That type of travel is pretty common for a backpacker like me. In fact, this hotel in Dhaka was actually nicer than most places that I stay in in other countries. I usually don't have my own bathroom or anything like that. 🙂
@@rafidhassanoney4007 Bangladesh is an unusual travel destination for most foreigners, hence why you might be surprised, but over in India, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and many other countries where there are lots of travelers, that's a common price to pay for a backpacker dorm or cheap hotel room. Your average backpacker can't afford to spend $50 a night when traveling around the world for months (or longer) at a time.
Love your content. Makes me nostalgic for the good old traveling days that seem further away from us than ever after more than 10 months of restrictions with no clear end in sight. I'm an optimist nonetheless and think those days will probably return towards the latter part of the year. In the meantime, what's truly ironic is that a minor travel destination well off the beaten path of mass tourism like Bangladesh is actually easier to access than some of the world's most famous tourism destinations over in SE Asia (and to a lesser extent India). Most SE Asian countries have some sort of quarantine in place, usually for 14 days (Malaysia's has been shortened down to 7-10, but only for "low risk" nationalities). Bangladesh by contrast, if you can find a flight, will allow foreigners to enter with just a negative PCR test result and no quarantine required. Land borders with India of course remain closed and the border with Myanmar was never open to begin with. I think by October or so most of the current restrictions will be loosened to the point that we can all resume our happy traveling days.
I didn't realize that Bangladesh was relatively open to foreign visitors. I'll have to look into that. I wouldn't mind returning to Bangladesh at all. The trick might be, as you hinted at, finding a flight. And even if you found a flight in, it might end up being tough or impossible to find a flight out. And then, of course, where could you go next when your rather short visa expires? I've been able to stay in Thailand because I'm already here. But once you leave, you can't get back in, and it would be tough to go anywhere else. 🙂
@@PlanetDoug Indeed. I would suggest remaining in Thailand for now. I think they are going to issue continuous 60 day extensions until the borders reopen. Besides, who knows whether a country like Bangladesh would issue a visa extension, even a special Covid one like some of the SE Asian ones are doing? They might not [anymore], based on the fact they've sort of "reopened". Or they might issue one to foreigners currently stuck there, but not new arrivals. Lockdown in Thailand isn't as bad as Myanmar and some other countries. I would love to get back to Myanmar ASAP but in a crisis situation, I think if I had been stuck there it would have been very challenging to say the least. Some beach areas in that country have been closed for 10 months already and crossing states requires quarantines and in some cases, testing. Thailand's response has been harsh in some cases too, but more measured and shorter - Malaysia's by contrast has been a lot stricter. That's why sticking around in Thailand is probably the way to go, especially as things are starting to ease up in the coming weeks. I think you'll probably be able to travel to Myanmar or Malaysia after around July (though some reports suggest October). Only 5-6 more months to go! Of course I've been burned on my predictions before, but based on media reports, that's the approximate time frame to be working with. Getting closer to that time will yield more clarity.
@@PlanetDoug Like you, I am fan of countries like Myanmar, which are more traditional and thus seem more "genuine" than more developed Malaysia or even Thailand. That stated, both of these countries offer fantastic scenery and friendly people...which is why Tak, Mae Hong Son, Kanchanaburi and other remote spots are some of the most appealing parts of the country. In many ways Myanmar is kind of like Thailand 30-40 years ago. I think development and adapting to the modern lifestyle is what's destroying the old charm, which fortunately, is still present in places but is starting to disappear quickly from the bigger cities. This is also starting to apply to countries like Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. As much as I like Laos (which is like a lesser developed version of Thailand), it lacks the charm and friendliness of Myanmar in my opinion. Laotians are friendly, but mostly rather shy and some of the rural folk, especially the hill tribes are actually pretty suspicious of outsiders so you don't get the smiles and genuine hospitality you do in Myanmar, Bangladesh or India. I've even experienced Laotians run away from me (and some friends) when we asked for directions! A weird experience I must say. I spent a couple of years living in Bangladesh when I was a child, but can't remember much. Have been to India (Kolkata or Calcutta) twice in recent years and really enjoyed it. A trip to Mizoram in the NE part of the country wedged between Myanmar and Bangladesh is also on the cards, once borders reopen.
Ugh Ive been in small hotel/hostel rooms with broken A/C like that in SE Asia before. No sleep guaranteed as you’re unsure if it’s sweat or cockroaches on you hehe
Thank you buddy for the clip. I haven’t been to Bangladesh for a long time, but it felt really good that you was able to feel homely within that condition. I would say that It was a bargain. You can enjoy other things with the money you would save though.
I guess they're not really a joke to me. Just a LOT more expensive. 🙂 I wonder, though, even if I had the budget to stay in those nice places, which would be better. I kind of like the older, cheaper hotels. The Sheraton would be more comfortable, but maybe less interesting. These old, inexpensive hotels can be in more interesting traditional neighborhoods. More fun, perhaps?
Well, I'm so sorry to see that you had such a bad experience in Dhaka Bangladesh. But only in 7$ (600tk) what could be better than this ? This I really a big question. In off season if you go to Cox's Bazar then you can have a great hotel room in 7$ but in Dhaka it's quite impossible. It's a expensive city. Maybe we are not rich but for good hotels we have bad price 😂. Dhaka is not for budget Travelers. We have so many great hotels but at least you need to cost 30$. Anyway, so sorry to see your experience that you shared.
I don't think I would call it beautiful. :) But it is certainly interesting, and it has a lot of history. And the price is right for a budget traveller like me. :)
What do you expect more of 7 dollars? If you have money go and spend in Sheraton, Radison etc. It seems you are making fun of Bangladesh. As Bangladeshi we are very welcoming people with foreigners otherwise you must have been kicked out of Bangladesh. Stop doing this nonsense.
I think you completely misunderstood my video. My opinion was that I liked this hotel and my room, and I thought it was a good value for $7 a night. I stay in low budget hotels like this in every country I go to, and I thought this one was pretty good. For $7 a night you usually don't even get your own bathroom. But this room did have a private bathroom. I wouldn't want to stay in an expensive hotel like the Sheraton. They aren't interesting for me. I like local hotels like this one that are in interesting neighborhoods. And I thought the views from this hotel were great. It's interesting that you are telling me that Bangladeshis are very friendly, and yet in your comment you are threatening to kick me out of your country. That's not very friendly. 😂
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You stayed and traveled pretty cheap exactly like the common people of Bangladesh ! I'm quite surprised to see that !
That type of travel is pretty common for a backpacker like me. In fact, this hotel in Dhaka was actually nicer than most places that I stay in in other countries. I usually don't have my own bathroom or anything like that. 🙂
@@PlanetDoug Good to hear that ! I hope you will come back to see the real beauty of the country outside of Dhaka !
@@rafidhassanoney4007 Bangladesh is an unusual travel destination for most foreigners, hence why you might be surprised, but over in India, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and many other countries where there are lots of travelers, that's a common price to pay for a backpacker dorm or cheap hotel room. Your average backpacker can't afford to spend $50 a night when traveling around the world for months (or longer) at a time.
Love your content. Makes me nostalgic for the good old traveling days that seem further away from us than ever after more than 10 months of restrictions with no clear end in sight.
I'm an optimist nonetheless and think those days will probably return towards the latter part of the year.
In the meantime, what's truly ironic is that a minor travel destination well off the beaten path of mass tourism like Bangladesh is actually easier to access than some of the world's most famous tourism destinations over in SE Asia (and to a lesser extent India). Most SE Asian countries have some sort of quarantine in place, usually for 14 days (Malaysia's has been shortened down to 7-10, but only for "low risk" nationalities). Bangladesh by contrast, if you can find a flight, will allow foreigners to enter with just a negative PCR test result and no quarantine required. Land borders with India of course remain closed and the border with Myanmar was never open to begin with.
I think by October or so most of the current restrictions will be loosened to the point that we can all resume our happy traveling days.
I didn't realize that Bangladesh was relatively open to foreign visitors. I'll have to look into that. I wouldn't mind returning to Bangladesh at all. The trick might be, as you hinted at, finding a flight. And even if you found a flight in, it might end up being tough or impossible to find a flight out. And then, of course, where could you go next when your rather short visa expires? I've been able to stay in Thailand because I'm already here. But once you leave, you can't get back in, and it would be tough to go anywhere else. 🙂
@@PlanetDoug Indeed. I would suggest remaining in Thailand for now. I think they are going to issue continuous 60 day extensions until the borders reopen. Besides, who knows whether a country like Bangladesh would issue a visa extension, even a special Covid one like some of the SE Asian ones are doing? They might not [anymore], based on the fact they've sort of "reopened". Or they might issue one to foreigners currently stuck there, but not new arrivals.
Lockdown in Thailand isn't as bad as Myanmar and some other countries.
I would love to get back to Myanmar ASAP but in a crisis situation, I think if I had been stuck there it would have been very challenging to say the least. Some beach areas in that country have been closed for 10 months already and crossing states requires quarantines and in some cases, testing.
Thailand's response has been harsh in some cases too, but more measured and shorter - Malaysia's by contrast has been a lot stricter. That's why sticking around in Thailand is probably the way to go, especially as things are starting to ease up in the coming weeks.
I think you'll probably be able to travel to Myanmar or Malaysia after around July (though some reports suggest October). Only 5-6 more months to go! Of course I've been burned on my predictions before, but based on media reports, that's the approximate time frame to be working with. Getting closer to that time will yield more clarity.
@@PlanetDoug Like you, I am fan of countries like Myanmar, which are more traditional and thus seem more "genuine" than more developed Malaysia or even Thailand. That stated, both of these countries offer fantastic scenery and friendly people...which is why Tak, Mae Hong Son, Kanchanaburi and other remote spots are some of the most appealing parts of the country. In many ways Myanmar is kind of like Thailand 30-40 years ago. I think development and adapting to the modern lifestyle is what's destroying the old charm, which fortunately, is still present in places but is starting to disappear quickly from the bigger cities. This is also starting to apply to countries like Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos.
As much as I like Laos (which is like a lesser developed version of Thailand), it lacks the charm and friendliness of Myanmar in my opinion. Laotians are friendly, but mostly rather shy and some of the rural folk, especially the hill tribes are actually pretty suspicious of outsiders so you don't get the smiles and genuine hospitality you do in Myanmar, Bangladesh or India. I've even experienced Laotians run away from me (and some friends) when we asked for directions! A weird experience I must say.
I spent a couple of years living in Bangladesh when I was a child, but can't remember much. Have been to India (Kolkata or Calcutta) twice in recent years and really enjoyed it. A trip to Mizoram in the NE part of the country wedged between Myanmar and Bangladesh is also on the cards, once borders reopen.
We invite you to stay in a government run hotels called parjatan complexes in both dhaka and outside
Overpriced
Ugh Ive been in small hotel/hostel rooms with broken A/C like that in SE Asia before. No sleep guaranteed as you’re unsure if it’s sweat or cockroaches on you hehe
That red light you just keep it on when you go to sleep as a Night Light .
Thank you buddy for the clip. I haven’t been to Bangladesh for a long time, but it felt really good that you was able to feel homely within that condition. I would say that It was a bargain. You can enjoy other things with the money you would save though.
Le Pan Pacific Sonargoan, Radisson Blue, Westin, Sheraton to the cycling canadian = "Are we joke to you? " 🥴
I guess they're not really a joke to me. Just a LOT more expensive. 🙂
I wonder, though, even if I had the budget to stay in those nice places, which would be better. I kind of like the older, cheaper hotels. The Sheraton would be more comfortable, but maybe less interesting. These old, inexpensive hotels can be in more interesting traditional neighborhoods. More fun, perhaps?
Well, I'm so sorry to see that you had such a bad experience in Dhaka Bangladesh. But only in 7$ (600tk) what could be better than this ? This I really a big question. In off season if you go to Cox's Bazar then you can have a great hotel room in 7$ but in Dhaka it's quite impossible. It's a expensive city. Maybe we are not rich but for good hotels we have bad price 😂. Dhaka is not for budget Travelers. We have so many great hotels but at least you need to cost 30$. Anyway, so sorry to see your experience that you shared.
Beautiful hotel
I don't think I would call it beautiful. :) But it is certainly interesting, and it has a lot of history. And the price is right for a budget traveller like me. :)
What's wrong with this guy
A bit dodgy and dingy, not to mention dirty but what can you expect for $7? I've seen worse though.
No facilities 😄😄
Hahaha
What do you expect more of 7 dollars? If you have money go and spend in Sheraton, Radison etc. It seems you are making fun of Bangladesh. As Bangladeshi we are very welcoming people with foreigners otherwise you must have been kicked out of Bangladesh. Stop doing this nonsense.
I think you completely misunderstood my video. My opinion was that I liked this hotel and my room, and I thought it was a good value for $7 a night. I stay in low budget hotels like this in every country I go to, and I thought this one was pretty good. For $7 a night you usually don't even get your own bathroom. But this room did have a private bathroom.
I wouldn't want to stay in an expensive hotel like the Sheraton. They aren't interesting for me. I like local hotels like this one that are in interesting neighborhoods. And I thought the views from this hotel were great.
It's interesting that you are telling me that Bangladeshis are very friendly, and yet in your comment you are threatening to kick me out of your country. That's not very friendly. 😂
@@PlanetDoug u r right .. but may be that bd citizen get hurted by the mockery in video 😂