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[@marcusmustard8285]

Not sure I am going to get around to checking out this whole video. But super interesting you are in Pakistan. Looks interesting. Also, I see you have uploaded some 'shorts'. I should check those out too. Well, pretty neat to follow along with your travels. And looking forward to some more!

[@marcusmustard8285]

Also, the finances are a good choice for content. I like that information.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@marcusmustard8285 thanks Marcus I’m really looking forward to this tour.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@marcusmustard8285 I try to add as much as possible for everybody to see mate.

[@DERISNER]

Great video, Richy. You're braver than I am😅. Take care, my friend.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Thank you David as always your support is amazing mate. I haven’t had any problems whatsoever so far everybody seems really nice and the foods great.

[@kellgiggs6593]

Thanks for a great vlog Richy the information you gave on costs were are well helpful (future knowledge). Stay safe and be well. Regards Kell

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@kellgiggs6593 thanks Kell, I tried to be as in depth as possible but the weather never helped mate.

[@gregorythomasfitness]

Richy's back!! I missed the last vlog completely. I have really missed your vlogs, mate! Hope you are well, and I will have to catch your previous vlog to catch up. The weather looks terrible in Pakistan. Enjoy!

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@gregorythomasfitness Hi Greg, thanks mate I’m doing great. The weather is supposed to be really good come next week I’ve heard this is a freak storm with record levels of rain.

[@XPATJAK]

Thanks for sharing Richy. Looking forward to watching your adventures mate 👍🇦🇺

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@XPATJAK thanks Jack💯👍🏻

[@JonnyWilkinson-yh3ct]

Weather is just mother nature mate. Keep up the good vlogs mate and keep very safe buddy. 👍🏻💯

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@JonnyWilkinson-yh3ct thanks Jonny, yes mate this is a freak storm with record levels of rain apparently👍🏻👌🏻

[@JuneOyston]

Good information for everyone wanting to travel. You've been to some amazing places i really enjoy what you show us. Stay safe over there😊

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@JuneOyston thank you June, the further I move North in Pakistan it looks more beautiful in the mountains😊

[@ChrisLivingInYork]

You might consider visiting Japan next time, as it’s not as expensive as it’s often perceived to be. I recently returned to Thailand in January after not visiting since 2012, spending most of my time in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. My trip was largely about revisiting the past, but I must admit that Thailand has changed significantly, and not necessarily for the better. The atmosphere that once defined the country seems to have faded. Even small things, like the younger generation in 7-Eleven being glued to their phones, stood out to me. They didn’t have the same warmth and friendliness that I remembered from their parents’ generation. Additionally, the vibrant street food culture has shifted indoors, losing some of its original charm. In contrast, Vietnam felt like a completely different place compared to 20 years ago. The younger generation there is incredibly friendly, a stark difference from what I experienced in Thailand. I didn’t make it to Laos or Cambodia, so I can’t speak to how those places have evolved, but the changes I encountered in Thailand were certainly unexpected. I also want to add something since watching a couple more of your videos. I made a huge mistake in staying near Hua Lumphong Train Station as I had stayed in that area in the past. The whole area was very quiet and what I’ve come to realise is that as Bangkok expands, new and more interesting areas appear. Next time I’ll do more research and hopefully it will be a better time.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@ChrisLivingInYork Hi Chris, yes mate unfortunately Thailand is becoming more westernised by the day which can never be a good thing. As you said people become glued to their phones and that’s breeds ignorance. I really enjoyed staying in the outskirts of Bangkok around the Bang Son area it still feels very traditional. Also outside of the capital the more rural you get the better.

[@AquarianConspiracy]

It is sad,how you see things changing,and not necessarily for the better.Richy, also has noted that in his videos..I heard that sadness also in his voice😢

[@ChrisLivingInYork]

@@AquarianConspiracy unfortunately when developing countries get the taste for capitalism things undoubtedly change. They believe they will get a better life but like we all know the outcome is the same. The essentials we all need become more expensive and life becomes less fun.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@ChrisLivingInYork the rich get richer.

[@ChrisLivingInYork]

@@ParkinsonRaw have you thought how to prevent the rich from getting richer and it doesn’t involve any wars. Have you heard of the “let it rot” movement in China?

[@davemassingham2096]

Great vid mate looking forward to seeing the food 😊😊

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Thanks Dave, the food looks really good mate👍🏻

[@Basman59]

Could have got that weather back in blight to be fair! I frankly love it a beach in the rain or storm whether UK, Karachi, or the PAC NW of the US - fabulous. Stay dry.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@Basman59 so I’ve heard it’s a freak storm with record levels of rain but next week is supposed to be really nice. I’m like you I love a good storm just not when I’m doing a vlog ha.

[@seemore4606]

Just found your channel. I'll browse the videos later. But I am planning to travel around Asia from Dec. Have you done a 'best tips' video - covering anything - what was useful to bring in suitcase, and maybe specifics to each country? Anyway, ill start watching.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Thanks mate I appreciate you watching. I show what I carry in my bag on a vlog when I was leaving Krabi in Thailand that’s in my Thailand Tour playlist. I travel for a long time so I carry lightly, if people come on holiday it will be totally different, my bag weighs approximately 8kgs. As far as tips go everywhere differs but I do mention a lot in my vlogs in the places i visit.

[@awolgeordie9926]

The red stuff is betel nut. They chew it for a caffeine-esque buzz. Lots of it in Myanmar.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@awolgeordie9926 ahh thanks Steve, looks awful mate I see spit marks everywhere.

[@EileenLindsay-o1t]

Great to see you back! You are going to have such an adventure. I have been interested in Pakistan for a while, but wondered about how safe it would be for women to travel through the country, it doesn’t (didn’t) have a good reputation. I look forward to watching your journey and it’s really good to see you travelling outside of Thailand, am sure you will gain many new subscribers/followers. Take care 😀

[@williambyron564]

Totally UNSAFE FOR WOMEN unfortunately.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Thank you very much Eileen, I can’t remember the girls name but I watched a vlog a few weeks ago on a girl who backpacked hitchhiking solo all over Pakistan and she absolutely loved it with no problems at all. One thing I will say is don’t listen to the media or people who have never visited Pakistan as they have a total misconception of the country. If I listened to either I wouldn’t be here, the people I have found in the first week here have all being amazing.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Have you been to Pakistan William? Don’t listen to the media, I have seen a girl who covered all of Pakistan solo hitchhiking and loved it with no problem at all.

[@EileenLindsay-o1t]

@@ParkinsonRaw I will take a look at her vlog, sounds interesting. I don’t watch any media/news for the simple fact it’s all ‘bad’ and depressing ……. Better watching you guys who report as they see it, keep up the good work 😀

[@ParkinsonRaw]

I’ve just found her for you Eileen she’s called Flora Gonning, this will be very interesting for you to watch.

[@PATThaiA]

Liked

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Thank you

[@kawasaki123ify]

Hi Richy did you visit the Golden Bridge Vietnam it's on my list to do looks amazing ?

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Hi Dean, no unfortunately I didn’t have time but it’s still on my list for when I return mate.

[@robertperruzza4590]

thanks very much for info Richy

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@robertperruzza4590 no problem Robert and thank you too mate.

[@Zahid.1982]

You've gone in raining season the sun should coming in 4/5days good lock

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@Zahid.1982 this week has been really nice thanks Zahid

[@wayneleader2364]

good luck in Pakistan mate.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@wayneleader2364 thank you Wayne.

[@andrewabbott2476]

Thanks!

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@andrewabbott2476 thank you very much Andrew.

[@mathewnavarro2612]

Hi mate! Only just found you on here but I have subscribed. A bit of advice please, if you don't mind. Travelling to Thailand on my own in march for the first time. Wanted to go to Chiang Mai but it's burning season, so need to go somewhere equally as picturesque. Does Kanchanaburi also suffer with burning season?? Also what was the other place in Thailand beginning with P that you said was really really nice too and it's in the south please?

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@mathewnavarro2612 Hi mate, thanks for watching and subscribing that’s great to hear. Unfortunately the smoke does drift south from the north between Jan-May, Bangkok and Kanchanaburi which is to the side of the capital do get effected but it’s nothing as bad as Chiang Mai. When you go further south it’s clear there from places like Hua Hin and Pratchup Kiri Khan which I can both highly recommend. The place I really liked in the Deep South was Phatthalung although you wouldn’t want to stay there to long as it will get boring.

[@SughranBibi-ty1fm]

Nice 👍 but it's raining session

[@ParkinsonRaw]

It was a freak storm but it’s ok now mate👍🏻

[@alanlongley3239]

Looks like manningham Lane in bradford.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@alanlongley3239 🤣🤣never been but I can imagine mate.

[@satianable]

Just like being back home in the uk😂

[@senianns9522]

No, those Pakistanis are NOT on welfare and benefits!

[@ParkinsonRaw]

🤣🤣🤣

[@TheBubblewrapboy]

Khao Soi simply the best in Chang Mai 🙏

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@TheBubblewrapboy it is amazing mate, finished off with mango sticky rice. My favourite meal🙏🏻👍🏻

[@markbench8721]

Reminds me of Marina Beach in Chennai

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@markbench8721 it does clearly need a big clean up operation Mark if they want tourists to start coming to these places. Hopefully they’ll get it sorted soon as the people and the food are amazing.

[@alansmith4387]

Hi Richy , I heard that Pakistan was going to become visa free for UK citizens, did you find that? Have you not been to Sri Lanka?

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Hi Alan, no I had to pay $60 approximately £45 for my visa I haven’t heard that they are going to change it. I was thinking of starting in Sri Lanka but I never had time. It’s definitely on my list for the future.

[@kawasaki123ify]

No swimming 🏊‍♀️today then Richy 🤣🤣

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@kawasaki123ify 🤣unfortunately not Dean, to be honest I swim like a brick anyway🤣I’m more of a sinker👍🏻

[@YomijnMe]

Спасибо!

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@YomijnMe thank you very much Yomijn👍🏻

[@exoticvicroy3694]

watched a video on that beach a while back,a lad got rinsed by alot of the people there be carfull richy la!✌️

[@ParkinsonRaw]

I think I’ve seen that Rich with the horses, I’m to wise to be falling for that stuff mate.

[@colinadams1987]

You are going to get the shits like you never ever had them before 🤣

[@ParkinsonRaw]

🤣🤣three days in and I’m ok so far Colin.

[@Basman59]

Hope he got his shots for Pakistan! There’s like 17 different ones according to WHO and CDC.

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

@@Basman59 Only a fool would take the recommendations of the WHO and CDC

[@aussiesam01]

@@rickstalentedtongue910 True.

[@Fazak38]

Thst beach is most definitely not on my must visit list. And the sea is nothing but a sewage treatment area, for Karachi.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Hopefully they’ll get it sorted soon mate.

[@saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555]

21c & a clear blue sky visiting my son in Lincoln today. Karachi not doing it for me so far. 😂

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555 Hi Mark I love Lincoln my son used to be based there when he was in the RAF. Yes unfortunately Karachi needs a big clean up operation to put it mildly. I’ve seen Pakistan gets a lot cleaner as you move North. This is by miles the largest and most populated city in the country.

[@saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555]

@@ParkinsonRaw Lovely place is Lincoln, the locals will be relieved over the RAF Scampton news. Your vids are an eye opener so far on Pakistan.

[@Vlogging.on.a.donkey]

Rather you then me mate , definitely not a country I will go to but will be interesting to see your vlogs

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@Vlogging.on.a.donkey thanks mate, see how the rest of the journey goes. After all of the troubles in the past they have to start somewhere, hopefully with a clean up

[@Vlogging.on.a.donkey]

@@ParkinsonRaw The troubles are never over in those countries mate , al Quieda was based in Pakistan , be careful out there

[@keithhood2515]

Great to see you back Richie, we thought you had returned to UK, married the delightful Kathy, got back on the hamster wheel of life 😂😂 Pakistan is an brilliant choice can't wait to see how you get on hopefully get more subscribers to the channel. Oh and charcoal tables for the ‘two bob bits’ 😊

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@keithhood2515 thanks Keith it’s good to be back mate💯👍🏻

[@dazcarter6432]

There coming for you there mate haha

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@dazcarter6432 haha the people are class here to be honest Daz and the food is good

[@stevewatson-bs4wj]

Another good vid and interesting for us that have never and will probs never go there Richie. Keep em coming and take care pal

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@stevewatson-bs4wj thanks Steve, I will do mate

[@PATThaiA]

Well Richie..

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@PATThaiA sometimes it’s good to step out of the comfort zone mate and check places like Pakistan out.

[@PATThaiA]

@@ParkinsonRaw Well done Richie.Onward & Forward...

[@deanandconner5194]

Looks like the tip

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@deanandconner5194 yes after all the troubles of the past it’s going to take a few years to get everything sorted mate.

[@lifewme1205]

Good to hear your pakistanglish is coming along already 😂

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@lifewme1205 haha hi Craig, I’m slowly learning the pleasantries mate🤣

[@billybilly7440]

Hi Ritchie ,what medical or travel insurance do you use ?

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@billybilly7440 Hi Billy, unfortunately I couldn’t get any insurance for Pakistan as it’s still classed as a danger area but all of my research and friends who have travelled through here in the last two years tell me it’s absolutely fine mate.

[@senianns9522]

Have you managed to get a pint Richy?? Take care mate!

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@senianns9522 thanks, no I haven’t seen any alcohol here at all mate.

[@senianns9522]

@@ParkinsonRaw No shit Sherlock! Be safe Richy!

[@matthewmiles9626]

Don't look too healthy. Not so bad in the wet but when it dries up be careful what you're breathing in.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

The smell was unbelievable mate, I’ll be leaving for Hyderabad before the rain stops. It’s being torrential for the first three days and continuing until Sunday/Monday.

[@matthewmiles9626]

@@ParkinsonRaw Good luck pal.

[@Duncandisorderly9111]

I'm retired in Lampang 100km from Chiang Mai here till I die

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@Duncandisorderly9111 Lampang is on my list when I return Duncan. I love the North

[@frogit59]

hey Richy have to ask how did you pick Pakistan . and would you ever do China so many KZbinrs doing China now but they can't do it the way you would lol

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Hi Dan, I wanted to see a different side to Asia and this was a good place to start. Yes China is definitely on my list I love a good chow mein but I’ll have to see how the channel goes. If it doesn’t pick up I’ll be sacking it. Hopefully it won’t come to that.

[@KF-cx8bm]

It's nothing to do with me but I don't think this is the country to try and increase your subscriptions, many many many other less controversial parts of Asia to see. You are a man and of course they will be OK with you but I am a woman and the attitudes of a wide section of men in that country is disturbing

[@TheBubblewrapboy]

Any plans for Sri Lanka Richie?

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@TheBubblewrapboy unfortunately I never had time to start there mate but definitely in the future.

[@SanaAll735]

Seems a bit Squalid, I'd be Worried about Acquiring leptospirosis from the Pungent water Mate, do Take care!

[@ParkinsonRaw]

I will thanks, I always drink bottled water and keep away from the sewage as much as possible.

[@RichardStephens-mp7rc]

Richy Rich how are you buddy. Got to say mate not my choice of countries but each to their own. I agree that you can't have an opinion about somewhere unless you go there yourself. What's your game plan Rich (ie have you mapped out your journey) or is it let's see where it goes. Whatever it is mate we're behind you all the way. And as always from me, onwards and upwards. All the best mate

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@RichardStephens-mp7rc Hi Richard I’m doing great thanks, it’s good to see your message. My plan is to start here and then move on through India and up to Nepal. Something different mate.

[@shanemillard1339]

Don’t fancy that mate.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@shanemillard1339 they have got a long way to go Shane. To be fair the people and the food are amazing.

[@YomijnMe]

How long do you plan to be in this chaos ) 😂

[@ParkinsonRaw]

🤣this is a crazy City mate but the further I move north the more beautiful it becomes in the mountains. I’ll see how it goes but possibly 3/4 weeks👍🏻

[@iandann8788]

but you're visiting at the height of the rain season ,record amounts I see at the moment, though the beach looks wonderful friendly people though ,went there over 40 years ago travelling overland to Thailand look at a map ,Nong Khai is not in the "very north" enjoy your visit but report on their religion ,should be fun

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Yeah to be fair it’s not in the very North but it’s right up there Ian. I was expecting rain here but it has being torrential for three days now and not stopping till Sunday/Monday.

[@Fazak38]

Beach looked wonderful. You have very very low standards, tobsay the least.

[@martinryder6910]

Can you get a beer there ?

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@martinryder6910 I haven’t tried to be honest Martin but I haven’t seen any at all. I looked in a big supermarket after I seen your message and there was none there.

[@satianable]

Looks a right dump

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@satianable they have got a long way to go Ben to put it mildly. The people and food are really nice though

[@TimK2646]

Why did you go out there in that awful weather Richy. You could have been in a Gym on a treadmill and be all dry.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Good point Tim, I was expecting rain but this is a record amount apparently.

[@jwtc20c]

Thailand city areas seem much nicer than this.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@jwtc20c Pakistan is far behind Thailand mate to put it mildly.

[@Lucifer0007]

Clearly a huge mistake. Get yourself to the airport and fly to Vietnam. Go back there in the summer.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@Lucifer0007 I’m far from throwing the towel in yet mate, the people and the food are class.

[@Lucifer0007]

@@ParkinsonRaw I completely agree with you about the food and people, its the weather that makes for difficult video. Go back in the spring.

[@colinadams1987]

looks miserable mate 🤣

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Record levels of rain mate but it’s supposed to stop Monday

[@timwalker2458]

I am trying to promote Pakistan. Walking through a dump and telling people it's a beautiful place, doesnt work. "Come to Pakistan, there's crap everywhere" Great slogan. You mentioned your immune system/stamina is 30% of what is should be ? You seem to be testing the health systems worldwide.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@timwalker2458 what are on about Tim?? If you don’t want to watch by all means don’t. As I’ve said the people and the food are great. Ok the country is at the beginning of a new era after years of troubles. I’ve come here to support that. Also I haven’t used any health system in any country I’ve been to. My health is fine, ok my fitness has taken a hit but I’m still more than ok to travel. If I wasn’t it’s got nothing to do with you. I appreciate you watching and your advice at times but don’t begin to think this criticism hasn’t gone right over my head.

[@timwalker2458]

​@ParkinsonRaw fine. I won't bother. I have tried more than once to push you away from your cheap cheap mode. At your age it doesn't work. Hence you went back to England twice in a couple of months. Some people might believe you had some things to do, other might think you run out of money. At the end of the day you can promote Pakistan to people who have no wish to visit. And walk through dumps telling people how great it is. Your viewing numbers will start dropping off. Because what is currently something different will get boring. You will probably get beaten up and robbed. But you carry on.

[@jeremyfielding2333]

Rural Thailand is cheaper than all the other countries in the region. I don't know what you are doing in this sh&thole.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

I’ve been here a couple of days Jeremy, if you want to judge a country off two vlogs that’s up to you. This is by miles the largest city in Pakistan and obviously after past problems they have to start somewhere.

[@Stevo8013]

Assume you had your rabies shot mate

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@Stevo8013 no I haven’t been advised to have anything before coming Stevo. That could apply to any country in Asia to be fair.

[@jeremyfielding2333]

Not a single female to be seen.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

I haven’t noticed to be honest, I don’t look to seek out females.

[@idledriver]

Looks an absolute shithole tbf, won't be on my bucket list.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Tbh mate I’ve only showed two vlogs in a city with nearly 20 million people, it’s going to be bad especially with all of the troubles in the past. From what I’ve seen it gets much better the more North you go to the mountains. Time will tell.

[@bankiodosh]

Im pretty well travelled. done most of Asia including India, but I'll certainly be swerving this place mate. Let's see what Hyderabads like. Islamabad is the capital by the way, and looks a lot nicer than Karachi