sick & burnout in Bangkok (why I can't travel anymore)

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4 ай бұрын

I'm back home in Bangkok and I'm so excited to share more Thailand vlogs with you! I did my semester abroad here at Chulalongkorn University and this city will always have a very special place in my heart! In this Bangkok, Thailand travel vlog I share with you mu thoughts on burnout, dark side of travel life (like constantly getting sick..) & overall the harsh reality of full-time travel and remote work. I also share some of the best places to see in Bangkok.
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@woutergijs5246 4 ай бұрын

Burnout / depression … it hit me suddenly when I was young, in BKK. Thai people got me through it in some weeks time. Looking back, it all changed positively when I did learn Thai language . Opened up to have Thai friends. And did not go where “normal” Thai people would not go. So no more Hard Rock Café, Erawan Hotel gym or lunch at the Dusit Thani. And slow down on alcohol, late nights, bench watching movies - whatever regular Thai people don’t do. And live in a house in a Thai area.

@senianns9522 4 ай бұрын

Live in a Thai area where they don't give a shit about anybody else! Noise, parties, Karaoke , chickens, cooking smells, fish, loud bikes and generally tossing garbage about the place! * I have for 30 years and best is to be as tolerant as possible! They certainly don't give a Fig!

@Wonderwall36 3 ай бұрын

First thing I'll do if I move to Thailand is take language courses. You are so so right bro.

@woutergijs5246 3 ай бұрын

@@senianns9522what is wrong with… fish ???

@oliveroberg8317 3 ай бұрын

Kaja! Great to see that you are back in BKK! I acrually got in touch with you and your videos when you posted your blogs in Thailand some years ago - and then I followed your excursions wherever they took you - and sort of lost you at some point... So good that you are back - hope life treats you well and you recover soon from all what lies behind you. All the best from Bonn, Germany, and I look forward to hearing and reading from you. So good. Cheers, Oliver

@mphjourneys 3 ай бұрын

The travels journey and burnout is definitely real! I experienced it while jumping around to too many countries in a span of 4 weeks. Landed in Vietnam and surrounded myself with friends from the states living in VN. Definitely helped make it feel like I was "home again" and I put a lot of vlogging on the back burner. Definitely realize that we need to slowmad and just stay in a place for longer periods of time to avoid that crazy burnout! Have fun back in BKK, cheers!

@topgammar3763 4 ай бұрын

Bangkok's skyline has changed a lot since your recent visit in early 2023. 😉

@The_One_Sam 4 ай бұрын

Made me nostalgic. So many memories. My first international travel was to this amazing city back in 2014. Since then i have visited so many times that now i have not kept any count. Thanks Kaja..!!

@AlinaMcleod 4 ай бұрын

Such a good and relatable video :) I to "miss having a kitchen even though I don't cook" lol

@KajaKubicka 3 ай бұрын

thank you! haha not liking to cook but missing a kitchen is a thing right ;D

@timjensen6968 3 ай бұрын

WOW! I'm happy you found your happiness again. I'm an American living in Japan trying to build up the confidence to go somewhere else. I love Japan but I feel like I'm going stale. I love your story which I can really relate to in so many ways. GOOD LUCK.

@ezekielb8637 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your amazing videos Kaja. Please rest well, doing what you're doing is alot of work before it's on the video. This could have taken a toll on you. I hope you fully recover before your next trip. Take care and speedy recovery to you. Bless you

@granturismoKL 4 ай бұрын

I watched all of your vlogs years back when you were studying in Bangkok & watching this makes me 😊 I love BKK too!

@markszeto1564 4 ай бұрын

Good to see you in Bangkok and in good spirits. Take care of yourself and looking forward to seeing more of Thailand. 😬

@KajaKubicka 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! they are coming soon!

@sittichaitipsom8955 4 ай бұрын

Thanks video happy to you very much and Thailand happy new year 2024.🙏🙏🙏🎉🎉🎉♥️♥️♥️🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭

@tanongsakmhuentoei2715 4 ай бұрын

Welcome back home, Thailand.

@KajaKubicka 4 ай бұрын

thank you

@cedricyarish7464 3 ай бұрын

I definitely love those toasts 6:21

@vanratpiyakarnchana102 4 ай бұрын

Welcome back

@KajaKubicka 4 ай бұрын

thank you!

@Skenners 3 ай бұрын

hah! i used to live in nonsi 13 years ago when i first arrived in bangkok. Im in sathorn now, but i miss the pool at sunset. so many great memories. good travels!

@matuklon 4 ай бұрын

Are you still writing a book about Bangkok? Love your vlogs from there.

@acousticglatv 4 ай бұрын

Welcom home Kaya, it's a long time you leave. ❤❤

@KajaKubicka 4 ай бұрын

thank you!

@user-lu1tp5bd1l 3 ай бұрын

🌹.....I'm Thai. I remember you. You studied at Chulalongkorn University. Thank you for defining this as your home. I will follow your video.....💖

@leannemoir7591 4 ай бұрын

Love you and your videos. Take care of yourself :)

@KajaKubicka 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@santarli9 4 ай бұрын

ยินดีตอนรับสู่บ้านของคุณ ขอให้มีความสุขมากๆครับ

@cherylkelly8009 4 ай бұрын

Im home in bkk too! Love it 😊😊

@KajaKubicka 4 ай бұрын

bkk is the best!

@mumekone 4 ай бұрын

can i have a question? i used to travel solo some countries and it was great but last time i feel really alone. how do u feel right now? regards

@wittayachoolim9349 4 ай бұрын

WElCome Back 'KAJA' !!!

@KajaKubicka 4 ай бұрын

THANK YOU

@junglehacker 4 ай бұрын

When getting sick from a flu, the warm weather in Bangkok or any central part will cure you. I experienced this.

@m.l.366 4 ай бұрын

The most importance is to know the language and make friends with the local people. Things will totally change when you can local language.

@gif24gt60 4 ай бұрын

Do slow travel, it helps. Just think of all the fresh, nutritious, cheap food that u have access too. Some others countries it is devoid of quality and nutrients and u pay a lot more. 😮

@ResidentGG 4 ай бұрын

5:42 "Especially, they try to sell you their online courses" 😂 Hopefully you will be in Thailand until the Thai New Year days.

@25HCulture 3 ай бұрын

Welcome home :) If you explore other area in Thailand, you will se how wonderful your home is.

@KajaKubicka 3 ай бұрын

it's the best!

@dannyloats929 4 ай бұрын

Which coffee shop is that overlooking the park? Looks fab...

@KajaKubicka 4 ай бұрын

it's the pool restaurant at SoSofitel

@ScooterOnHisWay2024 3 ай бұрын

Those 7-11 heat and eat sandwiches are the BEST for a quick meal!

@KajaKubicka 3 ай бұрын

haha I know!

@orelmoran82 4 ай бұрын

Thailand is beautiful places

@KajaKubicka 4 ай бұрын

one of my favourite places on earth!

@danielvas8909 4 ай бұрын

were those 7eleven ham and cheese toasts?

@athenavero3729 4 ай бұрын

Hold up you're in Bangkok!? You are a big reason why I chose to do my exchange at Chula, I am on exchange here now. It is so crazy to see your film at nonsi. There was a point where I could only imagine what it was like but, now it's my home too! I love your content, thanks for all your inspiration!

@rasmusdue9057 3 ай бұрын

would you recommend Nansi over staying at CU iHouse?

@donstravelsandrants. 4 ай бұрын

Another great video Kaja. 👍😊🇮🇪🇹🇭

@KajaKubicka 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@Kgfgjkkkkfdcfrybcfrhnvcrtujbca 4 ай бұрын

Waiting for Songkran festival with me

@chaloemphonhuaihongthong3847 3 ай бұрын

ยินดีต้อนรับนักท่องเที่ยว

@Bobbychristopher 3 ай бұрын

are you currently taking prescription medication?

@robertbenjamin5255 3 ай бұрын

Hi Kaja we have something mutual in our thinkings, at least the frequency is the same... I started my journey in Thailand 33 years ago... We should change our experiences don't You think? ☺

@Kgfgjkkkkfdcfrybcfrhnvcrtujbca 4 ай бұрын

กอดๆ take care 💖

@gola042 4 ай бұрын

สวัสดีครับ โตขึ้นมากHow many times have you returned to Thailand?

@KajaKubicka 3 ай бұрын

many :p

@gola042 3 ай бұрын

@@KajaKubicka I'm glad you're happy. When I saw the first clip When I was an exchange student, I looked cute and bright. Now I'm older and I watch clips from that time. Old and current clips are always cute. I'm glad you came back again.☺☺😄😊

@tripontube365 4 ай бұрын

Welcome back but should wear face mask anti dust masks, the smog season hear can kill your lung !

@athenavero3729 4 ай бұрын

What's your favorite coffee spot called?

@KajaKubicka 3 ай бұрын

the one in this video is a pool bar at SoSofitel

@MissLizaYangonMyanmar 4 ай бұрын

I find that city exhausting. Not my cup of tea ever! I prefer calm and human connection

@KajaKubicka 4 ай бұрын

I get it :) Bangkok can be an exhausting city

@aaaddd8888 Ай бұрын

Go to Alaska

@sumeetghai8867 Ай бұрын

How about kalasin or ratchnaburi? Chiang mai i cant recommend more but its more on to rural side and u might not get all the lux there. But its thats your kinda of thing go for it

@louis20122 4 ай бұрын

How's the air quality?

@sumeetghai8867 Ай бұрын

Its okay depends on where u r coming from. The place i come from its was a sigh of relief

@Wonderwall36 3 ай бұрын

I've often wondered if people who lived this kind of lifestyle are often depressed and/or neurotic. I don't think we thrive best when we're moving around all the time.

@glengamble526 3 ай бұрын

Really? So we thrive best when we are sedimentary, with no new experiences and stimuli? Just the same routine every day until we die? Can’t say I agree…

@Wonderwall36 3 ай бұрын

I never said that, Glen.@@glengamble526

@cherry1101 3 ай бұрын

Defiently not a depressing lifestyle to live. But if you're constantly moving, it can feel kind of exhausting. Its important to rest once in a while, especially if ur a travel blogger.

@sumeetghai8867 Ай бұрын

Well not really. They just have a diff approach to life. Yes they do sacrifice a lot on many things that seems important for us like buting a swanky car a house expensive mobile phone and what's not. But then the experiences they are gathering are priceless. Yeah this might not look sudtainable as u need constant cash flow and lot of energy and time figuring out too many things at time but then thats there way of living and wemust respect that

@Wonderwall36 Ай бұрын

@@sumeetghai8867 of course, and well stated.