Border Crossing - Kuching to Pontianak in Borneo

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

Great work posting all this content!

[@olderbackpacker]

Thank you so much. I’m thinking of taking a few days off soon!

[@BuddhaL0rd]

O Wow, I'm a little behind on your journey, shall catchup this weekend and the next few days but straight away, I can tell you are not feeling it! Looking forward to see how and if it's improved :)

[@olderbackpacker]

Pontianak was when I needed to rest!!! Hope you’re good?

[@Darkhelmet318]

Easily your best video so far. It’s great to see how you’re overcoming unknowns and adapting to the situation.

[@olderbackpacker]

Thanks mate. I wasn’t going to do a video for the border as I was tired! I hope it doesn’t show lol

[@zanzillahsaruji9966]

Crossing Kalimantan just like from USA to Mexico totally difference environment....

[@olderbackpacker]

A lot different.

[@andysim9995]

Pontianak is a charming city Will take a day or two to get used to it after Kuching but we've been more than 5 times and love Pontianak.

[@olderbackpacker]

I enjoyed myself exploring :)

[@albertchin6417]

Most people travel to Pontianak City will also go to Singkawang City. Singkawang City, the city of thousands temple.

[@olderbackpacker]

I was tempted to go but I heard it’s about 7 hours by bus! I think I’m going to stay here until I get the ferry :)

[@jogon1052]

Glad you have made your way to Indonesia. You have to really watch your step.

[@olderbackpacker]

I’ll be safe :) I always am.

[@eshaverma79]

Can you tell how did you book the bus ticket or anyway to book them in adavance?

[@olderbackpacker]

If you watch the video, I just turned up at the bus station and bought the ticket. I think you can book them in advance at the bus station. You could try the app 12GO Asia?

[@eshaverma79]

@@olderbackpackerThank you so much!

[@uripiru]

You will expect more chaotic environment in Indonesia, like previous post said welcome to Mexico version of the US border.

[@olderbackpacker]

I have 30 days to see as much of Indonesia as I can :) hopefully it’s going to be fun!

[@uripiru]

@@olderbackpacker Great !, be safe, most Indonesians are friendly just be cautious, few bad apples think you bring a ton of money from UK, and will charge you like you are a King of England. 😁I grew up in Indonesia, have been to Malaysia and living in the US. Take care buddy.

[@olderbackpacker]

Thanks mate :)

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

Worst Customs experience I had was 1989 driving from Canada into U.S. They brought me into their office to fill out a 3 page questionnaire while sniffer dog and customs agent searched my car. Most recent frustrating experience was Oct 2023 flying out of Canada to Taiwan. I didn't have an E-Travel questionnaire done on line. I'm curious if you require E-Travel flying to Java?

[@olderbackpacker]

US customs are a strange bunch, even when people are transiting through America! I think now that I’ve paid £25 for my Indonesian Visa on Arrival, that’s me allowed to go anywhere within Indonesia, even getting the ferry from here to the mainland! I hope so anyways :)

[@Dark_Angel_1.4]

👍😃

[@MorroinUgan]

Good job,😂

[@olderbackpacker]

Thanks

[@andrewwolf3284]

Welcome to Mexico Latin of Indonesia

[@olderbackpacker]

Thank you :)