Realities of backpacking SE asia

[@jinh8927]

im from sea and this is very rare unless ure actively looking for experience like this, this youtuber makes us looks like we are living a decade behind

[@dhels222]

Omg, i'm fully agree with your opinion. Even as SEA person, i would never doing this. I would rather save the money to get standard/lux vacation instead of doing this cheap.

[@ryane3703]

I'm really not used to seeing the acronym for South East Asia in lower case so I initially thought you were saying you were from the sea lmao

[@not_abot213]

She did say $5 a night budget, so…

[@whitecat1226]

I bet, they filter from low to highest price when looking for a hotel then select the cheapest one at the top. I'm from SEA too but would not stay in this place for vacation

[@ciyapciyap3458]

​​@@not_abot213 they're absolutely getting dupeddd lol my rent in Indonesia comes down to $5 a day, and guess what? My room is furnished with a TV, AC, private bathroom with a shower and water heater, western toilet and a bidet, AND weekly cleaning + laundry included 😂 ironically, these westerners are paying to experience poverty.

[@ScottBrady06]

I lived in SE Asia and this experience is quite extreme, like you’d really have put yourself in this situation 😂😂

[@hdlsdudetats]

From SEA too here and agreed. She must've gone to really cheap secluded place to stay lol. I mean idk about other SEA countries, but at least in Indonesia, you could always find a decent clean room with clean water at the nearest city from your secluded destinations. Obviously you gotta pay like $15-$25 per night but still much better than bed bugs and actual big bugs in your room 💀.

[@oneyear9159]

I am also from a place like this but you can just pay like 10 dollars and get service miles better than this

[@farhannajme7542]

True, as a SEA people, WTF is 5$ per night accommodation ? 5$ is worth like a meal in Malaysia.

[@paulak8106]

It depends. When we were in Laos (this was only in Laos though), there was sometimes no other paces to sleep than examples showed on this video. Sometimes all the toilets were like this too.

[@phoenixc5030]

@@paulak8106 as a Laotian that’s mainly because 1. We don’t really have proper tourist infrastructure in the countryside/rural areas and 2. It’s pretty underdeveloped when compared to our neighbors and a lot of people live in the type of places that she described in her video especially in rural areas

[@aleeya00]

why ppl would backpack cheap in SEA will always be a mystery to me like like they are cheap and wanting to spend 10$ a week but then complain about the motels and the food that they got like if you wanna have a budget like a homeless person, expect to have those services and not 5 stars ones

[@dhels222]

Same. They be liking to do this cheap and start complaing in everything. Not to mention they also begged locals to help their travel money lmao. I mean, yeah, cool, do your things and don't complaint. You choose to have this kind of vacation after all 😂

[@kayamalhi5981]

I get that it’s not for everyone but i find it fun and part of the adventure and as a student who loves travelling I would rather travel for longer on a tighter budget than shorten my trip for the sake of a bit of luxury. At the end of the day to each their own but for what it’s worth she’s not complaining just sharing her experience so that people who aren’t willing to do that know to budget a little more in order to avoid it.

[@dharanishakthivel7263]

​@@kayamalhi5981 We're not talking about her. We're talking about the people who need her message.

[@theonewithoceane]

is she complaining? i don’t think so

[@notyou6336]

She’s not even complaining, most of us have been to festivals where the living conditions are even worse then this and people doing these budget travels aren’t rich man we broke as hell and wanna see the world that’s why we budget

[@TheCialiv]

I never get why people would do dirt cheap backpacking in SEAsia. Just upgrade a little bit for 5dollar will get you a better & cleaner place. I mean 10$ will give you a decent 2 or 3star hotel with its own bathroom & AC. In my experience, the motel shown in this video is under 5$ (again, not her specific place, but the place i’ve visited/seen).

[@samanthagarcia1398]

im currently backpacking for 8 months. those extra 5 dollars every time add up. i personally saved more than i needed and do have more lux accommodations, but i also understand that not everyone is in the same situation, and some people even chose to extend their travels beyond their first thoughts, so then they need to budget hard

[@RandomPerson-fo4pb]

So true

[@kaboomsihal1164]

Yeah but how will you brag about all the "adventures" on instagram if you don't sleep in a hovel?

[@sannevanbeers]

Because if you halve the cost of your hostel you can stay double the amount of nights… why go for a more expensive option when the cheapest is fine and it makes you able to stay longer. Most people go until they run out of money and this is a great way to stretch it out

[@andreasdwiputra8818]

They can make realities of slumming with the homeless in SF or NY for 5 dollar a night too​, no need to travel to slums in SEA @@sannevanbeers

[@JFCrow]

Absolutely true. I rode on top of a truck transport on a huge sack of dried fish like a bean bag

[@JFCrow]

To add to that lil road trip. I had some local rice liquor, hooch Lao Khao. A guy had given me in a 2 liter bottle! I was just sitting fine in the sunshine ☀

[@Fitzroyfallz]

@@JFCrow what an experience! I bet you’ll remember that for the rest of your life. Some people may think something like that would be awful, but I love challenging myself while travelling and putting myself into new situations

[@JFCrow]

@@Fitzroyfallz Me too! It was great. There was a young lad 13 or 14 that actually invited ( hand gesture ) me up on top as the bed of the truck was full. I took a sip out of the bottle and handed it to him. We had a few sips and shared some snacks on them sacks of fish just grinning in the sun. It was Great day 20 years gone by. I bet he remembers too. Of him and a crazy American

[@JFCrow]

@S-H-A-U-R-Y-A no such thing in that part of the world

[@JFCrow]

@S-H-A-U-R-Y-A That's great Kiddo. This was 20 yrs ago and trying to cross over the Mekong river delta to Vietnam

[@Lilith6908-p6k]

The thing is these back packers definitely can afford more than this but willingly find such places to feel unique .

[@Lyla-g2f]

Lets be real, this is not about South East Asia, this is about you having $5 dollar budget. If you were to do a $5 budget backpack in USA you dont even get to sleep in a half walled place. Very misleading video.

[@idakristinedemesa5234]

$5 budget is borderline homelessness in Western countries.

[@leerose1056]

For 5 dollars you can buy a small coffee so you can use the toilet and Wi-Fi at the Starbucks, but you’re tucking yourself in on the sidewalk.

[@idakristinedemesa5234]

@@leerose1056 That still leaves the person homeless.

[@didiermontagnier6114]

exactly, for 20 bucks, they can have decent accommodations in a 3 stars hotel but they chose to go cheap then complain 😂

[@greyee0005]

​@@idakristinedemesa5234exactly, that's their point

[@HelloHello8D]

You make our countries look like some ooga booga death land in some post-apocalyptic universe.

[@ramraj08]

For someone from the west it kinda is. For many from these countries itself it actually is. I’m from one of these countries and I haven’t done most of the stuff she does.

[@mooncloud_fuyu]

as someone who used to live in se Asia it's true

[@MediumRareBacon]

Cuz it is lil bro come on be fr☠️

[@Borglenorgle]

Dawg no offense but that is how every American feels going over there. You have a funky dink country but it’s wonderful in its own way

[@catchingfeelings2691]

@@ramraj08says someone whose name is Ramaj

[@hdlsdudetats]

Respectfully, as someone from SEA, if you travel here with below minimum budget, you deserve everything that happened. Like you actually have to look for places like these cause even us locals find nicer place with affordable price when we travel domestically. But I understand. How else are you gonna have adventure and show people on the internet the "reality" of travelling to SEA right?

[@ditampol9570]

I agree, as a middle class SEA local, this is not what you'd encounter often. Especially the semi outdoor toilet... It exists, but clean, comfortable and affordable options are everywhere. I'm afraid contents like this might gave the wrong impression of us as a third world country.

[@paulrapis]

She did say “backpacking” instead of traveling, which implies low budget

[@vivs9314]

@@ditampol9570Maybe it’s me being cynical, but from my perspective as a fellow SEA, this video and entire trip just seems like a “oh look how low I can go when I travel to the less developed countries! I want the true nitty gritty experience of what it feels to live in such a place!” Idk, it just comes off very backhanded to me.

[@msunje9862]

@@vivs9314your mindset is the issue, watch when longer vlogs and she doesn’t have that mindset at all

[@deathdrone6988]

"DIY with a bucket of water"- sees a literal bidet (hose with special nozzle) right there next to the toilet...

[@bonnoujikokori7861]

Doesn't mean it's a functional bidet

[@kaylensworld]

You use the bucket of water to pour into the toilet first to "clean" it in case there's any urine/feces of another person, you can get that off so it doesn't accidentally splash on you while you urinate. Assume the person before you didn't do this. Then after you've done your business you pour the bucket again to flush. That's what the bucket is for.

[@hexagonshave6sides696]

You you use the hose bidet as a bidet, and the bucket of water to flush. Source: I use those toilets when staying with my family in rural Thailand

[@Chemeleon15]

Bidets don’t flush the toilet The bucket does 😝

[@alyslim5234]

girl where have you BEEN 🌚 i’m FROM sea and honestly you have to actively find these kind of places to have such an experience

[@assiiaan]

True these white boras have some kind of poor fetish

[@ChangedNames]

?

[@assiiaan]

We call them poor white tourist

[@flintrock4210]

Fr

[@genericdeveloper3966]

Or you're just in the more privileged class.

[@labradorite7051]

i think your post made people generalise sea's too much here.. it's not that there are not nice accommodations, you're just choosing to get the cheapest there is.

[@MalenaCPH]

this!

[@Whatsayoutuber]

She made it clear this applied to the cheap stuff. If someone misunderstood that, that’s on them. Anyone going to SEA hopefully does some research or has an open mind

[@fairyonice9504]

Yhea, I went to Sri Lanka with my family, there are some really nice (if expensive) places to stay. Luckily, most of the time we stayed at the family house in my parent’s home village.

[@toads13]

she mentioned doing $5/day, backpacking is usually for ppl traveling cheap and not for those who want to spend more for nicer accomodations

[@aquaabouttogetfunky]

Yeah, I don’t trust any opinions of white backpackers going into these regions. They are always super cheep and will complain to no end

[@MilaWht]

"Here are a few realities of backpacking SEA (if you choose to go cheap and actively look for unsafe places even people from SEA wouldn't stay at) but let me give these countries a bad name"

[@navinatahrin]

If they go on a cheap backpacking in USA/western countries, they won't even have the backpack at the end. but they gotta complain about SEA.

[@evelring2366]

​@@navinatahrinhelppp they wouldn't even have the backpack at the end 😭😭😂

[@maryandchild]

i think it's because of how weird poverty is in america. the poorest people are homeless and live on the streets but are mainly only 'visible' in major cities. the step above that- the poor mostly have decent apartments with electricity, running hot and cold water, internet, insulation, etc. even the toilets are filled with potable water here. so i think since we hide away our poorest people, when americans tour countries with visible poverty it looks shocking to them, because the poor people they see every day are comparatively rich.

[@ninjaturtle6106]

Where in SOUTH EAST ASIA? S.E.A is huge.

[@oroontheheels]

She’s not pinpointing her location to avoid possible stalkers duh

[@ninjaturtle6106]

@@oroontheheels I mean the country in S.E.A. Not asking for her address Duhhh

[@oroontheheels]

@@ninjaturtle6106 you have no idea how easy it is to track a person these days. The more Info you get the easier search would be. Also if that area have high crime rate you probably can pay someone to find person for you. So it’s better not to specify a country. Not to mention a lot of vloggers post content with delay for days of even weeks. Even without naming location someone can pinpoint it using surrounding landmarks (shops, bus station, building). This shit is very dangerous sadly.

[@mediocrecorps]

She seems to be traveling alone, so hopefully not India.

[@ninjaturtle6106]

@@mediocrecorps Definately not India bcos India is not in South East Asia.

[@Patroclus27]

As a southeast Asian. I don’t even go this cheap. I didn’t even know going this cheap was possible. Decent hotels for $50 a night or less is very easy. Sometimes even $20. Why suffer for $5 a night?

[@hannyguston8303]

Even 10 usd can get them a reddoorz or oyo

[@farhannajme7542]

True, as a local, I can’t even imagine finding 5$ per night. 20$ budget hotel is the minimum.

[@buckcheep]

Gerald Evans. Yeah sounds like you're from Southeast Asia. The Evan's name brought down from the mountains by the monks over 1500 years ago😂😂😂😂

[@Irissa07]

Its called being white. I only see white people do this.

[@doomer704]

​@@buckcheepHe could very likely from Singapore or Philipines, only mainland SEA adopt Buddhism.

[@swee7roll]

I'm from SE Asia and this is EXTREMELY low budgets, like this is a broke boy/girl budget (no offense), even most of us local don't travel with this much suffering. You can easily get a significantly better accomodation with an extra 10$ and I'm sure foreigners, especially westerners, can afford it with ease since their currency is much stronger than most of SE Asian currencies. So, please don't be discouraged to travel SE Asia, people. We are not as underdeveloped as this video portrayed us to be!

[@Freedomfred25]

I hate how she’s making it seem like the ghetto or some shi

[@WINSTONECHAN]

Where the fuck you guys going to get this bad infrastructure in Southeast Asia. You have to actively find these kinds of places

[@pumpkinlatte6049]

They're looking for the cheapest option

[@samthekashman]

Apparently not

[@mediocrecorps]

Weird cope, they are everywhere

[@Edwxrd69]

All of Southeast Asia is like this. America numba wan 😊

[@hannyguston8303]

lol even locals either ask help from acquaintances or choose more comfortable accommodations

[@niknasuha2515]

I live in SEA and have visited other SEA countries. Literally never had these extreme conditions. Westeners just love making our country look like an ancient cavemen tribe

[@sonyclaystation]

the way you literally need to really look to find conditions like this 😭

[@kucingngamen]

Girl u just hella broke😭☝️

[@devanshipatel5712]

You can get a pretty good room for 10 dollars in Southeast Asia so maybe upgrade a lil instead of shaming SE Asia

[@YGhost_05]

"Here are a few realities of backpacking Southeast Asia AND being broke"

[@wellester179]

This girl is cray cray. I’m from SEA and you have to deliberately find this kind of places to have them this way. Even backpacking through a village don’t look this way

[@exelrode]

Its kinda like so many western tourists traveling to India and then staying in the cheapest rooms possible that even the locals would avoid staying in and then they complain how bad the facilities are? What makes it even more strange is that they can literally afford a decent hotel simply because of the stronger currency of their home country and obviously you won't be travelling to a far away country if you're broke, its not like you came on the airplane hiding as a stowaway. So if u can actually pay an expensive air ticket to come to a foreign country then why not few more dollars and get a decent place to stay.

[@violetsarelavender]

They will pay hundreds of dollars on airfare but want to travel in $50 budget. 😂

[@priyankakataria7922]

​@@violetsarelavender to make a stupid "reality check" video.

[@eddie1278]

It’s giving privilege trying to look down to earth but being completely nuts in the process

[@hafizahayni1263]

Gurl I'm from SEA and have visited some other SEA countries, and I have not went to any place that looks remotely as close as this !

[@TheGuyWhoHasYourBread]

Hey I am from South Asia, and most homes now generally have the western variation, but we use a water get instead of toilet paper. You generally won't find TP in groceries, instead we use use water, then soap the water. And yes we wash a*holes with soap.

[@pandamilkshake]

Why would you travel to be more uncomfortable than you are at your own house? I get going on an adventure that will get your adrenaline pumping but this...? You can have the same experience without having to stay in a hut...

[@Olivia_thegoldenretriver]

Yeah this is relatable if u want to visit a country with like 100 dollars... Imagine se people coming to new york with 100 dollars ..end up sleeping on streets and calling it their reality ... That sucks

[@ArcadeStunfisk]

Tbf 100 dollar in SE Asia has far more value inflation-wise than 100 dollars in NY. They are absolutely not one and the same.

[@Olivia_thegoldenretriver]

@@ArcadeStunfisk yes but shouldn't they atleast spend a decent amount of money... If there is a hotel for 5 dollars there is definitely a nicer one than that... It's just these people choose the cheapest which even we never prefer to go... And tbh whyyy... Why to risk so much just to save a little bit... It's unnecessary

[@Olivia_thegoldenretriver]

@@ArcadeStunfisk and u definitely got the point wrong... Even se countries will provide better facilities in same amount of money ( being cost effective )

[@poojas2547]

​@@ArcadeStunfisk the inflation gap isnt that much that you will expect a good place to stay in $5. As an indian, I can easily spend $24 to £30 on one outing with my frnds (not staying anywhere, just a day outing) and ppl want clean, sanitized, michillen star hotel in 5 to 10 usd?

[@CyberMachine]

You should watch their interviews. They admit it took 10k in USD for them to make it to America. Most Americans don't have 10k to spend on anything. You should feel sorry for poor Americans.

[@hyunniesfanboy]

If you're unwilling to spend atleast some money in SEA then do NOT complain when you get a shit experience

[@bloodshot_eyes]

She’s not complaining?

[@pebis5904]

Shower at least once a day, there are stereotypes that backpackers smell bad and it can be seen as disrespectful to others if you have BO. Also don’t hang shoes off your backpack, it’s rude

[@eveneeee]

How would you dry your shoes on the move?

[@kristinapaxton9686]

However if you choose a luxury experience it's going to be much better. I've taken 5 stars hotels that are the price of a 3 star back in England.

[@LisaF777]

That's Southeast Asian hotels for you 💫

[@adelesantamaria2798]

Yeah in India a 5 start hotel will be between 4000-8000 a night ( 80 rupees=1 dollar, please do your own math I'm very bad at it)

[@Lizzybaby30500]

Yeah but she went to places in se asia that are in small cities and villages they don't have hotels and restaurants like you would think you obviously never been to se asia before 😂

[@KuyaTristan]

Actual title: Realities of travelling in SEA with a 5$ budget.

[@Zedvais]

You are making it more difficult yourself. I live in Southeast asia for 25+ years since i was born and i can definitely say even i don’t have that much difficulty. A 10-15$ budget makes a world difference. 3 stars hotels, decent busses and more.

[@Hi.b.]

No but when she goes deep into villages and small towns sometimes it’s the accommodations aren’t always perfect .

[@purplei07]

you brought that upon yourself

[@vinhphucnguyenhoai8449]

Honestly I am impressed at how did you find relics of 1990s stuff, like the squat toilet, plastic wall room,… i haven’t seen those for a decade least

[@joannathemadd]

This sounds like a nightmare 😂

[@Blueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee]

Or very fun. Depending on the person. I too would lean into the nightmare even though I myself am a southeast asian 😂

[@arsena5209]

I would have the time of my life doing all these things as long as I was there with other people, alone not so much

[@annemullen6751]

I spent 4 months backpacking in SE Asia and China when was very young (22) and it was amazing. Doing it now (at 40) would be a nightmare.

[@stainleykubrick7665]

only if you're broke. just book a decent hotel it's cheap

[@eg4848]

ya no idea why people do this lol

[@danihealer]

I did SE Asia in 2005, I'm 46 years old now. Had no social media or smartphones back then. Called your mother once a month to let her know you were still alive, lonely planet book was your bible. We hooked up with other travellers and talked. My last big trip was 10 years ago, spent 5 months solo around South America. I was shocked to see the young travellers with their heads buried in phones and all vying to get the perfect social media shot! Good ya girl, keep travelling 👍

[@KiranMachiraju]

In India don't bother with shoddy outdoor tents and other setups without security. Head straight to a secure hotel in the nearby town. This is for your own safety.

[@Punk3rGirl]

i live in SEA but singapore so yknow clean, rich, cosmopolitan country and i would never do this if i was given a choice. idk like why compromise your health and safety when you don't have to

[@ImSenpaiViking]

«Here are a few realities backpacking SE Asia, if you’re on a low budget» There, fixed the title.

[@plasticman2k]

I don’t understand why some people opt for a destitute travel option when they clearly have the means for otherwise.

[@lemonCutie37]

She gotta get those views for being unique i suppose

[@ashforever3880]

See i get it but spend some money guys..then youll have normal experiences...yall literally chooses the cheapest and complain about it

[@kultaransingh2319]

South east asia is a very developed and affordable place. You can get a decent hostel for 5-6 dollars a night. Clean, well organised, wifi, clean drinking water and even with pool table and other chilling spots. So this is a bit extreme or maybe in the remote regions.

[@Ryan_Christopher]

This girl backpacks in SE Asia like I used to go out for my studies in Rural and Urban Poverty for my Sociology undergrad over there.

[@Rainmanai]

After watching this, I am heading straight to the Four Seasons hotel….

[@gerainthopkins7576]

backpacked S.E.A on a budget in the early 90s, best time ever paid $1.00 sometimes still had own room, cold shower, toilet. Great food, great people.

[@RaselfOrtega]

That's why knowing the culture or inveronment of the place before you go is a must

[@almasyapologist]

I’ve been to everywhere, especially SEA countries. And I have never encountered these experiences. I go budget as well, but none of this, never. SEA countries are the most hospitable and gorgeous trip destinations.

[@clayjackson8017]

It’s so easy to have great accommodations for super affordable prices. IMO not worth going ultra-budget

[@Sh4rpN]

I am so jealous. Have fun. I backpacked for half a year 8 years ago and the experiences and feels are unforgettable

[@Blitzmzx]

Tour Guide: “Ma’m how much is your budget? Ten dollars?” Woman: “Three-fiddy” Hotel:

[@londazh]

I enjoy seeing shocked Americans, while this is frequent countryside situation in almost rest of the world 😂

[@Ned88Man]

If you re using TP in southeast Asian toilet, you are doing it WRONG. you need to be using the "Bumgun"...

[@thefloofcoop]

See what kind of things? Now I'm curious 😮

[@alexmuller3883]

I don‘t get it either 🥲

[@Juantawzan]

Summary: Travel with a low budget to South East Asia and go cry about it in the internet and complain about how shitty everything is

[@LeomanG]

You will never forget to wash your hands in Asia 😂.

[@foodmore]

I’m from Singapore and even I don’t do such trips around my region. lol

[@greekcypriot8195]

I will never understand why people enjoy travelling and living like tramps while visiting slums, very strange

[@mightytaiger3000]

We will never understand bumass greeks pretending they’re high class when they can’t even afford a trip to “a slum” and all they can afford is wifi connection to post lame comments on Ytube.

[@mimichachuuu]

well...she did mention that this was the budget core experience

[@PotatoGunner]

I'm from SEA and this are broke as* budget on a different level 😂

[@Ej_Love]

Lol at hitting his tobacco pipe 😂😂😂😂

[@N3onRaven]

My thoughts exactly lol oh you blessed, innocent soul

[@alanhat5252]

KZbin censorship prevents saying certain things

[@sensei2630]

Bro im from malaysia and she travelling to some places even locals wouldn't. When you visit places you make sure you plan out your travels or atleast research the best accommodations or budget transport for the country. This videos quite wild

[@saltedonion]

As a Singaporean, i think you just broke lmao

[@stevenbaker7894]

Getting lost is my favorite activity.

[@Bharlos]

Part of me says just save/spend a little more. And part of me says, fuck it do it right, live/eat/enjoy the country as the locals would.

[@haniwaffle6322]

I'm from SEA and don't you worry, you can find better place than this and still cheap.

[@trewqqwerty3857]

Come “backpack” in Singapore and try to shoot the same video with the same budget 😂😂😂

[@ellaofficiel]

Southeast Asian here. Would never do this to myself on a holiday. There's a ton of options out there that are safer, cleaner and will still not break your bank. *sigh*

[@rzrazza]

Wow what a great video. You should do 5 dollars a nite around US or Europe next, see what u can get then

[@celestial_kitten27]

this is what u get in india for 70 rs - 400 rs per city budget 😭😭😭 thats like 1-4 dollars

[@phuocnguyentuan64]

I'll specify that she's in Vietnam going for sightseeing tour 😂😂

[@KH-nz4ld]

That’s dedication

[@koonehkun6404]

Even for alot of SEA people, this is a bit extreme 😅

[@MrAnonymouszz]

South east asia. A list of countries would be nice to know. Might as well be the southern hemisphere

[@kimabou1733]

This is what happens when you have a strong passeport but you’re dirt poor. Us with weak passeports we have to save up for 2 years and struggle to get a visa before we can leave for a holiday so we never settle for cheap accommodations! If I’m able to go to another country for leisure then I might as well enjoy it and spend my hard earned money on a nice hotel nice food and better security.

[@alexdelvalle8673]

I need stories of the 100% things you were not ready to see

[@Meowmaya1]

Which part of se Asia did you go . 😂 I have never experience this

[@malikosbourne4276]

After doing 3 months in SE Asia as a relatively broke student I really did find myself just paying the extra $3 for the cosy transport,accom and so forth haha 😅 it didn’t hurt my wallet

[@anhquantran712]

My country in SEAsia is modernizing and very affordable, we have proper toilet in towns and cities, just upgrade your budget to 10-20 dollars then you can even have decent experience for 3-4 days

[@Hi.b.]

It’s not always like this it’s just when sometimes when your in certain downs and places like small villages and in deep parts of rural SEA . I think some people are taking this video wrong and misinterpreting it , it’s not always like this it’s just sometimes in certain parts of SEA it’s sometimes like this not all the time just sometimes .

[@alice_595]

As an SEA person i feel very sorry for your travelling difficulties! I mean I wasn't even struggling that much when i was travelling to some local areas in my country. I get a nice hotel with two beds, a bathroom, TV, air conditioner, a fridge and a flush toilet 🚽

[@nigelsimon8865]

I'm from SEA but never encountered this extreme adventure

[@prointernetuser]

Most people don't know or care to know this, but SEA is pretty huge. You get everything ranging from bougie metropolis in Singapore, KL, and Bangkok, to the middle of malaria jungle, Cambodia. To go into the rough like these tourists, you gotta really go out of the way. Most backpackers' experience wouldn't be as spartan.

[@kokopium1530]

I'm from SEA and I would not subject myself to this... Like where are y'all even going 😭 yall so brave to sleep in a bedspace too.

[@tuuyeninhhoang5037]

For $5-10 you can live comfortably and safely every night. She booked hostel along the national roads that are nasties and overpriced instead of staying in a decent place inside cities. That coach bus is the lowest budget kind which cost you $50 to go 1000km+ of Vietnam, but she could have just paid $20/100km travelled for a significantly more spacious, private bed bus. I'm Vietnamese, this is Vietnam, where $1000 dollars for a whole month is business level holidays. If she ever begs for money like some other backpackers, she lost all of our respect.

[@ona_k567]

I'm from sea (india specifically) and i don't get influencers portraying our countries as backward...like this is so misleading and only happens if you want the experience of someone financially struggling

[@sbYuki]

I live in SE asia, and even with my minimal budget would not get that low. Most countries are cheap for hostels and food, even transport. Why torture yourself when travelling unless you want that experience

[@savirmadaan1381]

This is the reality everywhere. .

[@sfelgrand2605]

if you are travelling in SEA, just trouble a young local in someone's home, ask permission from their mom and let them take you through the area. then pay them whatever they are willing to receive

[@Missing.lipgloss]

Dude even i would spend more than 5 a night like js because its cheap doesn't mean that its amazing

[@Gailbnsy]

I’m from SEA and I travel to other provinces here the PH and I never let myself experience this we have lots of good accommodation and comfort rooms, and options for commute, well its your choice.

[@ell-c9o]

I live in SEA, but i've never once experienced this, maybe cuz i live in the city? Idk lol, but the only thing ik how to get this experience is like searching the worse hotel in the whole country 😂

[@AdriDwitomo]

Even us south east asians don't do this 😅

[@mayab4398]

I don’t understand why some people do this ! I saw them in Vietnam they called them the less than a dollar 😂 because they only spend a dollars a day! And let me tell you Viet man has beautiful beaches and amazing resorts that compared to other countries are less expensive and even if u don’t want to spend that much, you can get decent hotels for an ok price! Sorry but by travelling this way you’re missing out and not experience what the country has to offer! This is just suffering lol and don’t tell me you want the authentic experience because this is the reality of lower class people! You’re experience the poor life in south east Asia! This is not authentic this miserable. Middle class and up class don’t live like this! Anyway I loved Vietnam beautiful country and don’t hesitate to go to touristic places they are beautiful

[@bornonthebattlefront4883]

You could have this experience for around 500$ a year Or If you spend 800$ to 1500$ It bumps you into nearly American like living conditions and comforts The bus especially Why are you hopping on a bus with chickens on it? Thailand and Vietnam both have very good bus systems between the major metropolitan areas You really have to put yourself into these situations, cause 90% of the time these issues don’t exist

[@somebodyoutthere]

SEA people here not admitting that those things may be unavoidable if you go further from the city, to destinations where things are still natural and beautiful, mountainous areas with breathtaking views, rarely visited waterfalls, natural hot springs with few people around. If you're like me and prefer to 'hunt' for these natural places uncontaminated by tourism infrastructure or flocking visitors, then you need to get used to them, which to me is pretty much worth it. Villagers in these areas in SEA are also likely to be kind people. If your preference is famous destinations which I'm sure are also great, there are surely better accommodations than shown in the video, even cheaper ones.

[@rosiemintz]

as a SEA person, this doesnt feel like SEA

[@seanmoist5418]

So glad im not back packing south east Asia rn 🙏

[@kiallbentley751]

As someone who moved to Indonesia from the United Kingdom, the whole toilet paper thing is true 😂 I always carry a roll in my bag when me and my wife go anywhere, but I have only used 1 toilet where it was diy flush with a bucket of water and squatting over it, worst toilet experience of my life.

[@VegaIllusion]

Misery sure loves company