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So wonderful to see you embracing Southeast Asia! Loved how you're seeking out local foods, even those outside of your comfort zone. Kathryn, in particular, had the best reactions!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We had a blast!

@tongly4425

Жыл бұрын

You guys are being a good sport with the durian 😂

As a half lao/thai American citizen living in the states 40 plus years, it is extremely rare to get those crispy gooey small pancake snacks where I live and they are that good. Chicken liver is an acquired taste but it has to be cooked to perfection to enjoy. So yes you probably got some undercooked ones with it. Because I cooked them before myself, I know how to tell which ones are undercooked. Yes, love love love Khao soi and boat noodles.

The way Kathryn took a bite of the durian and said, "huh" 😂😂😂

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

😂

Glad your visa run was a fun one! You guys were Champs and tried the local food! So fun to see the different foods from different cultures. The durian was a good call to try. It made good content lol

Adventures with A and K indeed! It was so fun watching you guys try something new. Great video, as always!

Glad you got a "taste" of the city! Thanks for sharing!!

Khao soi is one of the few rare dishes that when you taste it for the first time it's like OMG! Where have you been all my life!!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

heck yeah!

Love that you guys love Phil! We love him too!

It is so fun watching you enjoy or not enjoy the food!! 🙌🙌

Glad you guys made it there and had fun

Oh the faces and expressions trying all the different foods. Kudos for stepping up and trying the durian. Thanks again for another great video.

Another fabulous and fun video! Loved Adam’s expression and (sound effects) when he took his first bite of Khao Soi . Priceless ! Liver is an acquired taste though. I could never get used to the taste or texture.Kudos to you guys for trying new stuff. It is a huge part of travel!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

The taste of liver was ok, but it was the texture that didn't sit well with us. The Khao Soi though was delicious! Thanks and thanks for watching!

Great video!

Outstanding guys ❤

Love the interesting food reviews 💛 Gorgeous views…

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Donna!

Y’all are the best 😍😍

The way you both explain the flavors of the food, and your facial expressions. So cool.😂👍😊🇹🇭

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for the whilrwind tour of Chiang Mai area. Looks like a ton of good food to try too.

Wonderful stuff, this channel is the spiritual inheritor of what Kara and Nate once were

I love Thailand. I haven’t been to Chiang Mai but I spent some time in Bangkok and Phuket and just really enjoyed the culture. I don’t speak Thai but people were pretty receptive and we figured things out. They seem pretty chill and friendly.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Everyone we met were very friendly and kind! Chiang Mai was amazing!

beautiful coffee shop

It's always enjoyable watching your vlogs. Thank you and happy travels.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching, Sally!

Love your video's and just received my T-shirt, thanks it's great. 👍

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

That's so awesome! Thanks so much, Jim!

Khao Soi looks amazing! It's nice when a food you've been wanting to try for a long time lives up to the expectation.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! It definitely lived up to it! And we visited another Khao Soi shop and could definitely tell a difference between them. It would be so fun to go on a Khao Soi tour!

Well done again!

I'm loving your videos!!!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

I really like when you guys eat Khao Soi. It's delicious, I understand you guys. And I'm glad you guys love it. Hope you guys will come back again. Love from Thailand.

Travel plus being foodies and coffee lovers = best vids 😎

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Woohoo!

Those noodles look amazing! I think Im going to try and make that.

Really fun to see this. I am glad Adam was able to enjoy the third bowl. He is such a trooper.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

The Khao Soi was goooood!

Fantastic, thanks for sharing. We never made it there.

After watching this video, I went to my local Thai restaurant and tried Khao Soi! It is awesome! Thanks for the heads up.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Thanks for watching!

Good morning Adam and Kathryn! We are enjoying your trip to Vietnam and Thailand! Lol on the coffee sharing!!! I do not share ice cream! You two have the best drone shots, best information, camera work, editing, and music! You are top notch!!! And y'all are fun!!!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤ That made our day!

Special thanks to your excellent information & fantastic experience... Chiangmai & Lanna cuisine, friendliness are so unique...

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching!

That food 😋😋😋…the mango sticky rice! I really enjoyed Adam’s reaction to the durian! 🤣 Kathryn, you were brave to try the liver! Thailand looked really cool and your ride to the temple was very fun! That temple sure was gorgeous! Great video!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

It was a fun whirlwind of a tour!

I am so glad you made it to my favorite place in the world. I was hoping you would make it for Songkran, but it looks like you were either just before or just after. My favorite time there is Yi Ping / Loy Krathong when the air quality is better and it's incredibly beautiful! Goota Love Khao Soy! If you ever go again let me know! So many incredible things to do and see!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

We were bummed to miss it by just a couple weeks! It looked like so much fun!

I was so excited to see your guys’ reactions to trying the durian because I was also excited to try it earlier this year when I was in Chiang Mai myself. My reaction was a lot more Team Adam, lol, but I totally agree that it tastes like mangos and onion but also with garlic powder. Never again, lmao! You both were so brave in the sizes of your first bites I gotta say 😂😂

Welcome to Thailand

Ohhhh I want Khao soi now! 😋 We’ll have to remember to check out Phil’s recommendations when we’re next in Chiang Mai… we saw Phil in Perth recently- we went to his show. Such a great guy 😁

That staircase was awsome but the food 😮👍👍

What a fun day! The gold temple is so pretty!😍Y'all are brave, I don't think I could try either of those foods.😄Great video as always!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Yes the temple and views from it were so gorgeous! Thanks!

Great video! The drink is Thai Ice Tea, chai and condensed milk. Highly addictive! 😊

It's lunch while watching this and you're making me hungry!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Gotta bring a snack, Bert!

Hello from Korea. So fun and very informative. I like the way you explain. I love to watch your video.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

Love to watch your videos & welcome to South East Asia! You definitely have to visit Chiangmai during the Yee Peng Lantern Festival， it is so spectacular! A must-see event in Thailand! And do visit Chiangrai if you have time 😊

good video and I am proud that you happy in Thailand. Thais welcome to you. Have a good trip .

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

❤

20:55... First time I've seen K make a face while eating something. How cute!

It's amazing what you can do in a city in one day.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

We try to pack it in!

Loving your vlogs, been following you since you took the ferry to Vancouver Island. I have to say you guys can eat and eat lots of food! Good going Katherine on eating the durian. It is a strange smelling fruit. I lived in KL for a short stint and man did the air around garbage cans stink during durian season.

What an adventure filled life! Fun, intriguing and funny especially the Durian tasting. Yuk! 😂

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

We have a lot of fun! We're lucky and thankful. Thanks and thanks for watching!

What a trip! Loved the food tour and I love chicken livers but have never tasted durian although, like you, I've heard a lot about it. Never smelled it either. You guys were real sports to try it. Not sure I could do that! I will try just about anything except Balut! Ever heard of that? lol

Welcome to Thailand 😊 Khao Soi Lung Prakit is absolutely incredible!!! Not a durian fan either but at least you tried it.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

The khao soi was sooooo good!

@Kwippy

Жыл бұрын

Most people don't like durian first time they try it but they keep going back thinking there must be a reason why it's adored by many , and before you know it you are addicted.

You guys are brave for trying durians, especially the ripened ones. Because those are quite difficult to eat. I’d recommend the not so ripe one for first timer. They are lighter yellow-colored and stiffer texture if you gently press on them. The smell is also not as strong too. The ones you ate in the video was a big challenge, even some Thais don’t eat those ripened durians. But big props to you guys!👍

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Oh good to know! Maybe we'll do a little more research next time. We didn't know there was so much variety in it. Thanks!

Im in the "they always love their food!" group so i was laughing at the durian >_< but how about that Khao soi! Def looked. mouth watering! Thanks for bringing us along :)

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

We do tons of research before we go to a restaurant to make sure it will be good and we're pretty easy to please when it comes to food. The khao soi was so so good! Thanks and thanks for watching!

I have enjoyed all your SE Asia videos. 🤩 I’m glad you had a chance to check our Chiang Mai! I absolutely love khao soi, too. 🤤 Ironically, I stayed in an Airbnb really close to that khao soi shop and told myself I need to try it after finding it on Google maps... I never did. 😂 Now I for sure need to go!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Chiang Mai was amazing and we really want to visit again and for longer! If you're still there we definitely recommend you check it out!

Ah...memories of the War and Thailand !

I noticed you put your backpack through as checked baggage. You might want to check out Osprey for one of their backpack bags. You put your pack inside to protect it from the baggage handling equipment. Those belts and straps often get caught and damaged. Thanks for another great video.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

That would've been nice to have. We also made the mistake of leaving our tripod outside of our bag on the way back. Long story short...we never saw it again and had to buy a new one 😭 Thanks and thanks for watching!

I love seeing the dogs of the world haha

Hello Adventures, Kathryn and Adam, I knew you weren't thrilled with those NASTY food choices. Adam what happened...hahahaha😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊. I know you try that anymore hahaha😋😋😋😋😔😔😔. I've been really enjoying the sights and sounds. Amazing video!!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Some of those foods were tough to stomach! haha But it was fun to try!

I never got excited about food but since watching your travels and dining I am going to try some oriental this year. At almost 70 I think I have missed out in a lot of good food. Going out to eat should always be a treat. 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋‍♂️

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Asian food is one of our favorite cuisines! Let us know what new dishes you try!

Kudos for trying the liver & durian! 😂

thanks A+K

I really have enjoyed seeing all the places you both have visited. I thought the foods were interesting. I like how the airport spoiled you before boarding AirAsia. I loved this video.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

We had a blast in Chiang Mai and SE Asia!

@kimberlyshalaby1134

Жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresofAplusK I'm so happy for you both getting to experience all these wonderful places, & foods, then, share it with me. Love it!

Hahaha poor Adam 😂

So fun to watch y’all in a city that I have been to and trying all the same foods, except for the durian and liver. 😂

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

The foods were fun to try! Thanks, Ruth!

Though I'm not a fan of durian but I do like it with sugarcane juice, I just had it today in Vietnam and it was amazing

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Oh interesting. That would make it a little more bearable I think!

Durian is a very special fruit. Some Europeans really like it. The texture and the smell are unique

All the food looks amazing. I think this is the first time I’ve saw Adam reject a food!!! 🤣

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

haha we're both pretty easy to please with food!

Your food adventures are amazing! Do you ever have tummy issues from all the foreign food?

Welcome.

Durian is the “King” of fruit! 😆🤣👍🏽

K eating durian is like watching Violet chewing the Three Course Dinner gum in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Hhmmm tastes like onions.....now I'm tasting mango....

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

haha good one! That's accurate!

You have to try a ripe good durian. That one that you eaten over ripe, it look mushy. The first bite grilled chicken is chicken heart, that why its taste like chicken red meat. And the rest of it is chicken liver, it is soft and creamy taste. like your video ❤️, please com back to Thailand.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Oh that makes sense then! The top bite was way different! Thanks and thanks for watching!

Another great video! I love how willing the two of you are to new foods. I have to ask, do you take medication while traveling internationally to prevent stomach bugs?

Personally, I love durian! After living in both Vietnam and Malaysia, we had access to really fresh stuff. We actually tried durian flavored things BEFORE trying the actual fruit, and they were actually more intense! 😂 Mango sticky rice is definitely the best dessert of SE Asia though, in our opinion. SO GOOD. Nice to see you guys seriously made up for that nightmare flight! ✈️

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

You don't hear that often! We thought about trying durian ice cream or something, but we're still recovering so it may be a few years 😂 Mango sticky rice was awesome!

Hello from Texas y'all. I was born and raised in Thailand. I'm excited to see you enjoy your time in Chaing Mai. All the food you get to tried there, OMG! I am so jealous. Kanom Krok is nearly impossible to come across here in the U.S. also I love Durian so much but I hate the super ripe ones that you had, it was way too ripe, like bad. I felt so bad for you.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Howdy! We had such a great time in Chiang Mai. Can't wait to go back one day! The durain was tough! We'll have to give it another try! Thanks and thanks for watching!

I tried Durain in Singapore recently. I can live without it. Prices ranged from $12 - $48 for a tray.

I avoid burning season in SE Asia too. The street food samplings were great with nice bokeh in background. That Khao Soi was a more original presentation than in the Oregon trip. Like banana and mango, you might want to re-try the Durian when it is almost riped which is when it's not gooey sweet which makes a difference for me and still holds its form. I'm surprised you guys didn't get to try\find "miank"(mortar rice with lemongrass, noodle, amuse bouche style) in Chiang Mai... If there, I would eat and walk all day if I can stay slim.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

I don't know if I can get myself to try the durian again haha maybe in a few years 😂 still recovering! Never heard of "miank". Sounds super good!

OMG, maybe we will see each other in Vietnam. ☺️ Just watched your Vietnam videos and I will follow all the places. Thx for the great video. You guy are gorgeous 😍.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

This video was filmed a few weeks ago and we’ve already made it back to the states 😊 We hope you have a great trip and thanks for watching!

@sarahmuller3868

Жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresofAplusK What a pity. 🦭 Thanks anyway to give me an overview what I can expect in Vietnam. 💕 I really love your vlogs, never got bored from both of you.

Born in Saigon and live in the US. I prefer to eat frozen durian over fresh one. With durian, you either love it or hate it. There is no in between. I am glad you both gave it a try 😊

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

We’re in the hate it camp as of now! Haha

@purplerose9041

Жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresofAplusK I would be shocked if you were in the love team 😊

We just return from Chiang Mai, Pattaya and Bangkok. We took Bolt, the ride sharing transportation. We negotiated a nice AC Honda Civic for $500 Baht round trip ride. We saw the same dogs when we were there. The best place to stay In our opinion is at the Astra Condo next to the Shangri la hotel. Were is your home base in Vietnam? Danang is are favorite city in Vietnam.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like an epic trip! We hope to spend lots of time in Thailand in the future! We stayed at the Astra Condo in Chiang Mai! It was nice! We didn't have a home base in Vietnam. We traveled south to north over 6 weeks

I just got back from Chiangmai in January I have been around everywhere anyway durian that you had is too ripe if you have tried the one that not softly you would like it , have fun 😊😊😊

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

thanks and thanks for watching!

If you’re still in Vietnam, I suggest you go to Mui Ne, Phan Thiet. There’s much to film there!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

We'll have to check it out next visit!

Welcome to Chiangmai!! If you come to Thailand any city, you will see the people who are more kind to you. By the way, the durian you tried is the bad taste or grade. Usually the best grade durian is at southern or eastern not northern.

We looking for you to return. Many things in Thailand to explore. Hope next time you will visit whole country.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Yes we want to spend a lot more time in Thailand next time!

yea for mango and sticky rice, my wife would love vietnam, pho for her

Nice to see how you enjoyed Chiang Mai. Are you planning to come back soon?

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

We'd love to return, but don't have any immediate plans. Thanks for watching!

In fact, Thai food or Northern food has more than Khao Soi or Sai Oua, what you might miss is to taste "Laab Khwai" which is a local food of Chiang Mai, the interesting thing about Laab is the ingredients mixed. It's a larb dish, of course one of the most famous larb restaurants there is "larb ton khoi" and of course the food of the north is more advanced than just the taste and appearance🔥😋🥰

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

When we go back one day we'll definitely be trying more Thai dishes! Thanks for the recommendations and for watching

Try Durian chip next time you go back to Thailand. I hate durian but durian chip is awesome!

You must try PAD KRA POW .... This dish is the real Thai national dish.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Yum! Next time!

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I'm Thai American. I've been a fan of your channel for a long time. I'm glad you guys enjoyed Thailand. I don't hate durian, but I'm not a fan of it either. The ones you tried were way too ripe, I think. Good durian should be firmer, which should also give out a lot less "aromatic". Not saying you should give it another try, but mushy durian isn't a good representation of the fruit. 😅 Hope you guys go back to explore more of Thailand especially the less touristy scenes. :😊

Enjoying your videos of Asia but the food🤦‍♀️ I would probably starve. I am not very adventurous when it comes to street foods but good for you guys trying all the different dishes! Safe travels 🙏🇺🇸

Comparing to Pho, which one do you like more? Pho or Khao Soi? In Thailand, we rationally and politely honk, even Vietnamese tourists applause us. For Durian, there are many kinds. You should try Mon Thong first which is crisp on the outside and soft inside.

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

We'd choose khao soi over pho most of the time I think. We love both though! haha yeah the honking cultures are drastically different! We had no idea there was so much variety in the durian. We definitely need to try it again Thank you!

Hmm, might be better to try durian in Malaysia/Singapore. We have some species which tastes alot better, a little gassy (feels abit like fermented fruit wine). As for how we eat it, each different piece of flesh comes with a durian seed inside, so the actual way is to pick the whole piece up and savor it in your mouth then spitting the seed out. You can always use a plastic bag/glove to handle the fruit if you wanna avoid direct contact (good advise for handling any kind of fruits which are gooey or juicy like mangosteen, rambutan which also comes with the durian season around July, and yeah they are alot easier on the taste xD).

orange drink probably has turmeric

Your durian is over ripe. You should try the one that's not over ripe. Ask the locals new you to choose good ones. The one you had was a no for me either 😅

I know you mentioned this in an older video, but where did Adam get his Pacific Northwest sweatshirt? With the yellow van and the Sasquatch? Thanks!!

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

Oh man...I miss that sweatshirt! Sadly, that hoodie died in an extremely hot dryer in Dawson City, Yukon 😭 It is from Northwest Vibes Supply Co. www.nwvsupplyco.com/collections/hoodies/products/sasquatch-bus-hoodie-navy (recognize the model? 😉😂)

maybe you shoudl try the durian shake first and see if you like it

@AdventuresofAplusK

Жыл бұрын

We wanted to jump in feet first!