How a motorbike journey from Thailand to the UK turned a vlogger into a celebrated journalist

While on a motorbike journey from Thailand to the United Kingdom, British tourist vlogger Harry has unexpectedly become a celebrated journalist.

Known for sharing travel content on his YouTube channel, We Hate the Cold, Harry gained international fame for his coverage of the Gen Z protests in Nepal.

The Gen Z protests erupted following a nationwide ban on several social media platforms in Nepal, the birthplace of Buddha.

These protests, which took place from September 8 to 13, reflected the public's frustration with corruption, the ostentatious display of wealth by government officials and their families, and allegations of mismanagement of public funds.

Dubbed "that one foreign guy in Nepal", Harry was enjoying the beauty of the country when he decided to document the unfolding events.

Throughout his journey back home through Southeast Asia, he visited countries including Pakistan, Laos, Cambodia, India and the Himalayas, eventually becoming embroiled in the protests in Nepal.

Harry's trip across these countries was intended to be a once-in-a-lifetime journey to meet locals and experience diverse cultures and cuisines.

However, he found himself running for his life alongside local protesters when the situation escalated.

He has since shared content from his experiences during the protests, which has catapulted him to international stardom.

Reflecting on his journey, Harry stated:

“16 million views, multiple news articles, became known in Nepal overnight, and some of my favourite influencers messaging me (even the chocolate rain man!!). 14-year-old me would be very happy of me right now.

"He would be so glad he never gave up and pushed through all the times when NO ONE was watching, when no one really cared, when money was low. He felt lonely and wondered if it was better to just go home, sit down, shut up, and get a job."

"I am forever grateful I never did those things, and I am forever grateful to the incredible Nepali people who welcomed me in their protests, kept me safe as best they could, and helped me share with the world what was really happening on the ground.

"The power of this message cannot be stopped, and you are the reason why it has flown so far! Cheers everyone. This has been the most monumental few days. I’m not sure how to process any of it yet. I am so happy to be here, yet all of it feels surreal.

"I risked my life for this shit from the day I decided to mount that motorbike for the first time in Thailand (on Valentine’s Day! I’m married to my bike).

"We’ve had so many near-death experiences along the way, and I thought, well, 'I survived this much, so why not roll the dice again?' The dice rolled two sixes, and we’re truly, truly going to the moon, not crypto-wise."