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My essentials for travelling SE Asia: A sweat rag, travel insurance (and you've actually read the policy), tropical strength insect repellant, instant hand sanitiser.
There is literally no need to catch that big ass fan. I've travelled for 2 years straight and I haven't come across a single person carrying that. Most hostels will have AC or a ceiling fan.
what a great video! another tip - I also land up saving up on unnecessary expenses like atm fees etc in South East Asia - using apps like ATM Fee Saver - it helps find atms with no fees or lower fees than others along with withdrawal limits etc. worth adding to your list of tricks!
@@AlexanderTravelbum I bought these in-ear phones, which I wore during sleep. It blocks out most of the traffic and chickens crowing at 4am each day. Hanoi and the major cities are very noisey. See the link below. I'm on my 3rd pair! exceptional-av.co.uk/bose-quietcontrol-30-wireless-headphones.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw1f_pBRAEEiwApp0JKI8_tK0PC73Hy4PAVNSrfHJa7IZM4U7f5bQ1IYmMskoiyJDuGYRU0hoCqisQAvD_BwE
@@AlexanderTravelbum Wow. What do you expect to find there you haven't see elsewhere ? As for myself, I wanna try white countries like Portugal and Spain and I expect to see more open minded people than Latinos or se Asian.
Nice video. FYI, your international driving permit doesn’t work for scooters or motorbikes unless you already have a motorbike license in the US. Maybe you do, but a lot of people don’t know this, so just wanted to share. Also, you don’t need to carry your Global Entry card to use the service, so you can save the 5 grams there!
Great video, I go very soon and nearly forgot eye mask and ear buds, appreciate it! Would be interested to know what you do for work, how you get time off and what you do with your home etc
I’m 16 and living in Canada BC near Prince George. I have a girlfriend who’s 15 and lives in the UK. I want to go see her seeing as we met online, I’d rather go there then her come here for multiple reasons but the biggest one is that I’d never expect a father to let his daughter travel to another country just for a boy. Instead I’m going there to show both her and her family that I am completely committed to her. My only problem is that I haven’t been able to find how much a trip like that costs. My best guess is between 5,000 and 10,000 Canadian but I honestly don’t know. I’ve tried looking online as best I know how but there’s no sites that have been of any help whatsoever. If someone could reply and offer me a general number to make my goal it would be much appreciated.
Alexander Travelbum would you have any clue as to how much a plane ticket would cost? I’m not looking for anything big like first class, just something that could get me there and back in one piece.
I’m traveling to SE Asia in September and I’ve been and got some extra passport photos. Do you know if I can use the passport photos for a visa or should I go and get some specific visa photos ? Thank you
If we go to SE Asia for a couple years, and spend 4-6 months in many countries, I guess we only get the visa for the first one ?...then get the others a couple months before we enter the next ? Thx !
Everything on the internet says that if you arrive in Vietnam via plane (not through the borders) then you can pick up a visa on arrival there for like 25. Sounds like you got screwed over.
So, I’m not sure how Vietnam visa on arrival works because they have never allowed me to do it. Before I even get on my flight to Vietnam, they make me show them my visa and won’t let me board without one. That’s happened both times. So I couldn’t go to Vietnam to get the one on arrival, they made me get an expedited one online at the airport which cost me $600. I don’t know if this is for Americans or what this is all about. I’d love to know
@@AlexanderTravelbum that's insane-- on the internet there are several sites to get one before hand, but I'm weary to trust them... thanks for your help I'll keep digging.
@@alexandraphlegar6356 when I go to Vietnam I do it usually from Laos, Luang Prabang. There is a Vietnamese Consulate, you get your 3 month Visa in about 3 or 4 days for about 70 Euros. This should be possible from any neighboring country or from any country capital with a Vietnamese Ambassy.
@@AlexanderTravelbum rip my guy, I didn't really understand it and only realised I needed a visa two days before, think I used vietnam immigration .org cost like £15-25 and to get a letter of approval of visa on arrival. thought it was a bit dodgy and wasn't sure if it would work but they checked my letter at the airport and I boarded. Then got visa on arrival in vietnam for like $20 or so
$600?!?! Jesus fucking christ and I felt ripped off paying $50. Bro you should have just cancelled the flight and rebooked after getting a 1 day expedited evisa for $60. Total cost probably like $200 for budget airline + hostel + evisa.
I only go to beaches I can enjoy naked and I had no problems finding plenty, even in Myanmar. So fuck the bathing shit as well as the sun screen. Don't be stupid and go under the sun gradually and the skin will adapt without burning. Just a minimum of good sense is needed and same for allover tanning.
Expedited, under one hour visa processing right before your flight. Yeah, they made me do that or I couldn’t get on the flight. Which is weird because many people are allowed to get visa on arrival
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www.amazon.com/shop/alexandertravelbum
Gear I mentioned in the video & more
Best travel underwear : amzn.to/2z6UAsO
Travel towel : amzn.to/32Gd2Z5
Clip-on fan : amzn.to/2K0b519
My Passport Wallet : amzn.to/2RqyHz9
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Travel backpack : amzn.to/2yizU23
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My essentials for travelling SE Asia: A sweat rag, travel insurance (and you've actually read the policy), tropical strength insect repellant, instant hand sanitiser.
That’s a great list actually
There is literally no need to catch that big ass fan. I've travelled for 2 years straight and I haven't come across a single person carrying that. Most hostels will have AC or a ceiling fan.
I'm thinking of going to SE Asia for 6-8 months next year, this video has me starting my packing list very early!
What's your budget, more or less?
@@thomasbadabam3996 I've put aside $10 000 CAD - I feel like this is more than enough no?
@@syameenapillai9052 Yes that is more than enough, with $10,000 for 8 months thats about $1200 CAD ($905 USD) per month. Thats a good budget
The heck kind of employer allows that much time off work?
OMG me too, as soon as Covid calms down I’m off for a year to travel South East Asia
what a great video! another tip - I also land up saving up on unnecessary expenses like atm fees etc in South East Asia - using apps like ATM Fee Saver - it helps find atms with no fees or lower fees than others along with withdrawal limits etc. worth adding to your list of tricks!
Thanks bro! I hope you're well :)
All good, thank you!
Bose noise cancelling headphones. Best purchase I ever made for a year in Vietnam.
How much were yours? I’m looking for new headphones right now
@@AlexanderTravelbum I bought these in-ear phones, which I wore during sleep. It blocks out most of the traffic and chickens crowing at 4am each day. Hanoi and the major cities are very noisey. See the link below. I'm on my 3rd pair!
exceptional-av.co.uk/bose-quietcontrol-30-wireless-headphones.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw1f_pBRAEEiwApp0JKI8_tK0PC73Hy4PAVNSrfHJa7IZM4U7f5bQ1IYmMskoiyJDuGYRU0hoCqisQAvD_BwE
Around £250 on amazon
OMG the ol' Vietnam Visa scam! got me too! I ended up flying to the Philippines instead of paying the crazy fee. Great vid my dude Cheers!
Damn. I thought about that at the time. Forget why I had to go through with it still
No idea how RUclips knows I'm going to Bangladesh next week
That’s awesome, how long are you going? I’m planning to go in 2 months. Would love to hear about your experience
@@AlexanderTravelbum Wow. What do you expect to find there you haven't see elsewhere ? As for myself, I wanna try white countries like Portugal and Spain and I expect to see more open minded people than Latinos or se Asian.
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Nice video. FYI, your international driving permit doesn’t work for scooters or motorbikes unless you already have a motorbike license in the US. Maybe you do, but a lot of people don’t know this, so just wanted to share. Also, you don’t need to carry your Global Entry card to use the service, so you can save the 5 grams there!
awesome vid! you inspired me to travel to thailand! planning a trip for next summer!!!
Thanks! Glad to inspire travel’
I love this video. You’re spot on brother man!
Thanks for watching my vids mate
Make sure to watch the brother video to this one, “How to Pack for Southeast Asia: A Guide”
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Such a stud! ❤❤
Great vid keep up the good work
Thanks Juan, I appreciate it 🙏🏻
Well done. I want that water bottle and power bank. Thanks for this, dude. ☮️💕
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment ✊🏻
The power bank is nice, but you also need a universal adapter so you can plug your electronics in.
Amazing video Alexander well done 😊😊❤️❤️
✊🏻✊🏻 thank you, I appreciate your comment
You are welcome Alexander 😊😊❤️❤️
did you need to buy a second filter for your water bottle? I have a 3-4 month trip planned and wondering how long the filter lasts - Cheers
Great video, I go very soon and nearly forgot eye mask and ear buds, appreciate it! Would be interested to know what you do for work, how you get time off and what you do with your home etc
Thanks for watching ✊🏻 I make RUclips videos for work, it pays for my travel
Alexander Travelbum that makes a lot of sense!😂 thanks for the reply!
I ❤️ South East Asia
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Perfect timing! Going to SE Asia soon. Thanks Alex.
Thanks for watching!
can you do more videos about how to get flights and such? or do you have any recommended airlines and what not already
I’m 16 and living in Canada BC near Prince George. I have a girlfriend who’s 15 and lives in the UK. I want to go see her seeing as we met online, I’d rather go there then her come here for multiple reasons but the biggest one is that I’d never expect a father to let his daughter travel to another country just for a boy. Instead I’m going there to show both her and her family that I am completely committed to her. My only problem is that I haven’t been able to find how much a trip like that costs. My best guess is between 5,000 and 10,000 Canadian but I honestly don’t know. I’ve tried looking online as best I know how but there’s no sites that have been of any help whatsoever. If someone could reply and offer me a general number to make my goal it would be much appreciated.
Sorry I never saw this. Yes it depends where you’re staying and for how long. Hope it works out man ✊🏻
Bodoman I’ll mainly be in a hotel/motel near London, sorry I didn’t reply sooner I’m just getting the notifications now.
Alexander Travelbum would you have any clue as to how much a plane ticket would cost? I’m not looking for anything big like first class, just something that could get me there and back in one piece.
@@jackfrost8825 do you check online? just check the airlines
bet that didn't work out... and if it did than she probably cheated on you... Red pill your self Jack before your heart turns to frost.
I’m traveling to SE Asia in September and I’ve been and got some extra passport photos. Do you know if I can use the passport photos for a visa or should I go and get some specific visa photos ? Thank you
If we go to SE Asia for a couple years, and spend 4-6 months in many countries, I guess we only get the visa for the first one ?...then get the others a couple months before we enter the next ? Thx !
Very good
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Do you have any tips on airfare such as the best time to buy tickets or where to buy from?
I do, I’ll have to make a video about that soon
Alexander Travelbum thanks a lot keep up the content
Everything on the internet says that if you arrive in Vietnam via plane (not through the borders) then you can pick up a visa on arrival there for like 25. Sounds like you got screwed over.
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Torch! and for women may be a swim suit in the right size, in Asia it's hard to get one with some space for ahem breasts
Alex-- you're telling me your Vietnam visa on arrival was 600 dollars? Was this for like just a tourist one?!
So, I’m not sure how Vietnam visa on arrival works because they have never allowed me to do it. Before I even get on my flight to Vietnam, they make me show them my visa and won’t let me board without one. That’s happened both times. So I couldn’t go to Vietnam to get the one on arrival, they made me get an expedited one online at the airport which cost me $600. I don’t know if this is for Americans or what this is all about. I’d love to know
@@AlexanderTravelbum that's insane-- on the internet there are several sites to get one before hand, but I'm weary to trust them... thanks for your help I'll keep digging.
@@alexandraphlegar6356 when I go to Vietnam I do it usually from Laos, Luang Prabang. There is a Vietnamese Consulate, you get your 3 month Visa in about 3 or 4 days for about 70 Euros. This should be possible from any neighboring country or from any country capital with a Vietnamese Ambassy.
It’s $50 US you got ripped off man!
@@AlexanderTravelbum rip my guy, I didn't really understand it and only realised I needed a visa two days before, think I used vietnam immigration .org cost like £15-25 and to get a letter of approval of visa on arrival. thought it was a bit dodgy and wasn't sure if it would work but they checked my letter at the airport and I boarded. Then got visa on arrival in vietnam for like $20 or so
Any tours you travel with, you would like to share?
I would have better shoes for hiking no matter what country I go to
Bro come India 💕
$600?!?! Jesus fucking christ and I felt ripped off paying $50. Bro you should have just cancelled the flight and rebooked after getting a 1 day expedited evisa for $60. Total cost probably like $200 for budget airline + hostel + evisa.
I only go to beaches I can enjoy naked and I had no problems finding plenty, even in Myanmar. So fuck the bathing shit as well as the sun screen. Don't be stupid and go under the sun gradually and the skin will adapt without burning. Just a minimum of good sense is needed and same for allover tanning.
Yeah, good tips there. This can work
600 USD for visa???!!! are you f* kidding me? can not be true, simply can not believe this
Expedited, under one hour visa processing right before your flight. Yeah, they made me do that or I couldn’t get on the flight. Which is weird because many people are allowed to get visa on arrival
Didn’t u make this video like ten times already?