly amazing place. Your video production has really arrived to the Hollywood professional level.
Wow, thank you, Stan. That's really nice of you to say!
Megan Kaptein-I dropped another plug for you on Big Bald Head (Norman Reedus) that he really needs to do a “Ride” with you🏍
Colourful Parade, Colourful People and a nice ride , video and story. Thanks, Megan.
Thanks so much for watching, Derek! There was indeed no shortage of colour and beauty on this trip and I'm honoured to be able to share it with you.
Just did the loop on a Cb500x last month. What an incredible experience!!
I love, love, love my Sleek Black Beauty ('16 CB500X). Now I want to take the Mae Hong Son loop next winter. Thanx for your inspiring video. Cheers from Fairbanks, Alaska!
Winter would be a good time to trade up Alaska weather for some Thailand sun. 😊 Thanks for watching!
Hi Megan, love your channel. I follow you from the Dominican Republic. Thanks, keep posting.
I would never skip any advertisements from any of my favourite, TH-camrs.
Thanks again Megan.
As always, great video.
Thanks for your support, Ly!
@@MeganKaptein Oh does that make a differance. If viewers watch the whole advertisment you get paid more? Most of the Conservative channels I watch are Demonitized ..
I ordered a
Knox Urbane Pro Shirt
Black/Grey, LG
Quantity: 1
$299.99 From Revzilla.. No more naked riding.. with out Anti Abrason Mesh .. I hope I can get a tan with no T-shirt under on the really hot days..
Funny tan lines will have white shoulders..
@@mikeskidmore6754 I'm not entirely sure how the monetization works, but it's peanuts for the amount of work I put into the channel. 😉
@@MeganKaptein about 3 years ago they paid twice as much for the same number of views..
A 14 year old girl called Soph made $250,000.00 by age 14 before youtube removed her.. She made videos on Political subjects of course.. Too bad she swore so much her videos were age restricted.
One nice Lady who was born in Iran . made videos on health , fitness nutrtion and promoted being a Vegan .. was making a nice living until they cut her income to almost zero.. She bought a Gun drove to you tube headquarters and shot a couple of pople .. The Police shot her dead.. Her videos could be a bit strange but in no way offensive in no way violoted terms of service..
@@MeganKaptein I got my new Kline amrored shirt I am quite happy with it.. Comfortab le seems to be well built .. soft armor padding in the correct spots..
I love your ride. Great video!!!
Thanks for watching!
Wow! You definitely inspired me to visit those places. Lovely lovely video. Thank you so much.
Thanks so much, Aurelie!
Such a wonderful life, Megan....keep posting your videos.
Thank you! Will do!
awesome and inspiring.
Awesome Megan, thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!
what a great video, thankyou Megan.
Thanks John!
I spent 2 months in Thailand, around the same time you were there, but I was on Koh Tao, scuba diving and snorkeling. This video took me right back to the sights, sounds and smells of when I was in Chiang Mai. Didn't know about that loop, nor did I know that there was a free tour of Taipei for those who had a layover!! :(
And to be honest, the video could have been over an hour and I wouldn't have complained. Gorgeous country and people!
Hello Megan, you travel so much with ur bike, what an envy :) i like watching ur videos, thanks for all u do for US !!
My pleasure!! Thanks for watching 🙏
Hi Megan, such a beautiful country and lovely, honest people along with the breathtakingly beautiful flower festival, make this video so enjoyable and a wonderful first insight for me into the beauty of Thailand.
The flower festival was undoubtedly a highlight! Thanks for watching!