Why don't they go find like a farm or a bar/restaurant or something and offer to pick up some shifts for cash so that they can actually earn the money.
A mate of mine did that when he was backpacking and running low on funds. Went to a restaurant somewhere on his travels cleaned some dishes and the family who ran the restaurant offered him a place to stay for the night too.
EDIT to answer some FAQs:
Yes, I'm aware that it's technically illegal as they likely don't have working visas but a lot of independant places will quite happily let you do odd jobs for cash in hand, especially places like farms/restaurants/bars. They aren't likely to report you to the authorities as they likely need the help.
And yes, I'm aware that these are the type of people who wouldn't lift a finger to do a bit of work in their lives. Was just suggesting what can be done to keep their dignity and still have a good adventure.
Not an answer to an FAQ but holy shitballs this got a lot of upvotes. Anyone want to give me something for free because I can pay in the great exposure I can give you from upvotes... :P
As someone who has traveled extensively - on my own hardworking dime - this pisses me off. Do what everyone else does who wants to fund travel - work. I am sure they could find some type of work in these places. Bars and restaurants are always looking for someone who speaks English to help serve English-speaking tourists. These people are begging in places rife with poverty. Disgusting.
There was a disabled German guy begging in Thailand a few years ago. A lot of Thai people donated money to help him return to Germany and he ended up going on a piss up in Pattaya. He was later deported and for a while he would crop up in the news in other Asian countries.
ryangoldfish5 on July 12nd, 2019 at 09:49 UTC »
Why don't they go find like a farm or a bar/restaurant or something and offer to pick up some shifts for cash so that they can actually earn the money.
A mate of mine did that when he was backpacking and running low on funds. Went to a restaurant somewhere on his travels cleaned some dishes and the family who ran the restaurant offered him a place to stay for the night too.
EDIT to answer some FAQs:
Yes, I'm aware that it's technically illegal as they likely don't have working visas but a lot of independant places will quite happily let you do odd jobs for cash in hand, especially places like farms/restaurants/bars. They aren't likely to report you to the authorities as they likely need the help.
And yes, I'm aware that these are the type of people who wouldn't lift a finger to do a bit of work in their lives. Was just suggesting what can be done to keep their dignity and still have a good adventure.
Not an answer to an FAQ but holy shitballs this got a lot of upvotes. Anyone want to give me something for free because I can pay in the great exposure I can give you from upvotes... :P
sirharryflashman on July 12nd, 2019 at 10:30 UTC »
As someone who has traveled extensively - on my own hardworking dime - this pisses me off. Do what everyone else does who wants to fund travel - work. I am sure they could find some type of work in these places. Bars and restaurants are always looking for someone who speaks English to help serve English-speaking tourists. These people are begging in places rife with poverty. Disgusting.
nonrecyclableplastic on July 12nd, 2019 at 10:34 UTC »
There was a disabled German guy begging in Thailand a few years ago. A lot of Thai people donated money to help him return to Germany and he ended up going on a piss up in Pattaya. He was later deported and for a while he would crop up in the news in other Asian countries.