Were We Scammed on Holiday?! | Aiken Chia

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  • čas přidán 24. 08. 2024
  • Episode 2 of CARRY ON takes us to Sri Lanka where we experience climbing up to 2 summits, beautiful resorts, great food, and an amazing Elephant Safari! Let us know where you'd like us to go to next!
    Produced by: Gaius Gay
    Videography & Edit by: Charmaine Zheng
    🖱: This video was edited on a Dreamcore Custom PC.
    Get yours at www.dreamcore.com.sg
    🍔: @aikenchia | @charzheng | @gaiusgaye
    💌: aiken@everygoodendeavour.com

Komentáře • 112

  • @AikenChiaMing
    @AikenChiaMing  Před rokem +97

    Hi fam 💙 Firstly, sorry we spelt 'Pidurangala' wrong. Secondly, Welcome to our new series CARRY ON! No sponsors, no clients (yet), self-funded. A lot of joy and laughs as we carry on to show you lesser known destinations around the world with just one carry-on bag!
    We're changing the way we do things here so we've cut all CZcams ads (except when the video ends lol) So you get the best of our content!
    We've also been hard at work for a brand new interview heart-to-heart talk series where we chat with inspiring individuals and delve into their journey. All this and more coming up really soon! You can follow my Instagram and TikTok for other food and travel recommendations!
    Thank you for your support! It's gonna be good. Love, Aiken, Char, Gaius, (and Nina!)

    • @YoutiaoVlogs
      @YoutiaoVlogs Před rokem +2

      Glad to see you guys really enjoy your self without those sponsor stress and stuff. 😊Got patron can support

    • @ccvideo99
      @ccvideo99 Před rokem

      I enjoyed the video thoroughly and you made me wanna visit Sri Lanka! Great chemistry between Aiken & Nina and kudos to the team for the great shots...beautiful!!

    • @GG-xp9nh
      @GG-xp9nh Před rokem +1

      👍 👍 👍 thank you for the content!

  • @hula750
    @hula750 Před rokem +55

    I like the chemistry between Aiken and Nina. Both is totally on the same level of frequency. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @1astword
    @1astword Před rokem +51

    i used to think that i'd only enjoy seeing you on foodking, but i've come to realize that it's your personality in whatever video you're in that really shines through and it really makes all your contents so captivating. keep it up aiken & gang!

  • @desireones
    @desireones Před rokem +56

    The wait is finally over!!! Please continue the series with Nina!!!!!

  • @gillianlu
    @gillianlu Před rokem +17

    love the authenticity of these videos, and a great reminder on the darker side of tourism, nina is such a girl boss I love it

  • @vhalia
    @vhalia Před rokem +78

    Thank you for delivering such content. Professionally done. Loved Nina then, loving her more now, a true blue comedian. Have her more on your videos, it makes the topic lively.

    • @AikenChiaMing
      @AikenChiaMing  Před rokem +5

      Thank you so much. These guys are gems and I'm so blessed to work with them! Appreciate your comment!

  • @Yakshaaaaaaaa
    @Yakshaaaaaaaa Před rokem +5

    Love this series! The chemistry between the 4 of you is awesome. Looking forward to explore more lesser known place via your videos

  • @p01104
    @p01104 Před rokem +65

    I LOVE NINA!!!

  • @ezekielk.3629
    @ezekielk.3629 Před rokem +5

    More travel vlog with the Ken-Nina duo please! 🤣🤣🤣
    To char - commendations for you on the editing I totally love the color grading for the video. The only other youtuber using such edit technique is CarsWithLuke. 😘❤️

  • @elaineclaire7063
    @elaineclaire7063 Před rokem +17

    Really appreciate your food reviews and nina's commentary, 💯💯💯

  • @deeboi123
    @deeboi123 Před rokem +5

    Love the cinematography and editing! Sweeeeeet!

  • @n0ah49
    @n0ah49 Před rokem +5

    i love it!the whole series seem so calming and chilled for all.. thanks for climbing the steps and boulders too!

  • @Loqu4
    @Loqu4 Před rokem +11

    My experience of Sri Lanka was the same as you guys as well. We went to Sri Lanka way before COVID and was basically treated like walking cash cows. This was pre Covid so it’s not because tourism suffered, it’s just in their mindset, I can only blame the generous angmos.
    Our tour guide/ driver would constantly bring us to places where he would get commission from, we would ask him to bring us to a certain elephant sanctuary and he would still bring us to somewhere completely different. We were also constantly bombarded by kids asking for money when we visit tourist spots.
    Overall we still had a good time and the untouched nature was beautiful, but I would only return in maybe 10 years when the country is not so Lok kok with trash and crows everywhere

  • @matamin8602
    @matamin8602 Před rokem +11

    Keep it up Aiken and team!!! 🎉

  • @atman1173
    @atman1173 Před rokem +7

    Can’t wait for your next video! Love the content and energy

  • @jasonteh524
    @jasonteh524 Před rokem +3

    your video grapher quite pro. He do push in and out with slow-mo, slide left and right with slow-mo, panning shot, a lot drone shot, I also like the chemistry between Aiken and Nina

  • @ValarieTay
    @ValarieTay Před rokem +13

    is that really Nina at 0:15???
    I love the mix of vlog and cinematic content! Is Aiken and Nina dating (yet)?! I absolutely love their vibing, the lame jokes and just their chemistry and screen presence! Can we have more of Nina please?
    I can totally relate to how Nina felt when they forced you to buy their stuff! The same thing happened to us at a street market stall in Hong Kong, the stallholder was grabbing on to my mum's arm and wouldn't let go! I panicked and got really angry but in the end we managed to leave... the stallholder wouldn't give up and chased us down the street cursing!
    I'm glad you guys managed to get away safely, it's not a pleasant predicament if it escalated.
    Anyhow, looking forward to more content!

    • @AikenChiaMing
      @AikenChiaMing  Před rokem +6

      Thank you for typing this out Valerie!!! Much to our parent's disappointment, we're both not dating but have such a great time hanging out and laughing. Haha ya!! Nina was so upset and felt quite betrayed by our tour guide! My heart goes out to the people because it's tough on them since tourism has decreased but also lesson learned!
      Appreciate your comment and thank you for watching! 💙💙💙

  • @yongjie1555
    @yongjie1555 Před 11 měsíci

    Lived in Sri Lanka for 2 years and it's truly an astounding place. You should totally check out the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple at Kandy, and home stays at Nuwara Eliya. It's truly a sight to behold.

  • @YoutiaoVlogs
    @YoutiaoVlogs Před rokem +11

    Haha 😂love the energy between Nina and Aiken. The tuk tuk joke though. More like Toyota No Ah

    • @AikenChiaMing
      @AikenChiaMing  Před rokem +1

      HAHAHAHA EH I laughed out loud at this joke 🤣 thank you for watching and commenting

    • @YoutiaoVlogs
      @YoutiaoVlogs Před rokem

      @@AikenChiaMing 👍😅credits go to you and mentioning the Noah haha

  • @ordinaryobserver897
    @ordinaryobserver897 Před rokem +1

    Enjoyed watching this video. Nina is still good at what she does. Of course, Aiken too as always.

  • @misshookitchen
    @misshookitchen Před rokem +4

    Love your content! Love Nina😍Keep up the good works! cant wait for your next episode 😝

    • @AikenChiaMing
      @AikenChiaMing  Před rokem

      Appreciate it! Thanks for watching and taking time to send your love 💙

  • @KeithTan-lr2kg
    @KeithTan-lr2kg Před rokem +1

    Very happy for Aiken and team. You guys deserve the universe.

  • @Hanny8unny
    @Hanny8unny Před rokem +22

    Really love this series and I wish it was longer 💕 Really a big thank you to you guys for showing us such quality content! From the accoms to the activities to the food 😊
    Love the chemistry between Nina and Aiken! Char really can do anything ya 💪🏻and I LOLed at Gaius “this is very poorly designed ya” 🤣

    • @AikenChiaMing
      @AikenChiaMing  Před rokem +2

      Aww this comment made my day! Thank you for giving us your precious time to watch this long video and leave this comment! 💙

  • @ghostwalker000
    @ghostwalker000 Před rokem +3

    Loving the direction and energy!! Can't wait for more!

  • @cassandreachua8055
    @cassandreachua8055 Před 6 měsíci

    this content is so cinematic! Thanks for all the effort 💗

  • @bryanvlo
    @bryanvlo Před rokem

    Hi Aiken and Nina and the team. Looking forward to your next collab.

  • @jennylee6205
    @jennylee6205 Před rokem +1

    Really enjoy the video. Definitely love to see Aiken and Nina on the trip ❤

  • @Jo-lz4ie
    @Jo-lz4ie Před rokem +1

    I’m with Nina. Those dark moments of tourism really put me off

  • @vannyang88
    @vannyang88 Před rokem +1

    LOVE THIS!!! It's a really refreshing video (to me at least), keep it up!!

    • @AikenChiaMing
      @AikenChiaMing  Před rokem +1

      Aww hope it gave you a mid-week perk! Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @rafiq6521
    @rafiq6521 Před rokem +1

    Great job with the video! keep em coming!

  • @sklim22
    @sklim22 Před rokem

    I've the same experience about the "tour guide" and hustler when I visited there about 5 years ago

  • @1ewi5
    @1ewi5 Před rokem

    Your camera man has done such an awesome job. I’m so impressed.

  • @JJarJared
    @JJarJared Před rokem

    Waited so long for this... more please! 🙏

  • @theonlycoffeeaddict
    @theonlycoffeeaddict Před rokem

    Y'all too nice la! I wouldn't layan being pressured into buying the souvenir. I'll just keep saying no thanks and walk away and ignore.
    Lucky got nina! Girl is fierce!

  • @CyChong-vm2uf
    @CyChong-vm2uf Před rokem

    Awesome video, very fresh content and lots of effort!

  • @visions30
    @visions30 Před rokem

    Really good stuff! Keep it coming!

  • @KaixKws
    @KaixKws Před rokem

    Loving the carry on series

  • @ireumiobseum
    @ireumiobseum Před rokem

    18:08 He really said "like Sylvia" 🤣

  • @cleefho8156
    @cleefho8156 Před rokem

    Good job Aiken and Nina

  • @tngchinghwa
    @tngchinghwa Před rokem

    quite surprised you guys gave it to that tout. I backpack sri lanka right before covid, just go anywhere without guide, dont need them. i didnt visit the Sigiriya because the ticket price is ridiculous, went to the second hill to view it instead. you guys should mention the ticket price.

  • @karenfoong9690
    @karenfoong9690 Před rokem

    Happy to see you guys again 😍🥰

  • @zacv1184
    @zacv1184 Před rokem

    So good!!

  • @gladyslee7914
    @gladyslee7914 Před rokem

    wow this is such a well done video

  • @azharaz9570
    @azharaz9570 Před rokem +1

    Y’all rlly make this trip look amazing, this country is slowly climbing up my list(!!!!)
    Pls drop your itinerary pls!!
    Looking forward to the next episode of Carry On

  • @benyaminng
    @benyaminng Před rokem

    Nina's complexion... looks damn good.

  • @ylein6508
    @ylein6508 Před rokem +1

    Are they together ah

  • @thefamouscookiedough
    @thefamouscookiedough Před rokem +1

    i laughed at your description of the penthouse haha! But really, INSANE how they managed to do that and even managed to dig a pool. People really a lot of time last time. But sorry to hear about the hustler man! You guys were too nice to give in and buy!

  • @raymondlim8131
    @raymondlim8131 Před rokem

    seems delicious food... nice place... great job guys...

  • @telee1400
    @telee1400 Před rokem

    Nice video aiken, can i request u to try to make a video every 2 weeks.

  • @smartalex5077
    @smartalex5077 Před rokem

    Always like your content.

  • @khokl9288
    @khokl9288 Před rokem +1

    Nina very beautiful ❤❤❤

  • @tabithachee6380
    @tabithachee6380 Před rokem

    “1 & a calf elephant” 😂😂

  • @zacklee22
    @zacklee22 Před rokem +1

    How are you ☺️ Aiken and how I am Zack from Malaysia and I really like the video today and pls keep up the good work with the videos and can you pls pray 🙏 for me
    1) To have wisdom
    2) To have fun & To Encounter God in my Glad Tidings Youth Camp on the 21st to 23rd of July
    Tq

  • @FashionStatementz
    @FashionStatementz Před rokem +2

    Nice vlog! Glad you guys didn't ride elephants as it's really inhumane to do so.

  • @hanjudgement
    @hanjudgement Před rokem

    i wont go these country really. but love Nina and Aiken

  • @mattryanleeml
    @mattryanleeml Před rokem +1

    Aiken chiaaaaaaaaaaaa.. where have youuuuu beeeeeennnnnn… anyways hello lol

    • @AikenChiaMing
      @AikenChiaMing  Před rokem

      Matt Ryan LeeeeEeEeEeEeEeEeEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE i'M HERE!!!

    • @diabolicdeus
      @diabolicdeus Před rokem

      Sri lanka la, never watch the video meh.

    • @mattryanleeml
      @mattryanleeml Před rokem

      @@diabolicdeusthat was a month ago leh lol

    • @mattryanleeml
      @mattryanleeml Před rokem

      @@AikenChiaMingherroooooo.. looking like a full course meal as always.. okbai

  • @_euphoric5346
    @_euphoric5346 Před rokem

    Sengkang Safari to see the monkeys by sengkang park connector

  • @yongxiang1988
    @yongxiang1988 Před rokem +3

    NINA all the way please.

  • @nekozuchi7256
    @nekozuchi7256 Před rokem +1

    damm high quality content, hope more ppl see your vids

    • @nekozuchi7256
      @nekozuchi7256 Před rokem

      nina and aiken good hosting chemistry also

    • @AikenChiaMing
      @AikenChiaMing  Před rokem

      Thank you!!! Super proud of our team when I watched the video too! 🥲 appreciate your comment 😘

  • @alui5362
    @alui5362 Před rokem

    Fun

  • @winstonwong6487
    @winstonwong6487 Před rokem +1

    ngl kinda wanna see nina scolding ppl who deserve it

  • @megatrons5187
    @megatrons5187 Před rokem +3

    Nina is bae

  • @helloitshash
    @helloitshash Před rokem

    Me n wife went there for our honeymoon, super shiok. Spanky clean sri lanka.

  • @eatyourbraincoco5761
    @eatyourbraincoco5761 Před rokem

    Am I the only one finding nina getting prettier.

  • @gladyslee7914
    @gladyslee7914 Před rokem

    OMG

  • @kenichichuah8286
    @kenichichuah8286 Před rokem

    What about renaming the series to GET SCAMMED

  • @akaboryu
    @akaboryu Před rokem

    ONE AND A CALF ELEPHANTS 💀

  • @pl2061
    @pl2061 Před rokem

    Did Nina pull out a full on Sylvia on that cheeky vendor? 10:19

  • @cheny6489
    @cheny6489 Před rokem

    75USD ????!!!!!!!!!!

  • @nilnil8072
    @nilnil8072 Před rokem

    Nina is great ! But the trip looks really tiring 😅

  • @punk6ster
    @punk6ster Před rokem

    Can request for more NINA and more travel vlogs please? ❤😊

  • @Saetanify
    @Saetanify Před rokem

    Guys, it's dangerous to break the outline of the vehicle while on safari.
    Stay in the car...

  • @kadajlim
    @kadajlim Před 9 měsíci

    75 USD?! wa this one can open until tired~
    *Angry*

  • @456seven8
    @456seven8 Před rokem +1

    Why does it look like the whole country belongs to you guys 😅

    • @AikenChiaMing
      @AikenChiaMing  Před rokem

      Yeah! When we say "lesser known", it really is!

  • @zoneinfinite
    @zoneinfinite Před rokem

    It's not "THE 8th Wonder of the World" because there isn't one official 8th wonder of the world. There are hundreds (if not thousands) of locations that are deemed or self declared as an 8th wonder beyond the original 7 wonders...just saying. :)

  • @NibbaW
    @NibbaW Před rokem

    Nina Damn cute oh

  • @BagelAsh
    @BagelAsh Před rokem

    Hi

  • @anselm9791
    @anselm9791 Před rokem

    how is that a scam? just refuse and walk away

  • @FlameExoMC
    @FlameExoMC Před rokem

    damm they got scammed

  • @larryhoo
    @larryhoo Před rokem

    The tourism wont be back, not because of Ak or nina, just dont like the “safety” aspect.