Vietnam, we have a problem... (#12)
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 5. 07. 2024
- What started out as an exciting day quickly ended as the worst day of my life...
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Thanks for all the love! Definitely was a stressful day, and in the moment you get overwhelmed but thankfully I am all and well. Very fortunate that the locals fix my tyre for free, and multiple people paid for my petrol to get to Da Nang. I didn't film everything as you'd imagined I wouldn't have been in the mood.
Managed to get a debit card sent over to me from Australia and got an emergency passport as well. I'll definitely be heading back shortly to finish off this series đ
Hey brother, maybe investing in an AirTag wouldnât be a bad idea
There's a Vietnamese saying: "Của Äi thay ngÆ°á»i" [Property goes instead of people]. If you lose your credit cards, your visa, your money; you can have them back later. However, if you lose your life, it's over! Remember your life, your health is more important than anything else. Now you are home safely, and that counts. Just be more careful next time.
Bro đâ€
This is also a Chinese saying.
Lessons, often not for free.
1. Don't put your CC's and reserve money in a bag. Always put them in a secure place with you like in the front pocket of your pants, so that they can't easily fall of or get pickpocketed (more of an issue in touristy cities), or money pouch/belt. Of course same goes to your PP and other important documents. I always put my PP, some reserve money and at least one CC in a money pouch, easy to carry with when needed to, otherwise it goes straight into hotel room safety box. If needed to, put some emergency money elsewhere in case of getting robbed or something (very unlikely in SE Asia). Also recommended to carry smaller amount of cash for every day use in a separate place (another pocket).
2. For road trips, buy a puncture repair spray can, they are small and easy to carry with.
For what itâs worth-
I always divide everything up into 3 or even 4 different places-
Pocket money for coffee and bĂĄnh mĂŹ-
Large cash stashed in a zipper pocket in travel pants. Passport in backpack- bank card in another zipper pocket-
I make multiple copies of my passport and e Visa.
Put extra bit of emergency money in the motorcycle storage space for emergency repairs like flat tires or gas.
Travel pants are key and worth the extra money. Get the cargo style with zippered pockets- they are great on the days of traveling on the bike. Even when leaving the hotel room to take all of your stuff with you.
On my next trip , I will buy AirTags like some here suggest. My buddy uses them and I am sold .
I rode for 2 months in VN- everyday is an adventure. Shit happens on the road, you must be prepared. You will find yourself way out in the country with no services or hotels nearby- thank god the people are the nicest people on the planet- those farmers and construction workers, fishermen will help out if they can. And usually there is someone that is happy to help you.
Airtags definitely a great idea
@@davidkhai take care bro- get back to VN as soon as you can. We are living the dream through you.
Spent 30 days in Phan Rang and Dalat this past May-wonât be able to get back for at least a year from now.
Really enjoy your videos
Sorry buddy. Here's a tip, stash a 100 AUD between your phone case and phone.
Its probably too late, but this is why i always have two atm and credit cards in different places. As a solo traveler its so scary to have no access to cash.
Always good to make copies of important documents in case of a bad situations
Good luck dude. Total bummer of an outcome...hopefully your bag gets back to you at some point.
Hang in there my friend! Glad you're physically safe--that's the most important thing.
Wow what a story, I'm glad you are safe and sound at least. Me and my partner have been enjoying your videos and series, keep up the great work. Will look forward to seeing your adventures again. Safe travels.
Hang in there, I have enjoyed your adventures and I am looking forward to more!
hi david. glad to hear the bummer chapter is now over for you. Its an experience. Ups and downs in life, especially in adventures, on a solo trip particularly is something inevitable. very happy you made it back with help from many, the good deeds come with some too. ah man... the sign at the start was something you can reflect upon! things don't happen for no reason, apparently. hey! bonus if what's been lost is found, highly unlikely, however, life goes on. take care pal. its not the end of the world yet :)
Thing happen, I am happy you are safe.
Oh good luck to you đ and get all the support you need from the lovely people đ, I'm sure there will get solutions for everything.
Vietnamese people are the nicest people in the World. Not surprise at all to hear the Locals helped you get to where you needed to go with cash and gas. Glad you made it home ok David.
Sorry to hear, I certainly feel your pain but glad u got through it! đ
I remember Paddy Doyle left a GoPro on his bike whilst he went into a temple and it was gone when he came out.
I think he also lost his wallet whilst riding. It fell out if his pocket and he backtracked but couldn't find it.
There were 2 guys riding Kawasakis 250s through Vietnam and one of them lost his bag off the back of his bike. They went to the Police station and there was a guy sitting there who had just handed it in.
So you are not the only one this has happened to David.
Air tag/similar device would be very useful and doesn't cost too much.
Apple airtags
It happens to everyone , it's a bad day not a bad week or bad life and it makes you wiser/stronger before you loose 25'000 dollars.
Life throws us these curve balls from time to time. Some days you wake up and everything just seems to be going wrong. I lived long enough to recognize the signs, and immediately slow down, cancel plans, and take it easy for the day. Those things that go wrong earlier often warp your head and cause you to forget stuff or make more mistakes. Also, when you run into problem with your bike, you can just ask the nearest local, they'll point you to the nearest repair shop. Locals don't use Google Maps, and their bikes break down too.
And I assume sections of this video were cut because there were intense cursing. No worries we all been there lol
Just continue from da nang to Hanoi for the next bike ride. Meanwhile enjoy the time in Melbourne and the Vietnamese areas
Laugh at my grandma when she insist if going back to Vietnam to sewing inside pocket to keep your cash from pick pocket. In this case âŠâŠ. Glad youâre safe and sound!
At least you got it all sorted out. Lesson learned as do all adventures. :)
Aww no! Hope you get everything straightened out asap mate. Weâll miss watching your adventures so be sure to get back on the road soon! đ
The bottom line is you are safe. Fight another day.. live and learn.đŻđđđ
people commenting on the video being a scam should relax the fk up, shit happens during travel.. 4:15 bag around shoulder, 5:30 no bag, david must have lost it during this period. if you got nothing nice to say then dont comment
That happened to me aswell, lost my passport when i was in vietnam, had to get a police report then head to australian embassy and apply for emergency passport, which took like 2-3 weeks, its hard because you need to have someone in australia, to send copys of your documentation and certified by jp,
Itâs just an off day! All started when that bird took a dump on you. Shrug it off bud, you got it! And maybe get a few air tags for your wallet, bumbag, computer bag and luggage! Chin up! Also thankful for the kindness of the Vietnamese folks!
@@jasperheh very smart idea about the air tags
Sorry to hear you lost your bag. Must have been a nightmare of a day. Glad you are well and hope you can get things in order soon
Those mall towers @3:40 are straw/hay and are for feeding livestock. it's piled like that to help with drying and lessen mould and fungus from growing on it as far as I can remember? That's really shit luck and a temporary lapse of reason on your part for leaving your stuff behind but it can happen to the best of us. Hope it all works out for you and your journey continues? Take care mate.
Best of luck mate, I hope you're okay
bird poop, cemetery, flat tire, loss document, trip cut short.. its all a blessing in disguise. Fun video that's for sure
Ohhh i'm sorry to hear that David - heartbreaking I couldn't imaging if my son went to Vietnam all alone and this happens !! praying for you dear
What a crap day! Iâm glad you managed to get yourself sorted out. I look forward to seeing the rest of your adventures soon. Love your work!đ
Oh"""""my God sorry to hear you had problems
Thanks for your share
We will take it for our experience
Soon we will come to VN For holidays
Take care
You'll remember this for the rest of your life brotha. In hindsight it'll be a great story to tell. Already is.
Good Luck getting everything taken care of , the plus side is u get to see family and friends in Auz
Jasperheh had a great idea AIR TAGS for your bumbag ,wallet ,and CC
Sorry about the loss lad, been enjoying your vids.
I am sorry to hear what happen to you on your trip brother but as long as you're safe that's a good thing,be safe and take care.
Be careful and safe david đđ
Very upsetting to lose such important documents and access to money.
I always split cash into 3. Bumbag, Wallet, pocket, phone case or backpack.
I take 2 different cashcards from different banks.
Passport I usually have on my Bumbag strapped across my chest. I usually have a photo copy of the details page. I never hand it over for rentals etc etc.
The problem with travel is that you are often distracted and out of your normal routine habits of doing things. I have heard many tails of guys stopping on their motorcycles and placing gloves or something else on the back or unstrapping a bag to get access and forgetting about them when they get back on.
08:30 Oh no, sorry to hear that mate, what a nightmare đČ
Holy hell man! At least youâre safe.
Iâm so glad that you are okay đ
Be careful and safe đđđđ
Always have some spare money on different places or bags just in case for emergency. Learn from it and move on. â€
I'm so sorry you experienced that. I hope things will go well soon. Yeah, it sucks, especially documents. Lesson learned probably a passport carry bag the one you put around your neck. Take care.
Do you by any chance have an insta360? i kind of feel like you do but maybe im wrong
đ đ đ but luckily you got back to Australia ok đ
Canât wait for you to get back to VN.
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Rough day in the office mate, 1k aussie - damn.
What a nightmare, but in the end Iâm glad everything is ok đ
So sad to hear this. This is also my fear too when i travel. My strategy is to keep my money /credit cards in two/three separate places. I wear pants that have side pockets. Take care David
Loving the series. Credit card in backpack, credit card on bike under seat, credit card in front right pocket passport in front left pocket. Easier after the eventâŠ..đ Iâm useless and I donât trust myself so now as a 50 yrold traveler Iâve learnt what a twit I was before adventuring 25 years ago so I was always safe. Respect your safe. vn people helpful nation. Lucky you werenât in China you would have disappeared from the planetâŠ.. đ€Ł
Ah bad luck man. Yeah you can get disoriented when traveling hard and make mistakes like this. I never forgot getting my phone stolen in Bali when i put it down next to me to eat an ice cream and someone sat next to me and took it. If there is a lesson to learn i suppose always check your belongs and if you get over tired just slow down and take a couple of days off to recharge. Glad it all worked out in the end.
G' day. At least you don't lose yourself...other things you will have them back easy peasy.
Damn, that sucks. Never take your bag off!
David, we have no problem ... đ You will be just fine. Things will be OK.
Sounds like a stressful day but hey it could have been worst mate. Hope you get it or sorted pal.
Accidents happen. I would freak the **** out too. Very expensive lesson for you. Like any other countries, thiefs are everywhere. Stay safe brother and always stay on alert!
Keep going man. U love VN. U will surely retire comfy.
Sh*t can be replaced - you can't. There is only one of you in this world, and the world is better with you in it. Take care, mate.
Could tell from the video thumbnail that there would be issues with the bike/scooter but dang losing money and all your identification in a foreign country is just terrible. Yeah you have to cancel your cards and get new passport and stuff. So no one tried to use your credit cards? Did you have to go back to Australia to regroup?
It must have happened after getting the coffee because how else did you pay for that?
I locked them all, but no signs of fraud which is good. I paid for the coffee and got some petrol then afterwards it happened when I must have stopped off to stretch my legs
oh man, I'd be super stressed in that situation. Hopefully someone returns your stuff back to you
Hey David, I've been following your journey almost since the beginning. I know this was the worse day of your life and all. But maybe you can turn this into a positive for all your viewers. Can you do a video on what to do ASAP if you lost your passport, and what you will do in the future in case this happens again to make the process easier?
Definitely a possible idea!
Oh what a bummer. As others say, everything happens for a reason and you are in one piece! Everything else can be replaced. Good luck is coming for you.
Damn Goodluck Bro
HĂ Ná»i is waiting for you. I'm looking forward to your feedback
Yo I like the video you with big time Bentley.â€đđź
I feel for you Khai, 1000 AuD, no one is going to turn that in mate!!!
That weird pear are where they grown earth mushrooms
good idea to grab a puncture repair kit and pump if your going to venture out into unknown destinations, its a cheap way to avoid major headaches etc, punctures are pretty common for motorbikes and scooters because of all the sharp bits of junk littering roads , like screws, nails, staples etc that are always falling out of work vehicles etc onto roads
Yeah right dude wouldn't know how to fix a puncture đ
YES it sounds like it was a really bad day for sure.........these things always happen
you are awsome!
Sorry to hear that but I always fear something like this happening to me on a trip. That's why I always wear a tucked money belt around my waist holding dollars, CC, and important documents. Only local currency in wallet for convenience.
Bro, you have a very high heat tolerance with all the clothes you got on.
Stay strong
I lost my back as well in Vietnam 5 months ago money passport documents all gone
So sorry to hear that happened to you, you handled that pretty well. Losing my wallet is one of my worst fears. Def invest in some airtags bro.
I would have helped you. If you are in hoi an or da nang next time, lets meet for coffee.
Dame that a bummer.. loosing all paperwork
Bless bless
Da,show must go on......
Gods wiff U
Bruzz,,,
MADD MADD MADD vlogs
Da, Koolest of dem all,,king dav,,,
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This is exactly why I bought a passport-wallet that hangs by my neck under my shirt. I'm moving to the Philippines and I will keep daily spending money in a separate wallet in a zippered pants pocket, but always have the important stuff and $ under my shirt. At night I will put it on my shoes so in the morning I will never walk outside without it. Glad you are OK!
you don't have to go back to aus to get your bank cards,i lost one and got it sent to my hotel in thailand
Yeah got a card sent to me as well eventually, so thankful for that
wow !! you drive your motorcycle to Hoi An for 5 hrs !!!!
Very long day haha
Sorry to see your bad luck. Sending you good Karma my friend, I hope it comes to you soon.
Wowzers Bro. I always carry id and a bank card in my bag and one on me. Same thing happened.to me . I.could.still pay online.from.my bank for hotels . Luckily
" Hopefully someone will return it " this is Viet Nam lol. Be cautious young David and don't give up.
Dam itâs the worst thing can happen to you whenever you loose your wallet. When trouble comes it comes abundantly. Wish you the luck from here on.
You lost it, you got it, lesson learn.
Did you forget your bag somewhere or someone stole it ?
Yo bros I saw you with Tyler bentley channel.
Mate, you left your bag at the coffee shop.
You need to Call credit card to lock Them.
Are you suređ
As they say, shite happens, as we say in French, jamais deux sans trois, translation: never two without three. So if two bad things happen, there will be a third one.
I hope from now on, everything will be positive. Best wishes.
Did you find your bag
Unfortunately not, but thankfully everything is good now
That was horrifying. Glad u Ok!!! Do not trust Any!!đź
Why don't you review your camera to see when and where you took your bag off.
đ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł got your ass whoop!
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Should cancel all you cards thatâs been lost. There might have possibility ppl who took it and use it for their own benefits
fk bro, thats the worse feeling ever
Damn david is safe
DudeâŠwhy would you put so much money and passport in your purse like that? Rookie move