I Went Back to My Least Favorite Country (Brunei)

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Drew Binsky

Drew Binsky

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After 10 years, I have returned to the country that I enjoyed THE LEAST in all of my travels… Brunei. It’s a tiny country on Borneo island, sandwiched in between Malaysia and Indonesia, and I was very nervous to go back. Why? Because my last video there was all about how much I hated it, and I was so worried that I would be thrown in jail by the government, or even yelled at by the locals…. But this time around, I went in with fresh eyes and a new perspective, and I really enjoyed it!!!
I met up with a local Bruneian friend from Instagram named Bryant, and he took me under his wing to show me his version of Brunei. And what we discovered will seriously blow your mind!!
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@drewbinsky
@drewbinsky Жыл бұрын
Who has been to Brunei? I'd love to hear your thoughts about the country! And if you haven't been, feel free to fire away any questions and I will get back to you!
@cameradoesstuff...
@cameradoesstuff... Жыл бұрын
i have not
@azaankaul5420
@azaankaul5420 Жыл бұрын
I would love to visit 😊
@mohdadeeb1829
@mohdadeeb1829 Жыл бұрын
Question: We know you have travelled all countries? But What about States? How many US states you have been to?
@alireza_adventure
@alireza_adventure Жыл бұрын
Amazing BIG LOVE from IRAN
@oscartschackert1758
@oscartschackert1758 Жыл бұрын
Will you be revisiting chad as well?
@hazejm
@hazejm Жыл бұрын
Btw drew, the Arabic letters you see is not Arabic language but actually it is Jawi writings. Jawi is a Malay language but in Arabic letters. You can find Jawi writings in Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Southern Thailand, and Southern Philippines :)
@beratceylan4668
@beratceylan4668 Жыл бұрын
All Nusantra Malay world used to use this Arabic alphabet before colonization so it's good that they are trying to keep it alive
@abhi739
@abhi739 Жыл бұрын
how can it be jawi writing if its written in arabic, bahasa language is written from left to right but in arabic its right to left, which dont make sense, and numbers in arabic are copied from indian number system which was first used in malay indo etc, so I dont see logic of using arabic
@afzal.jahangir
@afzal.jahangir Жыл бұрын
@@abhi739 Jawi is based on the Arabic script, consisting of all of the original 31 Arabic letters, and six additional letters constructed to fit the phonemes native to Malay, and an additional phoneme used in foreign loanwords, but not found in Classical Arabic
@abhi739
@abhi739 Жыл бұрын
@@afzal.jahangir if its written form is arabic then its arabic script, if we add six letters it becomes brunei arabic, just like syrian arabic and standard arabic, jawi means javanese but its original script was kawi thats indigenous to malaya bahasu. most borrowed loan words are in latin, so jawi can be written in latin directly, whats the need for an additional script
@afzal.jahangir
@afzal.jahangir Жыл бұрын
@@abhi739 Jawi is a writing system used before for writing languages such as Malay, Acehnese and a few others. It is still used for writing Malay in Brunei where it the official script, while Malay in Malaysia switched to the Latin script and Acehnese which is spoken in the Aceh province in Indonesia also adopted the Latin script since the Dutch colonization of the country.
@FashaKazuha
@FashaKazuha Жыл бұрын
As a Bruneian i appreciate you for visiting our country for the second time, the reason less people on the streets right now is because everyone is busy celebrating eid
@sirpill2509
@sirpill2509 Жыл бұрын
this was msot likely filmed a long time ago
@drewbinsky
@drewbinsky Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment!
@FashaKazuha
@FashaKazuha Жыл бұрын
@@sirpill2509 oh, alright
@arjunthakur6477
@arjunthakur6477 Жыл бұрын
Is gaming looked down in Brunei?
@FashaKazuha
@FashaKazuha Жыл бұрын
@@arjunthakur6477 no 💀
@muffintopz4692
@muffintopz4692 9 ай бұрын
Brunei seems peaceful and the people seem so kind and hospitable. “It’s no tip I’m a BOSS.” 😂. How cute is she. That was too funny.
@demoncloud6147
@demoncloud6147 9 ай бұрын
I was searching for this comment , most ppl missed this joke ! 😂😂😂
@turkey4957
@turkey4957 6 ай бұрын
they still hate gay people
@hi_lol1912
@hi_lol1912 14 күн бұрын
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
@jeanneclairegordon3102
@jeanneclairegordon3102 11 ай бұрын
I'm from NZ but lived in Brunei for about 5 years growing up. Brunei has its special moments, they just opened the eco-park by the Grand Mosque, Temburong is a beautiful national park, and the night markets are one of the best things about Brunei. They don't need fancy malls or shopping attractions they have everything in their nature. Not to mention the locals are incredibly loving and kind. I learnt so much from that place and I miss the wildlife and beaches (you will never find locals swimming at the beach because of crocodiles but the beaches are usually safe ) damn i think i wanna go back
@_owen.c
@_owen.c Жыл бұрын
My first trip to Uganda was miserable I was sick and I was overwhelmed. I hated it. I was 12. 7 years later I was able to return and give it another chance. I loved every minute of it. Uganda is a beautiful country with beautiful people. Some times all it takes is a second chance.
@fynnschumann7661
@fynnschumann7661 Жыл бұрын
Uganda is the best, wish to go back one day.
@skipinkoreaable
@skipinkoreaable Жыл бұрын
I've never been to Uganda but I've met a few Ugandans who were very charming. I'm glad you went back and liked it.
@deepcoder1845
@deepcoder1845 Жыл бұрын
lol...Uganda,the country thats kills gay people. Started by American christians...
@abunaylah405
@abunaylah405 Жыл бұрын
Wakanda is Uganda 🇺🇬
@uzef73
@uzef73 Жыл бұрын
Uganda politicians very based!
@Mystearicia
@Mystearicia Жыл бұрын
I'm Filipino born and raised in Brunei, my parents have been here for 30 years and to be honest, they prefer staying here than in the Philippines because it's peaceful. Yes, it may be boring for someone who is used to the hustle and bustle of bigger cities and countries, but to those who has been here for years, it's already a home they always come back to.
@HambaAllah-nr2sx
@HambaAllah-nr2sx Жыл бұрын
Yeah this is Islamic kingdom.Your safe
@HambaAllah-nr2sx
@HambaAllah-nr2sx Жыл бұрын
@@baikushex0et682 working, because brunei is heaven maybe .
@baikushex0et682
@baikushex0et682 Жыл бұрын
@@HambaAllah-nr2sx yes Brunei people have good passport too !
@erls5206
@erls5206 Жыл бұрын
​@@HambaAllah-nr2sx Safe but can be stoned to death by being gay. Funny.
@HambaAllah-nr2sx
@HambaAllah-nr2sx Жыл бұрын
@@erls5206 yeah. Gay or shemale and lesbian is not good for kids. But the law can be forgive and can give a second chance to change that's is beauty of islam.
@MsVicky72
@MsVicky72 5 ай бұрын
This video literally made m cry! I’m so happy your experience was different in a good way!😅
@lyallbaybum69
@lyallbaybum69 6 ай бұрын
I lived in Brunei. On the surface, it appears boring, but there's actually lots to do. It's an extremely chilled and safe place to live.
@sahratank7504
@sahratank7504 16 күн бұрын
right like Monaco
@Ramy_Ramz
@Ramy_Ramz Жыл бұрын
My Iraqi barber used to work for the prince in Brunei. He says they’re way better than Middle Eastern leaders. Of course there is no close friendship but he says the royal family was very generous and the Sultan and his family always greeted their workers and were very respectful towards the workers in the palace
@drewbinsky
@drewbinsky Жыл бұрын
interetsing perspective and thanks for sharing!
@user-nj1zu2nf1x
@user-nj1zu2nf1x Жыл бұрын
That's not what amnesty international thinks trying to whitewash a dictators state. Next you're going to make a feel-good video about North Korea
@bassemhassan6616
@bassemhassan6616 Жыл бұрын
​​@@user-nj1zu2nf1x blah blah propaganda
@shsh-he5qg
@shsh-he5qg Жыл бұрын
@@user-nj1zu2nf1x seems like someone is jealous 😂
@wallace6228
@wallace6228 11 ай бұрын
I would be generous if the proceeds from oil field exploitation were mine
@araigumakiruno
@araigumakiruno Жыл бұрын
As a Malaysian, I'm glad you give Brunei a second chance 🇧🇳🇲🇾
@drewbinsky
@drewbinsky Жыл бұрын
i'm glad too!
@prantaantu7743
@prantaantu7743 Жыл бұрын
There is no requirement for him to make this video, who is he. He should apologize to all Bruneian
@melonaabelarde385
@melonaabelarde385 Жыл бұрын
Ignorant must block listed 😂
@melonaabelarde385
@melonaabelarde385 Жыл бұрын
You don't need this guy in your country why need second chance who is he he is just an American ignorant
@akfaisel
@akfaisel Жыл бұрын
He's nobody to give Brunei a second chance. Brunei is always Brunei!
@-MaryPoppins-
@-MaryPoppins- 7 ай бұрын
Sounds like their king is doing exactly what he needs to. Takes care of his people, sets the parameters for what is acceptable and is clearly not going over the top, and he’s keeping the land prospering peacefully. He could easily have left the are to turn into a dirt patch, but built spots to highlight the areas. The work he’s done deserves a tip of the hat. We’ve got people richer here in the US and elsewhere who have done NEGATIVE things for their countries.
@NicM-vs9ox
@NicM-vs9ox 6 ай бұрын
We should all just live around each other as equal individuals. Anyone should be up to the task of taking care of each other for example. That anyone are just like anyone else and each person are a unique individual. With living around each other each person should just be able to think on their own and question everything with logic - think about how anything could work for example. -While also never leaving anyone behind. We should all just live around each other and forget this concept of nationality. No person are represented by anything or anyone else other than theirself. Must never leave literally anyone behind. Even if someone does, thinks, says a terrible thing must just ideally communicate for that person to change from being in the wrong. If someone are going to cause harm should ideally stop that person without harming and then communicate. That anyone should be up to the task of looking out for each other. Another thing, maybe someday there can be technology to bring anyone back alive again as 'death' really are just falling apart - no going to any afterlife, nor disappearing forever. Just falling apart. -Even if have technology to bring anyone back alive again, still must never want anyone to experience being harmed. A person live in their brain maybe able to move down a neuron as electricity and move out of the neuron as a chemical called a neural transmitter which can trigger into a receiver end of a neuron to perhaps be converted back into electricity, moving down neuron had just entered. The brain work on the concept of 'neural networking that learn off of self'; which means a person able to think own thoughts. A brain are like a chair which maybe someone by chance ended up sitting on that chair for theirself. Someone else maybe also have their very own chair (brain) and maybe a person can push someone else out of their chair and take their chair away, should regardless be careful so as to not harm each other. -That any brain are where a person live; whether as a human, bird, monkey, pig, cow, mouse, -etc. That if anyone experience their own unique perspective unlike anyone else then it is impossible for there to be an all knowing deity to know everything as anyone only know everything about theirself, not of another. -I look at my computer monitor and I would like to think anyone else exist and not all just my own shadow copying everything I do. Lastly; on the topic of 'death' should definitely sign up to get frozen / preserved at some facility if to die so that maybe in the future can be brought back alive again with technology. Need to at least get brain preserved. Even though can probably come back regardless if preserved or not, could probably come back sooner maybe with not as advanced technology. Should definitely be frozen / preserved so as to prevent falling apart and potentially end up suffering being exposed to the outside environment. Maybe if fallen apart into the ground maybe say soaked up into a blueberry plant blueberry and say someone as a crow bird eat of the blueberry with their body processing the person that were in that blueberry and turning them into a brain of a small baby crow in an egg and maybe eventually hatch as a crow; maybe losing past life memories due to being easily distracted from the environment maybe due to a small brain, not as much neurons and some degree of instinct drugging perspective. There is this company called 'Alcor' which perhaps offer preserving brain for 80k$ usd and 200k$ for entire body. There are possibly cheaper options available as well maybe like 'Cryonics Institute'. -Ideally preservation infrastructure should be available for anyone freely. Need to mass produce preservation infrastructure like a facility; maybe send people to Antarctica to be frozen for example. So. That is what I say, must never leave anyone behind.
@yourlocalbritishindian3216
@yourlocalbritishindian3216 4 ай бұрын
@@NicM-vs9ox bro nobody cares
@SpekulatiusW
@SpekulatiusW 4 ай бұрын
​@@NicM-vs9ox can you say that in like 3 or 4 sentences?
@SpekulatiusW
@SpekulatiusW 4 ай бұрын
​@@NicM-vs9ox tf u talkin about
@SomethingSomethingg
@SomethingSomethingg 4 ай бұрын
Their king allows people to be executed for being gay....what are you talking about?
@jamiesuzanne5781
@jamiesuzanne5781 2 ай бұрын
I am so happy that I didn't see the original video you made. This, I'm sure, is a much better representation of their country! It's beautiful 😍
@wannaim6958
@wannaim6958 Жыл бұрын
To be honest, as a Muslim myself, I was a little bit nervous too. Luckily everything went well with your trip this time around. Anyway, the writing system which you have mistakenly thought as "Arabic", is actually "Jawi" writing system. It is derived from Arabic but written down in local (Bahasa Melayu) language. Malaysia also has this writing system and was widely spread before independence, but we have changed it to "Roman" alphabet so that our non-Malays citizen can adapt Bahasa Melayu much easier. I'm from Malaysia by the way. Thanks Drew for sharing your experience with us.
@benjismith593
@benjismith593 Жыл бұрын
How is Malaysia to visit?
@wansworld27
@wansworld27 Жыл бұрын
@@benjismith593 Malaysia number 1 bro, sure you like!
@dealligatorgreen1222
@dealligatorgreen1222 Жыл бұрын
true, I'm originally from Morocco and there was this letter that exists in Farsi but not Arabic and I could read but it didn't mean anything in Arabic.
@ArchieGamez
@ArchieGamez Жыл бұрын
​@@benjismith593 Fantastic, food is amazing
@user-oq1nt4li3r
@user-oq1nt4li3r Жыл бұрын
Well the country looks open minded for it to be muslim. Tattoos are haram but the ppl didn’t care
@tayzonday
@tayzonday Жыл бұрын
It’s like you’re coming back to meet your new self ✊❤️
@dark-ghost5455
@dark-ghost5455 Жыл бұрын
repent before its too late
@bubkabu
@bubkabu Жыл бұрын
Some stay dry and others feel the pain. Glad you didn't fear the rain, Drew.
@uriels4097
@uriels4097 Жыл бұрын
Chocolate Rain
@inky3
@inky3 Жыл бұрын
CHOCOLATE RAAINNN
@srdsyndetical
@srdsyndetical Жыл бұрын
well i can't lie i am quite glad it didnt start raining chocolate, i'm sure i would have felt the pain if it did
@RidseardMhicCoinnich
@RidseardMhicCoinnich 10 ай бұрын
I was in Brunei in 1962-3-4. Two tours with my Regiment. Based mainly in Kuala Belait and Seria. The inhabitants of those two towns were most hospitable and friendly, despite the reason we were there. Lots of trips to the interior to meet the indigenous people. Also was in Miri, Sarawak. There were no strict restrictions back then.
@belleyboy
@belleyboy 5 ай бұрын
Good on you Drew for giving it a second chance. Same thing happened to me in Thailand, didn't really like it the first time, gave it another chance and now it is my go to travel destination!
@csteven7935
@csteven7935 24 күн бұрын
Same here
@lemagnifique1573
@lemagnifique1573 Жыл бұрын
As an introvert i don't see Brunei is a boring place, i visit some places that people considered it "boring place" but i really enjoyed it
@dariusalias870
@dariusalias870 Жыл бұрын
You feelings is same like me, the more silent and less people in place that I stay, is the more peaceful things I have in my life
@Ulvorskets
@Ulvorskets Жыл бұрын
Yeahh!! I really love beautiful and quiet places
@briodiz4772
@briodiz4772 Жыл бұрын
low crime and looks socialy peacefull, people understimate what a big deal that is,
@melonaabelarde385
@melonaabelarde385 Жыл бұрын
That's how American ignorant definition 😂
@HambaAllah-nr2sx
@HambaAllah-nr2sx Жыл бұрын
No honss carr ahaha .
@RatPluto
@RatPluto Жыл бұрын
I used to work in Brunei for oil and gas companies. Actually, we were locked up there for 6 months during COVID in 2020. At the very beginning I've had the same feeling as yours 10 years ago. Later on when I met some locals and found the places to go - I loved it. Will never forget Kaizen Sushi treat - best sushi ever. People are lovely and very proud of being Bruneian. I have worked with many Bruneians who are smart, well educated and again - lovely. I do really like this place and you feel extremely safe, without all drunk idiots every Friday and Saturday. I am glad that I have had a chance to visit Brunei and spent there many months. Oh and what a lovely barber shop in Bandar we found - Chaps & Rebels! I do really wanna say thank you to all Bruneians for such a lovely experience up there!
@drewbinsky
@drewbinsky Жыл бұрын
thx so much for sharing!
@floritachong9623
@floritachong9623 11 ай бұрын
23 years here and I can say such a peaceful country. With a loving Sultan - taking care of his people😍
@miahconnell23
@miahconnell23 7 ай бұрын
@RatPluto : I would go there for a couple years of teaching abroad {older, certified, teacher: no longer a young back-packer} would you recommend ? {I need no night-life: just my guitar and a good workplace} … like, were you able to save while working there ? Decent employers ?
@ComanderSazabi2000
@ComanderSazabi2000 7 ай бұрын
​​@@miahconnell23 You can probably your luck to get a position at an international school. You'll definitely need to get a car, probably a cheap second hand to get you started. Food, rent and fuel would probably be super cheap compared to elsewhere. Everything else would be a bit expensive but a 2hr drive can get you across the border to Malaysia for cheaper Malaysian prices. Everyone speaks English so language barrier wouldn't be much of an issue. The foodie culture is big here so there'll be almost nothing to do except to eat out with your colleagues. Unless you like hiking or some kind of outdoors sports. Have always heard that the work life is a bit of a drag. Be prepared to face at least a few lazy coworkers, sloppy work outputs, and maybe some minor office politics
@ComanderSazabi2000
@ComanderSazabi2000 7 ай бұрын
​@@miahconnell23 Maybe check out the brunei subreddit to ask for more in-depth breakdown on budgeting. Expats usually gets paid more but be careful of accepting a low paying job just to be surprised by the fact that you can't meet your rent.
@fajaranuar4333
@fajaranuar4333 6 ай бұрын
To those travelling to Brunei, you are most welcome. I remember bringing some tourists (pre covid) and I brought them to visit families and friends during EID while wearing brunei's national costume (i have plenty to lend). The treatment they received were quantum leaps better. 😊 Some other tips: 1. Wear modestly. Long pants/long jeans for men are encouraged. 2. Interact politely yet conservatively because most bruneians are shy but very hospitable, especially to foreigners. 3. Having a local friend & guide will be EXTREMELY useful. 4. Public transport is not that dependable as most of us own cars or two. See no 3 5. Always ask what are the do's and don'ts when visiting any place or someone's home. 6. Tipping is not mandatory but most welcomed, especially in restaurants. 7. Best season to visit: 23/2, July, Ramadhan month, Eid.
@theophilusbondo6109
@theophilusbondo6109 9 ай бұрын
Mr. Drew:Thanks you so much for your remarkable videos from across Asia & other parts of the globe in 2023❤️❤️❤️I really LOVE to watches your great videos in great joy 2023❤️❤️❤️
@RedLeaf37
@RedLeaf37 Жыл бұрын
"What do we do for fun in Brunei?" "We go to Malaysia" Lol
@brandonandreas4659
@brandonandreas4659 Ай бұрын
Lol the guy is oblivious
@Advancedworldbutchaotic
@Advancedworldbutchaotic 4 күн бұрын
Weekend destinations are Miri and Labuan, 😅
@ADMG2003
@ADMG2003 Жыл бұрын
Brunei serves a lesson to not to judge an entire country beacuse of one persons mistake
@richarddawkins4607
@richarddawkins4607 Жыл бұрын
but we just ha.te sharia, btw musics haram, abdul. -exmuslim indonesia
@sebasbandera
@sebasbandera Жыл бұрын
@@richarddawkins4607 music is not haram, how could something that brings so many people happiness be prohibited?
@yungyoucef7027
@yungyoucef7027 Жыл бұрын
@@sebasbanderait is haram
@SpizzzYT
@SpizzzYT Жыл бұрын
@@yungyoucef7027 music is not haram, search it up literally anywhere. unless something in the quran explicitly says music is haram it really isn’t….
@yungyoucef7027
@yungyoucef7027 Жыл бұрын
@@SpizzzYTare you Muslim? Guess not don’t try tell me about my religion music is haram end of
@theophilusbondo6109
@theophilusbondo6109 9 ай бұрын
Mr. Drew:Thanks you so much for this new remarkable video two months ago in Southeast Asia (Brunei) to shows these remarkable places in great joy 2023❤️❤️❤️I wish you the BEST for more new videos to come up from across the globe in 2023❤️❤️❤️
@angiethompson5648
@angiethompson5648 11 ай бұрын
Sounds like the people of Brunei wanted you to experience their home as they do. I'm very happy you went back and it changed your view.
@TheWizcakes
@TheWizcakes Жыл бұрын
Im Malaysian, but love Brunei. Such a peaceful country. May Brunei thrive and prosper.
@markpozsar5785
@markpozsar5785 11 ай бұрын
Well North-Korea is peaceful also because the government rules with an iron fist lol, it is a disgusting dictatorship
@Kr33gola
@Kr33gola 9 ай бұрын
Only because their are rich with petrol, other wise that peace wouldn't exist.
@behuman3801
@behuman3801 7 ай бұрын
Ameen
@ecec73
@ecec73 6 ай бұрын
brunei is crap man what u talking about
@cherrygems5499
@cherrygems5499 6 ай бұрын
​@@ecec73 some people can like it some people don't 🤷🏻‍♀️ take it or leave it
@caffeineted
@caffeineted 11 ай бұрын
In terms of Islamic religious strictness... 1. Brunei: Is Law, Most strict 2. Malaysia: Is Law, Quite strict 3. Indonesia: No religious law, just social pressure It's amazing that considering Indonesia has the most number of muslim in the world, it is also the most secular.
@airhabairhab
@airhabairhab 11 ай бұрын
Idk the partying across the border in MY didn’t look quite strict!😂😂
@Username-wc1dg
@Username-wc1dg 11 ай бұрын
​@@airhabairhab that's in Sarawak where the population is majority Christians
@user-pr8oc6tk4v
@user-pr8oc6tk4v 11 ай бұрын
No shock Indonesia country poor lol 😂😂😂
@user-pr8oc6tk4v
@user-pr8oc6tk4v 11 ай бұрын
​@@Username-wc1dg because stupidity still follows the colonial religion
@LarjieGamer
@LarjieGamer 11 ай бұрын
lol you should visit the state of Aceh
@christinew4108
@christinew4108 11 ай бұрын
@drewbinski, my favourite part of this video is when you were eating at the family's house (your friends friend). The brown-ish bowlw they served their food in, my mother has those when I was growing up and now I have them. No matter how far apart people are, in distance, religion, etc., we can always find things in common. A simple bowl set.
@aaamyyy03_
@aaamyyy03_ 7 ай бұрын
i’m so glad that u gave brunei second chance and this makes me happy and we appreciate it, thank u for giving brunei second chance i nvr been much happier to watch this and thst malaysia borderline part really makes me laugh i feel a lil emotional rn🥲🥲🥲thank u Ban we hope that u really enjoyed our country and the side of it!
@weeklyrackets
@weeklyrackets Жыл бұрын
I lived in Brunei for about 3 years due to my job and left around 2019 as I got moved to another country by my company. In my experience, it is one of the most peaceful countries I've ever been at in my entire life. The crime rate is very low and you'll rarely hear any awful crimes in the country although they hide some to prevent mass panics. You can walk the streets in the middle of the night without some hillbilly pointing a gun or a knife at you and most of the drivers there has there sense compared to drivers in other countries. During Hari Raya we were also able to get in the King's palace to eat delicious meals for free and they give you a yellow box containing food along with a picture of the Sultan. There is no tax there, the electricity bill is cheap and water bill doesn't exist for residential areas. Almost everyone I knew there has a car and the only people I see that use public transportation (bus) are mainly foreign workers such as Indonesians, Filipinos, Bangladesh, etc though I barely rode the bus so it might've changed during my stay. Their religious (sharia) law don't really feal that heavy unless you are part of the LGBT community or a bit wanked in the head. A lot of the grocery stores there sell pork but they are tucked away in another section of the store and the no alcoholic beverages law was fine by me since I don't even drink and it does help reduce the crime and vehicle accident rates in the country. There were 2 main christian churches in the capital city and they aren't even hidden in some way at all so it is fine to be non-muslim there. The locals are nice but some are just downright awful just like in other countries and some are ridiculously LAZY. The Bruneians that I worked with were often LATE and leaves early or literally when time strikes to leave the office just like students in grade school except for one Bruneian that I worked with she was very industrious and we're still good friends till this day. There were also more foreign workers compared to local workers in the private sector due to some of the locals wanting a position with higher salary and not start from the bottom but in the government sector it is mostly locals and they're enjoying the time of their lives and part of me feels like there's some kind of corruption going on as the development projects in Brunei were kind of slow. Brunei feels like one of those countries that are happy dandy on the surface but needs some fixing underneath. I also noticed in your video that kampong ayer has changed quite a bit which is cool and it is good seeing you visit the country again in a much more mature version of yourself.
@DimiStranaHD
@DimiStranaHD Жыл бұрын
Which country are you from?
@jonnythunder92
@jonnythunder92 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your interesting perspective. Awesome. Id love to go there and check it out.
@tupums
@tupums Жыл бұрын
"Their religious (sharia) law don't really feal that heavy unless you are part of the LGBT community or a bit wanked in the head." Well, sets the context right... Thats messed up shit. This islamism (yes that`s a word) and shairia is just outdated, archaic monster practices which disregards human rights.
@ChingChengHanji_
@ChingChengHanji_ Жыл бұрын
​@@DimiStranaHD probably chinese malaysian or chinese Singaporean
@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367
@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367 Жыл бұрын
Brunei is christian
@HashimMohammed_8BP
@HashimMohammed_8BP Жыл бұрын
Well it’s fair to say Brunei 🇧🇳 didn’t fail to impress this time! The country looks beautiful and people seem very welcoming. Would love to visit one day.
@Notfromwashington
@Notfromwashington Жыл бұрын
Yo I love this country too, I’ve never been but definitely would love to go asap. I love Brunei ❤
@kaushikdas5115
@kaushikdas5115 10 ай бұрын
Brunei is the best place for radical peaceful community
@jim.pearsall
@jim.pearsall 11 ай бұрын
Honest / constructive feedback is good… I’m sure many conversations and lessons were picked up on… so you made a difference and an impact. Good on you Drew. 👏🏻👍🏻✈️
@christinaalviedo579
@christinaalviedo579 9 ай бұрын
Hello Drew watching from California. Great to watch this again.! More power to you!🫰♥️🫰
@sharondahunan1188
@sharondahunan1188 Жыл бұрын
As a Filipino I have lived and work in Brunei for 5 years and I have a great time there. Love the kindness of the Bruneian.
@user-qo5wy5hk7v
@user-qo5wy5hk7v Жыл бұрын
My first trip to my neighbouring country of Egypt wasn't the most fun experience in the world. I wasn't really feeling the local culture, the chaotic cities, and the guys trying to sell you stuff. Couple years later I went back and absolutely loved it. I made a bunch of friends and grew to love their culture and I went back there more times than I remember after that. You gotta give a place a second chance and I'm happy and quite frankly proud that you were mature enough to give Brunei a second chance, Drew. Greetings from Saudi Arabia !
@drewbinsky
@drewbinsky Жыл бұрын
yeah i HATED Egypt on my first time around
@yahiaabdulwahab1263
@yahiaabdulwahab1263 Жыл бұрын
@Drew Binsky I don't blame you. I'm Egyptian from Cairo, and it gets sorta chaotic sometimes. Ps: I've been living there for 18 years, and it doesn't get that easier😭
@user-dj7vx4em3z
@user-dj7vx4em3z 10 ай бұрын
The same thing, I am Egyptian, and it was my first visit to Saudi Arabia, and I hated Mecca because of the abundance of chaos and beggary children, and I hated Jeddah and its dirty environment and the slums inside it.
@user-wx7zu6ot5r
@user-wx7zu6ot5r 10 ай бұрын
The same thing, I am Egyptian, and it was my first visit to Saudi Arabia, and I hated Mecca because of the abundance of chaos and beggary children, and I hated Jeddah and its dirty environment and the slums inside it.
@haris1321
@haris1321 8 ай бұрын
As a Bruneian me self appreciate for the Revisit do hope you enjoy and had a better experience
@theoadelaidabondocabe7261
@theoadelaidabondocabe7261 8 ай бұрын
Thanks you so much for this remarkable video about Brunei to shows these amazing places in the city❤❤❤I wish you safe journey & good LUCK to you always in peace 2023❤❤❤
@Azadanimates
@Azadanimates Жыл бұрын
As a Bruneian I appreciate tgat you opened your eyes to the beauty of my country instead of looking at the negatives
@kaktusdesiberie7196
@kaktusdesiberie7196 Жыл бұрын
As a Muslim Canadian mom of five your country looks heavenly to me. I don’t know if I could adapt to the hot temperature but living in an Islamic country surrounded by calm, kind people and hearing Athan seems like a very healthy place to raise good children. May Allah always bless your country and may He make it easy for your Sultan to remain generous and just towards his people. Beautiful country Allahoumabarik 💕
@Azadanimates
@Azadanimates Жыл бұрын
@@kaktusdesiberie7196 I hope you could come to my country although I admit it gets boring I hope you have a great time if you do visit my country. I also wish I could visit Canada one day! I wish you and your family the best and may الله bless you!
@Azadanimates
@Azadanimates Жыл бұрын
@Zaydan Alfariz Practically, Brunei is pretty small
@Azadanimates
@Azadanimates Жыл бұрын
@Zaydan Alfariz Most likely cause of the more activities and it’s more attractive for tourists. Singapore is also a more modern metropolis style city and Brunei has small buildings and has a small amount of huge tall buildings
@Azadanimates
@Azadanimates Жыл бұрын
@Zaydan Alfariz I’ve been to Singapore for holiday! Selamat Hari raya and Stay safe
@naqibazimi9371
@naqibazimi9371 Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that you give a positive feedback about Brunei for your second visit. I hope that everything goes well to you and I am also hope that Brunei will always maintain peaceful forever. Lots of love from Malaysia. 🇲🇾❤️🇧🇳
@JimySlow-wq9bw
@JimySlow-wq9bw 7 ай бұрын
I just wanna say respect salute to "drw bnsky" n yah yes brunei people really so freindly-warm-kind , once again terima kasih-thx-xie xie for made n share your trip in brunei , sending smile n good spirit from my city jkrta
@MohammedFawaz988
@MohammedFawaz988 2 ай бұрын
Nice video ❤ nice effort drew all the best 👏
@jazzyolive
@jazzyolive Жыл бұрын
Is it just me that thinks their ban on cigarettes and alcohol is actually a great idea? I would imagine their people are much healthier; with less violence, as a consequence.
@nexz0r
@nexz0r Жыл бұрын
exactly
@tapilot9256
@tapilot9256 Жыл бұрын
Exactly this country seems a perfect place to settle.
@naintarabatool1150
@naintarabatool1150 Жыл бұрын
The crime rate is zero percent.
@jekyllnhyde362
@jekyllnhyde362 Жыл бұрын
But it's still there.. i as a native can verify
@Average_Bruneian
@Average_Bruneian Жыл бұрын
Exactly man
@ayeshaabbasi1871
@ayeshaabbasi1871 Жыл бұрын
I can say that Brunei is a heaven of an introverts like me. It is giving so peaceful vibes. Love Brunei 🇵🇰❤️🇧🇳
@anamikaseth157
@anamikaseth157 11 ай бұрын
Porkistani 😂😂😂😂 But love islam ❤
@ankitmodi1569
@ankitmodi1569 11 ай бұрын
Then mam you should learn from bruneii how to respect other religion. And implement it in your country.
@ayeshaabbasi1871
@ayeshaabbasi1871 11 ай бұрын
@@ankitmodi1569 first of all I am not an authority to implement anything but look who is talking about respecting others religion. The person from a country where all kind of propaganda is on a peak against Muslims.
@ayeshaabbasi1871
@ayeshaabbasi1871 11 ай бұрын
@@anamikaseth157 it's none of your business where I am from and yes you are showing your wonderful upbringing what else can I say.
@cikmeow2050
@cikmeow2050 11 ай бұрын
Not really, they usually come to malaysia to have fun, clubbing or shopping..these people actually are not really islamic and living in their sultan's propaganda not so different with north korea..they feels that they're so entitled because from rich country
@patrickcrowe3090
@patrickcrowe3090 3 ай бұрын
Brunei will always welcome you back with many friendly locals everywhere treating you nicely just as long as you are with a local guide while in the country.
@warrenmcallister2341
@warrenmcallister2341 8 ай бұрын
I only like to travel to a country where I know someone there. There’s a huge difference from going to the “sites” and living life like a local. I enjoy learning the culture of where I go and spending time like I would as an average person.
@krishnagarmentsthanjavur4064
@krishnagarmentsthanjavur4064 Жыл бұрын
I am from Tamil Nadu,India...i am in Brunei from 2003 to 2009....its a very very peaceful country with lovely native people and we always respect king Sultanate of Brunei & Royal family 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@krishnagarmentsthanjavur4064
@krishnagarmentsthanjavur4064 Жыл бұрын
@P¡nned By Admin• welcome
@RebelKing00
@RebelKing00 Жыл бұрын
I though Tamils don’t want to be a part of India
@woodlandscca1659
@woodlandscca1659 10 ай бұрын
​@@RebelKing00dont say nonsence 😡😡
@talklad2007
@talklad2007 10 ай бұрын
@@woodlandscca1659he confused them with Sri Lankans bro
@Variouscartoontopic
@Variouscartoontopic 10 ай бұрын
​​​@@RebelKing00 I thought Bangladeshis want to be part of India
@Finn-fz3id
@Finn-fz3id Жыл бұрын
I grew up as an expat in Brunei, every country has their shortcomings but it is a place of nostalgia and peace for me, I was disappointed after your first visit, and your second visit is more representative of the true Brunei!
@angelg1963
@angelg1963 Ай бұрын
Never been there but i did work for Brunei Airlines in their office in London, and the people I spoke to on the phone were always so friendly and polite.
@user-sf8rz6il8z
@user-sf8rz6il8z 9 ай бұрын
You should visit borneo Malaysia for a longer period of time, it has some of the most stunning nation parks and beautiful beaches in the east of sabah, some nice culture for you to explore
@mintyworld22
@mintyworld22 Жыл бұрын
So glad that you come back to Brunei. I'm Malaysian from Sabah and we love our Bruneian brothers/sisters. The world misunderstand Brunei, it's a country rich in history and culture.
@saitama2.040
@saitama2.040 Жыл бұрын
I love my sabahan family, I'm bruneian and I have many families from sabah
@SomethingSomethingg
@SomethingSomethingg 4 ай бұрын
We don't misunderstand Brunei. They truly do barbaric things. It's in their laws.
@theoadelaidabondocabe7261
@theoadelaidabondocabe7261 8 ай бұрын
Mr. Drew: Thanks you so much for this remarkable video to heads Brunei to shows these amazing places in great joy especially the mosques & mansion for the leader or Sultan of Brunei three months ago in 2023❤❤❤
@cmichelle6888
@cmichelle6888 8 ай бұрын
Recently found your channel Drew, and I cant stop watching your videos! So beautiful and full of knowledge and education!!!
@royce8
@royce8 Жыл бұрын
Drew, what an incredible video. I am so glad you went back and were able to see a different side to that country. I love that the locals wanted to talk with you and learn about your experience. I am proud of you for going back with an open mind and heart. I learned so much about this country and appreciate you sharing your experience. What was your favorite part and what will you take with you from this experience?
@drewbinsky
@drewbinsky Жыл бұрын
It was a nice experience ! Thx for the comment!
@mikmik1858
@mikmik1858 Жыл бұрын
​@@drewbinskywill ypu visit Tibet , east Turkestan and other north eastern administrative regions of china in the future ??
@resekartan5828
@resekartan5828 Жыл бұрын
I was in Brunei in January as a Swede. It's NOT the worst country in the world. But it is pretty boring to be honest with very few things worth seeing. Muara Beach area is ok but could be more developed. The buses is unreliable in the country. However, the people I meet were nice and welcoming. I also visited Timor-Leste which was more interesting. Thank you for all the videos so far and all the years you've entertained us.
@richarddawkins4607
@richarddawkins4607 Жыл бұрын
dont go to this type of country, remember what happen to 2 scandinavian girls in marocco
@gamermapper
@gamermapper Жыл бұрын
Because ultimately it's only a small region on the island of Borneo. So compared to Malaysia or Indonesia, it's like a small district of these countries. There obviously wouldn't be the same amount of cool stuff in a small country that's mostly one nation with one culture and one natural region than a huge multinational federation that has many different ethnicities, cultures, and different landscapes and foods. Andorra is way smaller than Sweden and has way fewer stuff to see, its more like one city in Sweden. Same here. And it's not anything against Bruneian people at all, but unfortunately that's how this works. Instead of looking at the world by country and country basis, I'd instead look at it as a region and culture basis. I'd love to explore the cultures and traditions of Borneo, but even in that case only like 5% of my trip would be dedicated to Brunei.
@ameerahpmy4040
@ameerahpmy4040 Жыл бұрын
Brunei is most likely to be liked by introverts 😭
@palahcomel
@palahcomel Жыл бұрын
@azh I would choose Boring and Peaceful vibe over Overhyped and Full of Tourists - Malaysian Here 🖐🏻. And honestly, i visited Brunei in 2016 and i enjoyed it. Went to all museums , kampung ayer and mosque. The only shocking thing is all restaurants (including fast food) closed down during Friday Prayers. Nobody researched about that in the trip since all of us are girls.
@DinHidayat
@DinHidayat Жыл бұрын
as a bruneian i agree
@KfmPodcast
@KfmPodcast 5 ай бұрын
I can appreciate the fact that you were willing to change your perspective. Good shit man
@FYYTWYFN
@FYYTWYFN 23 күн бұрын
The country paid him this time
@kithoongadrianhanjwss
@kithoongadrianhanjwss 8 ай бұрын
every country in this world is and can be beautiful to visit when you have an open mind
@saito6218
@saito6218 Жыл бұрын
As a bruneian im happy for you to give our country a second chance👍🇧🇳
@RobPires
@RobPires Жыл бұрын
He put Brunei as his least favourite country in the title, that is basically the worst country and you are happy? 😂😂
@sleeponacouch7003
@sleeponacouch7003 Жыл бұрын
@pires7 Yes, because he gave it another chance, and he says it improved, bro. Also it's his opinion
@Lanetgm
@Lanetgm Жыл бұрын
@@RobPires kkk member
@RobPires
@RobPires Жыл бұрын
@@sleeponacouch7003 It is a bizzare opinion given that Drew is quiet about his country that have obliterated millions of innocent lives yet Brunei that has done comparitively nothing wrong is the worst. And Bruneians should be happy given 'a second chance'? That doesn't make sense at all.
@andanandan6061
@andanandan6061 Жыл бұрын
Why should Bruneian happy for the second chance ? Brunei is rich country. It has done nothing wrong and should not have to beg for an Israeli KZfaqr admiration.
@manucamposlag
@manucamposlag Жыл бұрын
I've been to Brunei and I must say it was one of my best trips ever. We had to "hitchhike" our way to the Malaysian border. Throughout my journey, every single local tried to help me get the transportation I needed. A family even offered me a ride to the last 2km before the border. The reason why I went to Brunei is because I had seen your video about it and I wanted to check out if it was really "that bad". My trip proves that it all depends on your personal experiences throughout your journey. I'm glad you gave it a second chance!
@drewbinsky
@drewbinsky Жыл бұрын
i agree that the locals are super nice!!!
@sam-gt7eq
@sam-gt7eq 4 ай бұрын
Thanks man, from bruneian
@balthazarmayrena600
@balthazarmayrena600 7 ай бұрын
Yes there might not be activities but the locals shown here are incredibly nice!
@marielang9474
@marielang9474 6 ай бұрын
Going there next month and I’m so excited. Looks amazing
@Yes-qj4bi
@Yes-qj4bi Жыл бұрын
I hope this blows up too and everyone sees it. Honestly man I already loved Brunei before this but after seeing this I love this a lot more so thanks for returning here and making a video about the place!
@gunsal9891
@gunsal9891 Жыл бұрын
I was kicked out of Church in Livermore CA simply doing my job. I was photographing a wedding and the priest got upset and kicked me out front of the. Wedding guests. He didn’t like me clicking the camera. So getting kicked out could happen anywhere and doesn’t make the place/ country/ entire religion a bad place. I’m glad you went back and gave them another chance. They all seem like lovely people.
@CYRUSTHEGREAT-hq6nx
@CYRUSTHEGREAT-hq6nx Жыл бұрын
lol no. Strict Islamic regime
@mnaz650
@mnaz650 Жыл бұрын
@@CYRUSTHEGREAT-hq6nx tf kinda response is that?
@bassemhassan6616
@bassemhassan6616 Жыл бұрын
​@@mnaz650 he is just trying to hate on Muslims I am guessing
@mohol93
@mohol93 Жыл бұрын
@@CYRUSTHEGREAT-hq6nx lol recently created account just to spread hate. Get a job mate.
@cocoaorange1
@cocoaorange1 Жыл бұрын
Rude priests.
@madam9736
@madam9736 Күн бұрын
I lived there for two years. One of the friendliest places to live. Great people, good food and wonderful things to see.
@letscroissant
@letscroissant 11 ай бұрын
Im a Filipino, and i am proud of this neighbour and its a beautiful thing that the citizens love their leader and wish to see their great Sultan too.
@2506Pete
@2506Pete Жыл бұрын
I visited Brunei about four years back and really liked it. Yes its small, you can see all the sights in a day, there's no enormous shopping malls, but the people were really friendly and I left thinking the place had real charm. Its sort of the opposite of Dubai, which is a place I hate (Brash, soul-less, pointless).
@nitaheriyadi6645
@nitaheriyadi6645 Жыл бұрын
So true!
@Uniacoty
@Uniacoty 10 ай бұрын
So do you just hate big cities?
@2506Pete
@2506Pete 10 ай бұрын
@@Uniacoty No.
@Arescenic95
@Arescenic95 9 ай бұрын
Huge thanks for your words about my country. I appreciate that.
@ardee8482
@ardee8482 5 ай бұрын
Thank u!not alot has ur point of view.
@mateobaca628
@mateobaca628 Жыл бұрын
it makes a huge difference how time change us, the perception and the point of view of something we get used to think some way. Great vid, always love this content and always giving me reasons why every country has is unique experience
@kerryalfaro9437
@kerryalfaro9437 7 ай бұрын
The amount of cultural appreciation and respect for the different ways of living in musilim countries and other countries is what we need more of in the world!!!! DIOS LOS BENDIGA, BENDICIONES🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽
@arniab676
@arniab676 9 ай бұрын
As a Bruneian myself. I love the country and it's amazing because it has great things for a cheap price and the Sultan (King) there is very generous to us. The Sultan has the most expensive jumbo private jet with some rooms made of crystal in 2 or 3 levels (can't remember if 2 or 3 sorry) and he has his own cockpit to pilot it in! Amazing country to go visit for tourists.
@burntgrilledcheesie
@burntgrilledcheesie 9 ай бұрын
My husband was born in Brunei (his Dad worked in off-shore oil). We took our two young kids there in 2018 and I fell in love with the place. We went hiking and camping in Ulu Temburong National Park, and that is one of my life highlights of travelling. 9ne baby took very ill while we were there and even HIS hospital visit was free (or VERY cheap), and, our hotel shuttle driver drove us because of our concern. We were blown away by the hospitality and beauty. It was also incredibly peaceful, and everything closing early meant more morning hours to cease the day! I love your country!
@336muslim
@336muslim Жыл бұрын
Brunei is an absolutely beautiful country I love it, the people are extremely nice/hospitable,... I would move there without any hesitation if I could work and make a living there! 🇧🇳💚
@ravenn1508
@ravenn1508 Жыл бұрын
:))))))))))))))) go and move no one is stoping you hahahahahhahaha go and make the sultan richer and you live in poverty
@hihihihihello
@hihihihihello Жыл бұрын
Is there work there?
@336muslim
@336muslim Жыл бұрын
@@hihihihihello of course there is, but working in a country that you're not a citizen of is never easy, you either need the money to open a business or a company to sponsor a work visa...
@nuruljanahdyson6323
@nuruljanahdyson6323 Жыл бұрын
@@336muslim that is the same everywhere around the world 🌏
@muhammadridzwan77
@muhammadridzwan77 Жыл бұрын
Malaysian here! I live so close to Brunei yet I know so little of this country. Thanks Drew for the honest insight this time around. Watched your previous video and had a negative perception of Brunei. Now my mind's changed!
@thejamnasium6447
@thejamnasium6447 9 ай бұрын
it's certainly not as exotic as Brunei, but I live in the south U.S. and have gone to Atlanta many many times in my life. I've always enjoyed it but never had that real breakthrough trip where I was like "man Atlanta is AWESOME!" well long story short my gf and I went back a few months ago to visit her super cool aunt and uncle and we ended up spending lots of time with them and going places they recommended and finally I was like "ATLANTA IS AWESOME!" point being, the folks your with and having someone who truly KNOWS the place to guide you to the good spots is paramount.
@bassboostedasian
@bassboostedasian 5 ай бұрын
A Filipino Australian here that loves the country of Brunei Darussalam! People are so hospitable, friendly and just positive ❤ I will definitely be returning to this country inshallah ❤
@EmpireRules
@EmpireRules Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Chicagoland, Bro’. I’ve been there 🇧🇳. You big time missed the long houses of Brunei. Simply breathtaking experience immersing among the indigenous locals living in peace and harmony. Look it up. There are only handful number of places in the world with long houses including in the Lapland of Sweden. As far Bruneians being happy with absolute monarchy, It just shows to tell you that being able to cast ballots under Jeffersonian model of democracy is not the only way to have a quality life and wealthy country with high H.D.I. and balanced GINI index unlike the 🇺🇸. I too was blown away when I went there witnessing how content most of the people were. By the way, did you notice how many high/end cars were near the pier off the Kempung Ayer? Glad you liked the Empire Hotel. It looks so surreal, doesn’t it? The sunset looking towards the South China Sea off Empire hotel is breathtaking. Thank you for making an amazingly beautiful video.
@damirkozlica1709
@damirkozlica1709 Жыл бұрын
Brunei is 1000 times better than Chicago.
@EmpireRules
@EmpireRules Жыл бұрын
@@damirkozlica1709 -Agreed a 1000% 😀👍! USA is not longer an amazing place as it used to be!
@KamalUddin-zd4cw
@KamalUddin-zd4cw Жыл бұрын
​@@damirkozlica1709 yes in the same way North Korea is better than New York.
@EmpireRules
@EmpireRules Жыл бұрын
@@KamalUddin-zd4cw -Kamal, like Islam is better than Christianity, Judaism is bested than Islam -that sort of banal comparison and false logical equivalence?
@EmpireRules
@EmpireRules Жыл бұрын
@Zaydan Alfariz -I didn’t know that! Yikes! 🤣
@kiki-jl5ef
@kiki-jl5ef Жыл бұрын
I went to Brunei to visit a local friend of mine 4 years ago. When I saw your previous video I felt sad because I didnt have any bad experiences at there myself even though I do understand a bit odd feeling of it in their life style. I thought people’s life was too simple considering sultan’s extravagant architectures and so on, but locals are very nice and happy nonetheless and that is the most important thing. Islamic strict law makes it peaceful and it’s not good or bad but ‘difference”. Greeting from Japan.
@McAwesome363
@McAwesome363 Жыл бұрын
The Islamic laws make it peaceful for those who aren't on the receiving end of those laws. It wouldn't be a very peaceful experience for a gay person living there.
@YGAPlayz
@YGAPlayz Жыл бұрын
@@McAwesome363yeah…
@Daniel_0778
@Daniel_0778 Жыл бұрын
@Zaydan Alfariz if that law never exist, you think that country will be that peaceful?! They once a huge empire until they become that small!! They live peacefully now, let they choose what they want!!🙄🙄
@marcus3173
@marcus3173 Жыл бұрын
I find it odd Drew Binsky keeps going on about the laws in Brunei when his favourite country is Iran, which has even worse laws and a much more oppressive government. Yet he never mentioned Iranian laws in his videos about Iran, so why does he always bring it up with Brunei?
@yanyanys
@yanyanys Жыл бұрын
​@@McAwesome363 there's a lot of open gay people here and they're not stoned to death
@SevenDeMagnus
@SevenDeMagnus 13 күн бұрын
So sad, it's good they still let you in. God bless.
@tangstravelchannel782
@tangstravelchannel782 10 ай бұрын
Just went to Timor Leste recently. Brunei will be next when I go Indo/Malay again. I am happy you went there again and corrected your original opinion.
@AverytheCubanAmerican
@AverytheCubanAmerican Жыл бұрын
Brunei definitely has a unique flag to be proud of! The field of yellow represents the Sultan, as yellow is associated with royalty as shown on the royal standard of Thailand as well as the flag of Sarawak in Malaysia. The hands symbolize the benevolence of the government. The crescent represents Islam. The parasol represents the monarchy, and the wings symbolize justice, tranquility, peace, and prosperity. And the black and white stripes represent Brunei's chief ministers/senior advisors the Pengiran Bendahara (First Minister; represented with white) and the Pengiran Pemancha (Second Minister; represented with black), with the white stripe being slightly wider than the black one to signify the First Minister's role. On the crescent is the country's motto in Arabic which says, "Always render service with God's guidance", and below it is a banner in Jawi script (which is based on Arabic script) that says the country's formal name Brunei Darussalam which means "Brunei, the Abode of Peace".
@billlee6
@billlee6 Жыл бұрын
that yellow colour is the royal colour in the Malay Sultanates across South East Asia.
@drewbinsky
@drewbinsky Жыл бұрын
thx for sharing - i dind't know any of that!
@lostandguided5533
@lostandguided5533 Жыл бұрын
Thats beyond cool
@muhdardy
@muhdardy Жыл бұрын
Thank you so muchh for giving brunei a second chance. As a local bruneian, I was happy to see your positive views about Brunei. And I hope you do enjoy and have good memories during your stay here✨
@piedpiper5687
@piedpiper5687 6 ай бұрын
Lol actually It's the oposite, brunei gave him the 2nd chance
@mich5131
@mich5131 4 ай бұрын
@@piedpiper5687 he gave Brunei a second chance. 🗿
@pikotella
@pikotella 7 ай бұрын
at 16:39 it inspired me to go give another chance at paris, i had a miserable day there, it was not that beautiful there. but as i grow older i will learn the beauty of travelling and knowing the culture there...
@Regu1ar
@Regu1ar 6 ай бұрын
I glad you love Brunei darussalam ❤ Assalamualaikum from Brunei
@RjayDatingaling
@RjayDatingaling Жыл бұрын
We were there last April 19 to 22!! And the people are so warm at welcoming!! Thank you Brunei!!! ♥️♥️♥️🇧🇳🇧🇳🇧🇳
@flowerlunch
@flowerlunch Жыл бұрын
This is awesome! I find it so admirable that you went back and gave it another chance. You posted this video in the Hebrew month of Iyar, which is the month of Pesach Sheni, the day of second chances. Good timing!😄
@Screamer26
@Screamer26 11 ай бұрын
Welcome to Mejico, so chill dude I love it 🤣🤣
@adralia23
@adralia23 3 ай бұрын
A country without smokers, alcohol & bars, which resulted in low crime... Is there something wrong with that?
@RiemsAI
@RiemsAI Ай бұрын
The Kaafir and the infidels always loves chaos and dislike peace, so they better get used to the heat because hell is way way much more hotter. Me, i love every second i visited Brunei. I wish i am Bruneian but I'm not.
@PlaylistProleteriat
@PlaylistProleteriat Ай бұрын
Strict laws and questionable freedom iǹ terms of speech and self expression.
@mkweeb7363
@mkweeb7363 Ай бұрын
​@KillerPandaKing it sounds bad but we can live with it
@amatullahbatool2534
@amatullahbatool2534 Ай бұрын
The People dont mind it. That's All that matters.​@@PlaylistProleteriat
@der1222
@der1222 Ай бұрын
​@amatullahbatool2534 exactly. Oh the horror of people not liking the Western centric view of freedumbz
@aadhithvarathan5432
@aadhithvarathan5432 Жыл бұрын
I am so glad you decided to give Brunei a 2nd chance, and this time you enjoyed it! Hope to see you enjoy Chad as well. Maybe you get a Chadian friend in USA and enter Chad via a different route, not N'djamena Airport.
@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un
@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un Жыл бұрын
And the thing is, while Brunei may be small now, it used to be bigger as it once stretched around the whole Bornean coast! So the place definitely has cool history! This is exactly why more people need to give things a chance! Judging the whole population of a country based on just one bad experience is unfair. As you said, you didn't know better back then, and now that you have a local to show you around, you get to better understand a country instead of just viewing it from a tourist point of view. Of course Brunei isn't a touristy place, but that doesn't mean the country doesn't have places to see! Many people don't visit Libya and Afghanistan and yet you showed that even those two places can have its charm And it's no lie about their palace! Guinness World Records states it is the world's largest palace. It indeed has 1,788 rooms, which includes 257 bathrooms, a banquet hall for up to 5,000 guests, a mosque for 1,500 people, a 110-car garage, and stable for 200 polo ponies, and five swimming pools. The palace is open to the public for Eid-ul-Fitr (three days a year)
@arsenalplayerzzx
@arsenalplayerzzx Жыл бұрын
No Ur not
@rayuo
@rayuo Жыл бұрын
Alright Kim, that's interesting... What about your country?
@islamkingdom757
@islamkingdom757 Жыл бұрын
wow kim ur Chinese right? ok can a have a nuke im only 11- oh shoot umm no im 45... lend me one plzzz im the president of singapoeew
@saidibrahim5931
@saidibrahim5931 Жыл бұрын
​@@rayuo haha 😂😂
@HappyCountryBall
@HappyCountryBall Жыл бұрын
Kim what's interesting about.. your country:nervous:
@gretta710
@gretta710 Ай бұрын
The people appear to be lovely there, it appears calm and safe I admire the Sultan for being generous to its people
@wensongallaza7639
@wensongallaza7639 9 ай бұрын
I love the people of Brunei. Been there last 2015 via Miri, Sarawak. Hope to visit Brunei again at some future time.
@abdmanafali2975
@abdmanafali2975 Жыл бұрын
that last bit where you drank and partied doesn't count as 'visiting Brunei' though... you visited Malaysia... Welcome to the Borneo side of Malaysia... where even the Bruneians come to party and shop. 😆
@keangwooichoo6138
@keangwooichoo6138 Жыл бұрын
good food, good vibes malaysia truly asia
@muhammad11ali11
@muhammad11ali11 Жыл бұрын
@@keangwooichoo6138 brunei border sarawak to party and shop.....almost same as kedah border dunnok or hatyai to party and shop
@keangwooichoo6138
@keangwooichoo6138 Жыл бұрын
@@muhammad11ali11 when I was young, we travelled weekly to singapore too.
@juneseongmin
@juneseongmin Жыл бұрын
​@@muhammad11ali11 and also to eat babi
@PerkyBird
@PerkyBird Жыл бұрын
I’ve wanted to visit Brunei ever since seeing your older videos and this just makes me want to go there even more
@wholeworldtraveller1632
@wholeworldtraveller1632 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for your video. I have a place in the Philippines and plan to retire there in a couple of years with my lovely wife. We are looking for places to visit in Asia. You sold me on Brunei and its beautiful friendly people. I do not frequent bars and restaurants, preferring to meet locals. The Sultan of Brunei is a great leader who has the love of his people for good reason. In UK, where I live, everyone seems engrossed in their own lives, looking inwards rather than outwards. I love Asia and find the people most welcoming. Brunei just leapfrogged up my list of places to visit. For that, I am grateful.
@karenlife9511
@karenlife9511 11 ай бұрын
Help me to come and work in the Uk 🇬🇧 🙏
@masser4555
@masser4555 7 ай бұрын
Back in 2014 i stayed flew via Brunei and while we waited for our 13 hour layover, we were offered a 10 hour tour around which cost around nz$100. Went to water village, mosque, museum and a mall. Was a great experience for me, even back then! Can't deny that something did feel immoral about having so many poor families packed together in the tiny houses of the water village just a short drive away from much more modern 1st world shops and facilities and then looking at them next to giant mosques made of gold.
@MK_ind
@MK_ind Жыл бұрын
I was in Brunei in 2000 and I loved it... No traffic and maddening crowds, its beautiful and if one has a family and growing up kids i am sure the parents wouldn't have to worry about their kids picking up bad habits ... like drugs , alcohol etc ... Hope to visit again sometime soon
@jessecruz7902
@jessecruz7902 Жыл бұрын
Sounds great man. With all due respect I was not aware of this country but now I want to visit
@thelemurofmadagascar9183
@thelemurofmadagascar9183 Жыл бұрын
I completely agree. I like Drew and love his content, but almost every "negative" thing he pointed out (no alcohol, no cigarettes, simple quiet lifestyle etc.) all sounded like positives to me.
@jessecruz7902
@jessecruz7902 Жыл бұрын
@The Lemur of Madagascar Exactly! I am in a point in my life where these all sound like good things to me hahaha. Not to mention the free health care
@MK_ind
@MK_ind Жыл бұрын
@@thelemurofmadagascar9183 If i visit again I will have to be prepared to miss my smoking though
@MK_ind
@MK_ind Жыл бұрын
@@thelemurofmadagascar9183 The very peaceful , relaxed atmosphere will probably help in kicking off the bad habit ...
@Pentaboi
@Pentaboi Жыл бұрын
Good video Drew! I love to see your videos about these remote interesting places. Keep up the great work!
@yayloxbot504
@yayloxbot504 10 ай бұрын
I hope you really love Brunei. Even though, my country doesn't have much inspired thing that makes you excited about Brunei. 😊😊
@hansolo_dynasty6094
@hansolo_dynasty6094 11 ай бұрын
Wow what a difference between the two experiences! Also enjoyed the Gen Z representation. Awesome portrait of an unexpectedly fascinating slice from humanity.
@hanmira3370
@hanmira3370 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! And thank you Bryan for being a good friend and showing Drew around. As a Bruneian muslim I was shocked I didn't even know they have bars and club right beside to border 😂😂 I'm proud of my country and nation
@thejournal1865
@thejournal1865 Жыл бұрын
Im a filipino but livin brunei for almost 3 years.. i felt happy that you have good experience for 2nd time around.. I love Brunei..
@NancyRuthMusic
@NancyRuthMusic Ай бұрын
I was in Brunei in 1992, singing in the palace of Prince Jefri for one month. The royal family sometimes flew in big artists like Michael Jackson and MC Hammer for private concerts... alas I was just a palace singer. An unforgettable month in my life. The local people are as lovely as you've mentioned in this video - good job!
@JosueLamb
@JosueLamb 10 ай бұрын
looks like everyone is keen on giving him a five star experience this time around.
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