This GENIUS Travel Video Took 25 Years to Make
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- Thailand, Korea, Canada. This is the story of how moving to Asia in 1994 changed my life.
This vlog is 25 years in the making and shows footage from my travel to Seoul, Koh Samui, and Borneo back in the 1990's.
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I like looking at the old footage. Often I see Korean women with curly hair back in the days. Too bad now a days curly hair is not often worn. Wow Itaewon. I love that area. Is so alive. Especially at night. I need to return someday soon. The things you must have seen and done. Living the dream. That's amazing.
one of best youtube videos ive seen ,mainly because of the diff time periods used ect,the narration really helps,its really rare to have such good footage from back then that actually makes sense when combined with your youtube chanel,a true marvel,we need more of the old footage my freind .its like a votex through time,well done
That's a great love story. Not only did you find your soul mate through travel, you found your WHY. You took risks and succeeded.
thanks Daniel
You're exactly what I'd imagine a young chris would be, dorky, cringy hippie but strangely likeable and someone I would root for. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story, wholesome all the way through. Yes, I come for the thai vids but definitely make time to edit these blast from the past vids please, thanks chris!
"You're exactly what I'd imagine a young chris would be, dorky, cringy hippie but strangely likeable," gobsmacked hahahahahaha
Holy fuck, that video just hit me incredibly deep. You made me cry like a baby. One of the most touching thing I've seen on youtube. I really need to reassess things in my life.
Thank you for showing us important parts of your life. I was always curious of how you two met and ended up in Thailand so thanks a lot for elaborating that, your love story is very lovely! I'm proud of what you've become and how much you've done for Thailand and our communities. Keep on rocking! 🌟🌟
Our pleasure!
I love it ,get more on videos please Chris
You MUST put all you films together into a full length movie .AWESOME. Then release it at Cannes , it would win!
Haha… never a truer word spoken!
I agree. That’s a great idea.
Yes. You must. You must, you must. Did you hear me Chris? You MUSTTTTTT PLEASEEEEEEEEE🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
Chris this was so heart touching! I want to admit that I did have tears in my eyes and felt so emotional with your story. You are truly my favourite TH-camr.
Yes lovely story ❤️🌞🌱
And I was on Railay right about the same time!
you are living your true darma.
Chris ! I just wanted to let you know you are a great story teller and the love of you and Hailey have! So heart warming!
Truly spectacular; 1974 you must have used a Super 8 to film, this one has it all A Time Traveler, Love, loss, Romance, Adventure! From Borneo to Kuia; the world is your stage Chris! We are in the theater, pas the popcorn!
what a great comment James
I appreciate life lessons ❤
3:29 Lesson 1 - The power of a one way ticket
03:27 Lesson 2 - Take chances when you’re young
08:08 Lesson 3 - Sometimes, just get away from it all
11:33 Lesson 4 - Don’t wait forever
14:01 Lesson 5 - Visit Thailand damnit
Chris, you sent pat kra pow into space and helped underprivileged kids in Thailand, so those vids can't be topped, but this is seriously, seriously, seriously up there with your best work! Just fantastic! I felt like I was watching the retro scenes in Forest Gump. Loved it man! Also, thanks for filming in Itaewon. I haven't been in like 12 years and often miss that place.
OMG. Brendan Perry. I've not heard that for years! Brings back so many memories. That was a really sweet video. Thanks.
Hello Chris. I am a Korean subscriber who has been watching since your subscriber 300. The story of you, your wife, and Korea comes to you in a special way. Looking at the videos of your youth, it seems that you have been prepared for decades as a TH-camr. I am looking forward to your other Thai stories. May you be healthy and God's blessings be with you.
I really really really enjoyed this video! So fun seeing you both in your twenties 😊
I’m glad. Makes it worth the embarrassment!!
What’s I really going on
@@RetiredWorkingForYou hey embarrassment ! What’s a small matter like a red face now in the grand scheme of things ! I’m sure we all got junk from our past days that would do same Mr CP ! Hop aboard the “Life Club “ 👍🙏
@@RetiredWorkingForYou nothing to be embarrassed about
Wow, Chris. This is such a beautiful video. Thank you so much for sharing all these sweet, wonderful moments of you and Hayley with us.
well that's awesome to hear!
There was absolutely nothing cringy about your video. It was enlightening and showed how your essence and egalitarian spirit formed during your youth. You ooze sweetness and appreciation for everything in your life. It is infectious and I hope I have caught your affliction too 🥰
Aloha from Honolulu, HI. That was such a touching video. No cringe. Just the beauty and innocence of youth in full display, and the trajectory of a man who has lived life to its fullest. I'm actually coming to Thailand in a couple of weeks for the first time, armed with Teenee and all the information and knowledge you've shared. Mahalo.
Dude!!!! This was absolutely brilliant - one of, if not, the best video I’ve seen on TH-cam in a while. Loved it mate 😉💪🏻 PS: I’m puzzled why your views have declined. I’m loving the Korea series. My guess is that many viewers aren’t giving it a chance.
The laws of gravity are omnipresent and we live in a flow rather than a frozen image. It’s very hard to keep the momentum and be pro active to predict what viewers want to see. That said, Chris does a phenomenal job and is luminary in his approach
This has been my favorite video so far, and I really really love your videos!!! What an amazing talent you have! I woud love to see more of these throwbacks. Oh and I love Haley! she is so adorable 🥰
thanks Grecia
6:57-WHOA DUDE!!!! I lived in that building from 2000-2004? Did you know Todd and Zack? They lived on the 3rd floor of that BoGwang Super building, I took over their apt. WOW!!!! Flashbacks!!! THANK YOU, MADE MY DAY!!!! peace from Huahin.
Since I am older I can see how our future paths can take unpredicted turns and give us joy… if we take chances. I loved this segment & knowing about your “younger days”.
This was absolutely brilliant!! The way you transitioned between your old videos and the current video was a work of art almost as if 20 years ago you knew you'd release this video. Brilliant! Keep it up 🙏🏻
Chris you are gifted for what you are doing. As a Canadian I am proud of you. God bless you and your family.
thanks fellow Canuck!
This is the best video you have ever made. This is probably the best video I have ever seen on TH-cam.
holy crap Chris, thanks a lot for that!
I woke up on December 11th 2023 and watched one of your Thailand videos, later that night, I booked a flight to Thailand for the 25th of December 2023. I hear right now actually haha! I think you’re a very funny person but this video is inspiring. What a guy
And yes I want MORE
Hi Chris, This has been one of the best vlogs you have done. We loved every second of it. The hard work you put into making it is much appreciated and we were gutted when it ended. Sending big Loves to you and Hayley xx
In 1993, I had recently graduated and backpacked Europe, as you had said, there wasn’t much going on in the job market here. It triggered my love of travel. It was great to see your cross Canada clips as it put some images to the discussions of cross Canada travel we had at our lunch here in Toronto last fall. Hope you are enjoying memory lane travel. I just dropped my daughter off at Trent University today for her next journey and mine as well as an empty nester. Cheers from Acton.
oh wow, Trent.....my old hometown!
My favourite video of yours. This was awesome! Your life has been full of adventure and excitement.
Wow, thank you!
This vid was unreal bro. Love the free spirited way of life that you’ve lived. You seem to be a highly intelligent individual and I hope to smoke a joint with you one day!
I have followed you for a year now, I am inspired by you to travel now that I am retired. Since I have been old enough to understand that there was a world out there past the end of my street I have dreamed of southeast Asia. That dream was a lifetime ago (now 55 years old) and I was booked to come last year but covid stopped that. I will be making more plans to come there and you have helped keep my dream alive with your story telling.
Thank you
We need to see part 2 of this.What happened next, how you became retired, how you ended up in Samui. I'm on a slightly similar journey as yours.I started in Korea and I want to end up in Thailand.I love Samui.
Great video Chris! The nostalgia brought a tear to my eye. Loved the old videos, hope to see more! Your inspiration has led me to make big changes... There will be another crazy Canadian in Thailand!!
Go for it!
Best vlog yet and we have been only watching for about a year now. Please more old videos of you two. Thanks Terry & Lela
aka thai name Roongfar
cheers Terry.
OMG!! What a beautiful video Chris. We really loved the story of you and Haylee. Thanks for sharing this very personal part of your life!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I LOVE the Korean videos! Please continue making them. I went to Korea for my honeymoon along with Thailand. We really enjoyed our experience there and want to go back!
I must be one of those hard core fans. Enjoying videos from Korea and I enjoyed this more personal video. Thank you for sharing Chris
thanks a ton Brad!!!!
This is one of my favourite videos Chris. Never apologise for speaking from the heart.... Love and respect from Samui x
This is so fun to watch! You and Haylee looks as happy you did 20 years ago, i love your videos
This was great and such a great inside to you both Chris 💕 such a lovely video and the best insight into both of your life's. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it Michael
12:33 I’m not crying, YOU’RE crying … (stupid allergies)! Thank you so much for sharing your story. This was absolutely lovely.
YaY hippY Chris! Beautiful wedding, happy to have been a part of it. Love you both!!
I as you was a teacher but in Japan from 88 to 92 but returned to Canada.
The reverse culture shock was strong and the frustration with a relatively stagnant economy back in the 90’s was also very present.
Although I had visited Thailand twice before, I never thought of visiting outside of Bangkok, something I, in retrospect now deeply regret.
Let me just say that you made many right choices on the long and intertwined road of life! May your next quater century to come be as joyful and memorable as the last one for you and your lovely wife. Let’s not forget that as much as you both loved each other, she took a much bigger risk in marrying you than you did in marrying her as she went against the fibre of an homogenous and insular society . You have a beautiful nest in moonstone and I wish you and your beautiful charming wife marvellous years to come.
Kindest of regards!
Btw, you made the very right choice to arrange for that meeting in Hawaii, I wish I could have done the same with the beautiful Japanese girl I had met at McGill and followed to her home country only to leave Japan after 4 years
oh wow, that is such a good comment to read.....very insightful my friend.
I would like to see a chronological continuous of video, very interesting, WHO'S WITH ME? I'll be in Bangkok Sept 9th. Hopefully I'll see Chris on the street if he gets back from Korea.
Yes dad
Because Thailand 🇹🇭 is a country where everyday is a new day malls,beaches,green farms, nature,nightlife,night markets and many more but specially Thai people are so welcoming
thanks for always being here Kancha
Yes, please more videos from your youth, Chris! They help fill in so much about your past and why you are who you are now.
Wow, Chris! Your story and video chronicles over the decades are brilliant. I don't even know where to begin, but I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed this video. Maybe it was a bit of me relating to the Korean culture and my childhood since my stepmom and sisters are from Seoul. Or, maybe it was seeing your personal transformation and ending up with the love of your life. Regardless, this video was wonderful! Go ahead and add another vote for more videos from the past! -Jordan
Wow - this is one of my favourite videos of you! 😍 Not cringe at all, but very very very inspiring! Love your story and how you went through life till now! So cool that you had a camera to film back then! Please upload more!
i will one day Caro
Great adult life story Chris. Very interesting to see a snapshot of your journey to this point in your life. Great pics of the old Reggae Pub and the crew.
I want to see all those old school videos. That was great
Ohh that got to be one of the most heartwarming and sweet videos I've watched on TH-cam. BTW you did age well, and look more or less the same with some grey hairs, but overall when someone is so positive, energetic and happy as you are they always stay young both in physical form and spirit. You are fantastic Chris.
I also enjoy the Korea series, both Thailand and S.Korea got a special place in my heart and life, so I absolutely love your journey and experience in Korea. Stay awsome Chris
He ask you to pay shipping cost to pay for a drone and a actioncam. It's a scam with broken English. Delivery in 24h so be aware. Might got hacked ...
What an amazing story Chris. Pook and I have just put one out showing how we got together and ended up living in Thailand.
I had just flicked your video on and intended to pause it and go take a shower. 16 minutes later, I was transfixed, couldn't turn it off.
Great job Chris and looking forward to seeing more of the archive 👍
Wow!!!! More of this please🙏Im sure you have a lot of fun & interesting videos to show us📽😃
Hey there Chris. Really enjoyed the show. Natural born story teller. Giggled along side you with the old footage. So much fun. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it
Another gold nugget. Keep'em coming. I am liking the Korean videos (on my list to visit) along with the Thai ones. Thanks for the throwback ones as well. The quality has been good from the get go.
Wow this video is amazing and very inspiring. I’m in my late 20s and feel like I haven’t adventured out enough. I went to Thailand back in 2016 and wish to come back again. I appreciate this video a lot! Thank you so much for sharing 😁 I’m also from Canada!
That was the best call you ever made calling Haley to meet you halfway in Hawaii . Just awesome 👏
indeed it was.
We are the Hardcore Core!
Been here from almost the start and still loving it!
Wow such an inspiring story !
Duuuude! Wow! Not only is this just a fantastic piece of history, it is INSPIRING!!! Life Life my friends- don't F* around! There's so much good about this, I just wanna say, YES, show more young Kris, more young HaiLee, more young(er) Asia! (loving the Korea chapter, BTW) My fav vid in weeks! Thanks Kris
wow, thanks for this Pete!
Chris, I remember seeing on that beach near princeville kauai in 1998 I was living there at the time. I have had similar paths. I grew up in Hollywood. Had a apt on the corner of sunset and king rd. Crazy drugged out parties every night. Woke up one morning when I was 23, decided I need to do something. Bought a one-way ticket to Kauai and lived on the beach with my girlfriend for six months. It was paradise back then. Got my life together went back to LA, stopped parting and just devoted myself to working on great movies. Moved to Thailand in 1999 meet a thai beauty and married her four months later. Great video and story Chris. Looking forward to more.
This guy made a fake account and pretends to answer like Chris. Look on his name it's not Retired working for you answering. He is a scammer with broken English.
Hi Chris, thanks for filling all those blanks.. what a life... so far... a life loved is a life well lived, best wishes to you all.
Cheers Bruce!
First time commenting, been a sub for a while. Always appreciate the story telling aspect of your vids and I like everyone love to see all about Thailand you can offer. Don't sweat the Korea-focused vids. I think they're great. I learn and experience from a distance and I appreciate that. It would be interesting to see some of your old stuff comparing wherever you are now to the way it was then.
thanks a lot for the nice comment Jeff!
1. This must be my favorite video of yours. Extremely enjoyable! Great editing and storytelling too :)
2. Of course we want to see more of the hippie Chris and Hayley story.
3. Most of all we all want a full album with the hippie-Chris/Gil-Scott Heron type stuff you performed in your hippie van. I'm buying the album!
Be aware of the scammers asking for Paypal and BTC to pay for shippingcosts for a drone and action cam with delivery in 24h lol .... Guess he got hacked or something ....
@@robinnorberg101 I thought so. Didn't reply on Telegram yet. Wrote Chris on Twitter to make sure. Thanks for the heads up! :)
@@ruruloffelmacher6389 I got blocked after I asked for the best restaurant in bkk 🤣
OMG Chris, I think I am one of the first members of this channel and I think this clip is a top 2 clips on this channel period.. Shout out to you and Haley.. Hope to meet with you soon CHEEEEEEEEERS
wow, that's awesome to hear from one of the OG's of the Channel!
@@RetiredWorkingForYou 🫡 you are amazing .. Keep it up 🙌🏼
Thank you for sharing your videos from the past. Love them. ❤️🌈
love to see more chris.
we all make some good and not so good choices in life,
how ever i think haley may have been one of your good ones.
would be great to meet you 2 one day in person.
great content keep it coming.
love from uk.
Be aware of the scammers asking for Paypal and BTC to pay for shippingcosts for a drone and action cam with delivery in 24h lol .... With broken English.
Guess he got hacked or something ....
you did more by 28 then i probably will in my entire life. hell of a story man
Thanks for sharing this, yes love to see more of your earlier footage.
I’v seen your video clips several times before and this story makes me begin to follow you. Your life is so interesting, what a colorful way of life!
Wow Chris, I can't believe the similarity in our stories! I took a one way flight from Australia in the early nineties to Tokyo, which was the beginning of my 8 year Asian adventure, that included many, many nights at the Reggae Bar in Koh Samui!! I've been living in Italy, and exploring Europe for the past 6 years but Asia is calling to me again. I'm a new subscriber to your channel and I am loving ALL your videos! I can't wait for part 2 of this story :)
that is so cool Jo......
Jo Watts , I subscribed to your channel . I can't wait to see your adventures too. when you film them. I.m subscriber #1 , I'll wait.
Chris your talent is undeniable, you're a media genius! absolutely brilliant, loved every min...well done! 🙌
thanks GG
Such a treasure trove of videos ....even in the jungles of Borneo! Have just picked up on your channel tonight because I was searching for things to do in Bangkok from 19-22Oct 2023....
Best video to date. Very interesting story.
The waves in Hawaii, look amazing. 🏖️🏖️🏖️
That was a great story. I am glad you have shoeboxes of pre-TH-cam films/memories!
I am Canadian but I fell in love with Thailand in 2019.
When I retire there places like South Korea are definitely on the agenda.👍🍁
great call, Thailand is the perfect base to explore Asia from!
What happened with Lucas & Vee your boss ?
AWESOME VIDEO
I met my husband on the boat to Koh Samui in 1989, he was from the US and I was Canadian we partied many many nights at the Reggae Pub and three years later we went back and got married on the beach. You brought back a lot of memories and it was so cool to watch you, we are here now and sad that the pub didn’t make it. Cheers Chris
What a great video Chris,Thank you for sharing this with us.🙏👏👍👍👍👍
my pleasure!
Wow, what a story
Greetings from Seoul S. Korea!
Thank you for this awesome heart felt video of your earlier life Chris.
Been following you since 3 years ago and I was born and raised in Seoul til up to age 15 and in summer of 1999 my family moved to California and lived there for 10 years
Came bacl to Korea Nov. of 2008 and did my mandatory military service and graduated from international school in Korea in 2015.
After that I have worked in Indonesia and Bangkok, Thailand in 2017~18
Currently in Korea and while you're still in Korea, I would love to meet you Chris would be an honor to me and I learned a lot from this video so thank you so much!
May God bless you and your lovely family Chris 👪 🇰🇷 🙏 🇨🇦 ❤ 🇹🇭
This guy made a fake account and pretends to answer like Chris. Look on his name it's not Retired working for you answering. He is a scammer with broken English.
@@robinnorberg101 omg just realized..!
Thank you for letting me know, I even chat with him briefly on telegram but now deleted him!
Man.. gotta be more careful, anyway thanks for the heads up
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Awesome video Chris. Great mix of old and new footage. Nice to see how you and Hailey first met and the lead up to marriage. Would definitely like to see more of your early travels. Thank you for sharing. 🙏👍😀
Thanks 👍
What a great video. I actually teared up at one point. Chris, you have a life and family I've only dreamed of. And that hair in your wedding. You clean up pretty good buddy.
Thanks a ton JJ
Nothing in this video made me cringe, I enjoyed every minute of it!!! 🥰
Wow excellent video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you
That was great. I enjoyed hearing your story as well as the walk around Itaewon and ... Haebangchon?
In the scene at 7:24 where Chris is standing in the middle of the street there is (was?) a Burger King off camera (behind the person holding the camera). That was the Burger King where an American soldier murdered a Korean university student. True story - I was at that Burger King the night before the murder. Even used the bathroom where it happened. It has always been kind of eerie to think about.
oh wow, that is some good insight there Scott
Dude your younger self resembled Russell Brand
Haha. Never heard that one!
March 16, 2023 For sure put all the old videos together. Great story to tell!! Chiang Mai!! Koh Samui in 2 days
Chris, thanks so much for this great video; fascinating to understand a little of what made you who you are now. I would love to see some more from the archive. Really been enjoying the Korea journey.
This is a great video Chris! It was really moving to catch a glimpse of your younger days and see how your love for travel, making videos and life all started. I have been watching you since before your first 1000 subs and it's been a wild ride! You got me through covid and lockdowns, because I was able to travel away in my mind for 15 minutes or so via your videos and also focus on getting back to Thailand one day. I really appreciate it Chris, you are a legend mate! Keep up the great work and keep the Korean videos coming, it's great to see what life is like over there. Cheers, Asia
Wow! After enjoying your videos for so long this was like the coolest thing ever. Loved all the old footage.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow what a trip through memory lane there. Brought a couple tears to my eyes. We have lived quite a life and oh what a journey it's been. Best part is that it continues through to this day. Cant wait to see what the future holds for all of us. Definitely hope there's some time spent together real soon. Miss you brother. Hugs and oh yeah I'd love to see more videos from the past. Living the dream.
Love this video! Yes, we all can see you love filming/making videos since you were young. Thanks for sharing your life and how you both met. It was fun.
I don't know what else to say apart from what an amazing video! Thanks Chris.
Much love
Wow, thank you!
We absolutely loved this video! It was so cool to see all your old footage! You two were and still are so awesome!! We want to see more!! 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 ✨🙌🏽💛
Thanks for sharing this Chris!! Always want to know how you came to know the life you lead now. Awesome footage, and after all this time, I think you found your purpose and I must say it is for sure the greatest. You are a happy guy, made some very important choices and it shows everyone how it all began. Cheers!!
More old videos! They are really great! Nice to see the spots
Awesome video Chris. Thank you for sharing and reminiscing with us. We are indeed fortunate to get to spend time with you both.
Well done, Chris. You're such a good storyteller. I feel connected to you more after watching this clip. Thank you for sharing the good memories. I'm looking forward to watching the sequel of your stories.
what a wonderful video full of great memories haylee sure looked lovely on her wedding day .you guys still look great after all these years.i really enjoy watching your channel and all the great work you do
This was a truly great video, Chris. Your style and personality are a breath of fresh air on TH-cam, and as a long time viewer I found the older videos fascinating. It would be great to see more! Keep up the good work