SAME SAME BUT DIFFERENT: A Documentary About Backpacking | How To Travel Alone - Solo Travel Stories
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- SAME SAME BUT DIFFERENT is a documentary from Toïne Haverkamp that explores what backpacking is, during a nine-month search through well and lesser-known backpack spots in Asia.
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The documentary gives a glimpse into the backpack scene. Shown from the perspective of a traveller who has never been outside his own continent.
During the trip the viewer is taken by other backpackers who will show all aspects of what backpacking has to offer.
You will see stories and images that we often see on Instagram, but more importantly, all the stories behind those enviable moments that we never hear.
For backpackers it will evoke a sense of recognition, and for the stay-at-homers an unique glimpse into the backpack scene.
The documentary is strongly music driven by the specially created soundtrack by the young producers Nikos & Nick (Rotterdam, the Netherlands) and To.ne (Utrecht, the Netherlands).
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If you like what you saw, we would like to ask you to donate to cover the costs of this documentary. And with the money you support me to continue documenting the world!
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✍️Directors note✍️:
Years ago more and more people in my environment decided to start backpacking. Besides the fact that I saw nice pictures on social media and heard all the fun stories, I hardly had an idea what backpacking was.
I became more and more curious why people like to leave everything behind and travel around the world, while sleeping in dorms, and trying to spend as little money as they possibly can. I couldn’t find much about this topic on the internet, besides travel guides or documentaries about personal quests. So I decided to go on research myself and go for nine months to Asia, to discover what makes backpacking so interesting for people that it becomes a way of life.
When I started years ago on my backpack documentary project "SAME SAME BUT DIFFERENT", I had one goal. My goal was to inspire as much people as possible to step outside their comfort zone and start discovering. With more than 250 people coming to the premiere last year this was the first step. One year later I hope to reach and inspire more people with this public release.
Thank you for watching, your support and keep exploring!
Toïne
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Why more travellers don't understand that the locals are the key to unlocking a place, not a lonely planet book is beyond me... other travellers are cool, but when most activities are based around drinking, it doesn't feel like an adventure until you venture out by yourself. It's an amazing video thanks
Got a little shock at the end of the doco rip to your friend so tragic.
Still come here to watch this whenever I feel like I’m stuck in a routine life and this doco put me at ease to just grab my backpack and go somewhere or anywhere in the world. I will never forget about our mate Nate and the time he was with us. He helped me and boosted my confidence to ride on my new purchased motorbike ( back then).
What an adventure it was! He was such a good and caring human being. My last memory of him was us sitting on those little chairs in a road side restaurant drinking Bia Hoi in Sapa. He was so happy and full of life. I asked him if he would like to join us for our next adventure but we spilt ways as he had plans to go to Thailand and us going to Nepal/India.
Backpacking was the best time of my life and I'm glad I did it when I could. It was always nice to cross path with you Toine and we will meet again.
Same same but different part 2 😎
Someone went down memory lane ❤️❤️. We meet again and hopefully soon, this guy people - watch out because once you meet him you don’t want to travel without him anymore ❤️
This brought me to tears. This is the best video I have seen in years. It really gave me a lot of food for thought. 2 days ago I informed my company I want a half year sabbatical to travel in se Asia. Your experience helped a lot. Very sorry for Nate, he seemed a beautiful soul
Did you go? If you did, how was/is it?
also wondering
I'm 50 and I backpack travelled when I was 30. This 6 month trip still brings back so many memories. I have never had any regrets of my backpack travels. It has changed my life forever. Ever since, I travel on and off to Thailand for my business and I met my lovely wife in Thailand. I cannot let the south-east asian life behind and hope to retire as soon as I can in Thailand. There is nothing more inspiring but travelling on your own and explore the world, not knowing where you will go, what you will see, what will happen and where you will sleep. The adventure brings you closer to local people, to life and to yourself. It brings you closer to the asian cultures, the food, the athmosphere and real life.
I from Singapore and backpack to China for 1 month before it open up to the world when they still using the RMP & the Foreign Exchange money.
I am 72 yrs now. Been to Nepal and Thailand & Myanmar.
Have many Myanmar & Thai friends.
Speak Thai fluently and supporting a Thai poor village boy now through his University education.
One can never predict what backpacking or travels will leads you to.
Very nice and comprehensive video.
Hi Tan, what a beautiful story. Inspiring ot hear how travelling can connect and help!
Thank you sir.
wow same same lah!! originally from NZ. i was in China when they scrapped FEC but they didnt tell those out central China so was funny being asked to pay in FEC when it no longer existed.. and guess where i ended up living for 17 years - Singapore - its really my home - i love it - i miss it. and now i live in Thailand for past 5 years. Asia is sooooooooo cool. we are so lucky. We would have so many funny adventures/stories to share... Keep safe!!
The ending shocked me so much, but somehow I knew when the camera lingered on Nate so many times. He seemed like such a good soul. Rest in peace.
This was an amazing watch, I can't wait to get out there after the pandemic
Sike, corona just mutated
Why wait? There’s no one out there. That’s the point to some extent, correct?
Don't wait human. The laws are already in place. For sure there will be new 'super deadly' virus in a few years. Make sure you are ready to take your own path. To contain people (and let them pay eventually) benefits a lot of companies and thus governments. #bitcoin.
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I have been allowed to do the audio post production and final mix for this documentary and know that you will be taken into the world of backpacking in a casual and adventurous way. The beautiful images and music make you realize how wonderful this world is. Hopefully that awareness will emerge more than ever if we have managed to get out of the Covid crisis so that we humans will take better care of our planet
Cheers maat.
Jeez, that ending fucked me up... It's really, really dark that Nate died in a motorcycle accident considering he emailed his dad about wanting to sell his bike because he didn't really know how to use it, and the dad encouraging him not to. Very tragic, I hope he doesn't blame himself since he clearly meant well but he is probably dealing with a lot of guilt...
I don't know the exact circumstances of the accident and who was at fault, but either way his death should serve as a reminder to not push yourself when it comes to certain activities, like driving a motorcycle, especially in South East Asia where the roads are a free-for-all and bikers die in freak accidents on the daily. He seemed like a great guy and your doc is a great way of honoring his memory, RIP.
travelling has really changed and taught me a lot things to be better person. i miss travelling.
Absolute goosebumps! One of the most beautiful films I've seen on CZcams. It really reminded me of the many amazing experiences waiting out there for us.
I had the most incredible adventure myself backpacking through Colombia and Ecuador for 4 1/2 months, getting to know the language, places and people I couldn't have dreamt of. It totally changed my perspective on the world.
Sadly though for the last few years the pandemic made me feel just so numb and disconnected from the world that I kinda don't know any more where life's going for me.
Your film reminded me of the vastness of the earth and its different people. So thank you for sprinkling some colour into these gray days!
This deserves so much more recognition! It’s beautifully recorded and edited. The people you met were so nice and I think backpacking is one of those things that you don’t think about doing until you are there in the moment.
I haven’t been on my trip to Europe yet but I know Asia is going to be my next one!
I am so sorry for Nates passing, he was one of the people I loved during this documentary and I send you and his family all my love
Thank you Parker, amazing words of appreciation!
Just came back from Asia, all of this is true,this is incredibly well made. RIP Nate:(
Beautiful film and an awesome way to see Nate again. Rest in peace!
I'm 24 and don't know what I want out of life or how to spend my time. But I know one thing I don't like being complacent. And everyone who's passed around me told me to travel and spend my money. This video spoke to me and has inspired me to travel and get out in honor of passed loved ones and friends.
Wow, this is one of the most moving films I have ever seen on CZcams. Just beautiful. I am planning for my own backpacking trip and when fear and doubt creep in, I will be sure to rewatch this to remember why I am doing it. I am so sorry to hear about your friend, but what an amazing way to honor him. Thank you for this!
Thank you so much Emily! Its amazing for me to read that the docu inspires people to go, that the main thing I hoped to achieve. Wish you an amazing trip!
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This really captured the essence of backpacking trough South East Asia. It brings back so many memories, I really needed this in these times where travel is still restricted. I hope that I will be on my way to new adventures very soon. This video deserves a lot more views and likes
Thank you Sven! It's amazing to read these kind of beautiful comments. I'll hope you (and all of us) can continue exploring soon!
Lovely Documentary! I started backpacking 31 years ago and simply can not stop planing my next trip. Been backpacking i SE-Asia every year and got so many friends in locals that I contact every now and then. Now with Covid19 I really suffer to not be able to go and life looks much darker than it ever has done. There is now days a bad reputation to be a "Backpacker" that I really can not agree with! I hope it's not going to spread more. I am and always will be....a Backpacker even my hair starts get gray ;-)
nice one... same same... I backpacked Asia 1st in 95. In 2000 it became home and i still live here. I love it. I still backpack about 4-5mths / year. I am still happy to hostel/dorm it - its fun My hair is grey (but hey i have hair so not complaining ). hahaha..
I can’t express how watching this has hit me. It’s been 5 years since I did my last 5 month trip through Vietnam and Thailand. I’m planning on leaving in a few months finally, to think I was 22 when I left Vietnam. And I’ll be return as a 27 year old. Quitting a successful career and selling everything but my camera gear and a laptop. This film encompasses everything travel is or was to me.
I can't thank you enough for making so many mixed feelings come out while watching this amazing documentary. It took me back to all those places I've also been and I will cherish forever, as a backpacker too, same same but different ❤
I am looking for a backpacker...😄
@@rasfug well I'm looking for a life changing experience
Hey cool work.. i think you cover the backpack perspective very well. I left NZ at 22 as felt a bit lost/disconnected from a bigger world. as a kid i use to hide in adventure books when things at home were a bit sh1t (which was often). In 1990 I moved to UK and shortly after hit the road for what turned out to be 2.5 years - so many amazing special adventures. I feel so lucky that i did this pre internet. I then slid back into career mode but was super lucky i got to travel a lot with work so the adventure never really stopped. I retired at 42 and spend typically 4-5 months / year travelling. I am now 53 and i still backpack. I either cycle or motorcycle or public transport. I either camp / hostel or sometimes just sleep a little rough. I only ever really street food it and i always take 3rd class transport. I typically travel solo but am never lonely. These days I have more than enough money to stay in nice hotels / restaurants etc but i never do - i simply find no joy or adventure in that.. I never returned to NZ to live (nor ever will). Asia is my home for past 22 years as that is where i feel most connected to . On the road is also where i feel at home (but not so much in so called developed countries). these days it takes a lot more to wow me 'tourist site wise" but my biggest buzz has always been wildlife experiences or simply sitting on the sidewalk chatting with the locals and acting up simply to make the kids and parents and grandparents laugh with (or at) me. . My travel experiences contribute to keeping me very humble and i appreciate my nice simple and super adventurous contented life. So thanks a lot for promoting such a positive perspective to life on the road...
Wayne thanks a lot for sharing your experience, it sounds amazing. I wish you all the best with keeping exploring! And spread the word on the road of travelling and this documentary!
"You can either have a vacation, or you can have a story". Never has a single comment made such an impact. Thank you.🙏
Cheers to Nate
The definition of freedom : you just chose what and where you want to be. No attached, just enjoy the present time.
Amazing documentary. As backpackers we understand all this. RIP Nate, unfortunately died so young but doing what he loved.
As an Indian, I laughed out loud when I heard India being described like the final boss level of backpacking 😂. Sometimes I forget how chaotic and different India can be to foreigners. Seeing the culture I see every day in a backpacking video feels strange, almost funny actually. The things so normal to me is “exotic” or different to foreigners! Haha, great video man. I liked seeing the south East Asia cultures. It was interesting.
Thank you, can imagine it’s fun to see how visitors experience your country. Love it India ❤️❤️
This was such an enjoyable documentary to watch, and I’m so excited to go travelling when I’m finally able to. RIP to Nate, it was amazing to see him, and everyone you met, so candidly!
Wow, what an amazing video! Thank you so much. I’m 21 years old and for the last 2 month I’ve travelled through South America with my backpack. It was the best time of my life. Definitely want to go backpacking through Asia soon. RIP to your friend, he seemed to be an amazing guy.
Amazing documentary - loved every second, a must see if you are a traveler!
Congratulations for this awesome content! I can't wait to finalize my studies and to go into the wild because I feel that THIS IS WHAT I HAVE TO DO. At the end these are the things that will make us smile. To know that we created a great story to be told . Peace from Transylvania!
One of the great travel documentaries made for CZcams, great job! It's sad to see that budget backpackers are a dying breed, being replaced by flashpackers with rolling suitcases, staying in fancy airbnbs. Thanks for keeping the dream alive.
@paradise travel. Two different travel styles. One is not replacing the other.
This was a fantastic watch from beginning to end. It reminded me of my travelling experiences from the people I met along the way and the sights I managed to see that wouldn't have happened without living this way for a while. I miss being on the road sometimes but I'm glad I got the chance to experience that lifestyle if I don't get to do it again. So sorry to hear about your friend he seemed like a really great guy. Thank you for putting this film out in the world for people to see!
That's brilliant documentary, this was a amazing experience, thanks for share with us 🙏🙏
I started when I was 20yo back in 1999, backpacking alone fore more or less 8 years. Now I am 42 and backpacking with my wife and kids for a month every year. Love it! When I retire at 65yo I will travel 6 months a year again. Its my way of life!
Whooh that sounds amazing, isn't it challenging to go with an entire family exploring?
@@maratonnie More planning for sure. The summer before Covid-19 we went to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand with trains, buses and boats. Our next trip will be to Sri Lanka next year! A little more comfort is necessary to really enjoy the trip for example A/C and we try to avoid the long days in mini buses. Happy traveling!
You really have a gift for making documentaries, definitely worth the watch 🙏 I can't wait to get out and explore the world once the pandemic is over. All the best!
Hey Josh, welcome back and great to hear your back story. I look forward to enjoying more of your journey via CZcams. Cheers Dave
Very glad this came up in my recommended playlist.
Really enjoyed this candid backpack journey. I've never backpacked before, so it was great to see what it might be like.
Can't wait to travel solo for the first time as soon as I can. I'd be travelling right now if the situation was different.
These trips can be confusing , frustrating , rewarding, irritating , motivating ,scary , adventurous, and calming at same time .
That's why backpacking trips are journey of lifetime as it makes u more aware of ur emotions , weakness , strength, fears , etc etc . And at the end of these trips u become a person that u never knew . And ur self esteem and confidence level reaches on another level .
This was a fantastic documentary and insight into backpacking! Thanks for the time and effort spent on this!
Truly an incredibly unique doc. You told your story through the lens of the amazing people that the journey brought you, which rlly highlighted how beautifully different everyone and everything is. All the best and keep up the great work man!
This is incredibly well made. What a heartfelt documentary!!
Just watched this entire documentary. Thank you so much for putting together this well-made film. Its great! My intention is to backpack/travel in a year or two and this inspired me to hold that in mind. So sorry about your friend Nate! Must have been tough. Thank you so much!
Great video! I've lived those experiences before and now I'm feeling like doing it again! And even more after this video. Thank you it was very nice watching this, very well edited and fully inspirational! Cheers!
Beautifully captured. Goosebumps. Thank you for this.
I need to see more content like this on CZcams! Thank you for creating this documentary
Incredible documentary!
I've backpacked for just one and a half month in Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar, and I had the same feeling about these three countries as you had.
I wish I had more time to have been to all other countries like you. Now I'm back home, saving money and waiting for this pandemic be over.
I got so anxious watching your video planning in my mind the next backpacking trip. Hope that will be soon
This was amazing! So beautiful to hear the views of the different people you met in an interview style throughout the film. Best of luck!
I have to say this is some of the best travel vlogs i have found. Thank you and bravo. This is awesome
wow. I wish I had made a film like this when I was backpacking.
This movie is very well done. the editing is great. The voice over, the interviews really everything is so well done.
really shows what backpacking is for you and for so many others.
My condolences for your friend Nate.
One of the most beautiful videos on CZcams. Rest in peace Nate.
Great watch .... one of the best documentary I've watched after long time ....
I hope that your friend from Myanmar and his family are staying safe! Amazing video thank you for sharing
From the beginning of the video I could sense that Nate was really trying to find his place in this beautiful world... he said he had no clue what to do when he gets home because he had so many ideas just because of backpacking and being open-minded... he just needed more time I think... RIP Nate 🙏
Well done!!! I have travelled as a backpacker for 6 years back in the days without internet , and I loved it !!! It was nice to watch your film, really enjoyed it, thanks
i love love love your video!!!
especially the updates with people you've met along the way
hope to see you on the road again!
Thanks for posting this motivated documentary, I have enjoyed every moment since this is what I have experienced as a local short term backpacker around SEA…. I somehow got goosebumps at the last minutes when you’re talking about Nate! how brutal this life is
Man what a great documentary, I even had to watch it twice lol. I already knew I wanted to backpack the world when I had the chance and this film made me want it even more. Truly awesome work!
Amazing. Great interviews and amazing footage!
This was so amazing. Every second, I loved it. You definitely have a gift for making documentaries!!
I was able to make such a connection with you and your friends. I was smiling in the end hearing what everyone went home to do and was so happy but so heartbroken for Nate. He died doing what he enjoyed. Wow this was amazing. Thank you for sharing your travels so well!
Mackenzie thank you for your kind words. For me as maker it's amazing to read that the documentary succeed to make that connection between my friends, myself and you as watcher. I hope it inspired you!
It was incredible! Thanks for making this documentary.
Just amazing, love your work!
What a sick video. This deserves more attention! Great stuff man, cheers.
Beautifully done. It took me out of the everyday life, just what i was searching for today. I‘m sure you have great memories forever.
@adelalina thank you so much for your kind words. I made the documentary for these kind of moments especially, so nice of you to note that.
And it's true, this trip was a life changing experience.
It's beautiful, thank you for the work you put in there, brings out your heart ❤
Thanks Aanchal, now you could all have a glimpse of what I've done on my trip :)
Such a blessing to learn from and watch every one of these experiences, human connection is such a gift, thank you for this!!!❤️🌄
This was beautiful to watch, thank you for showing us a glimpse of a life of a backpacker. Indeed this documentary is different❣️😊❣️
Hands down one of the very best documentaries on youtube, the pace, the mood, the interviews, the music.... Wonderful... When something has the ability to stir your emotions then it has to special. I stumbled upon this while searching for backpacking tips and was mesmerized. I really hope you make something now and then, I have recommended this to a lot of people. 😁
This was very well done. great you were able to interview different perspectives. thank you
This will the best video ever on CZcams. It was an amazing experience, actually travelled with Toine ❤️
Great video! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Loved it! Great video. So inspiring and really stirs the love travel in me again.
This video made my day! Such a good watch !
I miss my backpacking time and can't wait to be back on the road.
watched till the end! nice documentary, thank you for sharing! ❤️
Thank you Tashi!
Thank you for this amazing documentary! The last minutes broke my heart....
Great film. Very well put together, thank you. 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
Amazing documentary. Thank you. Your friend and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I can't imagine how his father feels.
Thanks Phillip!
Hi...just saw this video today and i have to let you know how much i enjoyed it! The footages the narration the stories even the insights...i feel my spirit lifted. I feel happy for you. I hope you are still travelling and having the time of your life! Keep safe.
Really thank you for this beautiful hour!!!
Amazing and pushes me further to make the jump. Bless your soul Nate ॐ You were my favorite and wanted to meet you.
Really nice work man.! Soooooooooo much better than the vast majority of other CZcams travel vids. Well done to you Sir.
Bravo! Thanks for taking me back in time. I think we are a lot a like with many years between us. Enjoy the journey!
Very well done, emotionally provocative, raw honesty, and good natured. Thoughtful and inspiring. Thank you.
I loved every second of this documentary, you capture the essence of backpacking so well! I miss this lifestyle every day, can't wait to be back
What’s stopping you? Work? Family? Money?.
Soo raw and beautiful!
Well done , great doco which I enjoyed very much at the tender age of 67, still travelling , still backpacking , still excited to see more of this amazing planet . See you all on the road somewhere....
this is beautiful, thank you for sharing with the world
23:40 this made me so happy, i am travelling to the koh rong islands for a few months soon, this will be my first travelling experience ever so it makes me so happy to hear that you had such a great time here :)
Thank you for this. :)
I am watching this from a current backpacking trip in Brazil. It is not my first backpacking trip and will certainly not be my last. This is a wonderful documentary! Thank you for your time and efforts to convey the heart and soul behind backpacking.
Bravo, bravo! This was incredibly well done.
Brilliant watch so inspired
wow... I am speechless.. what a beautiful story! RIP NATE
great documentary! very well done! Thanks
Just back from south and central America after 5 months of backpacking, and this video hits my experience nail on the head. Everything said in the video is perfectly true.
This is sooooooooooo beautiful! Thank you
I so love the narration and your adventures! I came across your video while planning my trip to Thailand. Thanks for sharing your journey.
That was some moving content!! Great job
Miss you Nate! Great video and footage. Thanks for posting this.
Words can't describe my feelings after watching this epic.
not what you think, winds up being an amazing life changing special film.....thank you