EVERYTHING IS GOING WRONG . . . | The *LOW LIFE* of Backpacking Thailand
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- we hit another low point, but the best thing you can do is stay positive and push through it 🙏🏻
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I hope the rest of the trip treats you better!
thank you!!! 💚
In terms of the upset stomach causes- it could be using tap water for brushing your teeth and for drinking. Should use bottled water for everything!
Also ice-cream and the fruit smoothies, because there is probably tap water in it.
careful with the ice..
i have bene brushing my teeth with tap water . . . but i've been doing that from the start 🤨🤨🤨
Late March and April are not good time to be out and about doing activities for extended period of time, especially during mid day, as its the peak of summer in Thailand and for you who came from Spring weather in the UK and into the middle of summer in Thailand. You need more time to adjust.
My recommendation would be to get lots of rest, if you need to go out for a long time, then try to go early in the morning or after 3pm, wear hats/caps and try to stay under shade and have lots of drinks.
Wishing you much more fun, enjoyable time and great food for the rest of your trip!
Having travelled to Thailand a lot I would say avoid icecream and defo do not use tap water for anything. If you can get your own cutlery and can keep it clean do so. Hope your now feeling better
Even pre-packaged ice cream at a 7/11?
I concur!!! When I was in Thailand, I bought three gallons of water at 7/11 just to brush my teeth and shower with it. Can't really trust the water treatment in developing countries. Mind you, even Barack Obama brought his own water supplies from the states in a separate airplane when he visited the king of Thailand, and I heard that he used his water for everything as well.
@@tiegandoyle8396 i'd be interested to hear people's opinions on this 😅
With regard to any Ice cream if it is pre packaged and there is chance it has thawed and then been refrozen then avoid. If it is ice cream that has to be scooped from a container I would avoid. Too much chance of cross contamination, it being partially thawed and refrozen many times over. Avoid ice anywhere for the same reason. If in doubt - don't
Also avoid salads if possible unless you can see it hasn't been washed in tap water! It's a minefield. Use your own judgement and just enjoy yourself.
Bacteria is super active during the summer in Thailand and foods get spoil so easily. You might want to try the ORS hydrating powder (most 7-11 carries it). There's one kind made to sooth your stomach. ผงเกลือแร่แก้ท้องเสีย
Hope you feel better soon. P.S. That black bean ice-cream is my favourite too!
i really don't know what it was, but it could have been the pre-packaged rice form 7-eleven as it's not fresh and i definitely had a strong aversion to it for about a week!
and that is interesting to know about the ORS powder!! thank you so much 👌🏻
In many foreign countries they say to avoid tap water for brushing teeth and fresh fruit and veggies from street vendors as it could be washed in the tap water and/or have bacteria. Better to eat cooked foods! And try avoiding using tap water and only drink bottled water!
Yess exactly! I just commented the same haha
@@Elena-pq8yp when I went to Ecuador I was warned of all this or could get sick
Holly, look for Aloe Vera gel in Thailand. Stick the gel in the fridge to cool it and then put it on your face, like a mask. It will remove the red and heat of your skin. You need to moisturize your skin to stop it from itching! If you cannot find Aloe Vera gel, look for the plant, slice it into chunks and rub the jelly bit on your skin. It works the same!
At.7-11.
i've been using aloe vera gel, thank you!!!
Another awesome video Holly and it's great that you're being optimistic. No need to apologise for the video starting on the downside, unforeseen circumstances happen in life and we just have to put up with them. Sorry that you're not feeling well. Love 🥰 the video and love 💕 Holly & Matthew.
I know it’s difficult to have bumps in the road like this but I’m happy you guys are being positive about it 💛 if anything it’s going to make for a good story 😅
Ah it’s ok Holly, I always get ill when I go travelling! It may be the food, water or just a new climate. It will get better, and once again thank you for showing the true reality of travelling!
I've always been told to stick to "peel it, cook it or forget it". Tap water, tap water in ice cubes and ice cream and maybe in smoothies is probably something to avoid (unless boiled for some time).
haha i like that! 😅 it's really hard to say what caused by stomach upset but i've definitely not been avoiding things people say you should 😬
thank you for the real part of the traveling. it’s not glorious all the time but i’m so happy that you can travel and vlog at the same time i’m sure it’s so difficult. sending my loves from Turkey
Koh Lanta is nice, especially at all the bungalows on the beach sides but it’s quite a slow island unless you’re with a bunch of friends to spice it up! Definitely recommend Koh Tao, Koh Pa Ngan, Koh Samui, ko Chang… all amazing places with picturesque views. Absolutely stunning out that way!
Always ups and downs whilst travelling and the downs usually seems REALLY down cause the of the pressure to have a good time all the time but take it in stride, you’ve got this and you have an amazing attitude. X
Awe bless yah Holly! So sorry you’ve been ill. Definitely drink only bottled water and nearly everyone I know that’s been to Southeast Asia gets what we call “gut rot”… it’s a mix of the water, food, smoothies, ice, time change, stress, being tired…. It’s horrible but it WILL get better we promise!!!!
You can also buy water purification tablets that help if you want to drink any water not from a bottle as well.
when my brother went to Asia for a couple of months he had the same and they put it down to a mix of the water, the food and the heat and needing an adjustment! I know it is hard but try and stay hydrates and if you can find some electrolytes drinks/sachets please try and get some because the heat combined with loosing fluids is not great so you wanna try and replace that before you get too dehydrated :)
Have light and easily digestible food, you could get soup sachets, mix them in hot bottled water. Get ORS in packets and mix each packet with a bottled water and have one after every toilet episode. Super essential for you to rehydrate and replenish lost fluids from the upset tummy & the heat. Don't worry Holly xx These challenges are the experiences you will learn from and reminisce down the road. And also don't feel too pressured into always eating a local dish, it's also equally interesting to experience familiar dishes in a different country. Enjoy and take time to relax! xx
such a lovely comment, thank you so much!!! 💚🙏🏻
I hope you're feeling better holy❤️🥺.
I have exactly felt this situation before and i know how hard it is to have a cool attitude about it, especially when you're in a foreign country. Just don't think you've made a bad choice or your trip has ruined, fun times come too ☺️❤️
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By the way I looooved the end of the video when you jumped on the bed😁😂
I watched it three times and laughed with you 😁
I feel you for not wanting to eat. I had a bad upset stomach when I was in Thailand and I forced myself to try eat some crackers and plain rice as I had to eat something to try bulk up the disaster coming out of me, but even that made me feel nauseous. It does pass but try get some Imodium in the mean time so you don’t feel like your gastro intestinal tract is in meltdown
Immodium means you stop whatever your stomach doesn't agree with coming out of your system, though. It says in the packaging it should not really be taken when you have a bacterial infection caused by salmonella and similar bacteria. But I know what you mean, at some point you gotta worry about dehydration and stuff, too.
@@hitchinaride94 thanks for the info. But unless there’s a doctor to test everything I’d try anything to make me feel a tad better/able to have water
Bottled water for everything even preparing food! I was also told not to eat anything that may have been washed in the water either like lettuce or fruits without a peelable skin/layer
I think you should eat more boiled vegetable (despite the hot weather, boiled water and cooked food are safer for your stomach). And your bowel problems may also be due to the water you use to brush your teeth with !
I'm Thai and I'm not good at English. My English so bad. And I hope you guys have a good trip in Thailand.
You are too tired. The body, brain, and nervous system work hard so much. From traveling, thinking, video editing, hot weather, stress and not enough rest and sleep. That make your body unhealthy. You have diarrhea, and your teeth problems come from the nervous system and hot inside body. Try to find balance. Take a break from everything for a day, drink less milk, drink more water, don't eat ice cream every day, eat less food that is difficult to digest, more rest and sleep. That will make everything be better.
hey holly, what size is your backpack? I am going to Australia soon and I will travel with a backpack over there soim looking for a backpack but idk which size I should buy
it's a 70 litre one!
hope you feel better and enjoy the next part of your trip!
Exploring a new country has its ups and downs. Hot and humid climate can sometimes be lethargic. I feel you, I am from India and we are facing an intense heatwave reaching 48- 50 degrees, which can drain you. Good to see you guys are so positive... Enjoy the trip.
Thanks so much again for uploading these videos but don't worry low times are just part of life and trust me there are more low times than this.about the thing in your cheek that hurts from the inside it happens to me sometimes it doesn't last long day or two and it will go away
It' due to the heat too , and change in water ofcourse , completely different climate . For the curing you can drink mineral water available in the shop and drink more liquids like coconut water and less of mangoes , because I am from India and I know when heat and mango clashes with travel it's worst . Also you can bath two times a day to prevent the heat in your body . And avoide spicy food
Last February,I visited chiang mai and I was the only one in the hostel and I had blast.am going back to thialand in September and Indonesia.
Try and get something called Flagyl. It’s an antibiotic for bowel infections that sometimes you can buy over the counter in Asian countries.
I totally understand you loving thai food but also wanting to eat food closer to home. That has happened to me everytime I've travelled to another country. I always need home food cz otherwise I just get too homesick I guess😅
Hi holly, I am thinking of studying biology or biochemistry at uni and need to choose my a levels. Atm I have biology, chemistry and psychology. Do u think this is okay? I know I will enjoy psychology more than maths, but idk if maths is necessary to do biology/biochemistry? xxx
Holly, when you go on trips, it is best to drink bottled water not water from a tap. That could be one of the reasons that you might have an upset stomach.
Tap water, ice in drinks, vege/fruit washed in tap water (we avoided any uncooked vege), and toothbrushes rinsed in tap water - avoid all of it. Also rice is a massive carrier of food Bourne bacteria...make sure the rice is prepared fresh as you order it. Any water you have should come from a bottle unfortunately. I had food poisoning in Thailand too. Worst experience of my life!
I think upset stomachs are a part and parcel of travelling in Thailand unfortunately. Completely different bugs out there. And all it takes is one iffy meal or accidentally drinking too much un boiled tap water. Hope you feel better!
I’m sorry to hear you haven’t been feeling well 😔🥺 I know it’s hard for you but I would avoid eating raw veggies/fruit out in restaurants and only eat fruit if you cut it yourself.. For now while you don’t have much of an appetite I’d recommend simple plain, cooked foods (maybe you can buy porridge and pb to make yourself?) + maybe you can get some protein bars as an easy way to get in some energy :) Take care ❤️
Oh dear, that's very common unfortunately for tourists to have upset stomach as water there is not clean. So a lot of comments here are correct that to ensure just to drink bottle waters. Also be careful with ice that is being served in glasses (as a Thai who went into an international school there and so had a lot of foreigner friends, we had this discussion and also came down to this conclusion. Plus I got chance to see how ice was made in local ice factory...not great hygienically basically). Also when visiting street food vendors , make sure to watch how they clean dishes before buying food from them.
Last but not least, if the diarrhoea continues, there are many clinics in Thailand and pharmacies that you can walk in any time and very cheap. Though I'm not sure how many there are in Koh Lanta. But if you need to seek medical attention in BKK or bigger cities, there are plenty, cheap and available 24/7. Hope you feel better soon. X
thank you so so much for this advice!!! i've been trying to be as careful as i can and we had seen quite a few medical centres / pharmacies on koh lanta 👌🏻
been your fan for a long time so glad you're visiting my country!
It maybe was when you were in the sea water! happens a lot from bad water quality x
Hey holly! It could be heat stroke..please do not wait for automatic recovery. Go and see doctor.
Everybody feels not fun like you if we have the problem with stomach . I recommend that it will be better not to come to Thailand in summer.
It is crazy very hot and easy to make you sick especially with your stomach. It is good to come to Thailand from October to February.Thailand has many interesting province to visit . I have guaranteed .You will not be disappointed for sure.
Example Khao Sok, Phuket, Pangkha,Trang, Koh Lipe Patalung or Koh Chang ,Koh Kood ,Koh Mak ( at the eastern province of Thailand) Those are the provinces for seaside.
If you have time you can try to watch Paddy Doyle ( his You Tube every provinces of Thailand is really great . He is from UK.)
Anyway hope you feel better not sick anymore and enjoy Thailand. God bless you . Wish you all the best na ka .
At the risk of sound like a mum, you need a wide-brimmed hat, and you need to wear it every time you venture out.
The sun is brutal, as you've pointed out, and May is when the heat peaks.
Definitely keep up with the rehydration tablets and continue to take it easy.
If you want something light, rice congee (jok โจ๊ก) is popular for upset tummies and easily veganized (just order it minus animal-derived protein or animal-based broth).
Glad to hear you're on the mend.
If I were you, I would crazy went electrical shur off, The way you say is really positive and hope you get well soon.
OMG & WOW LOL. Holly RANDOMNESS in Thailand is possibly more entertaining than your normal UK random rants lol. Always love your outtakes and today was no exception especially your head-first crash dive onto your bed 🤣
U might see mangoes in market but actually they r being artificially ripened . Mangoes actual season is July to August
In southeast asia, its usually from May to June.
The editing has been most appreciated... even if it did hurt the old eye sockets!!
hahaha ah i'm glad 😉😉😉
I can't tell you the amount of trails I've left all over the world while traveling so definitely know how you feel when you're affected by explosive bad stomach issues.
haha 😅😅😅 i think we've all been there!!!
Happy Wednesday in Thailand, Holly!😊😊😊😊😊😎☀💙💙💙💙💙🌈🌷💜💜💜💜💜💜👍. And you look so pretty today! How cute!😍💙🌈🌷💜👍
My favourite part of the videos are always the bloopers🤣👌🏻
haha they'll always be there 😉
Get well soon , got view sea
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Amazing place..... and 😊😊👍 very interesting story 👍👍 good luck..
Everyone I know who has been to Thailand has had tummy troubles 😅 even using bottled water to brush teeth 🤷🏼♀️
haha yes it definitely seems very common 😅
that "oh my gosh this boy" I CANNOT 🤣🤣😭😭😭
hahahaha lol 😂😂😂
I am coming from watching your ted talk...l am happy for you ☺️
awww thank you!!!
il y a d'autres français ici qui viennent tout juste d'apprendre que koh-lanta existait pour de vrai et n'était pas seulement un nom inventé pour l'émission tv ? mindblown haha
Oui x)
non mais je sais maintenant mdr
Pareil X)
Rice is one of the major causes of food poisoning by Bacillus cereus. Especially in the Thai heat, where bacteria can grow quite fast (perfect incubation conditions). Causes stomach upset and extremely watery stool. Thought I'd let you know, since a lot of people might consider rice a "safe food", butnits actually a real risk. Always have rice FRESH! Hope you feel better soon!
I sent 72 days in SE Asia in 2014. I was there late March to April, and I had only ONE food poisoning incident, which was after a vegetable rice "lunchbox" prepared by a hotel. I got veg rice because I thought it was the safest. Anyway.... you know the rest.
i think the fresh thing is really important!
@@meliora1985 and ohhh that's interesting !!!! although it's not the best, i'm glad you only had it once! 👌🏻
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Can I ask, is Mathew into social media or does he just not use it? do you feel you and your sister are more into it? Thank you x 💫 feel better soon! ☀️
he doesn't really use it tbh, but things may change after this trip i don't know 😅
You should visit Nepal 🇳🇵tooo. From thailand
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haha i kind of agree with this 😅
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Western problem...the heat will counterstrike to you. The spice will beat ur stomach...the way to fix all the problem in comment section is to adjust yourself it need a bit of time . I hope you get well soon ❤ and enjoy ur next destination. Always support !
I really hope you haven't been using the tap water in Thailand - it's not portable water.
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We got really ill from the smoothies,sadly.
ahhhh really?! that's so sad 🥺🥺🥺
the fruit shakes are the best 😅👌🏻
Hi Holly 💖
I see you have been eating spicy food🌶️. So your Stomach is upset. Take curd or buttermilk (basically a mixture of curd, water and salt) it will take all the heat and cools down your stomach in minutes. Works perfectly as I eat alot of food containing spices(I'm Indian). But I forgot that you are a VEGAN. So go for lot's of fresh Coconut water(i have a habit of drinking fresh coconut water every morning).It will release all the heat.
Lot's of love from India
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Nice
good video
Maybe you're craving salt if you wanted crisps
yes i did want salty stuff haha 😅
So here is the rule of thumb when traveling in Asia or a third world country - Do not ever drink the tap water or even cook with tap water . Stay far away from street vendor foods , although it may not be easy , only drink bottled water and eat at reputable places or buy food at the grocery stores . The internet is full of stories where people describe they experience of being sick , sometimes seriously from drinking tap water or buying street food . Follow these rules carefully if you want to avoid getting sick .
not only in asia or 3rd world country, the tap water thing happens even in america too, like in new york.
May have hit rewind to watch the bed belly flop again. 😂😂😂
hahaha 😂😂😂 please do 😅
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Holly you are amazing..facing everything that's thrown at you.your brother needs to man up.dont think he realises how lucky he is.😀
You might have travelers diarrhea, which usually needs antibiotics, so it might be worth looking into that. I got something like this from brushing my teeth with tap water instead of bottled water in China. Hope you feel better!
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Early today
I'm early!
Crying is good for you releases hormones and stuff
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