Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Discover the peaceful side of Chiang Mai, Thailand as I return to Saraphi one year later to catch up with Ya at the beautiful Nowhere Art Retreat. 🌿 In this vlog, we tour the updated retreat and farm, see the adorable fluffy chickens, geese and turkeys, explore Ya's new art studio, and hear about her growing Airbnb business, photography projects, and future plans. We also enjoy a delicious local breakfast, check out new shops and cafés in Saraphi, and show why this quiet area is one of the best places to stay away from the tourist crowds. If you're looking for authentic Thailand, hidden gems, countryside living, or accommodation near Chiang Mai, this video is for you. Ya still has a room available, so check the links below if you're interested in staying at Nowhere Art Retreat. Thanks for watching.
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Discover the peaceful side of Chiang Mai, Thailand as I return to Saraphi one year later to catch up with Ya at the beautiful Nowhere Art Retreat. 🌿 In this vlog, we tour the updated retreat and farm, see the adorable fluffy chickens, geese and turkeys, explore Ya's new art studio, and hear about her growing Airbnb business, photography projects, and future plans. We also enjoy a delicious local breakfast, check out new shops and cafés in Saraphi, and show why this quiet area is one of the best places to stay away from the tourist crowds. If you're looking for authentic Thailand, hidden gems, countryside living, or accommodation near Chiang Mai, this video is for you. Ya still has a room available, so check the links below if you're interested in staying at Nowhere Art Retreat. Thanks for watching.
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![Lucille Finally Gave Up… 1 Hour From the End [Thailand]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qxUxEe709ng/mqdefault.jpg "Lucille Finally Gave Up… 1 Hour From the End [Thailand]
The final leg of my northern Thailand motorcycle road trip takes a dramatic turn as I ride from Chiang Rai back to Chiang Mai through heavy rain, mountain roads, and miserable conditions. Taking the longer Phayao route to avoid roadworks, I’m eventually faced with a serious problem—my bike, Lucille, starts overheating in the middle of nowhere.
With 60+ km still to go, I crawl along the hard shoulder, hoping the engine survives. Thankfully, I make it back to Chiang Mai, where a local mechanic replaces the damaged cooling and other parts. After a second repair for a rear-wheel issue, Lucille is finally running like new.
This Thailand motorcycle adventure ends with a mix of relief, lessons learned, and a big question: is it time for Lucille to retire from long-distance road trips?
Join me for rainy-season riding, mountain roads, bike trouble, and the final chapter of this northern Thailand adventure.
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