Things We Hate About Travel

[@VagabondAwake]

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[@robertlloyd3184]

Good comprehensive list. I have encountered many of the problems you describe. My greatest annoyances seem to be cab drivers everywhere and a variety AirBnB problems. I appreciate your comments on using local expat groups on Facebook. I have avoided any form of social media because of privacy concerns but the benefit of good local information may force me to at least get an anonymous FB account, if that is even possible anymore.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you for the wise thought Robert Lloyd. I couldn't have said it better myself. My sister hates FB and so I told her just to make up a fake name so she could get access to all kinds of resources. Yes, you can still do that on Facebook. .... And thanks for taking the time to share. When you share here KZbin shows my video to more people and I get paid more. So by sharing here, you are paying me for my creative energy. So, thank you, :-) Dan

[@roninmantis7584]

FYI in the U.S. you will want to rotate your credit cards, as some banks will automatically close a card due to lack of activity.

[@VagabondAwake]

I use both credit cards and both ATM cards. Here is my report on International banking tricks. vagabondbuddha.com/top-banking-mistakes-i-learned-living-internationally/

[@kevink1214]

Great information,. Generally most people think vegetarian is no red meat, but vegan is no meat, chicken, fish, eggs, etc.

[@VagabondAwake]

This is the definition I am familiar with Kevin. Thanks, Dan www.heartfoundation.org.nz/wellbeing/healthy-eating/nutrition-facts/plant-based-vegetarian-vegan-diets

[@natetravels5156]

Another video with good info. Thanks Dan! I really like this video about the things you "strongly dislike" about traveling.

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad you liked it!

[@pameladeleone135]

Great info, Thanks for all!!!

[@VagabondAwake]

You are welcome Pamela.

[@followyourbliss973]

To avoid being scammed, I have learned to sometimes be more low key or not too friendly. Unfortunately, If you are overly friendly, it could lead people to think you are an easy target if they are looking to take advantage of you.

[@livethemoment5148]

Hi guys, thanks for the valuable advice....I would say its not so much what we hate about travel but what we have to know to make travel less of a headache...great stuff!

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you for the wise thought The Wanderer. I couldn't have said it better myself. And thanks for taking the time to share. When you share here KZbin shows my video to more people and I get paid more. So by sharing here, you are paying me for my creative energy. So, thank you, :-) Dan

[@davebacon6194]

Excellent advice as usual amigos. As ronin traveler says, i almost always book a central hotel with nearby or in house restaurant and bar for 2 to 3 days, that way i know the taxi or uber will find it easily and i'll have a beer and a meal after a hard day of travel.

[@VagabondAwake]

That is good advice. :-)

[@xfreelunch]

Hi dan and Qiang...great video as usual! One thing I think you sould mention is what is required when leaving a country. When I flew back to Brazil last summer the clerk at American Airlines did not know the regulations for getting back into Brazil. He kept insisting that I had to have a 72 hour PCR result when it clearly stated *in the fine print* that all I needed was my medical permission to travel (I had already had and recoverd from covid)... My point is that it is important to have your ducks in a row regarding departing as well as arriving. k

[@VagabondAwake]

Great point xfreelunch. Reading is even more important now that things change more often. Dan

[@soniagopaul9243]

Thank you Dan for the info .

[@VagabondAwake]

Any time!

[@philipjanek3864]

I owned a taxi co for over 20 years always take a picture of the taxi before you get in! With the number showing clearly this will help if you dropped something. Keep your Google photos on auto upload and it will be there If something happens. Not wishing anything bad to happen to anyone. Dan great entertaining video!

[@VagabondAwake]

Great idea Philip!

[@alsbox111]

The clarity on numbers being conveyed is critical, and not just for prices. When I was in Coron (P.I), I wanted to go see the big CORON sign on a hill overlooking the city/harbor. I was told (verbally) that there were 70 steps, which was important, because it was 90F + that day. And, of course, there's actually a lot of difference between 70 and 700, which I learned, somewhat painfully.... but the view was great, and worth every step.....

[@VagabondAwake]

Yes! 700 is way more steps than 70. :-)

[@kiddtuffnuff]

after playing tennis for a living and also livin in centrl america and doin many chicken bus visa runs ive learned all of your tips and then some.Thats the good news the bad news is im now looking for permanenat home and at the age of 59 i dont have the energy to go thu all of these things anymore.its a catch 2, I need to travel to find my permant home but dont wanna do it the hard way.I mostly been livin out of a suitcase for 40 years.Now wherever im at i wanna stay and pitch a tent

[@VagabondAwake]

Hello kiddtuffnuff! I see your conundrum. :-) Did you have a favorite country yet? Thank you for taking the time to share. Our KZbin channel grows when people like, comment, or subscribe. It is like you are giving us a pay raise every time! So we really appreciate your help! Best, Dan

[@kiddtuffnuff]

@@VagabondAwake thanks for respnding Dan,you asked do have a favorite country,it used to be costarica but that was from 2001 -2011 then it went downhill and the covid killed it.from what see online santa marta looks great but its only 6 months per year.that leves mexico you guys have sold me on purto morles but i dont want to go there alone.i may wait for argentina and uruguay for the wether to get better,or europe and asia for covid to slow down

[@markbrown1622]

I am new to your channel and am so glad I found you. This is the most thorough travel channel I have seen on youtube. Thanks for the invaluable information.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you Mark Brown! Thanks for watching and commenting. :-) Dan

[@yangzhengqing8024]

Dan while I agree one can learn much from an expat page I have found there also is a "know it all" peanut gallery. What do I mean? Well while the majority are helpful, welcoming and encouraging there is often one or two negative people who speak dispairingly about for example- visas or they'll critzise a new comer for asking a question that was answered multiple times. So we need to our own research and know the source. I rarely talk about my visa on a couple of Bali fb pages because I see the "stay home, wait till covids past in 2022" Or, "Dont you know that no new visas are being given now" When I know that many are legally getting approved. Otherwise you are correct. Much can be learned from those fb pages. (Oh and I agree that this can often be avoided by using the search area on that site)

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you for the wise thought Robert Meade. I couldn't have said it better myself. There are always people that don't want more people to come to the place. And thanks for taking the time to share. When you share here KZbin shows my video to more people and I get paid more. So by sharing here, you are paying me for my creative energy. So, thank you, :-) Dan

[@knockknock1246]

Good advice on the bank and ATM. When punching in the PIN, pretend there's a camera behind you at all angles.👍 What is it you feel about WiFi extenders, like BrosPro, etc?

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you for the wise thought Mister Wonderful. I couldn't have said it better myself. And thanks for taking the time to share. I haven't used the recent wifi extenders. The earlier stage ones a few years ago I wasn't so impressed. Have you used any of the new ones? When you share here KZbin shows my video to more people and I get paid more. So by sharing here, you are paying me for my creative energy. So, thank you, :-) Dan

[@knockknock1246]

@@VagabondAwake Dan, you are welcome. A good channel deserves good results. I haven't tried any of the apparatuses yet. I've guess I've been lucky wherever I've stayed. I saw a praising ad about one so awesome coming from Albania but then later couldn't find it when looking to post for you.

[@rileyjones650]

Thank you for all the hard work, excellent job! More videos please.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you! Will do!

[@RS-gg4ox]

Good information. Thank you Dan and Qiang!

[@VagabondAwake]

Our pleasure!

[@soniagopaul9243]

Dan my plans is in 3 years many things can change by that time lots of research to do and planning being Canadian it is ideal.for me.

[@VagabondAwake]

Hello Sonia Gopaul, Sounds like a well-thought-out plan! Let us know how it goes. Thanks for commenting Sonia Gopaul, it helps grow our channel. Best, Dan

[@lindafaber2693]

Love the safe advice💕thank you👌

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you Linda Faber! Thanks for watching and commenting. :-) Dan

[@vhoy7899]

I would be a slow traveler. I have to stay still for a while. Get acclimated and feel connected. Thanks for the info.

[@VagabondAwake]

You and me both!

[@norwegiandreams]

Thanks! Great one!

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad you liked it!

[@viajerozz]

Great advice, thanks!

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nancykelly5999]

Great info as usual!

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you Nancy. :-)

[@dennisgonya4500]

So nice to see subscriber count going up. Great job.

[@VagabondAwake]

Hello Dennis Gonya, thank you for your personal note of encouragement. It really does make a difference for us when we know people appreciate what we are doing. Your comments also cause KZbin to show our video to more people so your note is like paying us a small tip $$ for our time. Thank you, Dan

[@anizares1]

Funny thing about even listening to expats there. I was in Bacolod. Philippines and a guy said if I was there more than 30 days I'd be thrown in jail. Maybe fined for accidentally staying over but dought being put in jail.

[@VagabondAwake]

The Philippines will just fine you when you leave. You would not go to jail for overstaying your visa in the Philippines.

[@debrag.3900]

You two are super helpful and informative. Thank you.

[@VagabondAwake]

You are welcome Debra G.. Your comment grows our channel. :-) Dan Have you seen our KZbin playlist for each country? kzbin.infoplaylists

[@Bri-wi8kq]

Wonderful insights again Dan. Thank you.

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JoinTheJourneyToday]

So thankful for your videos. It’s teaching me as traveling begins to open up again. Appreciate you !

[@VagabondAwake]

Wonderful!

[@bananapatch9118]

So once you find a couple safe neighborhoods in a city you want to visit, is there a way to search for an airbnb by city AND neighborhood ? Thx !

[@VagabondAwake]

Once you walk the neighborhoods according to this video (vagabondbuddha.com/how-i-find-perfect-apartments-traveling-the-world/), then you just zoom in on the streets you love.

[@junibreithaus7119]

What kind of birds are making all the noise in the background? Where are you?

[@VagabondAwake]

This was filmed in Puerto Morelos, Mexico, in an apartment on the Jungle. Here is the apartment on the jungle: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWmrXn1miaqtaaM

[@junibreithaus7119]

Vagabond Awake-Amazing!! Loved the sounds from the birds-a real jungle!!😊

[@Hammocktraveller]

You are right guys... finding new interesting places, plane tickets and finding an apartment that you will like for a month or more is very time consuming. I am in Oaxaca now and prices are going up even with the pandemic. I miss SE Asia...

[@VagabondAwake]

Hello boutiquehamaca! Thank you for taking the time to share. Our KZbin channel grows when people like, comment, or subscribe. It is like you are giving us a pay raise every time! So we really appreciate your help! Best, Dan

[@sunnyla2835]

You two are so great together!👍❤️

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you!! 😊

[@remurraymd]

Great advice. I hate money changers can cost up to -30% put everything I can on a no liability fee free Visa credit card to get the best actual daily FOREX exchange rate.

[@VagabondAwake]

Here is how I maintain access tto my money while traveling around the world: vagabondbuddha.com/top-banking-mistakes-i-learned-living-internationally/

[@remurraymd]

@@VagabondAwake Great tips especially use credit cards not debit cards linked to personal account. I was defrauded with $53000.00 worth of bogus charges in Costa Rica on my Chase Credit Card the bank had to eat it. I was not personally liable. Not so with debit cards.

[@BillGreenAZ]

Thanks for the link to finding places to stay. I am thinking that staying longer than a month would be better fro some people (not all). I am like you. I don't like to move too frequently.

[@VagabondAwake]

That's a great idea!

[@nrnexusrising]

Great video guys, question have you two been able to get the COVID-19 vaccine and how did you do it since you’ve been traveling all through the pandemic? Thanks!

[@VagabondAwake]

Not yet! We will get one as soon as they are available to us wherever we are in the world. Thank you for commenting Liz Savage! Have a great day. :-) Dan

[@nrnexusrising]

@@VagabondAwake okay, thanks for the response I’m sure it will work out. Safe travels and keep making great videos for us!

[@w_w_whitey]

Interesting - another good one!

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad you think so!

[@JeffKellyMedia]

Valuable Information as usual. I’m getting a degree in World travel from both of you. Thank You Professors

[@VagabondAwake]

Hello Jeff Kelly, thanks for the chuckle. :-) Dan

[@BoBurson]

One month is the sweet spot for me, too. Week three my feet usually start to itch.

[@VagabondAwake]

Hello Bo Burson, thanks for the chuckle. I always put it the same way. Itchy feet. Lol. :-) Dan

[@marcbrebels9560]

Important for travelers go to your bank to activate your bankcard so that you can use it anywhere in the world, in Europe your bankcard does not work outside Europe you need to activate it in your home country Dont forget that , verry important

[@VagabondAwake]

Yes. Very important to set everything up in your home country before taking the party on the road. Here is the video with all that data about banking: vagabondbuddha.com/top-banking-mistakes-i-learned-living-internationally/

[@gkschick6804]

So much useful information! One challenge re your 'just in time' accommodation strategy could be that all of the good places could be booked, depending on the time of year. It might be tough to get a block booking for an entire month as the place could already be booked, if even for only one or two random periods. Other than going there in the off season or 'shoulder' periods, curious re your thoughts here.

[@VagabondAwake]

Hey GK Schick, thanks for the great (insightful) question. You are a natural-born adventurer. That is what I was thinking too when we first went from booking one month in advance to our just-in-time strategy. But so far so good. The worst result we have had is paying a few extra days over budget. But on the whole, it has saved us money. Why you are wondering? You already guessed it. We rarely go anywhere in high season. We go just before or in the offseason depending on weather and how expensive the place is in shoulder season. So everything is rarely all booked up. We just prefer not to be in places in high seasons so that means there is always a vacancy or two. Thanks for commenting. KZbin shows our videos to more people when they get more comments. So your comment is like you are giving us a pay raise. So, thank you! Dan

[@gkschick6804]

@@VagabondAwake Thanks for your thoughtful response and clarification. Appreciate your not being defensive re my questions as I always have the best of intentions. It is all about learning from one another and you two have so much to offer, even for guys like me who have done a lot of traveling. I think there are a lot of merits in traveling during the shoulder season and getting good deals on accommodation is definitely one of them. Keep up the great work. I always enjoy your videos!

[@tobypeterson5867]

thanks Dan and Qiang Hui, great Info.! you favor android phones? not iphone? I traveled around the world before cell phone, email, wifi..... im guessing you sometimes share info. the old fashioned way, over dinner, or when meeting travelers in real life?

[@VagabondAwake]

Hi Toby, yes, we do enjoy meeting people face-to-face too. Although it has been a bit harder to accomplish over the last year. If you ever end up in our neck of the woods please let us know. Best, Dan and Qiang. :-)

[@whaleshrimp111]

Your videos are always packed with good information. Being older than most trees and some rocks, the amount of paperwork, documents and requirements to move between countries these days is beyond me. 3 years ago my girlfriend and I went to Sri Lanka to get out of the high pollution season in north Thailand. That was the first time I applied for a visa in advance and booked rooms in advance after traveling since 1973. I know you are a reliable source of information because I have been to some of the countries you visit. Many Thanks and Good Luck to you 2!

[@VagabondAwake]

Hello Whaleshrimp (Rusty), thank you for your personal note of encouragement. It really does make a difference for us when we know people appreciate what we are doing. Your comments also cause KZbin to show our video to more people so your note is like paying us a small tip $$ for our time. Thank you, Dan

[@johnsranchlife8634]

Very helpful information thank you very much.

[@VagabondAwake]

You are welcome!

[@cherylkelly8009]

Very good video! Thanks

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad you liked it!

[@jeremywheeler8417]

Great video, thanks for the info. Think you could do a video on what to pack for living on the road?

[@VagabondAwake]

Here you go Jeremy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIWnaXZmZ86Vb6c Dan

[@StevenGrahamHypnotherapist]

Hey Dan, have you ever thought about offering tour packages for rich travelers? You already have the resources (eBooks and travel videos) and the credentials/credibility to show people. You’ve been traveling and reporting on world-wide locations for years. You could really offer a valuable service ongoing and make an excellent additional income. You already know the hotels to stay, things to see and do, and restaurants that are good. The two of you together would be an ideal team! Just food for thought.

[@VagabondAwake]

Hi Steven, Thank you for the encouragement and positive feedback. I am doing what I love here and I am already making about triple what I need to travel the world. Money is not really a motivator for me. More on that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIC9g3t-ac92hbc Thanks for the idea! Dan

[@mymidlifeadventures4248]

When you negotiate with the owner directly for a better rate, for a longer stay, do you get it in writing, or has it seemed to be sufficient to just go on a verbal agreement?

[@VagabondAwake]

We just shake hands.

[@rodrigo1965]

Nice video! Very informative thanks 😊

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ForeignGalaxy]

Hi! What does your luggage look like? If you are on a go for the most part of the year you must be bringing a lot of stuff with you? Please clarify.

[@VagabondAwake]

We have two checked bags 20kg (50 lbs) and 2 carryon bags (7kg (15 pounds).

[@colettelongo2080]

Voluntary food restrictions make traveling quite challenging. I've traveled with a vegan, which was a burden for me and restaurant staff. I've also traveled with someone with life threatening allergies, which I am glad to accomodate...it's a disability, not just a preference.

[@GODISMYSTERIOUS]

You can videotape your grocery shopping and cooking in a foreign country. Show us how you try to cook the local food. Need not worry about mistake in your cooking. It’s about fun and entertaining.

[@VagabondAwake]

That is a great idea! I have done a few of those: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGbdfGmCprl1bK8

[@ftkinsella]

Dan you look great buddy. You can see you guys are really enjoying this lifestyle that lets you see new places as well as help others by giving us amazing information. Have a great day guys. ❤️🇨🇦❤️ Cheers!!!

[@VagabondAwake]

That's the plan!

[@jenks2841]

Love the honesty

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you Ethan Jenkins! Your interactions help our channel grow! Have a great day. :-) Dan

[@jenks2841]

@@VagabondAwake thanks man, keep living the dream!!!

[@knockknock1246]

Right...you mentioned legality and local connections for VISA. I looked at the SRRV Classic for Philippines... 10,000 in a bank (hopefully with interest) with around 2K plus per month income. This is while everybody else isn't allowed? 🤔. I've been travelling for 12 years now. Looking for long term lately. I tell them "Better deal on the best place, the longer I stay". Always works out nicely for everyone involved quickly...or I walk. The prices in front of the eyes or I'm gone, as you said, in words. Sometimes the gouge is the there, two menus, but if I'm hungry ...sign me up for some chow. That's how I quit vegan. Hunger and games. Catch a cab like a thief in the night from >departures gate< after someone is getting out at taxi drop offs. Have that "we're waiting for someone" look...then like the cheetah at the antelope..."start the box (meter) and I'll get in" Tell them where you're going and which route to take. Correct pronunciation and "poof" 20 % the price of the arrivals gate. 😄

[@VagabondAwake]

In the Philippines, I don't recommend their retirement visa. You can stay for 36 months there without doing a visa run. Here are the details on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boiXk6VqaJlkjbs

[@knockknock1246]

@@VagabondAwake Wow...thanks much. Never knew. 👍

[@GODISMYSTERIOUS]

Next time when you book a BnB, make sure to ask more information about the environment. Are there a ot of dogs, cats and birds? Cats meow a lot in the middle of the night as they would call out for hours for inviting a mate.

[@VagabondAwake]

Great idea Kay. I am one of those people that can sleep through anything though. So is Qiang. Buut others wake up at the first sound they hear.

[@noellehilgesen612]

Thanks 🤩

[@VagabondAwake]

No problem 😊 Happy to share these videos with you. :-)

[@paigepaynter4119]

Can you show us what you guys backpacks look like? What are you traveling with for 30 days at a time?

[@VagabondAwake]

Here you go Paige: vagabondbuddha.com/what-i-pack-to-travel-the-world/

[@paigepaynter4119]

Thanks for your quick response!

[@richardwiediger7298]

one thing that I haven't heard you cover is what essentials to bring, I have found that the lighter you travel the better. No sense in bringing more than you really need. Like you, I am vegan, (sometimes hard to find) so I like to cook. Do you actually haul around pots and pans with you. And like you, I will make something easy such as oat meal. So, how much luggage do you haul around?

[@VagabondAwake]

Thanks for the idea. I will do an unpacking video at our next stop.

[@leadlearner6391]

great info regarding living in a place with your eyes wide open 😉

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad you liked it!

[@Live_your_Dreams_Everyday]

I took a cab in Bogota. I thought the driver said 4000, but he was actually saying 400. I tried to give him the 4000 but he insisted on giving me my 3600 change! On the other hand, I know local Colombians who won't pick a cab up on the street for fear of kidnapping. A truly extreme place.

[@VagabondAwake]

Yes. Well said. I have experienced both also. :-) People are the same all over the world. Some good ones and some bad ones.

[@vgshwk]

The thing I hate are airplane delays and airlines lie to you. Once I had a delay and they said there was mechanical difficulties and I said oh is that why the crew is just showing up now? Just tell me the truth.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you for the wise thought vgshwk. I couldn't have said it better myself. And thanks for taking the time to share. When you share here KZbin shows my video to more people and I get paid more. So by sharing here, you are paying me for my creative energy. So, thank you, :-) Dan

[@christinec.2376]

what about google fi?

[@VagabondAwake]

Just got it about a month ago. I will report on the experience in a few weeks.

[@vickytu3094]

May I ask how do you join the expats group?

[@VagabondAwake]

We put links in our reports. vagabondbuddha.com/ You can also just go to Facebook and search for "Cityname Expats"

[@powerpower5518]

Instead of using 2 banks,2 Visa and 2 other credit cards i prefer 1 bank Visa and Mastercard and a card from Revolut.

[@VagabondAwake]

I see. The reason I like prefer having 2 different ATM cards from two different banks, is to avoid the situation where 1 ATM card goes missing and I have no remaining ATM cards. Which happened to me before. So I had to wait for my single bank to express mail another ATM card to me in a foreign country. I explain it all here: vagabondbuddha.com/top-banking-mistakes-i-learned-living-internationally/

[@willynilly949]

Do you know anything about Life in Bulacan outside Manila?

[@VagabondAwake]

Hello Willi Pohls! Thank you for taking the time to ask a question. Sadly, our exploration of the Philippines ended during CV19 lockdown before we got that far north in the Philippines. Our KZbin channel grows when people like, comment, or subscribe. It is like you are giving us a pay raise every time! So we really appreciate your help! Best, Dan

[@JustBrowsing2631]

Thank you

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you Michelle McCarver! Have a great day. :-) Dan

[@garthrondeau8198]

Fabulous content. Keep up the amazing info. Love the way you are both working together. Each doing %50 of the work. Looking forward to your advice for years to come.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you! Will do!

[@nyxdoc2801]

You guys are the best

[@VagabondAwake]

Hello Nyx Doc! Thank you for taking the time to share. Our KZbin channel grows when people like, comment, or subscribe. It is like you are giving us a pay raise every time! So we really appreciate your help! Best, Dan

[@sbkpilot1]

The way I am reading it each 30 day extension costs about 65 USD? So if one wants to stay a year in the Philippines it would cost 780 USD in visa fees? That's a bit crazy.

[@VagabondAwake]

It is 20 USD per month per person (normal instead of express), plus a tourist card is like $50 USD which you buy once. 20 326 months times 20 USD plus $50. These are just rough numbers per person.

[@christinec.2376]

nothing in your reports on Panama?

[@VagabondAwake]

Stay tuned. It won't be long now. :-)

[@GODISMYSTERIOUS]

Know the transportation tools in the place where you want to stay. Safety is a top priority in some notorious foreign countries which are known for drug cartels.

[@VagabondAwake]

Hey Kay Getaway, thanks for sharing this idea. I appreciate the ideas. Thanks for commenting too. When people comment, our videos are suggested to more people. So thank you so much! Best, Dan

[@nyxdoc2801]

We love you here in iran 🇮🇷

[@knockknock1246]

Chetori doost.

[@VagabondAwake]

Hello Nyx Doc, thank you for your personal note of encouragement. It really does make a difference for us when we know people appreciate what we are doing. Your comments also cause KZbin to show our video to more people so your note is like paying us a small tip $$ for our time. Thank you, Dan

[@philipjanek3864]

Btw in Mexico if your from the U.S. T-mobile let's you text and talk unlimited with 5 Gbs of free data. Check your plan 👌

[@VagabondAwake]

Hello Philip Janek! Thank you for taking the time to share your ideas. :-) Our KZbin channel grows when people like, comment, or subscribe. It is like you are giving us a pay raise every time! So we really appreciate your help! Best, Dan

[@billclarke3754]

Dealing with Immigration becomes tiresome. Fast travel, changing countries ever few weeks, or days, is hard work. Finding affordable, good accommodation can be a challenge. Now I prefer slow travel😎

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you for the wise thought Bill Clarke. I couldn't have said it better myself. And thanks for taking the time to share. When you share here KZbin shows my video to more people and I get paid more. So by sharing here, you are paying me for my creative energy. So, thank you, :-) Dan

[@maxflower13]

i like that you said rinky-dink

[@VagabondAwake]

For some reason that reminds me of Hugh Grant in Notting Hill when he said "Whoopsy Daisy."

[@philipjanek3864]

Btw I'm recommending your channel to my Philippines expats friends and all my friends that travel. Don't worry I won't tell them you're a vegetarian 😆

[@VagabondAwake]

Awesome thank you Philip! lol.

[@GODISMYSTERIOUS]

Google search everything related to your destination instead of just listening to what people say.

[@VagabondAwake]

Good idea. :-)

[@rickj9060]

You lost me at the "Hate", how about "Things we don't like about travel"

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you for your constructive criticism Rick J. That is how we get better. And thanks for watching our videos and commenting. Commenting, liking, or subscribing causes KZbin to pay us more. So thank you for giving us a raise. Best, Dan

[@ericeverson5956]

I am ready, load me up with AMMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VagabondAwake]

Hello Eric Everson, thank you for your personal note of encouragement. It really does make a difference for us when we know people appreciate what we are doing. Your comments also cause KZbin to show our video to more people so your note is like paying us a small tip $$ for our time. Thank you, Dan

[@ericeverson5956]

@@VagabondAwake No problem, Dan. Happy to help anyway I can.

[@GODISMYSTERIOUS]

I don’t feel safe to use ATM outside a bank. When I need to change the dollars to foreign currency, I rather pay more to get the foreign currency exchange inside a bank. I did that when I was in Sydney. At an ATM, a criminal might notice you walking out of ATM and follow you.

[@VagabondAwake]

Yes, I prefer using banks and ATMs inside malls and inside bank entry ways. The once out in public get hacked more easily too.

[@Jon2.2.0]

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