AVOID these men in Kathmandu! 🇳🇵 REAL LIFE JUNK MAIL

[@SCD4]

I hate all the fake talking, questions and friendliness. Its just drama and staged. I really would like to go to Egypt but my beautiful wife would hate it.

[@davidviner5783]

I lived in Egypt for 20 years. Its not nearly as bad as this.

[@SCD4]

@@davidviner5783 Everything I have read and the people I have spoken to confirmed it is around the Giza pyramids. Of course we are not talking outside the tourist areas.

[@cocoaboucher8886]

This is brilliant mate.... You and kurt should do this all the time and tease scammers. Its SO AMUSING!

[@Emiliciaa]

Even just watching this makes me so uncomfortable. The idea of a stranger just coming up to me and not leaving me be/trying to force conversation/ending up harassing would give me so much anxiety. Don’t know how you handle it so well but fair play!

[@Emiliciaa]

Even after you call him out he’s STILL trying it 🤡 my god

[@M88ULV]

Imagine how hard it is for somebody less-confident to get them to go away. Off camera the day before I had to get quite aggressive to a young lad. He only walked away when I passed my stuff to Tanya, showing him he was about to get chinned. I think he got the idea then. 😆

[@nkumshahi]

@@M88ULV We are very sorry for inconvenience they caused you and many other tourists. A simple tip is to go inside a shop owned by locals not brands and ask them if there is festival and ask them to tell those people to go away. It's sad thing that happens but they are trying to make a living from that though but they try very hard which is very inconvenient for tourist. If you find them again say "Malai painting kinnu chhaina tesaile tapai janu hos", which means I don't want to buy painting so please go. If they still keep coming then tell them that you will call police. They will go away quickly.

[@nkumshahi]

Emilicia ma'am we are very sorry that you have to feel and witness these thing ☹ Our humble apologies. Tell them to leave straight and boldly and if they won't go then go into shop and ask them to tell them to go away or tell them that you will call police. Telling them that you don't want to buy things from them no matter what they say will demotivate them and leave you if no further interest is shown or interacted with them. Being a Nepali this deeply sadden me that you and Mulvey have to witness this. ☹

[@9iht6ihgt43rzhijj]

"Your country also does that emilica when we are there unless you change your habits you have face it" Tell me, you're pulling "arguments" out of your **s, without telling me... Dude, you dont even know where she's from. Also, you need to undestand that not all countries on this planet have such a situation, where you would be harrassed by scammers and salesmen literally every day... Come to Germany. You'll understand what I mean. @technicaldai

[@zkfnd859]

You do not have to entertain them. Just being blunt, and saying : no thank you and walking off helps. The more you try to be polite and have a conversation, the more they will bother you, thinking you are some easy target! Just wave your hand and say a big NO! Best wishes, from a fellow Nepali.

[@windwhisprz]

He was doing it for the sake of the video to show us how they scam and manipulate

[@baberoot1998]

Nope...wrong. Ignore them...totally. No waving. No saying, "No." Pretend they are not there. Simple as that. It is called, "The Silent Treatment". Who cares if some dumb American thinks you are being rude by ignoring them? So what? Americans are morons.

[@M88ULV]

It will always amaze me how many people try to justify the actions of scammers. "They gotta eat!" or "They're just trying to make money" - get some morals. You'd have a different view if it was your grandma who got scammed.

[@M88ULV]

If a guy steals your phone out of your hand, would you be like... "Oh it's ok, he's got to call people somehow!" Didn't think so. Scammers ALL deserved to be exposed and stopped, every one of them, from every country.

[@honestdelivery]

Totally agree.

[@t03h80]

@@M88ULV 100% agree!!!

[@divyagurung9843]

As a nepali I agree 👍 we often get scammed at tourist places try to visit mountain and terai places and see the hospitality

[@atinyshineforever9252]

@@M88ULV yehh u need to teach them n be careful everytime love ur honesty😊💕

[@Arniedog81]

Well in. Watching those 'guides' was like watching groundhog day. Thanks for a great video Martin

[@M88ULV]

Thanks mate!

[@johnnyg9120]

Great watch so far. Just paused it to rewind the "when did u arrive in England" comment. Brilliant answer

[@M88ULV]

Hahaha I was happy with that one

[@RaymondMoore-c4g]

So glad this channel popped up in my feed I love it when people know exactly the scam and show these scummers up instead of paying them to get rid of them like most of these vlogs do,

[@r.hubertmath4414]

Very good Mulvey, expose these guys. Your reaction is good.

[@M88ULV]

👏🏼

[@high16200]

Hi Mulvey, I was worried that these scammers were about to rob you any minute, but thank goodness you were paying attention to snub them. Thank you for sharing your experience on that busy and congusted street, but you had at least one friend in the store who was nice and genuine. Be safe brother.❤️❤️❤️

[@M88ULV]

Thanks mate. They were all about 150cm tall, not much to worry about 😆

[@high16200]

Mulvey, Right😆

[@mst9854]

@@M88ULV don't u know abt Gurkha soldiers? They all small too but can beat ppl like u in a flash! Nevermind, I'm just talkin in ur language.. u dont have to be rude or nasty towards ppl.. Most Nepali ppl are known as genuine, honest, polite and innocent..The ppl alike u mentioned in the video to stay away from, can be found in any countries you visit.. just coz u met few ppl like that u dont have to make a big deal outta it mate!

[@chepayvai8418]

It's not india bro here we don't rob like there Thank you 🙂

[@hmu05366]

@@mst9854 he says it’s the worst place he has ever visited for scamming

[@tyrionlannister7045]

Definitely my favourite KZbinr at the moment 🙏the only recommendation from KZbin I’ve liked 🙌

[@M88ULV]

😧 that’s such a boss compliment. Thanks!

[@Aryanthakur-yt9bc]

Indian scammers be saying they from Nepal while Nepalese scammers be saying they are from India

[@grg131]

I noticed many beggars and robbers come from India because of the open border, in 2008 during my college time we used to hangout in thamel a lot. It used to be a less crowded and peaceful area. Most of the businesses used to be run by the locals. Now I can see many shops are owned by Indians and Chinese citizens. Also many Indians residing in Thamel, some of them are very good hard working but most of them enter with horrible intentions.

[@hmu05366]

If an asian tried to rob a big westerner they would get absolutely smashed

[@KardosoMedia]

I’ll never understand these guys tactic…I’m less likely to buy something or give them money the more they bother me. See u on the next one Martin

[@M88ULV]

Crazy hey!

[@DustinAxelson]

They think you'll give in just to get rid of them.

[@ayoogorkhali9262]

These guys are seriously so annoying i am a local from Kathmandu even i get pissed off sometimes by them , actually they get arrested by police like every week but still they never learn their lessons

[@M88ULV]

Such annoying guys! Most people I met in Nepal were cool though. These guys ruin it though.

[@michellemcdonald8030]

Made up I found your videos through Kurt, great seeing someone from home doing these kind of vlogs, best of luck with your channel, looking forward to more vids they keep getting better, best wishes from Liverpool x

[@bryandornan8676]

Try a guy called dale Philip from scotland👍

[@M88ULV]

Thanks Michelle!

[@M88ULV]

I normally delete promos for other vloggers from my comments but Dale is also a mate, defo go check out his stuff. 🔥

[@m123g]

im in Kathmandu now and have had these exact conversations like 20 times with people. Turns out, most of them are from India as the first guy in the video stated. My hostel owner said its common for indians to move to KTM and they have a nice little scam where they take you to see their "family" and they show you how poor they are then ask for a donation or to buy a shoebox so they can find a job as a shoe shiner. Turns out the shoebox salesman actually just takes half the cash and they repeat the process... Normal Nepali people don't approach you like this - at least not in my experience. 10/10 times someone has been trying to scam me, guide me or sell me something. But other Nepali people who are minding their own business tend to be very shy and and polite. So fair warning to tourists in KTM be very cautious of every single person who approaches you to strike up a conversation...

[@M88ULV]

Definitely. If somebody approaches you and relentlessly follows you, absolutely a scammer or they want something at least.

[@steboat]

Glad to see you are still putting out quality vids!! Be the best you

[@paulrock3877]

Cool video. I have visited there many times and great to watch this. It reveals exactly how it is.. the hustle, the motorcycles and the general ‘in your face’ encounters. Maybe not everyone’s cup of tea - not even tea bag black tea.. :p but I enjoy the place and the trekking in particular. Always felt pretty safe in Kathmandu and Thamel despite the street hustlers. Great stuff. Thanks.

[@chhabilalpakhrin6454]

Welcome to Nepal! We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you during your stay in Nepal!If any Nepali's behavior made you sad, please mention it in the video! Because we have a chance to be true!

[@aniketsoral8440]

I have very bad experience in Nepal..never recommend to go in Nepal..will never go again..I love my India 💕

[@peopleinobali]

@@aniketsoral8440 yeah we nepalese treat very well specially to those indians trying to act very smart with their big mouth doti attitude.

[@sashilchalise8357]

@@aniketsoral8440 But in the video, these guys are Indian.

[@amansbhatu4631]

​@@sashilchalise8357 lmao

[@nikkanikka215]

Would not be coming to Nepal any time soon THATS for sure!

[@prabeshhumagai]

I am not sure what the etiquette is on whether to like or dislike the video. I like that he is bring these things to light but absolutely dislike the scammers.

[@M88ULV]

😆 like that they’re getting shown up

[@docjackal8511]

Congratulations on 25k! 100k coming soon. 🙃

[@M88ULV]

Thank you! That’s my ultimate goal. 🔥

[@christophertaylor9847]

Thanks for the video! Helps understand things better!

[@suran1556]

23:38 🤣 These people are excellent in contributing to Nepal's Tourism Loss.. SHAME ON THESE SHAMELESS

[@iamshivambhandari]

I can assure you that scammer was not from Rajasthan, India. He just wanted to make you feel comfortable by impersonating as a fellow traveler.

[@anushramnani2859]

I have a experience where a tourist guide almost charged us 3 times the fee for entry into each tourist spot only because we did not know the local language and the pricing were not disclosed clearly

[@M88ULV]

Not cool

[@CupOfTea834]

First time watching your video. I like your style. Subscribed. Greetings from UK.

[@battlefieldbartender5671]

Jesus, those guys are relentless. Well played keeping your cool Martin, enjoyed the video!

[@M88ULV]

Thanks mate!

[@siddharthsharma4511]

Awesome.. I am also planning to visit Kathmandu in next month. Tons of information about scammers, will really help !!! How high you are.. 🙃

[@dbeardedman.8133]

What a nightmare!!!!! First time a had some guy follow me around for three hours. Learnt my lesson.

[@M88ULV]

Annoying hey

[@Gaurav.Shakya]

The downside of having an open border with India, all the scammers rush in to the valley and ruin our reputation. Btw these scammers are not locals, they will certainly get some bashing from local boys.

[@PenguinDigital]

Congrats on 25k Martin, loving the content 👍

[@M88ULV]

Thank you!

[@leeshilling7251]

If only you had videoed the opening of the "black tea". 😂 Cool video showing the tactics of the touts. Nice one👍

[@M88ULV]

Oh it was definitely ginger flavour 😆 furious

[@onelife7698]

Loved your videos man especially the nepal series.

[@M88ULV]

Thanks mate

[@JoshKeogh]

Karl Rock recently made a similar video about these scammers (the ones selling paintings at "art schools" and got absolutely berated in the comments by everyone saying that they arent scammers and are just trying to make a living. Some people are just completely oblivious it seems haha

[@M88ULV]

Some people don’t have any morals. Crazy world.

[@nabarajnepali4760]

We love you brother I am from Nepal first time I join your KZbin first time

[@M88ULV]

Thanks!

[@andybaker2456]

Nice one mate! I've been thinking of doing a trip to Kathmandu and have been watching a lot of KZbin videos about the place. But not once has anyone mentioned anything about any kind of hassle, and I couldn't help thinking that it must exist there. Now I know, so cheers for that! I've been to Morocco many times, and in a lot of places there you get hassled all the time as a foreigner, so I know how to deal with it, but it's good to know that Kathmandu's not as hassle free as many KZbinrs make it out to be. 😁 P.S. sorry about the ginger tea, you must be gutted. 😆

[@M88ULV]

Haha yeah mate. I can’t recommend Kathmandu at all as this happens all the time. It’s really annoying. If you do go, make sure you see my mate in the bag shop though. 🔥

[@Ankitsharma-xk5os]

If you are looking for a content and making conversations with them, then yes you will come across these guys. Just say No multiple times and you’ll be fine. It’s that simple! And due to Covid there’s almost no tourists so your chances of meeting one will be high. Again i repeat if you’re looking for a content! Please visit outside Kathmandu just like Harald baldr and you’ll have much better experience. I would say 99% more. Nepal is a beautiful country and so are the people. Enjoy your time here in Nepal mate!

[@station2248]

@@M88ULV Next time carry salt with you mate, when you walk through these streets. Problem solves.

[@BrixtonTone]

Spent many years travelling in Asia. whenever I was asked "where are you from ? " my response was "the Moon" . Loved how their eye's rolled around as they searched for a response.

[@M88ULV]

😆

[@akshaybishonkamal761]

Yooo! Timber here! You're prettay close too India!!!! Btw great content! ❤️

[@parvchetri0995]

Interesting video as usual. You should try to go outside Thamel as well if possible, there are also a lot of interesting things in other places of Kathmandu.

[@M88ULV]

Thanks mate. Yeah I seen quite a lot of the city, just didn’t make videos about it or we made them for Tanya’s channels instead.

[@parvchetri0995]

@@M88ULV Oh alright. Keep up the good work.

[@ronniecoleman1717]

I love the guy at the end from Hemp Headquarters he is so genuine

[@M88ULV]

Absolutely. Sometimes after these videos where I meet people, I find out they’re not genuine or they were saying stuff about me in their language. Not this guy, absolutely great guy. Him and his brother both deserve success. 👏🏼

[@the_Carthaginian]

You definitely hate school the same I do hahahaa!! That conversation was hilarious!

[@M88ULV]

hahaha, I actually enjoyed school mate, but I'm 33 and this guy was 39 (he told me the first time he tried this one me) - he should not be trying to drag foreigners to some school. 😆😆

[@the_Carthaginian]

@@M88ULV Right.. however it looks the strangest way to attract a customer by a tourist guide (especially the licenced high one hahah) By the way i'm "Amine L'taief" from Facebook and Twitter

[@tolomanineemia434]

That black ginger tea though!!! 😂😂😂 great video mate 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@M88ULV]

😆 thanks mate

[@oregonrain4249]

You are definitely a kind and patient man! BTW, you have a very nice beard, where you from? etc etc, ha ha 🤣

[@M88ULV]

😆😆😆😆

[@michellescott6435]

I'm in Kathmandu now and I've actually come back to the hotel this afternoon. It's seriously annoying me how I can't even walk down the street. Really wish I'd seen this video before I came because it's a nightmare. Must think British people are millionaires.

[@M88ULV]

They are very, very annoying indeed. You should go and say hi to Madan in Hemp Headquarters. Really cool guy. He may be in the shop next door. Tell him Mulvey sent you. 😆

[@Bear40846]

Liked and subscribed , have been binge watching your videos with commercials to help you out a bit, great content👍

[@M88ULV]

Thanks!

[@HammusX]

This video has broken my KZbin app after every video I watch it cuts back to this video or after adverts “Namaste how are you, how long as you in Nepal”

[@M88ULV]

What 😆😆

[@HammusX]

@@M88ULV mate honestly I’ll be watching a another video it then has an advert then when it finishes it’s your video walking around So strange haha

[@M88ULV]

That's mad 😆

[@nikkanikka215]

Scammers THATS all there is to it lol 😂 great 👍 job for letting us see! Love ur videos, keep them coming

[@christinahannahroberts6137]

Basically like having your email spammed, but in Kathmandu

[@M88ULV]

hahaha good one, real life spam

[@Craigdaspike]

I wish you started asking them their own questions aftre they approach you, saying theres a big festival and that youre not a guide lol

[@M88ULV]

Hahaha yes, great shout. Next time 🔥

[@regnier30]

Awesome video...always keeping it real

[@M88ULV]

Thank you!

[@maesams6212]

Thank you for sharing!!! Very informative video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ManOfSorrowsAcqaintedWithGrief]

🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪👏👏👏👏 My first time watching your vlogs. Great content. Much love from Kenya 🇰🇪.

[@M88ULV]

Thanks mate! I’ll come to Kenya in the future. Looks very cool there. 🔥🔥

[@ManOfSorrowsAcqaintedWithGrief]

@@M88ULV Much welcome. Impressed by your content. I've hit the Bell button, so that I don't miss next time. I rate this vlog super, similar to content as that of Harold Baldr and Dale Philip. Keep it up👏👏👏👏

[@andrew2388]

14:09 - I recognize rahul!😂met him while walking to kkfc. He told me he’s 19 yrs old and an english student. Didn’t mention a festival though just said he wanted to practice english

[@samadhikary5277]

I started watching you , seems like you are a cool guy. From Nepal, Chitwan.

[@crookery101]

Tea was probably wrongly packed but ginger tea is nice especially on a cold day. Give it a try!

[@budhilawati7654]

Don`t be unnecessary harassment to tourist please. And don` worry mr martin, be careful and be safe yourself . Thanks.

[@avantikaphuyal6793]

Sooo sorry you had to face this . Not all of us Nepalese are like this . Hope you found nice people too. Sorry again

[@M88ULV]

Not your fault mate, don't worry, but this happens to all tourists in Thamel unfortunately! I dread to think how they act around solo women.

[@Koujujutsu]

I can almost guarantee I will have the opposite experience. 😌When I travel, the party is over. Any language I speak, they don't understand. They're sold out. I try to check into my resort, propellers come out and the building flies away. No one takes my cash, not even in the local currency. Fish don't swim and birds don't fly. The sidewalk is mud. The train caught a flat. Then why travel, you ask? Well, the same thing happens at home; I can afford to; and, I have a lot of time on my hands. So why not? 😂 I mean, "Thank you for your video." Every perspective and additional experience helps... 😏

[@tdnmusic2748]

Love from Kathmandu ❤️❤️

[@myrnahuber5047]

Your are polite even when you are being harassed.

[@M88ULV]

Thank my mum for that, I can't help it 😆

[@LoubyLou10]

Love your channel. Boss seeing a fellow Scouse the other side of the world. Keep the vids comin! 🙌🏽❤️ Love the wool reference btw 😂😂

[@M88ULV]

Thank you!

[@MrPacman450]

As always, great video mate. Don't know how you coped with the bikes 😂 Stay safe Martin.

[@M88ULV]

😆 thanks

[@ChyangbaTravels]

Dude can you go Boudha as well please and walk around u will love the people down there also meet real monks and more. Tired so seeing all the travel vlogger making videos of Thamel only.

[@capcomgenius3974]

Did you try and teach them how to steal car tyres/wheels hahahaha!!, love the videos buddy keep going with them and you will be hitting 100k subs no time

[@M88ULV]

😆😆😆 thanks mate

[@dylanthedyslexicvillain4294]

That was a brilliant video really enjoyed watching it so funny to see those guys, Amsterdam was a bit like that in the 80s with drug dealers trying to sell you drugs they all have the same stories and they followed you for ages they wouldn’t take no for an answer so in the end I just kept repeating I want to buy a hat I want to buy a hat and they didn’t know what to make of me and they left me alone

[@M88ULV]

😆😆

[@uklockpickers]

New subscriber here showing some luv Loving the vids mate

[@M88ULV]

Thanks!

[@prab3sshhh]

Disgusting.. So good of you. You avoided them 👍

[@M88ULV]

Hopefully some tourists see this and know what to avoid.

[@denzomalenko]

Man! That would drive me insane! I would just tell them to f off I ain't the one! Lol

[@M88ULV]

😆😆

[@agungcahyaji2999]

I felt so uncomfortable just by watching this. All the fake friendliness, so disguisting. I have experienced this kind of things when I'm in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. All the question are exactly the same 😂 How can you handle this calmly

[@M88ULV]

Exactly. It's a horrible 'culture' that seems to be accepted in some places.

[@horus8303]

When did you arrive in England? 33 years ago 🤣damn I laughed so hard 😂

[@M88ULV]

😆😆😆

[@phil8732]

hey, i find u after i see u in kurts videos. love to see those types of videos. take care of u and have a good time ;)

[@M88ULV]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheFairestMan]

Get a tshirt made with I'm not a walking bank on it. Buy a cheap tracky top and get it printed on and underneath mulvey and the links

[@damskee4]

LMAO the more a person says, Im not a beggar, I dont need money, the more they ARE a beggar, and the more they DO need money.

[@M88ULV]

Facts

[@tracyharris1739]

i like your style of videoing and asking questions good work

[@M88ULV]

🔥

[@kennyYouKnowThat]

I’m buzzing off the wool shout. You’re defo from over the water and have been called that many times hahaha

[@M88ULV]

hahaha, I am not from the Wirral

[@kennyYouKnowThat]

@@M88ULV haha I was messing. The next time someone tries to scam you mate… please call them a bad wool. That’d be funniest thing on KZbin

[@M88ULV]

hahaha good shout

[@kennyYouKnowThat]

@@M88ULV is right. Where are you now mate? Still in Thailand?

[@capcomgenius3974]

Hahahaha just drink the ginger, stop being ungrateful hahahaha brilliant!

[@M88ULV]

Hahahah 😆

[@porkysworld7428]

Hello mate me and the missus watch all your videos.. Your cool man keep up the good work bro.. Don't no how you put up with all the street people trying there hussle out on ya every 5 minutes 😂

[@M88ULV]

haha nice one mate! Yeah they're very very annoying

[@followthewhiterabit1120]

nice vid, mate

[@M88ULV]

Thanks!

[@nisonshrestha6997]

Most of these kind of people's are from India. The one you saw while buying a shoe, a man rolling on the streets and begging, they all come from india.

[@Iamtheliquor]

So how long are you in Nepal?😂😂😂 Quality lad!

[@M88ULV]

😆😆😆😆

[@dagmarsigridmanondenijs-bl7156]

That truly was an interesting ending. I was suspicious of the “tea” when she gave you a good price the first time.

[@M88ULV]

Haha. I think it was a genuine mistake. She probably buys them in bulk. Packing mistake probably.

[@grg131]

@@M88ULV yeah your right, its a packing mistake. they have 100s of flavours you can always return them those shops are legit.

[@psn6752]

Mulvey slowly becoming one of my fav vloggers

[@M88ULV]

🔥🔥🔥

[@shree2386]

Nepalese in general are very friendly and do not scam anyone!! Most of the people begging on the streets of ktm don’t even understand the Nepalese language. They come from bordering country- sad but it the fact. And it’s a desperate time since Covid .. there are hardly any tourists and people have no business. If you were planning not to go on a trekking trip, you could have gone to Pokhara and worked - you could have escaped the hustle bustle of ktm and be near to nature.

[@M88ULV]

Yeah mate that was the plan but I was sick for 3 out of the 4 weeks I was there unfortunately. Stomach problems!

[@FreddieWanders]

Hi Mulvey am a big fan! Thank you for sharing your experiences and inspiring me to do the same. Do you have any tips for newbies?

[@deektitan8148]

Please let us know where this guy was we will report it to the tourist police

[@M88ULV]

He’ll be around that area mate along with the rest of them.

[@robbrowne9171]

2nd guys name is Bicky. He's affiliated with some thanka painting businesses amd schools. He has injuries from the earthquake for which he needs money to get medical help but the bills for healthcare in Nepal are so high that it's unlikely he'll ever get enough from tourists to pay for it. Unfortunately it's these guys with limited english who annoy tourists and give a bad impression of poor people when there are so many deserving Nepali people. Remember the tourist areas of Nepal have the most cash and most facilities for locals, there is a lot of food around and strong community so they get by without the tourist dollar. Even though these street guys are indeed poor they are young and healthy. Visit a public hospital in Nepal and upgrade someone to a better hospital for the same amount as 2 or 3 of those guys would take you for and spend on alcohol. Even if you buy rice and veggies for someone they'll often trade it for whatever. Just have to be firm in your stance knowing that most people in the tourist areas have enough to eat. Should make it easier to decide who to give your money to. The people who collect plastic are generally some of the most grateful and beautiful as a small amount can really enhance their day and when you see them again they will not harrass you. Each to their own but that's a bit of what I've learned in Nepal. Excellent videos Mulvey. Craic from Pokhara :)

[@M88ULV]

I'd say that's pretty spot on mate. Thanks for watching. 👏🏼

[@robbrowne9171]

@@M88ULV Keep em comin', best of luck 💚

[@wethehighflyers]

good luck for your travels and vlogs.

[@M88ULV]

Thanks

[@bibekshah7535]

Go on brother from Nepal

[@thedetailingchannel2362]

That’s brilliant causally just popping to your palls shop in another country 😂 be great to have this all over the word,

[@M88ULV]

😆 he’s a great lad

[@milop1546]

Not even a minute after you said how often you get asked “How long are you in Nepal?” Dude walks up starts conversation and boom “How long you been here?”😂 btw your doing great with your English😉

[@M88ULV]

😆😆 thank you kind sir

[@margaritasun7908]

Harald Bald had same experience as yours. This happens not only in Nepal but in almost tourist area in any country. Sadly its ruining the tourist industry itself. Hope they change for good of everyone who benefit from it.

[@M88ULV]

No mate, I’ve been to well over 50 countries and it doesn’t happen in most. Scams happen in a lot of places, yes, but what I showed here only happens in a few. Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia for example. It’s down to the police and authorities to stop it, but they must have a reason not to stop it. They definitely know it’s happening, but either don’t care or don’t want to stop it.

[@margaritasun7908]

@@M88ULV , noted Sir! Hope someday my country is in your list too. Its a tourist destination even before digital age , and travel vlogger destination now. Recently covid restrictions for foreigners is lifted.

[@hmu05366]

Nepal is the worst

[@gauravamatya9602]

"There's no need to be driving on these roads." Hit the issue right on the nail, mate. These roads you're walking on have been inhabited for a couple millenniums now. And now people wonder why there isn't enough space for vehicles. It's not made for vehicles! How hard is that to understand? Hopefully, we get someone with a spine in charge of the government to ban vehicles on these ancient roads. Also, just tell them you're not interested mate. That's what we do when travelling to India. That happens a lot to us too. The more you engage, the more they engage.

[@M88ULV]

Spot on mate, it also feels like there's an attitude of 'I don't care who I inconvenience' from the people driving there. They can literally just use the main road, but they choose to save like 1 minute by driving through crowds of pedestrians. Glad I'm not the only person who thought it was wrong! All the best mate.

[@gazriley624]

i had the same experience there Mulvey i stayed in Thamel the backpacker district and got approached by Touts every day it did my head in

[@M88ULV]

Mad isn't it mate, proper annoying blokes.

[@gazriley624]

@@M88ULV i ended up either blanking them totally or putting my hand on my chest and saying No english

[@M88ULV]

Off camera a few days before, I had to get overly aggressive with a little fella who would not stop following me and Tanya. Very close to actually launching him away from us. He just kept laughing then running back to try the same thing again. Literally ruins the city, most Nepalis are cool, but these guys are just lowlifes.

[@gazriley624]

@@M88ULV Did you go to India? it's even worse there for Touts and Guides and Beggars but i learned how to deal with them it helps if you learn a few words in Hindi they think you know the score then

[@berahaeden]

real life junk mail🤣🤣🤣 must be soo annoying tho, especially when you’re an introvert and don’t like talk to people, and you just want to be on your ownn haha

[@M88ULV]

😆😆😆 my spam box was full after this. Jokes aside, this would be awful for an introvert as you said. Especially solo girls, I can imagine it’s horrible for them. Not cool.

[@john0691]

Martin it’s always enjoyable to watch your cautious ways when you travel . Does your blood pressure go up when you travel with curt kaz ?

[@M88ULV]

Thanks! Nah, it’s no different really, just depends on the place and what’s happening. I’m generally calm at all times.

[@hanginwithhymein2162]

I easily get rid of the scammers by simply ignoring them.

[@sonamtamang728]

To be safe please take any host from official guiders it will help you to prevent from scammer and you will learn a lots of thing being official tourist guiders

[@M88ULV]

Take a guide every time you walk down the street?

[@sonamtamang728]

I don't know about it, but atleast, we found one better friend then every corner of society we can enjoy

[@saharamagar4385]

Every other third country has a scammer looking for tourists to scam. Just gotta be careful. Hopefully this didnt make your visit bad.

[@M88ULV]

It happened every time I went outside in Thamel. Very, very irritating.