How to Travel Southeast Asia on $500 / Month
How do you travel Southeast Asia on $500 a month? I tell you how to travel in Asia on a budget. I spent 4 months in Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam, and I learned a few things about traveling cheaply. If you want to travel around Southeast Asia for longer, spend less money, and have more fun, then watch this video. $500 a month will get you by. At $1000 a month, you can live like a king if you do it right. Southeast Asia is cheap, but you can spend a lot if you don't budget right.
One day Bangkok 2013, Thailand
Bangkok is the capital and the most populous city of Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep (help·info). The city occupies 1,568.7 square kilometres in the Chao Phraya River delta in Central Thailand, and has a population of over eight million, or 12.6 percent of the country's population. Over fourteen million people (22.2 percent) live within the surrounding Bangkok Metropolitan Region, making Bangkok an extreme primate city, dwarfing Thailand's other urban centres in terms of importance.
Although much diminished from their past prominence, water-based transport still plays an important role in Bangkok and the immediate upstream and downstream provinces. Several water buses serve commuters daily. The Chao Phraya Express Boat carries passengers along the river, regularly serving thirty-four stops from Rat Burana to Nonthaburi and carrying an average of 35,586 passengers per day in 2010. The smaller Khlong Saen Saep boat service serves twenty-seven stops from Wat Si Bun Rueang to Phan Fa Lilat on Saen Saep Canal, and another service serves thirteen stops on Khlong Phra Khanong. They served a daily average of 57,557 and 721 passengers, respectively. Long-tail boats operate on fifteen regular routes on the Chao Phraya, with an average of 2,889 passengers per day. Passenger ferries at thirty-two river crossings served an average of 136,927 daily passengers in 2010.
We used the ferry, the long-tail boat and a speed-rocket-boat.
We visited a temple: Wat Sao Thong Hin
As one of the most unique restaurants in Metropolitan Bangkok, the Cabbages & Condoms (C&C) Restaurant has attracted international attention. Conveniently located near one of Bangkok's main business districts, C&C is very popular among local and foreign clients.
We have had our last dinner together on this roundtrip trough Indochina. We can recommend it. Good food and it is guaranteed not to cause pregnancy.
Street Food in Pakistan - ULTIMATE 16-HOUR PAKISTANI FOOD Tour in Lahore, Pakistan!
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Sadiq Halwa Puri ( - We began the day with a very common breakfast throughout Pakistan, halwa puri, but along with chana curry (chickpea curry). We ate off the car, enjoying every bit of the freshly fried puris and curry.
Total price - 640 PKR ($4.78)
Chacha Feeka Lassi ( - Next we drove over to Gawalmandi, one of the most legendary areas in Lahore for food. We headed straight to a breakfast staple, the lassi shop and had the most creamy heavy milkshake I’ve ever had, called a pera lassi.
Roasted chickpeas - 25 PKR ($0.19) - After exiting an alley, right in front of us was a man selling chickpeas and corn roasted in black Himalayan salt. It’s a very common street food snack in Pakistan.
Sweet potato - 80 PKR ($0.60) - Sweet potato is also a very common street food snack in Lahore, seasoned with masala and a type of citrus juice.
Baba Kulfi Wala - Next we headed over to Shah Alami Market, another huge and bustling market in Lahore.
Kulfi - 20 PKR ($0.15) each - One of the most famous places to eat ice cream in Lahore is Baba Kulfi Wala, and you’ll find a crowd of people standing around the corner of the road eating sticks of their famous kulfi.
Orange juice - 50 PKR ($0.37)
Chana chaat - 120 PKR ($0.89) per plate - One of my personal favorite Pakistani street food snacks of the day was chana chaat, a chickpea snack. He added in all sorts of spices, chutneys, and seasonings, to create a deliciously refreshing snack.
Butt Karahi Tikka Restaurant - Easily one of the most well known restaurants in Lahore is Butt Karahi, specializing in curry made in a rounded pan, called a karahi (we will be eating a lot of karahi’s in Pakistan!). We ordered both a mutton karahi and chicken karahi. Both were amazing, filled with spices and butter, but the tenderness of the mutton was the winner.
Total price - 5,600 PKR ($41.84)
Siddique Fish Corner - You’ll notice that Lahore seems to come alive at night, and street food is everywhere at night. We began the evening with Siddique Fish Corner, one of the best fried fish stalls in Lahore. It was awesome, and so busy.
Total price - 400 PKR ($2.99)
Khalifa Balochi Sajji - Another Pakistani dish I wanted to try was chicken sajji, a type of hand rotisserie chicken. The atmosphere and cooking method was incredible.
Total price - 390 PKR ($2.91)
Khan Baba Restaurant - Finally for our last dinner on this 16 hour day of food in Pakistan, we went to one of Ali’s favorite restaurants in Lahore, Khan Baba. The goat chops were impressive as was the korma curry.
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What To Eat in Hawaii
Here's the second video we did while we were in Hawaii. The first video was of us having fun. This video, though, is 18 freaking minutes of us EATING ALL THE FOOD! SO MUCH FOOD! ALL OF IT! There's none left for anyone else. It's all in our stomachs now.
Hilton helped out with this video as well. We don't know Hawaii very well, so we got a list of places to eat. And I think we got a good bit of Hawaiin food in there! If there are any places we missed out on, please let us know in the comments, so that we can try them next time we come to Hawaii.
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Things to do in Malaysia | Top Attractions Travel Guide
When I think of the most under-rated countries to visit in SE Asia Malaysia comes to mind. With a rich culture and diversity - unlike any other nation in Southeast Asia - there is something for everyone. Some of my favorite places to visit in Malaysia include Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Penang and the Cameron Highlands. The following is a top attractions travel guide for the best things to do in Malaysia:
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1) Few architectural wonders can compete with the Petronas Towers. Equally as impressive by day as they are at night, it is an absolute must landmark to visit in Kuala Lumpur.
2) Night markets in Malaysia are well worth a visit. My personal favorite is the Jonker Street Night Market located in Melaka. On the weekends Jonker street shuts down to traffic and turns into a sea of people and stalls selling everything from trinkets to street food. While we were there we made sure to cool down with Cendol, which is our favorite Malaysian street food snack.
3) The Batu Caves are of my favorite attractions that is absolutely free! Taking the commuter train from KL Sentral we arrived early in the morning before all of the package tourists. The caves themselves, an important Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan, are worth the 272 step climb to the top. You'll notice many of cheeky monkeys.
4) The KL Bird Park is a quirky attraction worth checking out. Its claim to fame is being the largest walk in aviary. Home to thousands of birds you'll be able to spot peacocks, flamingos and many other exotic ones.
5) While you're in Georgetown, Penang consider visiting a recently opened cat cafe! The Purrfect Cat Cafe in George Town is home to some adorable cats.
6) Whenever I head back to Malaysia I can't help but break out in a smile because I know I'm going to get a chance to eat dim sum.
7) When I mentioned Malaysia was a diverse country, I was referring to the people and cuisine. Indian food is one of my favorite cuisines and having the opportunity to eat a delicious banana leaf thali set is something I wouldn't miss for the world. Loaded up with rice, dal, vegetables, roti, papad, chutney and pickles. Coming in at only 22 Ringgit (for the two of us) it's an inexpensive but delicious meal.
8) Want to visit the biggest Buddhist temple in all of Southeast Asia? Would you be surprised to learn that it is in Malaysia? Kek Lok Si temple, also known as the Temple of Supreme Bliss, is located in Air Itam. The temple combines Mahayana Buddhism and Chinese rituals. To visit take bus 201, 203 or 204 from Komplex Komptar in the heart of George Town, Penang.
9) The Petronas Towers are brilliant by day but 'wow' do they ever shine bright at night. They have really cool light shows.
10) You can't visit Malaysia without having Roti Canai for breakfast, lunch, dinner and/or a snack. An Indian flat bread, similar to a pancake, it comes in all different sizes, shapes and flavors. Our two favorites being cheese and banana.
11) While in Malacca it's a great idea to take a Melaka River Cruise at night as the city really lights up at night. You'll notice wonderful old colonial architecture and street art along with traditional homes alongside the Kampong.
12) The Clan Jetties are an important part of George Town's heritage and the last bastions of old Chinese settlements.
13) Georgetown is one of the most hot and humid cities I've ever visited. If you're looking to escape that for a while head over to the Botanical Gardens just outside of the city. In shady conditions you'll have the opportunity to walk around this massive park where you'll surely spot monkeys and other wildlife.
14) When visiting Malacca be sure to check out a Baba-Nyonya restaurant. A mixture of Chinese and Malaysian cuisine at its finest. Some of our favorite dishes included Nyonya Laksa, Rojak and Popiah.
15) Bling. Bling. That's not the sound of a horn but instead the decorations on a rickshaw in George Town. For around 30 to 40 Ringgit you can take a full one hour city tour. It certainly beats walking around in the heat. Highlights for us included going through Little India.
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Lufthansa BUSINESS CLASS Frankfurt to Bangkok|Boeing 747
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Flying Lufthansa BUSINESS CLASS Frankfurt to Bangkok
Lufthansa Business Class Flat Bed in the sky, on the Boeing 747-400.
Lufthansa might not have the best business class seat in the sky, but the food and service sure made this an excellent overnight flight between Frankfurt and Bangkok. It is always an absolutely joy to fly on a Boeing 747 and especially when its on the upper deck. For this flight I picked seat 86K mainly because no one sits behind you or across from you as the stairs are opposite.
I feel this makes the seats more private and gives you a better chance at catching some sleep.
Lufthansa business class review on the Boeing 747 from Frankfurt to Bangkok, Includes a look around the Lufthansa business class lounge in Frankfurt airport.
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Little India SINGAPORE during Thaipusam | You won't believe it!
Little India, Singapore full of faith, music, and brave men during Thaipusam 2019. The Singapore Tamil community gives thanks during the Thaipusam Festival. This is a Hindu festival celebrated on the full moon day in the Tamil month of “Thai”, and Tamils celebrate Lord Murugan. What a fantastic day to be in Sinapore!
In this vlog, we witness one of the most important days for the Tamil community in Singapore: Thaipusam (or Thaipoosam). We visit Little India, see the preparations at Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple on Serangoon Road and follow the procession. We also see other attractions and things to do in Little India, such as Mustafa Center, and the House of Tan Teng Niah. This is the third video in this Singapor series. Watch since the beginning:
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- Thaipusam (or Thaipoosam) is a festival celebrated by the Tamil and Malayali communities
- The word Thaipusam is a combination of the name of the month, Thai, and the name of a star, Pusam. This particular star is at its highest point during the festival.
- The festival commemorates the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a Vel spear so he could defeat the evil demon Soorapadman.
- As surprising as it might sound, devotees don't bleed while pierced. It's believed it's due to their faith
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Falling in Love with Taiwan (台灣)
Come along on my first trip to Taiwan (台灣)! I didn’t know what to expect and – spoiler – I fell in love. From Taipei (台北) to Kaohsiung (高雄), this beautiful island feels like a 'hidden gem.' Explore Taiwan with me and enjoy this travel guide to one of my new top travel destinations.
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I created this channel to share the beauties of the world... stuff that for so long I only kept to myself. Also to help people planning similar trips and to inspire more people to venture out and enjoy life!
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Bangkok Travel Diary (March 25 - April 2, 2018)
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My 2016 Bangkok (Thailand) & Luang Prabang (Laos) travel journal:
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Timestamps:
00 to 00:16 - Day 1
00:16 to 00:24 - Airbus A330 to Bangkok
00:24 - Suvarnabhumi Airport
01:23 - Chatuchak Weekend Market
02:49 - Cabbages and Condoms restaurant
04:16 - Asia Hotel
04:26 - Day 2
06:38 - Airplane Graveyard
10:03 - Ghost Bride Shrine
13:50 - Nana area red light district
14:25 - Day 3
walk along the different spots by the Bangkok Yai canals
(Signal Flagpole, Fort Patchamit, Psychiatry Museum, Princess Mother Memorial Park, Memorial Bridge, Santa Cruz Church, Wat Kanlayamit, Wat Arun, Bang Luang Mosque)
22:06 - Day 4
Sofitel Sukhumvit hotel
Le Dalat
25:05 - Day 5
a couple of Thonglor spots (Baan Ice, J. Borowski)
27:05 - Day 6
The Jam Factory + Neverending Summer in Klong San Market
Evening cross-river ferry ride
27:29 - Day 7
Moom Muum Park at Terminal 21
30:00 - Day 8
New Rot Fai night market
motorycle taxi rides
30:41 - Day 9
Ministry of Defence
The Asiatique
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I made shorter clips of some highlights:
Airplane Graveyard (3 min 38 secs)-
Ghost Bride Shrine (3 mins 10 secs)-
Cats and Dogs of Bangkok (2 mins 10 secs)-
Canal Graffiti (3 mins 36 secs)-
Chatuchak Market (1 min 22 secs)-
Cabbages & Condoms (1 min 36 secs)-
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