SAME SAME BUT DIFFERENT: A Documentary About Backpacking | How To Travel Alone - Solo Travel Stories

[@BakerWild]

Why more travellers don't understand that the locals are the key to unlocking a place, not a lonely planet book is beyond me... other travellers are cool, but when most activities are based around drinking, it doesn't feel like an adventure until you venture out by yourself. It's an amazing video thanks

[@dededigel]

Still come here to watch this whenever I feel like I’m stuck in a routine life and this doco put me at ease to just grab my backpack and go somewhere or anywhere in the world. I will never forget about our mate Nate and the time he was with us. He helped me and boosted my confidence to ride on my new purchased motorbike ( back then). What an adventure it was! He was such a good and caring human being. My last memory of him was us sitting on those little chairs in a road side restaurant drinking Bia Hoi in Sapa. He was so happy and full of life. I asked him if he would like to join us for our next adventure but we spilt ways as he had plans to go to Thailand and us going to Nepal/India. Backpacking was the best time of my life and I'm glad I did it when I could. It was always nice to cross path with you Toine and we will meet again. Same same but different part 2 😎

[@maratonnie]

Someone went down memory lane ❤️❤️. We meet again and hopefully soon, this guy people - watch out because once you meet him you don’t want to travel without him anymore ❤️

[@nas6587]

2 of us...

[@tanchye1720]

I from Singapore and backpack to China for 1 month before it open up to the world when they still using the RMP & the Foreign Exchange money. I am 72 yrs now. Been to Nepal and Thailand & Myanmar. Have many Myanmar & Thai friends. Speak Thai fluently and supporting a Thai poor village boy now through his University education. One can never predict what backpacking or travels will leads you to. Very nice and comprehensive video.

[@maratonnie]

Hi Tan, what a beautiful story. Inspiring ot hear how travelling can connect and help!

[@cryptospacexxxit6281]

Thank you sir.

[@sweetsweet3753]

wow same same lah!! originally from NZ. i was in China when they scrapped FEC but they didnt tell those out central China so was funny being asked to pay in FEC when it no longer existed.. and guess where i ended up living for 17 years - Singapore - its really my home - i love it - i miss it. and now i live in Thailand for past 5 years. Asia is sooooooooo cool. we are so lucky. We would have so many funny adventures/stories to share... Keep safe!!

[@oz457]

I'm 50 and I backpack travelled when I was 30. This 6 month trip still brings back so many memories. I have never had any regrets of my backpack travels. It has changed my life forever. Ever since, I travel on and off to Thailand for my business and I met my lovely wife in Thailand. I cannot let the south-east asian life behind and hope to retire as soon as I can in Thailand. There is nothing more inspiring but travelling on your own and explore the world, not knowing where you will go, what you will see, what will happen and where you will sleep. The adventure brings you closer to local people, to life and to yourself. It brings you closer to the asian cultures, the food, the athmosphere and real life.

[@astoicman]

Got a little shock at the end of the doco rip to your friend so tragic.

[@metalrules211]

This brought me to tears. This is the best video I have seen in years. It really gave me a lot of food for thought. 2 days ago I informed my company I want a half year sabbatical to travel in se Asia. Your experience helped a lot. Very sorry for Nate, he seemed a beautiful soul

[@JmanSKI]

Did you go? If you did, how was/is it?

[@damianbilgi4669]

also wondering

[@metalrules211]

I did! I am back for a year now and still decompressing in a way, truly so much food for thought and so many different experiences and beautiful people. My journey was different than the video and each person's is honestly. It was something I'll remember forever

[@metalrules211]

Look at the other response, I did!

[@kiitcatz_]

​@@metalrules211 as someone who is becoming an adult this year, is it normal for your job to let you have a sabbatical year or was this a once in a lifetime opportunity? sorry, just curious

[@cam_here]

This was an amazing watch, I can't wait to get out there after the pandemic

[@Bunny-qi6oe]

Sike, corona just mutated

[@ts3192]

Why wait? There’s no one out there. That’s the point to some extent, correct?

[@cryptospacexxxit6281]

Don't wait human. The laws are already in place. For sure there will be new 'super deadly' virus in a few years. Make sure you are ready to take your own path. To contain people (and let them pay eventually) benefits a lot of companies and thus governments. #bitcoin.

[@krewabdiel8253]

Instablaster.

[@srilankabeautyvlogsbysam343]

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[@SubSonicsPixelators]

I can’t express how watching this has hit me. It’s been 5 years since I did my last 5 month trip through Vietnam and Thailand. I’m planning on leaving in a few months finally, to think I was 22 when I left Vietnam. And I’ll be return as a 27 year old. Quitting a successful career and selling everything but my camera gear and a laptop. This film encompasses everything travel is or was to me.

[@christianbjerknes]

The ending shocked me so much, but somehow I knew when the camera lingered on Nate so many times. He seemed like such a good soul. Rest in peace.

[@emilycooper3350]

Wow, this is one of the most moving films I have ever seen on KZbin. Just beautiful. I am planning for my own backpacking trip and when fear and doubt creep in, I will be sure to rewatch this to remember why I am doing it. I am so sorry to hear about your friend, but what an amazing way to honor him. Thank you for this!

[@maratonnie]

Thank you so much Emily! Its amazing for me to read that the docu inspires people to go, that the main thing I hoped to achieve. Wish you an amazing trip!

[@user-ov1ig4qw8m]

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[@BLDVideos]

Dude what can I say… you captured the essence of what backpacking is about, absolutely incredible film. Right now I am 1 Year and 9 Months into my trip and only 2 months left, so scared about returning home. I related to Nate so much when he said he has no clue what to when home, such a shock to learn that he passed at the end of the movie..

[@bobt8969]

Beautiful film and an awesome way to see Nate again. Rest in peace!

[@theadvbros]

I think this is my favorite video on KZbin, it deserves so much more recognition! Sometimes when i miss being away backpacking i will watch this. Every time i watch it my heart aches for Nate, him trying to find his place in this world is such a relatable struggle to me. Its a shame he never got to reach his full potential. R.I.P Nate

[@maratonnie]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@theadvbros]

@@maratonnie I hope you have plans to make a part 2 or something similar in the future, that would be super cool

[@pierre-augustemaurais2167]

Just came back from Asia, all of this is true,this is incredibly well made. RIP Nate:(

[@sven1947]

This really captured the essence of backpacking trough South East Asia. It brings back so many memories, I really needed this in these times where travel is still restricted. I hope that I will be on my way to new adventures very soon. This video deserves a lot more views and likes

[@maratonnie]

Thank you Sven! It's amazing to read these kind of beautiful comments. I'll hope you (and all of us) can continue exploring soon!

[@rastapopoulos7870]

Absolute goosebumps! One of the most beautiful films I've seen on KZbin. It really reminded me of the many amazing experiences waiting out there for us. I had the most incredible adventure myself backpacking through Colombia and Ecuador for 4 1/2 months, getting to know the language, places and people I couldn't have dreamt of. It totally changed my perspective on the world. Sadly though for the last few years the pandemic made me feel just so numb and disconnected from the world that I kinda don't know any more where life's going for me. Your film reminded me of the vastness of the earth and its different people. So thank you for sprinkling some colour into these gray days!

[@DeGuoTaiKe]

Go again, visit Asia!

[@EvordRiccie]

travelling has really changed and taught me a lot things to be better person. i miss travelling.

[@parker1972]

This deserves so much more recognition! It’s beautifully recorded and edited. The people you met were so nice and I think backpacking is one of those things that you don’t think about doing until you are there in the moment. I haven’t been on my trip to Europe yet but I know Asia is going to be my next one! I am so sorry for Nates passing, he was one of the people I loved during this documentary and I send you and his family all my love

[@maratonnie]

Thank you Parker, amazing words of appreciation!

[@baritoon-music]

I have been allowed to do the audio post production and final mix for this documentary and know that you will be taken into the world of backpacking in a casual and adventurous way. The beautiful images and music make you realize how wonderful this world is. Hopefully that awareness will emerge more than ever if we have managed to get out of the Covid crisis so that we humans will take better care of our planet

[@cryptospacexxxit6281]

Cheers maat.

[@DeGuoTaiKe]

Amazing work! One of my favourite KZbin videos over the years! Keep comming back to it.

[@ephey7545]

Wow, what an amazing video! Thank you so much. I’m 21 years old and for the last 2 month I’ve travelled through South America with my backpack. It was the best time of my life. Definitely want to go backpacking through Asia soon. RIP to your friend, he seemed to be an amazing guy.

[@retrogamer4334]

I'm 24 and don't know what I want out of life or how to spend my time. But I know one thing I don't like being complacent. And everyone who's passed around me told me to travel and spend my money. This video spoke to me and has inspired me to travel and get out in honor of passed loved ones and friends.

[@katherinemontoya9153]

I can't thank you enough for making so many mixed feelings come out while watching this amazing documentary. It took me back to all those places I've also been and I will cherish forever, as a backpacker too, same same but different ❤

[@rasfug]

I am looking for a backpacker...😄

[@jonathanormsby5006]

@@rasfug well I'm looking for a life changing experience

[@KM-ss1if]

I started when I was 20yo back in 1999, backpacking alone fore more or less 8 years. Now I am 42 and backpacking with my wife and kids for a month every year. Love it! When I retire at 65yo I will travel 6 months a year again. Its my way of life!

[@maratonnie]

Whooh that sounds amazing, isn't it challenging to go with an entire family exploring?

[@KM-ss1if]

@@maratonnie More planning for sure. The summer before Covid-19 we went to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand with trains, buses and boats. Our next trip will be to Sri Lanka next year! A little more comfort is necessary to really enjoy the trip for example A/C and we try to avoid the long days in mini buses. Happy traveling!

[@kiwicraigtravel]

This film is very is heartwarming to me because you have captured the experiences you can have while backpacking so well. With a smile I recall seeing these same places, thinking the same thoughts and meeting the same kind of souls. It really is Same Same but Different on many levels. I lost a childhood friend last year to brain cancer, we grew apart as adults and the news was very sudden. I chose to travel extensively around the world. He created a business and had a family so we ended up having a very different life. I am no more wiser about about life's decisions but I'd like to share a thought repeatedly crosses my mind whenever I travel. There is nothing more beautiful than simply seeing someone doing their thing. It can be the people you meet on the road or watching the locals living their lives. Without people and interactions every place would actually be the same. When you travel you never know what beautiful surprises will encounter, you just have to go. Thanks for making this video, sharing and inspiring people with this experience.

[@ciara9575]

This was such an enjoyable documentary to watch, and I’m so excited to go travelling when I’m finally able to. RIP to Nate, it was amazing to see him, and everyone you met, so candidly!

[@sweetsweet3753]

Hey cool work.. i think you cover the backpack perspective very well. I left NZ at 22 as felt a bit lost/disconnected from a bigger world. as a kid i use to hide in adventure books when things at home were a bit sh1t (which was often). In 1990 I moved to UK and shortly after hit the road for what turned out to be 2.5 years - so many amazing special adventures. I feel so lucky that i did this pre internet. I then slid back into career mode but was super lucky i got to travel a lot with work so the adventure never really stopped. I retired at 42 and spend typically 4-5 months / year travelling. I am now 53 and i still backpack. I either cycle or motorcycle or public transport. I either camp / hostel or sometimes just sleep a little rough. I only ever really street food it and i always take 3rd class transport. I typically travel solo but am never lonely. These days I have more than enough money to stay in nice hotels / restaurants etc but i never do - i simply find no joy or adventure in that.. I never returned to NZ to live (nor ever will). Asia is my home for past 22 years as that is where i feel most connected to . On the road is also where i feel at home (but not so much in so called developed countries). these days it takes a lot more to wow me 'tourist site wise" but my biggest buzz has always been wildlife experiences or simply sitting on the sidewalk chatting with the locals and acting up simply to make the kids and parents and grandparents laugh with (or at) me. . My travel experiences contribute to keeping me very humble and i appreciate my nice simple and super adventurous contented life. So thanks a lot for promoting such a positive perspective to life on the road...

[@maratonnie]

Wayne thanks a lot for sharing your experience, it sounds amazing. I wish you all the best with keeping exploring! And spread the word on the road of travelling and this documentary!

[@CheapCharlieChronicles]

One of the great travel documentaries made for KZbin, great job! It's sad to see that budget backpackers are a dying breed, being replaced by flashpackers with rolling suitcases, staying in fancy airbnbs. Thanks for keeping the dream alive.

[@randyholloway920]

@paradise travel. Two different travel styles. One is not replacing the other.

[@marialuciacalaerazo9846]

Amazing documentary - loved every second, a must see if you are a traveler!

[@daquiparaali]

Amazing documentary. As backpackers we understand all this. RIP Nate, unfortunately died so young but doing what he loved.

[@adelalinahhh3327]

Beautifully done. It took me out of the everyday life, just what i was searching for today. I‘m sure you have great memories forever.

[@maratonnie]

@adelalina thank you so much for your kind words. I made the documentary for these kind of moments especially, so nice of you to note that. And it's true, this trip was a life changing experience.

[@deavz]

Hands down one of the very best documentaries on youtube, the pace, the mood, the interviews, the music.... Wonderful... When something has the ability to stir your emotions then it has to special. I stumbled upon this while searching for backpacking tips and was mesmerized. I really hope you make something now and then, I have recommended this to a lot of people. 😁

[@alexlaroi8757]

One of the most beautiful videos on KZbin. Rest in peace Nate.

[@nas6587]

It's the 4th or 5th time watching this... just an amazing relatable piece of work and storytelling...

[@cyriellem851]

The definition of freedom : you just chose what and where you want to be. No attached, just enjoy the present time.

[@MickyAspire]

Jeez, that ending fucked me up... It's really, really dark that Nate died in a motorcycle accident considering he emailed his dad about wanting to sell his bike because he didn't really know how to use it, and the dad encouraging him not to. Very tragic, I hope he doesn't blame himself since he clearly meant well but he is probably dealing with a lot of guilt... I don't know the exact circumstances of the accident and who was at fault, but either way his death should serve as a reminder to not push yourself when it comes to certain activities, like driving a motorcycle, especially in South East Asia where the roads are a free-for-all and bikers die in freak accidents on the daily. He seemed like a great guy and your doc is a great way of honoring his memory, RIP.

[@molnaristvanz99]

Congratulations for this awesome content! I can't wait to finalize my studies and to go into the wild because I feel that THIS IS WHAT I HAVE TO DO. At the end these are the things that will make us smile. To know that we created a great story to be told . Peace from Transylvania!

[@phillipbrightmore4257]

Amazing documentary. Thank you. Your friend and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I can't imagine how his father feels.

[@maratonnie]

Thanks Phillip!

[@ann-maried4451]

This is one of the most authentic backpacking videos that I've watched. It was very sad to hear the part about Nate. He seemed like such a good soul.

[@fairplayer23]

Man, I simply love your point of view. Brave to go on such an adventure. I love the fact that you told what happened to your new made friends on the journey. I had tears in my eyes as I heard what happened to Nate... Keep on going doing documentaries and telling stories - they are great!

[@maratonnie]

Thank you!🙏🏽

[@Discovered_X_Captured]

These trips can be confusing , frustrating , rewarding, irritating , motivating ,scary , adventurous, and calming at same time . That's why backpacking trips are journey of lifetime as it makes u more aware of ur emotions , weakness , strength, fears , etc etc . And at the end of these trips u become a person that u never knew . And ur self esteem and confidence level reaches on another level .

[@gemmamcconville9705]

Now see this documentary is the reason why people need to just get out there in the world and document from the heart. Beautiful. Rest sound Nate x

[@1notoriousnomad]

I am watching this from a current backpacking trip in Brazil. It is not my first backpacking trip and will certainly not be my last. This is a wonderful documentary! Thank you for your time and efforts to convey the heart and soul behind backpacking.

[@attejussi2626]

Lovely Documentary! I started backpacking 31 years ago and simply can not stop planing my next trip. Been backpacking i SE-Asia every year and got so many friends in locals that I contact every now and then. Now with Covid19 I really suffer to not be able to go and life looks much darker than it ever has done. There is now days a bad reputation to be a "Backpacker" that I really can not agree with! I hope it's not going to spread more. I am and always will be....a Backpacker even my hair starts get gray ;-)

[@sweetsweet3753]

nice one... same same... I backpacked Asia 1st in 95. In 2000 it became home and i still live here. I love it. I still backpack about 4-5mths / year. I am still happy to hostel/dorm it - its fun My hair is grey (but hey i have hair so not complaining ). hahaha..

[@raffertyshotton-oza6978]

23:40 this made me so happy, i am travelling to the koh rong islands for a few months soon, this will be my first travelling experience ever so it makes me so happy to hear that you had such a great time here :)

[@MackPacking]

This was so amazing. Every second, I loved it. You definitely have a gift for making documentaries!! I was able to make such a connection with you and your friends. I was smiling in the end hearing what everyone went home to do and was so happy but so heartbroken for Nate. He died doing what he enjoyed. Wow this was amazing. Thank you for sharing your travels so well!

[@maratonnie]

Mackenzie thank you for your kind words. For me as maker it's amazing to read that the documentary succeed to make that connection between my friends, myself and you as watcher. I hope it inspired you!

[@danplasma]

not what you think, winds up being an amazing life changing special film.....thank you

[@prestonbranton8041]

I hope that your friend from Myanmar and his family are staying safe! Amazing video thank you for sharing

[@bobbygotsch]

This is incredibly well made. What a heartfelt documentary!!

[@revjimmyjam3611]

This was so very good. When I think of backpacking I think of hiking a trail and camping, and maybe sleeping at a hostel along the way if there is one available otherwise you're sleeping in your tent out in the woods. I never thought about visiting Southeast Asia until I watched this film. Now I'm curious about Myanmar. Thank you for taking us along on this journey, and I hope you have many more to share with us.

[@86aanchal]

It's beautiful, thank you for the work you put in there, brings out your heart ❤

[@maratonnie]

Thanks Aanchal, now you could all have a glimpse of what I've done on my trip :)

[@yairehrnwald528]

wow. I wish I had made a film like this when I was backpacking. This movie is very well done. the editing is great. The voice over, the interviews really everything is so well done. really shows what backpacking is for you and for so many others. My condolences for your friend Nate.

[@rahasiaaustria]

Well done!!! I have travelled as a backpacker for 6 years back in the days without internet , and I loved it !!! It was nice to watch your film, really enjoyed it, thanks

[@leosvensson6312]

Man what a great documentary, I even had to watch it twice lol. I already knew I wanted to backpack the world when I had the chance and this film made me want it even more. Truly awesome work!

[@balancebeta]

This was a fantastic watch from beginning to end. It reminded me of my travelling experiences from the people I met along the way and the sights I managed to see that wouldn't have happened without living this way for a while. I miss being on the road sometimes but I'm glad I got the chance to experience that lifestyle if I don't get to do it again. So sorry to hear about your friend he seemed like a really great guy. Thank you for putting this film out in the world for people to see!

[@haydenprince8360]

Im about to leave canada in a few weeks to backpack through se asia and Ive been terrified as it will be my first time outside of north america. This film is changing that. After watching youtube videos for weeks searching for one that would give a real feel for the experience of backpacking, this is the one I've been looking for! This made me cry, great film, thanks for creating it and sharing it with the world.

[@maratonnie]

Hayden thanks for your comment! I’m really happy to read it helpt to calm you down. One of the main reasons I made this doc is to lower the barrier to go out and meet the unknown. Enjoy!

[@noraa98]

I need to see more content like this on KZbin! Thank you for creating this documentary

[@Freedom2035]

Thank you for this video, it has brought back so many memories of backpacking South East Asia and South America in my 20s and 30s. I have always said that traveling is the best money I have every spent in my life! It truly changes you right to your core. You did such an incredible job of telling our story. I miss traveling and will return to Thailand.....Greatest place I've been to.

[@maratonnie]

Thank you so much Jay!

[@robinvictoriarog5770]

I loved every second of this documentary, you capture the essence of backpacking so well! I miss this lifestyle every day, can't wait to be back

[@BB-mq9qk]

What’s stopping you? Work? Family? Money?.

[@garythickins7615]

"You can either have a vacation, or you can have a story". Never has a single comment made such an impact. Thank you.🙏

[@maratonnie]

Cheers to Nate

[@TheGard3nGn0me]

Very glad this came up in my recommended playlist. Really enjoyed this candid backpack journey. I've never backpacked before, so it was great to see what it might be like. Can't wait to travel solo for the first time as soon as I can. I'd be travelling right now if the situation was different.

[@EisteeBiker]

In all this cliché, it's a beatiful documentary which makes me super nostalgic. Thank you!

[@luisbunalesjr4186]

Hi...just saw this video today and i have to let you know how much i enjoyed it! The footages the narration the stories even the insights...i feel my spirit lifted. I feel happy for you. I hope you are still travelling and having the time of your life! Keep safe.

[@Jaegg]

Your movie brought up so many flashbacks into my mind. Thank you for that. On some memories I barely could hold my tears, but your final words made me cry. RIP Nate!

[@Tashlhamo]

watched till the end! nice documentary, thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@maratonnie]

Thank you Tashi!

[@cybersapiens7442]

Words can't describe my feelings after watching this epic.

[@canal7ondas]

That's brilliant documentary, this was a amazing experience, thanks for share with us 🙏🙏

[@manifbaker]

Man such amazing production value for a KZbin doco, amazing work, really well made. Well done 🤙

[@maratonnie]

Thanks Mani! ✌🏽

[@huynhphan188]

Thanks for posting this motivated documentary, I have enjoyed every moment since this is what I have experienced as a local short term backpacker around SEA…. I somehow got goosebumps at the last minutes when you’re talking about Nate! how brutal this life is

[@nas6587]

I watched this movie for the 3rd time... Shin has got jokes/ sense of humor😂😂😂 at 27:07 ( im on the floor) i played it a couple of times....😂😂... but Nate made me think alot... I'm saving currently up to start traveling again the filming is amazing... dankie vriend Toine...

[@maratonnie]

Thanks Nas! Hope you will have an amazing trip, let us know how it was.

[@fwoop4848]

As an Indian, I laughed out loud when I heard India being described like the final boss level of backpacking 😂. Sometimes I forget how chaotic and different India can be to foreigners. Seeing the culture I see every day in a backpacking video feels strange, almost funny actually. The things so normal to me is “exotic” or different to foreigners! Haha, great video man. I liked seeing the south East Asia cultures. It was interesting.

[@maratonnie]

Thank you, can imagine it’s fun to see how visitors experience your country. Love it India ❤️❤️

[@nazzyybabyy9956]

wow... I am speechless.. what a beautiful story! RIP NATE

[@elmarwolters2751]

Well done , great doco which I enjoyed very much at the tender age of 67, still travelling , still backpacking , still excited to see more of this amazing planet . See you all on the road somewhere....

[@Lukedalf]

Backpacking is so good, its literally just living for the moment, in the moment and going with the flow. Many days spent just chilling in a hostel vibing. No stress,no work, no ratrace and no meaningless or unwanted commitments and responsibilities. Just living life taking care of what's important Love, freedom, laughter and health.

[@ethanmutrie7301]

I love photography and I love the thought of traveling. Just not sure where to start. Ever since grade school it’s all I have dreamed of and this video definitely pushes me toward that goal

[@LJsworld2]

After my 2nd backpacking trip (1st Solo trip), the second I sat down in my moms car I started to bawl. Realizing that my travels are over, for now. A feeling all backpackers know all too well. Backpacking is such an amzing experience. Changing your attitude and becoming comfortable with losing your comfort like you said beautifully is what its all about, in the end. Becoming more you than you ever knew. Taking the little things and making them the important things. Simplicity, experience, adventure, and culture. Thank you for this Documentary, it brought back many many good memories from my travels and those I met along the way. Cheers.

[@nas6587]

Very beautiful storytelling bro u have a gift... filming also top notch.... hope to see you one day somewhere on earth.... keep backpacking and be safe

[@whackerjacker]

Just back from south and central America after 5 months of backpacking, and this video hits my experience nail on the head. Everything said in the video is perfectly true.

[@alexdjins6710]

Nate has a sense of deep thinking and connected with him it was breaking heart to know that he passed away

[@barbarbora_balalaz]

Amazing. I hope to visit it one day as well and this gave me some ideas of how my trip may look. Thank you very much for your sharing.

[@maratonnie]

Great to hear that my docu could be of help, I hope you will enjoy your trip as much (or even more) than I did!

[@ayoubbenjelloul3657]

Thanks for this amazing and awesome documentary, it filled my heart with happiness and hope!! But, it made so saaaaad about your friend Nate 😢😢😢

[@Willemies]

Wow, that was an amazing video. To be honest, this was kind of a sad documentary and it made me realize travelling might not be for me. It is all temporary, running away from the real life and responsibilities. Pretty much all of those interviewed travellers seemed to have a sad, kind of "being lost" vibe. Maybe I should be more sad in my normal life to have the need to reach out and look for something different. I've tried travelling alone once in SEA and it wasn't easy to make friends, even in Thailand when it was low season. I didn't like it, but later travelling with my real, actual friend was a great experience to share and seek for adventures. People you meet while travelling are not even considered friends imo, they are just fellow travellers who you will forget almost as soon as you met them.

[@JmanSKI]

I agree with your point of view, however I look at this differently, rather than being a 'sad' person 'escaping responsibilities and reality' I see it as person who is in search of himself, it's the everyday life and the mundaneness of all that goes with it.

[@GARINTHEBEAR]

Miss you Nate! Great video and footage. Thanks for posting this.

[@maratonnie]

[@mikaelcotia5210]

Beautifully captured. Goosebumps. Thank you for this.

[@MyNguyen-lf7rn]

it is super inspiring to a girl who is preparing for uni exam in VN, and It also sounds funny when I heard you describe VN road is such a battle =)) bc its true thanks a lot for this vid

[@mollyrose5087]

I’m so sad to hear what happened to Nate he seemed like he had so much more to do and was so wise. Great video

[@whiteshadow247]

Amazing and pushes me further to make the jump. Bless your soul Nate ॐ You were my favorite and wanted to meet you.

[@odannyyo]

That was wonderful. Im sorry for your loss. Im starting my 6 months backpacking south East Asia Tour in 3 weeks, Safe travels everyone!

[@maratonnie]

Enjoy your travel Danny!

[@colorfulmind_247]

i am backpacking right now and this evening i was sitting in my yurt, outside thunderstorms and rain so that the yurt got wet everywhere. it was on top of a day, where i wasn't feeling too good, kind of this unsureness that you have sometimes while backpacking alone as a young woman. then I reminded myself of some nice words of a friend I met during traveling.. I searched for a documentary or something about backpacking and I could relate to many things you said :) in the end though this film made my evening and gave me back my spirit so thanks for that!:)

[@maratonnie]

Thank you for sharing this story, really nice to read!

[@linnjohnsen4073]

Wow! This is just truly beautiful!! Watching this made me miss travelling so much! It’s true what you say in this film, that backpacking changes your perspective of life, makes you independent and also makes you make the best out of the worst and see it as a great story. Travelling really opens our minds. The worst part of travelling Are all the great friends you have to say goodbye to…, but They will always be a part of us❤️ thanks for sharing! Sincerely a soon to be a backpacker again❤️❤️❤️

[@maratonnie]

Thanks Linn for your sweet words

[@hazellucks716]

Thankyou for sharing your journey. My son reccomended it. He is a backpacker and I feel like I have an idea of his wonderful experiences. He said it is a good representation.

[@maratonnie]

Thank you so much, I also made it for the people indirectly involved in backpacking to get a better picture about it. Great to read this comment

[@deadlyduck001]

What a great experience, and a beautiful story. I am also dutch and during college I've had the opportunity to stay in both the US and China for a year, it enriched my mind so much that I cannot get away from that feeling. Currently I work in a corporate environment as a salesmanager but recently everything in me is itching to pack my bags and leave. Aside from working 40 hours, I became a freelancer in my spare time and have my sources of income set up from doing this. I'll leave early next year. The value of living abroad, experiencing amazing things, is worth more than anything I own where I live currently. There is no time like the present.

[@maratonnie]

Looks like you have a great adventure waiting ahead of you! Geniet ervan Tim!

[@lucasdillon5190]

Wow. I would pay to see this in a theatre. Very inspiring, got right to the core of what I value in traveling. And holy shit I just got to the end. Powerful stuff.

[@verawertheimer9026]

Thank you for this amazing documentary! The last minutes broke my heart....

[@toddhildebrand]

Loved! Will u b doing more? At the age of 49, alone, knowing no one where I was going and I had never been out of the US......I backpacked almost 6 months in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. Epic, Ineffable and Life Changing it was ;)

[@rickybobby1055]

I have to say this is some of the best travel vlogs i have found. Thank you and bravo. This is awesome

[@GianmarcoFochetti]

Amazing Doc! We'll keep following you! :)

[@maratonnie]

Thank you, great to hear you enjoyed it. Hope we can travel soon again!

[@exploreaswego]

Wow, really love your story telling. Bangkok is one of our most favorite places. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@maratonnie]

Thank you so much! I also loved Bangkok so much! "Had" to go there three times on my trip.

[@davidhenty7071]

Hey Josh, welcome back and great to hear your back story. I look forward to enjoying more of your journey via KZbin. Cheers Dave

[@DrBibber01]

Holy...... WOW Thank you so mutch!!! I miss asia

[@wanderlustwithmolly]

What an amazing and beautiful documentary ❤ This video prepared me for my backpacking trip in a totally different way than other KZbin videoes - it has soul, raw emotions, truth, struggles and a greater understanding of cultures and lives. This documentary belongs on TV! I am sorry about your friend❤ at least he died living a life meant for him as it seemed like he did not want to go back home. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us.

[@maratonnie]

Thanks a lot Molly. Love to feel your support and kind words. Have a great trip!