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The Country Collectors
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Приєднався 15 лис 2012
Welcome to my channel! This is the place where I share small slices of my heart and my adventures in hopes of inspiring you.
Please join me and come along on my life's journey of living each day to its fullest. Let's experience the world together!
Who am I?! My name is Adam and for the past 25 years, I have been traveling the world in search of unique experiences that fuel my fire for life. This journey has taken me to over 70 countries, and I have no plans of stopping anytime soon. I decided to start this channel for fun during my trip to Oaxaca in 2020 but then quickly realized how much I enjoyed creating and sharing my travels and experiences with you. So in March 2021, I went home, sold/packed up my belongings, and bought a one-way ticket back to Mexico. Through this channel, I hope to inspire you, even just a little, to get out of your comfort zone, do those things you've been putting off, confront your fears, and live more! Together, WE ARE THE COUNTRY COLLECTORS!
Please join me and come along on my life's journey of living each day to its fullest. Let's experience the world together!
Who am I?! My name is Adam and for the past 25 years, I have been traveling the world in search of unique experiences that fuel my fire for life. This journey has taken me to over 70 countries, and I have no plans of stopping anytime soon. I decided to start this channel for fun during my trip to Oaxaca in 2020 but then quickly realized how much I enjoyed creating and sharing my travels and experiences with you. So in March 2021, I went home, sold/packed up my belongings, and bought a one-way ticket back to Mexico. Through this channel, I hope to inspire you, even just a little, to get out of your comfort zone, do those things you've been putting off, confront your fears, and live more! Together, WE ARE THE COUNTRY COLLECTORS!
EPIC ADVENTURE at the WORLD'S BIGGEST ROCKET 🚀 FESTIVAL in THAILAND
DON'T MISS OUT! Prepare for LIFT OFF 🚀 at the most INSANE festival in the World!
🌟 Blast Off at the Phanom Phrai Rocket Festival in Thailand! 🚀🇹🇭 🌟
Prepare for an epic adventure as we dive into the heart-pounding excitement of the Phanom Phrai Rocket Festival in Thailand! This mind-blowing festival is the world’s biggest rocket extravaganza, featuring over 1,000 rockets, electrifying parades, delicious food fairs, and the warmest, most welcoming people you'll ever meet! 🌍🎉
In this explosive video, you’ll experience:
Sky-High Rocket Launches: Watch as over 1,000 rockets burst into the sky in a dazzling display! 🎆✨
VIP Access with the Mayor: Join me on an exclusive tour with the mayor himself. 👨✈️🏛️
Non-Stop Festivities: Dance till your feet ache, laugh till you cry, and soak in the vibrant music. 🎶💃😂
Taste the Adventure: Indulge in Thai delicacies like spicy raw beef, red ant eggs, and Thailand Fried Chicken! 🌶️🥩🐜🍗
Carnival Thrills & Parades: Enjoy bumper cars, trampolines, and mesmerizing parades. 🎡🚗🤸♂️🎉
Rich Cultural Immersion: Witness traditional dances, sacred ceremonies, and the fascinating local customs. 🕺🙏🎎
Unmatched Kindness: Feel the heartfelt hospitality and warmth of the Phanom Phrai community. 🤗❤️
This festival is more than just rockets-it's a breathtaking celebration of culture, community, and pure joy. Strap in and get ready for liftoff as we embark on this unforgettable journey! 🚀💥
Feel the thrill as we witness these incredible rockets launched into the heavens, each blast bringing good fortune and a bountiful harvest. Along the way, we'll chat with locals, uncover hidden gems, and experience the NON-STOP launches of over 1000 amazing rockets!
So pack your sense of adventure and get ready for a trip that'll leave you over the moon. Let's explore the Bun Bang Fai Phanom Phrai Rocket Festival together-because life is too short to stay grounded! 🌏✈️🚀🚀
Don't forget to like, share, comment and subscribe for more travel inspiration and adventures around the world! 🌏✨
💕 Join me over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecountrycollectors
☕️ Support my channel here: www.buymeacoffee.com/collectors
👕 Buy My Merch: thecountrycollectors.creator-spring.com
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🔔 Don’t miss out: Turn on post notifications to catch all of our updates.
🔔 DLING, DLING, DLING, DLING THE BELL! So you don’t miss out on any of our fun and exciting experiences together!
So, COUNTRY COLLECTORS, grab your passport and join me, on the adventure of a lifetime as we unlock the wonders of Thailand together! Whether it's your first visit or you're a seasoned traveler, there's always something new to discover in the Land of Smiles.
Let's make memories that will last a lifetime,
ADAM
Looking for MORE? I’d LOVE for you to follow ME on ALL my SOCIALS ⬇️
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#thaiculture #countrycollectors #rocketfestival #travelguide #thailandtravel #thailandtravelguide #Phanom Phrai #isan #adventure #rockets #insane
🌟 Blast Off at the Phanom Phrai Rocket Festival in Thailand! 🚀🇹🇭 🌟
Prepare for an epic adventure as we dive into the heart-pounding excitement of the Phanom Phrai Rocket Festival in Thailand! This mind-blowing festival is the world’s biggest rocket extravaganza, featuring over 1,000 rockets, electrifying parades, delicious food fairs, and the warmest, most welcoming people you'll ever meet! 🌍🎉
In this explosive video, you’ll experience:
Sky-High Rocket Launches: Watch as over 1,000 rockets burst into the sky in a dazzling display! 🎆✨
VIP Access with the Mayor: Join me on an exclusive tour with the mayor himself. 👨✈️🏛️
Non-Stop Festivities: Dance till your feet ache, laugh till you cry, and soak in the vibrant music. 🎶💃😂
Taste the Adventure: Indulge in Thai delicacies like spicy raw beef, red ant eggs, and Thailand Fried Chicken! 🌶️🥩🐜🍗
Carnival Thrills & Parades: Enjoy bumper cars, trampolines, and mesmerizing parades. 🎡🚗🤸♂️🎉
Rich Cultural Immersion: Witness traditional dances, sacred ceremonies, and the fascinating local customs. 🕺🙏🎎
Unmatched Kindness: Feel the heartfelt hospitality and warmth of the Phanom Phrai community. 🤗❤️
This festival is more than just rockets-it's a breathtaking celebration of culture, community, and pure joy. Strap in and get ready for liftoff as we embark on this unforgettable journey! 🚀💥
Feel the thrill as we witness these incredible rockets launched into the heavens, each blast bringing good fortune and a bountiful harvest. Along the way, we'll chat with locals, uncover hidden gems, and experience the NON-STOP launches of over 1000 amazing rockets!
So pack your sense of adventure and get ready for a trip that'll leave you over the moon. Let's explore the Bun Bang Fai Phanom Phrai Rocket Festival together-because life is too short to stay grounded! 🌏✈️🚀🚀
Don't forget to like, share, comment and subscribe for more travel inspiration and adventures around the world! 🌏✨
💕 Join me over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecountrycollectors
☕️ Support my channel here: www.buymeacoffee.com/collectors
👕 Buy My Merch: thecountrycollectors.creator-spring.com
📷 Shop My Travel Gear: www.amazon.com/shop/thecountrycollectors
🏥 Get Travel Insurance like Me:
safetywing.com/?referenceID=24749297&Ambassador
🔔 Don’t miss out: Turn on post notifications to catch all of our updates.
🔔 DLING, DLING, DLING, DLING THE BELL! So you don’t miss out on any of our fun and exciting experiences together!
So, COUNTRY COLLECTORS, grab your passport and join me, on the adventure of a lifetime as we unlock the wonders of Thailand together! Whether it's your first visit or you're a seasoned traveler, there's always something new to discover in the Land of Smiles.
Let's make memories that will last a lifetime,
ADAM
Looking for MORE? I’d LOVE for you to follow ME on ALL my SOCIALS ⬇️
- Instagram: thecountrycollectors
- Facebook: thecountrycollectors
#thaiculture #countrycollectors #rocketfestival #travelguide #thailandtravel #thailandtravelguide #Phanom Phrai #isan #adventure #rockets #insane
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Thanks! Have a tea or coffee on us! Love the video bro! Firework festivals around the world just might be something to think about. ❤❤
Truly one of your best ever videos, outstanding! Your heart is so wide open, equal to the overflowing love of the Thai people. You really embraced your experience fully, and you will never be the same. Loved every second! ❤
Wow, the people have a sweet innocence and kindness that is so uncommon. Enjoy ❤ you are Blessed
สวัสดี อดัม นายมันบ้าบิ่นจริงๆ ระวังโดนคนอิสานกลืนกินนายล่ะ ยังมีอีกงานหนึ่งคือ แห่เทียนเข้าพรรษา ที่ อุบลราชธานี ชีวิตนายมันน่าอิจฉา❤❤
Thanks Adam for taking us on your Journey...
That day I saw you I'm sorry I didn't get to greet you.😢😢😢
Thanks!
Folktale is beautiful... keeping stories alive... what a culture!
I see our Country Collectors rocket...#23 a winning number
Maybe Nasa can hire these guys
ขอบคุณที่ชื่นชมชื่นชอบ ประเทศไทย วัฒนธรรมอีสานบ้านเราครับ 👍❤🙏
Thank you to love Thailand 💚😊😉
It's great to see the community come together like that
Congratulations to the team who won... that name is too long for me🎉❤❤🎉🎉
Yes... what a floatastic experience... that is a good one😂.... I love the clothing and the music.
Thank you V! I felt like my brain was melting down after 4 days of editing without a break but I love how it turned out! 🙏
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I would've love to see your THAIriffic food.... Now you know I gotta watch this video again ... too many good nuggets I just missed
Oh V! I look forward to your comments most! Thank you! 😊 it was amazing!
ขอบคุณที่รักเมืองไทย รักคนอีสาน❤❤
Thank you for being so Loveable! It was the most friendly place I have ever been! Please feel free to share!
🙏🙇❤️🇨🇷🚀
Where is the karaoke? It would've been nice to hear that
Unfortunately I couldn’t record myself while i was singing! My camera died and I have to focus when I’m singing Johnny Cash 😂😂😂
@@TheCountryCollectors hahaha...Johnny cash... that's a mighty voice
Adammmm... it's ok to cry... the beauty of ppl and their goodness, makes us emotional...
I’m not ashamed! I feel my feelings and am happy to share them! Life is to short to be ashamed of how we feel!
@TheCountryCollectors we have to learn to sit With our feelings...
@@TheCountryCollectorsOne hundred percent!!👏👏
Hahahaha Adam... you got rhythm...
lol! 😂
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Hello! What an amazing experience! Please feel free to share with your friends!
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Strap in, destination EXCITEMENT 😂😂. HI ADAM, happy TuesYAYY to all ##countrycollectors
Yes! It’s a special edition!!!!! It was amazing!
🙏🙏🙇
ขอบคุณมากค่ะสำหรับวีดีโอดีๆ❤ ดูไปยิ้มไปคุณเข้ากับชาวอีสานได้ดี น่ารักมากๆค่ะ🙏🫰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
You are so welcome! Isaan people are the most kind in the world! Please feel free to share with your friends!
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The 3rd dish is not lotus stem. It's waterlily stem, my friend.
Thanks for the tip! My food blogger friend was in charge of
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Wow fabulous video my brother. 💗 Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico. 🇲🇽✌🏼
Thanks so much guys! I appreciate you!
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my dog just ate a whole sausage hes happy
🤣🤣🤣 thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much promotes cultural and tradition thailand
My pleasure! You have an amazing kingdom and people. I’m grateful to be here and part of it!
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Bumper cars
Made me feel like a kid again! I went twice!
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Soon I want you to come visit. Candle Festival, Ubon Ratchathani
I am!
Tomorrow we leave to go there we wake up at 2 am we are going for a family visit
Have a great trip!
My whole family is from Mexico and I was born in Aguascalientes
Wow! Thanks for sharing!
@@TheCountryCollectors Yw
@@TheCountryCollectors really beautiful btw i loved the video
Ehm, is not Sunday! is this TREAT FOR US! WOW AMAZING!!!
You are so welcome! It was a tough edit! 5 days of amazing experience and 4 days of non stop editing! I have slept 10 hours in 10 days! 😂
@@TheCountryCollectorsMy goodness, what a feat! Editing was amazing. Rest now💙
bähm bähm :-))
🙏🇨🇷😂🚀🙇
Loving it ! BANG! Zoom!!!!
Yes! 🚀🚀🚀🚀
It was one of the things I have ever done!
My man, keep it up, brother
Thank you so much brother!
🙏🙇🇨🇷❤️
ขอบคุณครับ ที่คุณถ่ายถอดให้ผู้คนที่ติดตามคุณ หรือ ผู้คนไม่มาดูคลิปคุณได้เห็น ฉันดูไปยิ้มไป ดีใจที่คุณชอบประเทศไทย และดีใจที่คุณได้เจอผู้คนดีๆ แล้วมีส่วนร่วมกับกิจกรรม ขอบคุณอีกครั้งที่เผยแผ่เป็นคลิปวิดีโอให้คนเข้าใจ
My pleasure. I LOVE THAILAND!!!!!🇹🇭
I hope many people come and experience your amazing home!
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Amazing Adam! Love your friends joining you! 🙏 Thank you so much for sharing definitely a destination my husband and I are looking at! ❤
You are so welcome! I’m happy you enjoyed! 🙏🙇
ขอบคุณนะครับที่มาประไทยครับ🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉ยินดีต้อนรับประเทศไทย❤❤
Thank you for being so amazing!!!!!🤩
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Vary nice
Thank you!!!!! 🙏
I just put up a new rocket festival video!
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😮😊🇹🇭🇹🇭
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I was looking for great content about this tour and you two NAILED IT! This needs to be a promotional video/ sponsored clip! You sold two are so cute together! I love your interaction and jokes. Thanks and safe travels 😊
Welcome to Ubon ❤
I miss my country and city of Medellin but unfortunately had to leave because at the time when I was a kid, Escobar was terrorizing everything and his people were recruiting kids at the last year of his life especially. I saw many horrible things at that time , and so happy it has turned around a lot. There is still a lot more that can be done. One thing that sucks in Colombia is the bureaucracy and the corruption in many places. But the people and climate and everything else is so beautiful. I go often and maybe I’ll retire there one day, If things get better.