Kepiting OutBack

I have spent my 24 years of life living in Indonesia, which is pretty much a third world country. In that amounts of time I have breathe its air and stand of its land, I might say I fall in love with the atmosphere. Third World country is a mixed of everything, the hectic life joined with the loving compassionate people. Its like different side of coins, you will have heaven and hell at the same time. Suffering is maybe the first thing that comes up in our mind when it comes to traveling in the third world country but it’s easy to buy convenience and luxury if you have more cash in the pocket. But it’s that the experience you want to have?

Third world countries have fascinating customs, traditions, and interesting way of lives. Indonesia is known as the home for hundreds of local tribes with distinct culture from the Sumatran Malay, Sundanese, Javanese, Balinese and to the dark skinned people of the Papua. Vietnam is known for its beautiful landscapes and delicious delicacy. Thailand is famous for its beaches and the foot stomping full moon party islands. Anyway these beauties sometimes came with a very high price, in terms of inconveniences.

If you ever set your foot to the islands of eastern part of Indonesia, then you know that convenience is a rare thing. There is no easy and punctual public transport including the flights. It can be very frustrating to find out that your bus is not there when it’s suppose to be there. Not to mention that the roads are bumpy, and sometimes you have to be willing to share your seat with some local’s chickens or roosters. Annoying and frustrating indeed. But that is the price that you have to pay to explore much of then beauties behind. And what are they? They are not the beauty of the landscape, or the exotically crafted souvenirs; they are the cultures and experiences.

Traveling in the third world country is a real challenge for those who are willing to be open to another culture. It is a good chance for people who love to see and feel the other side of the world. To understand how people live their lives, their hardship, and how they survive and be grateful on less than 50 dollar/ month wage. It’s made for people who appreciate friendship, smiles and tolerance with a little bit of curiosity will spark up a connection. By then, it will give us valuable lessons on how “great” things have been taken for granted for the rest of our lives. Maybe after a trip to one of these country you will appreciate clean water or hot water, as they are often become a rare and expensive things in the third world country.
For me, I love traveling to these kinds of countries than to travel in developed countries. I love the surprises and the chance to learn new things and new way of lives. It may sounds weird, but I think wisdoms is only at your door step if you doing traveling in these kind of country.

Regards from Down Under
Nuri