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Travel is truly one of the best things that a person can do – it broadens the mind, fosters empathy with people of all races and cultures and creates memories that last a lifetime. However, travel is a luxury and a privilege that only a fraction of the world's population can afford.

So when Western people, with all the privileges we hold, are found 'begpacking' on the streets of developing countries, it can leave a sour taste. Tourism is a vital source of income in many countries; we should travel in such a way that maximizes the benefits for local people and businesses. Sponging off the kindness of strangers to further our own selfish travel goals is just not on! If you can't afford to travel, stay at home until you earn enough money to do it ethically.

Authorities in some countries have had enough, and now immigration officers on the Indonesian island of Bali have started sending these 'begpackers' to their embassies to get themselves sorted out. "We have seen many cases of problematic tourists, lately they are either Australian, British or Russian," one official said. "We tend to report these cases to the relevant embassies so that they can oversee their citizens who are on holiday."

While we don't know the context behind these pictures - some of these people might genuinely have been a victim of some misfortune - others are clearly just looking for a free ride around the world.

What do you think about this phenomenon? Have you traveled on a tight budget before? Have you ever found yourself needing help in a foreign country? Do you see a problem with this kind of 'begpacking?' Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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Saw This Foreigner Begging To Travel To Thailand Next To An Elderly Woman Who Is Collecting Junk In Order To Resale To Survive

Saw This Foreigner Begging To Travel To Thailand Next To An Elderly Woman Who Is Collecting Junk In Order To Resale To Survive

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Lil Bare
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This girl has no brain or shame pretending to be meditating won't help ..

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Claudia
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is what happens when someone never had to work hard a day in her life

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Wina Alkerchief
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Born and raised in Indonesia here. Grateful to have an opportunity to meet with a lot of people from abroad with a lot of different circumstances. And I hate this kind of people the most. A lot of people coming to Indonesia having higher currency than us but they have the guts to beg in the city ask people to donate our money to buy them an "airplane" ticket to go to other country while so many of our people struggling to feed their family is just disgusting. They spent so much money on Bali having luxury vacation and when they came to other part of Indonesia they thought of spending 2$ on a meal (you can get rice with fried chicken, ice tea, and vegetables at that price) is freaking expensive and ask for free food! Like What the hell..

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Brooklynn H
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes. I know someone who has been doing this across South East Asia for the past year. He has over $10k in savings he won't touch. I found it so disgusting that I immediately blocked him on every platform. None of us will have anything to do with him ever again. We occasionally check out his reddit just to annoy ourselves.q

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Anniepokie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These photos are infuriating. I worked through school, college and then full time in an office to save for two years. I had always dreamed of travelling, so saved my a*s off and went to 17 countries through South & Central America, Mexico & Cuba, all paid for by myself. No rich family, no loans, just hard work and determination. I did the same thing to spend 3 weeks in India the previous year. I’m back two years and working my a*s off again to go to Japan later this year. How dare these people expect to be handed these privileges when there are starving, homeless, desperate vulnerable people out there.

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Mary Rose Kent
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good on you! When my grandfather died, I used the money I inherited to spend a year traveling around Southeast Asia. It never would have occurred to me to beg in countries where most people made less in a year than I made in a couple of months. I'd like to encourage you to reconsider Japan given that they've started slaughtering whales again. I highly recommend SEA!

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Monika Soffronow
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is an excellent book called Karma Cola written by Gita Mehta that deals with westerners descending upon India to find their Nirvana. I cannot recommend it enough.

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Seeminly So
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just bought the book so I could laugh with Gita Mehta. Ironicly though, those seeking their magic and mystery in India, or the East, just may be reincarnated souls yearning for home.

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Elke Bechtoldt
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unbelievable! I always thought travelling broadens your horizon, yet these people have remained dumb as f*ck. Truely disgusting and despicable!

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Kat K
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like these people just travel for instagram likes and they don´t really care about learning about new culture

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Maggie Collins
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As stated above: If you cannot afford to travel, stay home! Some of these cultures are in DEEP poverty and do not deserve to be bothered by people asking them for a hand out. Get a job, save your money THEN travel. With credit cards or debit cards you always have access to cash. Man-up!

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Ron Zepplin
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why they are even allowed to enter the country without proper funds, while the westerners will charge huge amount of money from every Asian visitors including students? F*****g disgusting double standards.

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Brooklynn H
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Guy I know who's doing it has at least $10k in the bank he won't touch. Been slumming around South East Asia for the past year. They buy refundable tickets showing proof of onward travel and then cancel them. They buy Visas as well.

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Zelda Blue
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These so called tourists should be run out of whatever country they are begging in, they are a repugnant excuse for human beings.

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Jane Alexander
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, but how? 'run out of' = provided transportation? -and to where? Nobody wants them.

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Huy Nhữ
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the left pic is actually in vietnam i just looked at the bike number plate

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KrO
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shows you it's a propaganda piece. I wonder who the author is .. Let's check it out

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Ed Souza
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So this is really a thing? Must be all millennials doing this c**p.

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Sebastian Melmoth
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good grief...she is just dripping with privilege, obviously has neither shame nor respect. Unbelievable that she sits there all smug pretending to be one with nature ,or whatever...spoiled s**t disrespectful of the culture and the people.

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Tugg Ster
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ridiculous. She- the loser on the left- should be ashamed of herself. I hope no one gave her even a penny.

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Shehryar Khawar
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But pardon me for being a skeptic....why does the quality of both pics differ so much?

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Rose
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The tourist was undoubtedly aware that her pic was being taken - it looks posed.... OTOH, the woman by the dumpster is most likely NOT aware of the camera. Her pic would've been taken from farther away, which explains the difference in the quality of the two photographs. ... 🙂

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then don't give them $. Isn't it someone else's business what they do with their $, not yours? Also this is so obviously fake. If these homeless were near the beggars, why wasn't the picture taken of them together in same shot, if the homeleThen don't give them $. Isn't it someone else's business what they do with their $, not yours? Also this is so obviously fake. If these homeless were near the beggars, why wasn't the picture taken of them together in same shot, if the homeless was only few feet away? This is purposely constructed in a manner, to purposely make you angry. ss was only few feet away? This is purposely constructed in a manner, to purposely make you angry.

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Rose
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Doubtful that the caption meant the two were 5' feet from each other. Unless that were so, it'd have not been possible to get both in one frame without the resulting picture being too grainy. ... Personally, in this situation, I'd consider opposite ends of a block to be "next to each other." ... The tourist was undoubtedly aware that her pic was being taken - it's fairly obviously posed.... OTOH, the woman by the dumpster is most likely NOT aware of the camera, so her pic would've been taken from further away, which explains the difference in the quality of the two photographs. ... ... Nothing nefarious. 🙄

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not only begging, but assuming the pose of a "spiritual" seeker is truly offensive.

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TiaMa
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't get it. They do it 'cause it pays. But how is that possible? Why would anyone donate to fund 25yo stranger's travelling joyride?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most of the locals won't understand why they're begging. In most parts of Asia begging is seen as an absolute lost resort, when the person has lost all hope and self respect. Even someone prostituting, stealing, selling drugs is at least fighting to survive, if they see a begger they assume that person must have gone through the worst hell imaginable, so even someone earning a few £s a day will spare some change for a begger!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

then you have no shame or any self awareness. Which is even more appalling as she is sitting in a meditative posture, attempting to radiate some kind of enlightenment.

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Restless
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Their world revolves around themselves, so selfish and yet they are our future leaders....shock!!

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David Huff
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She could spend a few days in a brothel and make all the money she needs for her trip.

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Pit Wilhelmshaven
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A dishonest compilation of isolated cases. Nevertheless it may be good that you publish it

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Yohanes Santoso
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shame on you girl ... if you can’ afford to pay your travel, just STAY HOME ... this is really disgusting ...

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Mirna Tamam
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

as indonesia ,iam only visit bali once because its very expensive , but they visit to bali no money to go home and beg to us!....they make me sick

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Id row
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should outlaw this. That girl should be ashamed of herself, but she was probably brought up to believe that she's special and deserves a trophy for existing.

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Fuck You
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You don't have to give them any$. So what's your problem? If folks choose to give them $, isn't that their business, not yours?

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Kim Lorton
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also, their feeling entitled to do this, is just stupid ignorance of how others actually live! Why don’t they do some work for some money?! Or how about this?? Don’t travel to foreign countries without enough cash to actually travel?? Huh?! Your self entitled narcism is repugnant!

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Lisa Larson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If she can't afford the trip, she doesn't go. This entitled generation is disgusting.

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Ben Donaldson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a privileged Westerner who has travelled with begpackers and in a similar style, I think such a style of travel can have powerful benefits for both the individual and for society as a whole. I wrote an article examining this alternative perspective: https://medium.com/@donabroad93/the-privilege-of-travel-in-defence-of-begpackers-a6670bf116cb

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The look on that old lady's face says "I swear to Buddha i'mma punt you so hard you'll become the second Moon Princess."

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Cora Van den Broeck
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a shame...she looked healthy enough to get a job to fund her travel...the old lady needed more help and food.

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Wild Spirit
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is really insane! Hey, girl, get up of the street and get yourself some job! Help, work, make yourself busy and useful, instead of trick people in Asia! Look at you and the woman in the photo next to you! See the big difference? See her age and she's still trying to work!!! You are so rediculousely lazy and dare!! I feel so ashamed being a white woman, living in Asia, just by seeing you!!!

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Rihard Knafelj
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here, let me steam some quinoa and massage your feet while I'm at it for you white girl

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Niki Kostevc
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is absolutely disgusting!! How dare they? Where’s the respect for the country they’re visiting? Why would another country want travellers who won’t be spending money and adding to their economy?? So stupid, entitled little shits! Recently an professional Asian begging ring was busted here in Australia. They were Chinese nationals of older age... I guess they would be termed “elderly” but they were far from helpless, and we’re sending the cash back to China. They were sitting on street corners begging.. but were well washed and wearing clean clothes. Anyone caught begging for help in another person’s country and it’s not for a true legitimate reason, should be deported... After being arrested and paying for their crimes of course!

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Stuart Smith
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you cannot afford to travel, stay at home and don't be an embarrassment.

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Karin Love
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish this shocked me, but it doesn't. These are the same types of people who've hijacked GoFundMe. What was once a site to raise money for real emergencies is now littered with people asking for money so they can travel. "Help Brittney get to Paris!" NO!

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Susie McLeod
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sure she feels entitled to everything she can get. She has no freaking idea.

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Deb Martin Knaff
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This just raises my level of disgust to a whole new level. I mean an entirely skyrocketed level.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

young people like to travel, also people of any age, therefore you work and save for the trip !!!

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Chris Miilu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw active begging in Morocco years ago; local merchants laid out food at the end of the day for the "hippies" who were then traveling around the world: hitchhiking, local buses, and trains. The tradition of hospitality in that part of the world made the Souks and small merchants obvious targets for begging. It was disgusting then, and is now. My husband and I were in our mid-twenties; we were not rich; we had credit cards; we found places we could afford; we didn't scrounge off local people. The young woman in this pic looks well fed and clothed; I wouldn't give her a dime. If this was taken in Vietnam, it is even worse; that is the country where we used Agent Orange on crops; we burned straw 'hooches'; we bombed a country which did not threaten us; we took the wrong side of their civil war against the man who got rid of the French, Ho Chi Minh. We abandoned those who fought with the U.S. Their fate was execution, forced work for the govt., and so on.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This...is...actually...a...thing...??? Do people have no shame!!?? Maybe they should work as hard as the 9-12 year old girls and boys in those countries and earn some money!!

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Kat K
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

honestly, this just humiliates people who really need help and need your coins to eat that day etc. Seriously, if I saw street full of wannabe influencers begging for my money I made by going to work I would be so over giving anything to anybody.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is happening with belief's today. Pride, Respectful, Truth? This is wrong in so many ways!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These Begpackers need to do a stint in tourist jail. I backpacked 87-89, Europe, Africa, Asia & Australia working cash in hand jobs as necessary. Enriched my experience immeasurably beggars sully all that is good & right with backpacking. I’m truly disgusted & appalled . #Shameless

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

shes young .😠...she can get a job..😁.but is easier for free;tha is happennin all over the world ,🌏 ,im from lawrence we hav them here 🙆they pretend they are blind or deft ,🙍then you see them down the block like notin💃,here all the homeless are addicts they ask for their fixed,,😶bfore u used to giv 25cents or a dime now they ask u wat they want 5 dollars 10dollars🙆,,shmi had this lady ask me for exacly 21 dollars bc she waz rob in her place n took tha amount ,,🙎,yea rigth.. tha was at the food market,,,,i can tell u stories,,👧👦srry for my writtin im spanish fom PR,,still learnin english🌹❤

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shame shame shame. They need to know what is the true definition of work, rather than just posting on social media asking for funds.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These a’holes want the world to fund their travels instead of earning the money from J-O-B-S. These people are disgusting and the locals should NEVER give them a red cent.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She better get a cart like the old woman and start dumpster diving or her a$$ is walking home.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some are solicited on the street to sell their body in Brupang Street in Singapore.

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Harsono Kusuma
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

will only fund the sexy dan pretty girl, but not for free... one night stand ok ??

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why should the country she's scamming pay her way home?! ... Send her to her country's embassy and have THEM deal with it!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No problem! Thailand is a major destination for sex tourism. Just sell yourself, wretch.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was tempted to downvote this for being just plain nasty - until I realized that in this entitled woman's case, I totally agree! ... 🤨

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I know this is unrelated but she kinda looks like Jennifer Lawrence xD

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please don't generalize. The problem is her education and behavior

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In A Very Working Class Neighbourhood That Has Been Especially Hard Hit By The Typhoon How You Have The Nerve To Beg For Money To Fund Your Travels Around Asia Is Completely Beyond Me

In A Very Working Class Neighbourhood That Has Been Especially Hard Hit By The Typhoon How You Have The Nerve To Beg For Money To Fund Your Travels Around Asia Is Completely Beyond Me

Your new clothes and new shoes, begging for money in a wet market as people around you try to rebuild their shops and lives

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For the vast majority of the planet the cost and practicalities of travel make it simply an unattainable dream; visa regulations are stacked heavily in favor of Western passport holders and affordable flights just don't exist in many parts of the world.

A European can, for example, pop over to Senegal for 90 visa free days whenever they feel like it. However, if a Senegalese person wanted to do same, going back the other way to Europe... harsh rules and restrictions apply for them. This is the reality for most of the developing world, so be thankful for the greater freedoms your passport gives you. Click here to check out the 2019 Global Passport Power Rank

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Begpacker In Hong Kong

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This kind of people are so annoying, get a job, there are people and causes that REALLY need money, to live instead of traveling so you can post dumb pics on insta.

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There is nothing wrong with sharing a skill, like teaching a language for example, or selling some hand-made products. Travelling on a shoestring is a source of pride for many people, who enjoy the challenge of survival in challenging places. That's also fine, as long as you don't become a burden and have to rely on others, who themselves may have little to give.  

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“Whilst it is not OK to beg whilst travelling there really is nothing wrong (or new) with busking or selling hand-made jewellery on the side of the road,” Will Hatton, founder of the Broke Backpacker blog, told the Independent.  

“This isn’t a conventional career choice but it is how some people opt to travel the world and if you are sharing a skill or selling a product I really don’t see the harm. I think a lot of people are threatened by backpackers living so hand to mouth as it’s a lifestyle which many people just can’t get to grips with – ultimately though, for many, it’s far more fun to travel the world on $10 a day than to be chained to a desk.” 

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I Happen To Pass By This Area In Bukit Bintang And I Saw This Irresponsible Act By Russian Begpackers That Can Literally Cause Injury To That Poor Baby

I Happen To Pass By This Area In Bukit Bintang And I Saw This Irresponsible Act By Russian Begpackers That Can Literally Cause Injury To That Poor Baby

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well this one was arrested for it, in Feb 2019 [see e.g. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47126174 ]. This is a specific Russian thing/belief/fad, "dynamic baby yoga".

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Begpacker In Seoul

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree this person is a piece of s**t a*****e. I don't agree with your use of his race. There are plenty of shire people who would never dream of doing anything like this!!

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"The news about foreign tourists turning to begging and busking on the streets of Kuala Lumpur cannot be good news. They claim they need money to continue their world travel." Malaysian businessman and traveller TV Smith said in an Instagram post.

"It cannot be a good thing as it might affect all of us travelers, especially travelers on a budget."

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"I am very angry reading this as I do not travel without sufficient funds or contingency. Most of us don't. We stick to a plan and go home when money run low."

"How will it impact you? Soon, many countries may start imposing conditions to enter such as minimum amount of money in travelers cheques or you must carry a credit card with a healthy credit limit. Or provide proof of hotel reservations and return tickets. I have seen it imposed at entry points in the UK in the 1980s. I don't know if travellers cheques still exist and it was a hassle buying them before a trip. It will affect genuine travelers everywhere."

"I think it is best we do not give money to these panhandlers as it will only encourage more shoestring backpackers to do the same. Some of the beggars boast on their Facebook, showing off their lavish lifestyle funded by begging from locals. Many just pretend to be poor and may have a platinum card in a pouch somewhere."

Pretty much sums it up! Let's hope this horrible new 'phenomenon' is quickly dealt with. Travel responsibly, everyone!

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Beg Packers - Tourists Who Travel With The Intent To Beg For Money From The Locals To Fund Further Travel. Peep The Sign, Too

Beg Packers - Tourists Who Travel With The Intent To Beg For Money From The Locals To Fund Further Travel. Peep The Sign, Too

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Initially She Started To Beg With Her Child And Picture Of Her Because Her Husband Dumped Them

Initially She Started To Beg With Her Child And Picture Of Her Because Her Husband Dumped Them

Few days later this husband pops out and they are together begging.

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Begpacker In Seoul

Begpacker In Seoul

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What these people are doing is so tasteless and disgusting to me. I had no idea that this kind of thing was even happening. I am just so shocked and disappointed in these people.

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She Is Stil Active And Doing The Same Scam Since We Reported In May In Penang, Malaysia

She Is Stil Active And Doing The Same Scam Since We Reported In May In Penang, Malaysia

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Westerners Are Traveling Around Asia On A Shoe String Budget And Begging For Money To Fund Their Trip

Westerners Are Traveling Around Asia On A Shoe String Budget And Begging For Money To Fund Their Trip

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Somehow Begpacking Is Becoming A Trend Among Ukrainians, Please Support Them, Share With Us When You See Them To Help These Brave Hard Working Travelers!

Somehow Begpacking Is Becoming A Trend Among Ukrainians, Please Support Them, Share With Us When You See Them To Help These Brave Hard Working Travelers!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean, relatively speaking, he's not terrible. He's at least selling photos to fund his trip.

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They Literally Would Create Such A Gimmick Of Putting Blind Folds And Offer "Free Hugs" With A Donation Box Asking For Help To Fund Their Travels

They Literally Would Create Such A Gimmick Of Putting Blind Folds And Offer "Free Hugs" With A Donation Box Asking For Help To Fund Their Travels

We can clearly see how privileged these guys are because a lot of Asian girls got so giddy about them to the point that one of them wept with joy while being bear-hugged by one of them. Welp, I guess this is becoming a trend now... 

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What Ever Happened To “Free Hugs”?

What Ever Happened To “Free Hugs”?

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is there misspelled Finnish in the sign behind him. Or maybe it's Estonian, if there's an Estonian person here, let me know, because I'm curious

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Begpacker In Seoul

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Kimberly Irving
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least he's doing something for the money.....no different than a street performer in North America.

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His Signs Reads: "You Can Hug Me For Free And If You Want You Can Support My Trip And Leave Some Donation Let's Hug"

His Signs Reads: "You Can Hug Me For Free And If You Want You Can Support My Trip And Leave Some Donation Let's Hug"

What makes this guy think anyone wants to hug him? And to pay him for it? Pssh nah bro, get a job like the rest of us

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Yesterday I Saw These Blindfolded Travellers Asking For Money In One Of The Most Transited Areas Of The Shopping District Of Kuala Lumpur

Yesterday I Saw These Blindfolded Travellers Asking For Money In One Of The Most Transited Areas Of The Shopping District Of Kuala Lumpur

Travelling is a choice, and not only a choice but a luxurious one. When you choose to travel, to leave your comfort zone and explore the world you might feel yourself as an adventurer, and you might be one, you are one among your group of privileged people. If you can actively decide to leave everything behind, take a backpack and wonder the world, it is because you have a social structure that allows you to do it. You do it because most likely your family does not need your work force to be sustained, you do it because even after months or years of travel, you can go back to a safe place were your "Struggles" as a backpacker will only be a nice memory of the times when you decided to get out of your comfort zone and "Live". I have no troubles with the people that decide to travel and perform an art, entertain people, and from that keep travelling, or finding a part time job in different places to keep going, as long as it is legal. When I was living in oxford I had a licence to perform in the streets and I was registered as a legal busker as a side activity. I have also performed in bars and hostels in exchange of a beer or an extra free night. I have done hardcore backpacking myself, and if it wasn't for the dozens of people that have let me stayed with them or that have helped me in other ways, I wouldn't have been able to live as many experiences. But I have never pretended that people should give me free money to keep travelling, to keep doing what the majority of the people in this planet will never be able to do, not because they don't want to but because they can't. I have always had enough to sustain myself, I plan and save for years for my travels

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Begpacker Near Hồ Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi

Begpacker Near Hồ Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi

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chi-wei shen
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Due to many very long business trips to Việt Nam (that's how they spell their country's name) I have spent a total of almost 2 years in this country. I know how much the average Vietnamese people earn and it makes me really angry to see such beggers asking them for money.

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Begpackers Spotted In Hoi An

Begpackers Spotted In Hoi An

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Faces buried in a book and drum. Yeah, I'd be ashamed to show my face, too.

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Begpackers In Asia

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Meeow
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why the f**k we need to give you our hard earn money, don't have money to travel don't f*****g go.

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know what other people do to achieve their dream? Work hard and earn money

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't believe people like these! If they were truly robbed, they would contact their country's embassy and get help that way!

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Begpacker In Seoul

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Alia Darling
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Idk i feel travelling artists and travelling musicians arent too bad! Its the free hug ones or the ones that just sit there asking for donations that really gr8 my bones

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K Miller
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Peasant? His sweater looks practically brand new.... ffs if you don't have enough money to travel then go the f*ck home! Or don't leave home in the first place.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well a least this dude had the energy to translate the sign... but wouldn't it cost money to have those photos printed?

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