We Got Food Poisoning In Myanmar
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4 жыл бұрынWe decided to share this video as a precaution to other travelers. It's so easy to get food poisoning while traveling, and we were lucky we didn't have to go to the hospital.
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@chinonomad8642 3 жыл бұрын
Guys, I'm from the States, i've been going back to Myanmar for so many times, that food poisoning is not from the hotel, its that yogurt you had on the streets took about 2 days to kick in, trust me i had it. Don't blame the hotel.
@heidigeudens2606 3 жыл бұрын
Yoghurt doesn't sound safe to eat... But would it take 2 days before you feel food poisoning from that? Sounds too long. The yoghurt goes through your system in a couple hours.
@manofknowledge1000 Жыл бұрын
Yes food poisoning can take 48 hours or so to hit.
@krystingrant6292 Жыл бұрын
@@manofknowledge1000 not really 6-8 hours
@bottle3124 Жыл бұрын
They didn’t blame the hotel and you don’t know it’s the yogurt
@bottle3124 Жыл бұрын
I once had food poisoning for a short time and immediately after eating, that’s because they’re food poisoning was caused by bacteria, mine was an allergic reaction to a common toxin found in the food I ate which usually doesn’t cause anything
@FrankyRolfe37 4 жыл бұрын
It's funny how when you're sick all you can think about is how good it'll feel when you're better. But when you're better you don't remember how it felt to be sick 😂😂😂
@petrij966 4 жыл бұрын
Doesn't actually have to be the hotel food...could be something you ate the day or days before...
@zinhtun8974 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely street foods...
@Yurosevy 3 жыл бұрын
I like Zealax hotel food in Yangon
@numasis88 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that. I don't know exactly what did you eat on that day for the dinner. But most of the people saying that it was from the street food in Yangon. Actually I think before you arrived at that hotel you did visited to Mandalay and other places. So street food from Yangon is about 2 3 days ago. You can't get food poisoning from the food you ate many days ago. It may be from the food you ate in Mandalay. I'm not denying that Yangon street food is a bit dangerous for European stomach. Be careful of those soy sauce with garlic and other types of sauce. And also that yogurt is not a good choice for you guys that can cause you diarrhoea 😅. However thank you for the positive vibes upon us. Thank you for visiting Myanmar. Hopefully you guys come again in next holidays.
@yurilowenthal8465 3 жыл бұрын
@@em_1235 i still eat them nothing happened it is safe
@alfredoalejandro87 3 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right. A good example, I am from Colombia but my girlfriend is English. Her stomach found it hard to cope with Colombian street food, she was sick, vomiting on certain things but I was fine. I think my stomach is much more resilient than hers, probably due to more exposure.
@antoniokauley9171 2 жыл бұрын
So y’all are used to eating food from filth?😂
@zisolo4283 4 жыл бұрын
honestly yall are just ballsy to still travel throughout the world. salute to u and good luck
@kencymone660 4 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry to hear about your recent experience, but glad to know you are on the road to recovery. And thanks for sharing this video with us.
@JackandGabExplore 4 жыл бұрын
Ken Cymone thanks! We were super lucky it wasn’t more serious
@danporath536 4 жыл бұрын
I know the feeling, living in Thailand I have had food problems three times in nine years. It was horrible, I had to spend most of the night in and out of the shower because of uncontrolled problems. It takes a few days to recover. One time was because of shell fish, which my Thai wife can eat, but as I found out, most farangs can’t.
@JackandGabExplore 4 жыл бұрын
Dan Porath #FarangProblems 😂😂😂
@toruyama8231 4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to see you guys smile talking to the incident ! how nice and well
@ehmmmjay9907 4 жыл бұрын
I think most food poisonings take 24-48 hours, so it really might not have been that hotel's food.
@MissBroadwayDork 4 жыл бұрын
It's also possible it was a stomach virus as they have very similar symptoms.
@nealkirby4867 4 жыл бұрын
I feel for you. Had a lovely three day adventure with food poisoning in Thailand. We actually wanted some western food one night and I had an Italian sausage. I can say it is the most sick I have ever been, but I was prepared for it since it’s very common especially in lots of Asian countries for foreigners. Local pharmacy had the meds I needed and helped heal me up. Next time just go to a pharmacy and as soon as you say food poisoning they will hook you up. Very, very common.
@AnSEpisodes 4 жыл бұрын
Oh no! Food poisoning is worst for travellers! Hope all is well and great to have each other helps when sick!
@aungkhant5752 4 жыл бұрын
I am from Myanmar and your food poisoning was caused by flies because in the restaurant, there are lots of flies and when flies enter your food, they carried the bacteria that can make you sick. Always be careful with flies while you are eating.
@scottmcmurray3233 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear this. I travelled to Belgium last year and unfortunately got food poisoning on my second day of my trip. Killed the rest of the week. Thankfully I can speak enough French to get myself to a pharmacy and get some medicine to alleviate the symptoms. Sadly, these things can happen anywhere and it just takes a simple thing such as dodgy produce. Always puts a downer on your trip.
@lightning6718 4 жыл бұрын
The hotel employee(s) in Saigon stole my jewelry and they also said never happened at this hotel. I was so dumb not to call the police.
@dondupsherab6508 4 жыл бұрын
Myanmar people much better
@zinmayoo6800 3 жыл бұрын
@@dondupsherab6508 ya, they are too pure to steal in there, It can happen in Yangon or other city
@elmarlivehappy5443 2 жыл бұрын
travelled all my life. well done. thank you for sharing
@waiyan76742 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry for what you guys experienced Enjoy the trip and stay healthy and happy Greeting from Myanmar
@lordofshock4008 3 жыл бұрын
I have gotten food poisoning from an under cooked veggie dog, the veggie dog tasted really weird so then I threw it away, but at 4:00am I had been throwing up 12 times and trips to the bathroom. i have had experiences.
@turtleo9019 4 жыл бұрын
I can't believe you didn't get food poisoning from street food but from hotel. Normally, foreigners are not compatible with local street food. 😁
@MrSoBitchy 4 жыл бұрын
That's fun I'm watching this while down with food poisoning
@fjdkfdfjdf33 4 жыл бұрын
Sweet to get a suite. Glad u recovered relatively quickly.
@adighose 4 жыл бұрын
Get well soon and have loads of fun
@latebloomerabroad 4 жыл бұрын
You two are always so positive, I love it. I'm glad it didn't last long, and that you changed hotels.
@JackandGabExplore 4 жыл бұрын
Honestly, we just feel lucky that it wasn't much worse. We felt better after 24 hours! :)
@latebloomerabroad 4 жыл бұрын
@@JackandGabExplore It's bound to happen eventually when you're traveling.
@yasyr7366 2 жыл бұрын
@@JackandGabExplore good ♥️♥️
@eimontheint270 3 жыл бұрын
Most street food in Myanmar are not healthy and our local rarely try them. But, when we really wanna eat something, we check the cleanliness of shopper, freshness of the food and sometimes location(coz their may be some impurities and dust on food when they sell it on platform or nearby bus stop) I also saw both of you guys tried all street food in downtown at the same time and this is the reason why you guys get food poisoning. You guys' stomach might not be used to MM food. Sorry to hear that you guys are suffered. Even my foreigners' friends got sick for one week as soon as he arrived in MM. This may be as foreigners cannot used to our land when they are on first time. Anyway, thanks for your positive views and hope every foreigners to take care when you guys are coming to Myanmar.
@sharonleong7120 4 жыл бұрын
I am sorry to hear that. Thank you for the info. I will be very careful when I go to Myanmar.
@therabbitnews9362 4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that you are better from food poisoning. You reminds me the time that I got sick in Cambodia. I didn't know this before hands. DO NOT EAT FRESH VEGETABLE. DO NOT USE ICE IN YOUR DRINK.
@aBeatlesfan1 3 жыл бұрын
I was told it’s important to get an amoeba shot before going there because that’s the main problem foreigners encounter.
@ayethin4038 4 жыл бұрын
😓😔I'm Really Sorry For Food Poisoning In Our Country And I Am Really Glad You Guys Come To Our Country💓💗
@thetwaiphyoe5579 4 жыл бұрын
I very sorry to hear that.Thank you so much for visiting to Myanmar.I really like yours vedios.
@minko9742 3 жыл бұрын
You should come explore thingyan festival in Myanmar
@trhliu1 3 жыл бұрын
food poisoning can happen in every country. I also had food poisoning in London.
@johnleong2622 4 жыл бұрын
Poor jack, get well soon, God bless
@foodbangladesh202 4 жыл бұрын
Really so nice country i like
@seansmusicofficial5763 3 жыл бұрын
I had food poisoning in that same hotel in 2014
@MyWestiesTV 4 жыл бұрын
That is my biggest fear traveling and getting sick. We were in Central America a couple of weeks ago and all went well we had a great time but getting sick from the food was alway in the back of my mind. Glad Jack is feeling better. Safe travels.
@krystingrant6292 Жыл бұрын
Yessssssssss I caught the flu on a cruise so bad 😩. I found out my Mom didn't say anything had it I was pissed flu on a cruise for my birthday
@yannominno 3 жыл бұрын
There's a saying, "If you don't get stomach ache from the food in Yangon/Myanmar, you're not eating right." Hahaha. All jokes aside, thanks for uploading this video for transparency. As a Burmese, I know my country still has alot of work to be done to fix all these little imperfections. But after all, these little imperfections are what makes Myanmar Myanmar. When you come back to visit (developed) Myanmar in the next 30 years or so with your grandkids, you can share your travel stories on how you guys had to endure all these littte imperfections of Myanmar. P.S: You're warmly invited to stay at my parents' hotel,The Gandamar Hotel, when you come to Yangon next time. Enjoy. =)🇲🇲
@EpicStoryTimes 3 жыл бұрын
What alot of people dont realise (and instantly start blaming the food/chef) is that alot of cases of food poisoning are from unsanitary hands/tableware...always sanitize hands before eating in exotic countries
@khinisnotavailable 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the bad experience guy. Hope you enjoy the rest the trip
@vgee3926 4 жыл бұрын
Burma belly huh?food poisoning is one of the worst things ever..good thing u guys didn't catch a worse case of it..I've had one bout that had me laid up in bed for 4 days straight..
@san45myinttun 4 жыл бұрын
Sry to hear, be safe. Glad u had recovered and well. but I hope the stomach will catchup getting use to new bacteria..
@jamesvincent4905 4 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear that guys. This happens a lot in Asia with tourists. I recommend eating cooked foods only as fresh fruit and veggies may be washed with local water full of bacteria your gut is not use to. I also don't like having ice in my drinks for this reason. I have seen people pushing big blocks of ice on the ground down side walks in Vietnam, so that's a good enough reason for me not to have ice in my drink. Good luck and take care.
@TivanYellow 4 жыл бұрын
Not a Covid right ? Take care
@numbernineminibusproductio670 Ай бұрын
Could be the welcome drink, never know if they diluted with tap water
@gwy742 4 жыл бұрын
Water!! a lot of times it's the water. People often overlooked that.. Be mindful of where u get your water from. Glad you're better now. Oh if you have time, also check out Shwe Indein Pagoda (sometimes spelled as Shwe Inn Dein / Shwe Inn Thein) west of the southern tip of Inle lake. Been there in 2017, no regrets!!
@wkyaw2003 3 жыл бұрын
I am from Myanmar. I think most foreigners' digestive systems are not accustomed to the local food and also as it is a tropical country, the heat can decay most food very quickly and very subtly. Even if I go back now, I will likely face the same issue as I have been out for awhile.
@nungnguyen2511 3 жыл бұрын
Same my mom is vittnemese 🇻🇳 and my dad is from Myanmar 🇲🇲 I went to Myanmar and vittenam
@chadmarkz4334 4 жыл бұрын
if no other guests have been sick then its something else you ate, not the hotel food. . Or Coronavirus~
@yurilowenthal8465 3 жыл бұрын
Duh
@KoId. 3 жыл бұрын
Corona aint the only virus in the world
@chadmarkz4334 3 жыл бұрын
@@KoId. that's right. Corona is just a common cold.
@heidigeudens2606 3 жыл бұрын
They were the only once that ate dinner.
@chadmarkz4334 3 жыл бұрын
@@heidigeudens2606 🙄
@tonia8903 3 жыл бұрын
"food poisoning" is just a general term. It can take from 30 mins-75 hours for different bacteria to cause symptoms. It's almost impossible to accurately find out what food contained the bacteria or virus that caused you two to become ill. Sorry you were misinformed and blamed the hotel (yes, it could have been their food but likely wasn't).
@dondupsherab6508 4 жыл бұрын
I am sorry to hear that
@svenstar2400 4 жыл бұрын
My english is really bad but i wanna say.. I feel really bad for you Guy's..form Myanmar
@smithhpk 3 жыл бұрын
i mean go to school first man
@localhotpotato5149 3 жыл бұрын
I am so sorry that it happened to you while you were visiting our country.I also get food poisoning whenever I go on a trip like EVERYTIME.So,I can understand how you felt.I vomitted like 5 times a day and had to go to toilet for at least 5 times a day.😭
@WanderEats 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it didn't drag on for days and the new hotel is super nice.. wow!
@JackandGabExplore 4 жыл бұрын
WanderEats that hotel upgrade couldn’t have come at a better time 👏🏻
@joohanhtae3965 3 жыл бұрын
dont eat the food from the hotel , if the hotel is not top rated some hotel in myanmar are for the couples , u know
@Asmr-ng8xe 3 жыл бұрын
I got food posing from the patios pork sandwich about 2 years ago. Ever since then I’ve never wanted to have a pork sandwich again. I literally have a phobia of throwing up now because last time I felt like I was dying
@sirderp4925 Жыл бұрын
I've always had a puke phobia. I picked up from walking in on my parents watching either day of the dead movie or 28 days later (zombies puking blood) when I was about 6. It sucks, I always think I'm dying 😂
@vania5247 4 жыл бұрын
Get well soon .. dude
@johnleong2622 4 жыл бұрын
O you too Gab, her wel soon, keep safe ya
@eosapproved 3 жыл бұрын
It's possible because no one street food at night in our country
@yelk96 4 жыл бұрын
Loll... It's normal to experience food poisoning in SEA countries such as Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam when you eat street food. Even the Burmese like us who're used to staying oversea experience food poisoning if we go back to eat street food there and thus our parents always reminds us not to have that much street food. Other than that, I'm glad you've had nice experiences in Myanmar and all your travel videos are great :)
@theglamourclub3078 Жыл бұрын
I stayed in the Royal Yardabon Hotel in Mandalay ❤ The staff are still my friends ❤ They were so kind to me.
@halosrusty 3 жыл бұрын
If I was a betting man I’d say it was from street food. Either way good video, it’s good to remind people these things happen.
@pinkishblizz7612 2 жыл бұрын
I live inmyanmar and my mom doesnt let me eat street foods
@htetthuthuhtun2911 3 жыл бұрын
sorry for hear that .:(
@burmesebeef 3 жыл бұрын
food poisoning from street food is very common. I believe the hotel is clean
@dvong3865 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Asia, I never touch streetfoods.
@phnxnn8120 3 жыл бұрын
Don't drink any water or cold drinks. The water systems there are not good. If u want to drink either drink hot tea or coconut water.. Only eat something hot food from the cooking. You both are very braved to eat as it. I borned there but will not drink their water systems
@imavery8446 4 жыл бұрын
everybody happens whoever comes to our country...even my cousin who lives in singapore got food poisoning whenever she comes to myanmar.this happens to almost every foreigners.it can be because of the water.and because myanmar is very different from any other countries
@donaldghtan 4 жыл бұрын
So sad that you got food poisoning....it is horrible. Just cut out all local food that may look nice. Stick to safe food such as packed cereals etc. for the time being. With covid19 around, virus like this is passed on via unhygeinic handling and preparation. Take care guys.
@edwardpyae1921 3 жыл бұрын
I am so sorry to hear about food poisoning. Burmese’s food are good but you got to be careful about the street food if you are a western. Another big thing is service like you guys faced at the hotel. Burmese are so nice, friendly and generous, but most of the people: hotel’s staffs, waiters public servicemen are not good at service coz of the low education which caused by former tyrant military government. So, please don’t mind on the difficulties that you had faced in Myanmar. And I apologize on the behalf of those people who caused inconvenient situations for you.
@finerbrighterlighter 4 жыл бұрын
I have to warn all the foreign visitors to Myanmar. The food sanitary and hygiene status in Myanmar is not on par with most of the world. I mean, we have no problem because we grew up eating dirt for all our life. But most of you come visit from more developed or regulated part of the world, so you might have less immunity against such food than us. I appreciate you all would like to get the Burmese experience, enjoy Burmese street food and such, but there always is a risk especially the food stalls, The hotel staffs should've apologized nevertheless, that's service 101. But I can somehow understand because Food Poisoning is unheard of among Burmese people. I am 25 now, but if I am vomiting, I would doubt other diseases or illness, just because I literally have no experience of food poisoning.
@Alina_Valentina 4 жыл бұрын
i'm happy you're better. you can get food poisoning anywhere... the risk it's higher in some places more then others, but that's life :) drink lots of water :) i'm sure you know this already :)
@02091982rain 3 жыл бұрын
Well I hate being poised I'm so scared my heart beating is sad right now :(
@heba30003 4 жыл бұрын
Guys, what did I tell you in your first video..? Take care of what you're eating in Myanmar. Food poisoning is indeed very common. I lived there for over a year. I recomand you eating only deep fried food from now on. Take care of yourselves!
@RR-tg4wf 4 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry you had such a bad experience! T.T
@Watfordfc2030 4 жыл бұрын
Not a nice experience. I know you said it could happen anywhere but would it put you off eating street food now . It would myself lol cheers 👍🇬🇧
@Akimitsu 3 жыл бұрын
Omg.. Glad that you guys did well and healthy. (Btw mostly Burmese can't speak English,)
@heidigeudens2606 3 жыл бұрын
I got food poisoning once when I was pregnant with my first baby. From a turkish restaurant in Belgium. Belgium is completely safe. But I guess we found the only non safe place at the wrong time. It was a nightmare being so sick while being pregnant.
@Nina-May27 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my god i feel so bad for u guys. It's weird seeing jack that way. He sounded so weak. To be honest,I sometimes get food poisoning from burmese food too and i'm a local there. Lol. So be careful in the future and also stock some medicines in case something like this happens again.
@mmarem9560 3 жыл бұрын
Might b the food with lots of MSG
@ikinaflyer4558 4 жыл бұрын
Get food that are fresh and instant cooked(hot food).Take water from sealed bottles.Myanmar people's are used to this problem and they are immune.People who live in western countries usually get that.And if u r worried,get to a local clinic,get some antibiotics(that can very quickly end this problem).And dont forget Oral Rehydration Salt(can easily get in mini markets and pharmacy.).also,here clinic fees are so cheap.Probably 10 buck will fix all ur problems.Cheers...
@rugbylion6714 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry you got sick but truth be told you could get food poisoning anywhere in the world including the US.
@smallmovezmusic 4 жыл бұрын
Food poisoning is quite common in most underdeveloped countries. New country = new bacteria
@oungkhamoo3040 4 жыл бұрын
I am from Myanmar and I am very very sorry for this :(
@FESpecialties 4 жыл бұрын
You guys need to be very, very careful in regards to the Covid 19 Virus!!
@NightmareOfficiallll 3 жыл бұрын
Thats why my father avoid Hotels at Inle because he don't trust the hotels food🤧🤧
@tulippasta 3 жыл бұрын
So awkward. You can't get pissed like in america for getting food poisoning. You're privileged westerners and food poisoning is guaranteed when you travel in poorer countries. Getting pissy at a guy who earns $20 a month is not cool.
@aungzayya6690 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah.. that's normal for the first time... 😁 If u stay in Myanmar already... u will be fine... Myanmar food is oily food and taste is feel hard for other countries.
@myomin5369 4 жыл бұрын
I feel sorry for u guys.
@GiveMeZen 3 жыл бұрын
I saw your food tour and thought “huh I wonder if they got sick.” And then I found this video. I’ve lived in Yangon for a while. You just have to accept you will get sick from time to time. For me, it’s usually once or twice year, but I also have a notoriously weak stomach.
@maymayyaethar1514 3 жыл бұрын
I think he was tired from the long trip.
@khulekaninyuswa721 Жыл бұрын
To be honest with you guys it wasn't the Hotels fault you got Sick... It happens to tourist all the time in every country if your system isn't used to their food,no use getting mad about it. I'd advise you to just ask for a pharmacy or clinic or hospital and get Meds, getting worked up about it really won't change the fact that you sick! Sorry guys
@memeking7158 3 жыл бұрын
Truely sorry for our's people fault
@erniccl1 4 жыл бұрын
I think you guys need to be careful w the street food...tk and hope ur all back to ur chirpy selves ASAP
@ahjo333 3 жыл бұрын
Very sorry to heard that. Base on my experience been to myanmar many time..i believe you guys food poisoning from the crackers. The hotel basically serve quite ok food. I might be wrong but I get food poisoning from some crackers made from shrimp and some kind of seafood stuff. So don't really think is hotel food..i stay hotel or rather call it motel worse than the one show. The food is good and fresh. Again I might be wrong.
@TheDennistn 4 жыл бұрын
I have been to Myanmar 3 times, and I had food poisoning all the time
@Yuki-hs8kg 3 жыл бұрын
what did u even eat tho i've lived here for my whole life and let me tell u that I am always eating but I don't get food poisoning at all not even once
@keehosoldstantwitteracc203 3 жыл бұрын
Ash yea same :/
@krystingrant6292 Жыл бұрын
Whaaaaaat, 😳
@alfredoalejandro87 3 жыл бұрын
Its not the hotel food, trust me
@johnmoore4248 4 жыл бұрын
Ha ha I rarely see westerner say sorry even though they terrible mistake. So what do you expects from there.
@drdtmert 4 жыл бұрын
Solution is jaegermeister
@demetrismalakouna6705 4 жыл бұрын
Fellow hunter! I totally agree! Lol hehe
@SweetandSourohmy Жыл бұрын
I got food poisoning yesterday and it was horrible. Torn between outing the culprit or not that I'm 90% sure did it to warn others about this very specific item. Risking a ten percent chance that I'm a total jerk and it was something else.🤔
@antoniokauley9171 2 жыл бұрын
Seems fishy that y’all were the only people at dinner...... I think maybe they did something intentional but didn’t want to admit it glad y’all are okay!
@zayarhtet5748 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry
@buddyblris3094 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry that you guys are inexperienced about Hotels here. As a local, I can already guess after first glance that hotel is unreliable and will be inresponsible for everything happened. That's pretty regular in third world countries like our country. I suggest you guys research first next time and I hope you guys won't face any more problems in the future.
@TheEyesofOwen 4 жыл бұрын
I wont be going there then
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