Great video, I’m currently in the process of planning my travels to Thailand so these videos are coming at the right time. Looking to go in May as my first time travelling solo. Was a little worried about the seasons but as long as it doesn’t ruin it I’m not worried.
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!
You should do a south east Asia q&a while you’re out there if possible? Planning to go in October would be great to know about vaccines you’d recommend, travelling between, visas etc. thanks can’t wait to see the video while videos there
Great video, I’m currently in the process of planning my travels to Thailand so these videos are coming at the right time. Looking to go in May as my first time travelling solo😬. Was a little worried about the seasons but as long as it doesn’t ruin it I’m not worried.
Honestly the season you go in isn’t that bad, global warming has messed up the rainy dry season anyway so afternoon shower doesn’t ruin your time your going to love it out there! Excited for you! If you need any help let me know!
Headed to Thailand in 2 weeks now and I only thought I was prepared until I watched this man. So good and insightful. I'll def be taking notes. Enjoy your upcoming trip, might see you out there 🙌
Hey Joel! I will be starting a 3-month solo trip around SE Asia (Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand) very soon. I do have some questions on health matters though. For long stays I've been told anti-malarian medicine (a shit ton of side effects) is not recommended but I'm kinda scared not to take it ngl (preventing measures include repellant, mosquito nets and AC, but I'll probably not be able to have all these every night). Also regarding Japanese Encephalitis, apparently it's quite deadly and the vaccine is not available in Europe at the moment. Any thoughts? 🙏 Love your videos :)
I'm also in the same boat and have been concerned about malaria and the pills and side effects. It seems the entire region is quite affected by malaria right now so do be safe.
Hey I wanna go for 5 months to Southeast Asia (banana pancake trail). Still don't know when, cause of Covid. I wanted to ask you if you know where to start the best. How long to stay in each place and so on. I'm a little bit overwhelmed with my plan, cause I don't have a plan haha. I'm not sure if I don't plan now, that I will be complete lost there and that I don't know what to do there.
I might do a video of planning! Have a rough plan of where to go but don’t book anything. The best place to start in Southeast Asia is definitely Bangkok as it’s a big airport and great backpacker hub!
feel free to watch me recent video about travelling to southeast asia, bevor you go on your trip. Maybe there is a place you which you don't want to miss😊🤙🏼😉
Great video man, very informative. Didn’t realise about needing a visa for Cambodia so thanks for reminding me to sort that! What are your plans for Thailand? I’m headed to SE Asia in September starting in Thailand 😊
thannk you dude! cant wait to see packing video and im so excited because im actually planning to backpack se asia for 6 months in october but biggest worry is if i will have enough money, if im going to be budgeting really cheap do you think i can get away with spending £800 or even cheaper a month or is that too cheap if that makes sense?🤣 love the vids keep it up!
Oh yeah definitely £800 is definitely doable if your really budget conscious you could do it on £600 a month! This doesn’t include flights out there and stuff though so just take that into account!
what happens if / when you run out of data with a SIM card you have bought in the country is it hard to get more data and does it make it more expensive. can't seem to find anything clear and E-sims seem expensive and very limited
Staying flexible and not planning ahead seems complicated when they ask you for a flight ticket back or to another country during the check-in within 30 days. Otherwise, you'll need to apply for a visa for every country.
Either buy a cheap ticket for 30 dollars and just never use it. Some people also use websites that give you legitimate return tickets that never cross the proccessing screen
Hey, great video !! I was thinking of going to south east Asia and was wondering if you can apply for a visa for different countries once you’re out there or if you have to plan ahead e.g say I go to Thailand but then want to go to Cambodia should I have prepared the visa before hand or can that be done in Thailand /Cambodia ? Thanks !! :)
So, you don't need to plan anything in terms of visas you can just sort it out ocne your here. For example Cambodia you get a visa on arrival for $35 USD so no need to plan
Certainly not. You should have the COVID vaccine at least two doses to jump around this region. Or else, you will be quarantined for 7-10 days every place. Just look up the updated travel information.
even in Thailand, you're gonna want pizza now and then - you will NOT be able to avoid having a paad thai at least once (even the better western versions are probably mediocre at best - go for it) - If you have a peanut allergy, that's going to be an issue if you can't understand thai (I cannot, but also I can eat peanuts) Beer is said to be budget friendly but be common sense friendly
"even the better western versions are probably mediocre at best - go for it". No I do not think the "western" version of Pad Thai is better. What are you going on about? It's like saying Pizza hut is better than actual pizza made at an authentic italian restaurant
Yes you can online trader from your main bank account to resuolt! And you can transfer it back into your main accounts I have no idea how it works in Asia
The chinese new year, lunar new year, falls on jan 22 for some asian countries, including asean countries. This means the super-peak period for holiday travel and logistics nightmares are extended beyond the usual 25 dec to 1 jan. Chinese new year lasts for at least 2 weeks which means... if you or goods are stuck-trapped somewhere, the costs of hotel or warehousing will bankrupt many people. Expect big issues and backlogs till end of feburary. If there is a need to travel during this period to these regions, buy good and reliable insurance, bring lots of alternate forms of funds, ... perishables cannot be accepted for storage for too long... some newbies will have to dump prices very quickly... healthy cash-flow for businesses and business-men during this period is critical.
I would say that if you are trekking or going in jungles, I would wear hiking boots to prevent you from getting bitten by nasty insects. Definitely get SIM cards as it is cheaper.. I think when it comes to visas, this is more applicable to UK passport holders like myself going to Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia
Great video, I’m currently in the process of planning my travels to Thailand so these videos are coming at the right time. Looking to go in May as my first time travelling solo. Was a little worried about the seasons but as long as it doesn’t ruin it I’m not worried.
Update??
Thank you for all these information 🙏
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!
Great tips! Enjoy your travels to SE Asia, Joel. Very jealous!!!
Thanks Imogen! Can’t wait to share the journey on here!
Thank you for this video. I'm from Thailand and just follow up on channel. I have planning of my travel around South East Asia with my friend.
Aww that’s amazing! Have a great time! We’ve just landed in Thailand
I am glad to get such useful tips before traveling.😀👍👍
Well thank you very much for watching! 😊
@@Joelfriend Yaeh.🙏🙌🙌🙏
honestly the most helpful video I’ve watch for research, well done! Save trips to you!
Ay thank you so much! ☺️
You have such a fantastic channel Joel, we take a lot of inspiration from you! Can’t wait to see your future content 😊
Awww thank you so much! 🙌🏼 Emjoy south east Asia!
Quality! Hopefully see you out there brother 🤙🏼🤙🏼
See you out there yewww!
Your videos are awesome! You are the ultimate solo travel guide! ✈️🗺🎉. I hope to run into you on my trip somewhere in the world
Ahaha thank you!! ☺️
Great video 😊
You should do a south east Asia q&a while you’re out there if possible? Planning to go in October would be great to know about vaccines you’d recommend, travelling between, visas etc. thanks can’t wait to see the video while videos there
Yes, 100% that’s a great idea! Would be great to do it out there too!
So helpful 🙏🏻 nice video!
You have put in a lot of work in the video and the content is great!
Aww thank you very much!
wow thanks i will travel soon yoooohoooo
Great video, I’m currently in the process of planning my travels to Thailand so these videos are coming at the right time. Looking to go in May as my first time travelling solo😬. Was a little worried about the seasons but as long as it doesn’t ruin it I’m not worried.
Honestly the season you go in isn’t that bad, global warming has messed up the rainy dry season anyway so afternoon shower doesn’t ruin your time your going to love it out there! Excited for you! If you need any help let me know!
Don't worry. You'll be fine here in Thailand. Just start your adventure in Bangkok first. Welcome to the Land of Smiles!
Cheers for these vids mate. I can’t wait to go away now, roll on October 😎
Fantastic work brooo. Can't wait for your trip videos.
great video! can you show us the cameras you use to vlog, also do you have an editor?
I edit everything myself and I will be showing my camera in a video in a couple weeks but it is also linked in the description
Great tips, thank you mate 🙏
No worries l, thanks a lot for watching!
Im 48 my partner is 37 and we are backpacking oldies, going to KL, Sumatra, Bali, Flores and Komodo in Feb, will be posting a vid too 👀😜
Headed to Thailand in 2 weeks now and I only thought I was prepared until I watched this man. So good and insightful. I'll def be taking notes. Enjoy your upcoming trip, might see you out there 🙌
No way man that’s awesome, I’m glad you found it useful! See you there man, let me know! 😊🤟🏼
very informative! ✨Keep it up!✨✨
Aww thank you very much! Glad it was helpful! 😊
Great! Thank you
Thanks for watching! :)
Hey Joel! I will be starting a 3-month solo trip around SE Asia (Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand) very soon. I do have some questions on health matters though. For long stays I've been told anti-malarian medicine (a shit ton of side effects) is not recommended but I'm kinda scared not to take it ngl (preventing measures include repellant, mosquito nets and AC, but I'll probably not be able to have all these every night). Also regarding Japanese Encephalitis, apparently it's quite deadly and the vaccine is not available in Europe at the moment. Any thoughts? 🙏 Love your videos :)
I'm also in the same boat and have been concerned about malaria and the pills and side effects. It seems the entire region is quite affected by malaria right now so do be safe.
Great vid new subie ❤
Hey I wanna go for 5 months to Southeast Asia (banana pancake trail). Still don't know when, cause of Covid. I wanted to ask you if you know where to start the best. How long to stay in each place and so on. I'm a little bit overwhelmed with my plan, cause I don't have a plan haha. I'm not sure if I don't plan now, that I will be complete lost there and that I don't know what to do there.
I might do a video of planning! Have a rough plan of where to go but don’t book anything. The best place to start in Southeast Asia is definitely Bangkok as it’s a big airport and great backpacker hub!
@@Joelfriend That would be awesome thank you for your answer. :)
feel free to watch me recent video about travelling to southeast asia, bevor you go on your trip. Maybe there is a place you which you don't want to miss😊🤙🏼😉
Great video man, very informative. Didn’t realise about needing a visa for Cambodia so thanks for reminding me to sort that! What are your plans for Thailand? I’m headed to SE Asia in September starting in Thailand 😊
Just wondering pal how do you go about booking the coaches and trains in se Asian countries (internal and crossing borders) would be very helpful :)
thannk you dude! cant wait to see packing video and im so excited because im actually planning to backpack se asia for 6 months in october but biggest worry is if i will have enough money, if im going to be budgeting really cheap do you think i can get away with spending £800 or even cheaper a month or is that too cheap if that makes sense?🤣 love the vids keep it up!
Oh yeah definitely £800 is definitely doable if your really budget conscious you could do it on £600 a month! This doesn’t include flights out there and stuff though so just take that into account!
@@Joelfriend okay thanks dude!
Hey! What places do you recomend for a 3 week travel to south asia?
I want to go in july. But im 19 years old.. is that a problem for thailand?
Nope, not at all once you are 18 it is very easy to travel
You mean will they serve you alcohol in a bar? Probably!
Loving the tips. With a travel card you mean a debit card right? I own a TransferWise card I guess that will work the same?
what happens if / when you run out of data with a SIM card you have bought in the country is it hard to get more data and does it make it more expensive. can't seem to find anything clear and E-sims seem expensive and very limited
In Thailand you can easily add money to it
Another interailing video pre summer ? 🥺
Where is the bag packing video?
Hi bro from 🇹🇭
We’ve just landed in Thailand woop!
Staying flexible and not planning ahead seems complicated when they ask you for a flight ticket back or to another country during the check-in within 30 days. Otherwise, you'll need to apply for a visa for every country.
Depends what passport you have tbh
Either buy a cheap ticket for 30 dollars and just never use it. Some people also use websites that give you legitimate return tickets that never cross the proccessing screen
cant wait for a barney me
Hey, great video !! I was thinking of going to south east Asia and was wondering if you can apply for a visa for different countries once you’re out there or if you have to plan ahead e.g say I go to Thailand but then want to go to Cambodia should I have prepared the visa before hand or can that be done in Thailand /Cambodia ? Thanks !! :)
So, you don't need to plan anything in terms of visas you can just sort it out ocne your here. For example Cambodia you get a visa on arrival for $35 USD so no need to plan
Can I travel SE Asia (in 2022) without having the covid vaccine?
Hmm, I'm not sure about that to be honest, maybe but it will be a lot harder
Certainly not. You should have the COVID vaccine at least two doses to jump around this region. Or else, you will be quarantined for 7-10 days every place. Just look up the updated travel information.
Hey, has anyone used gap360 to book their travels?
Hi Joel, do you think 6 weeks to see Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietname is feasible or would be rushed?
If I’m honest I think that’s not enough time it will be rushed! Maybe Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia but not Thailand
even in Thailand, you're gonna want pizza now and then - you will NOT be able to avoid having a paad thai at least once (even the better western versions are probably mediocre at best - go for it) - If you have a peanut allergy, that's going to be an issue if you can't understand thai (I cannot, but also I can eat peanuts) Beer is said to be budget friendly but be common sense friendly
"even the better western versions are probably mediocre at best - go for it".
No I do not think the "western" version of Pad Thai is better. What are you going on about? It's like saying Pizza hut is better than actual pizza made at an authentic italian restaurant
Hi mate I have an English account (Barclays) do you just online transfer from that to revolut? Also does it work in Asia?
Yes you can online trader from your main bank account to resuolt! And you can transfer it back into your main accounts
I have no idea how it works in Asia
Do I have to pack light if I’m an absolute unit?
Only if you use the Unix operating system.
I’ve read online that you can withdraw for free at a Thai Bank? Could you confirm this please
The chinese new year, lunar new year, falls on jan 22 for some asian countries, including asean countries. This means the super-peak period for holiday travel and logistics nightmares are extended beyond the usual 25 dec to 1 jan. Chinese new year lasts for at least 2 weeks which means... if you or goods are stuck-trapped somewhere, the costs of hotel or warehousing will bankrupt many people. Expect big issues and backlogs till end of feburary. If there is a need to travel during this period to these regions, buy good and reliable insurance, bring lots of alternate forms of funds, ...
perishables cannot be accepted for storage for too long... some newbies will have to dump prices very quickly... healthy cash-flow for businesses and business-men during this period is critical.
Should I take a max book if u have one travelin
Do you mean a MacBook? I bring my laptop with me as I need to edit and do work when I’m on the road
Yeah ok do you ever worry loosing it
I would say that if you are trekking or going in jungles, I would wear hiking boots to prevent you from getting bitten by nasty insects. Definitely get SIM cards as it is cheaper.. I think when it comes to visas, this is more applicable to UK passport holders like myself going to Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia