Going for a trip overseas has always been considered as a privilege as not many are able to do so. To go overseas, one has to have the required documents, and most importantly, to have money. However, when the privilege is abused, normally by Westerners, it leaves a sour taste for the locals of the country that they visit. This is mostly because the countries that these begpackers are visiting are those that are still developing.
1. Russian Begpackers in Bukit Bintang Terrify Civilians by Swinging Their Child Around
Source: Facebook
On top of requesting donations from locals to support their travel, this Russian couple also swung around their child as a ‘street performance’. The 6-month-old baby was not seen crying but that was most probably because it was in a state of shock. The action surprised and angered the public and the couple was arrested soon after for endangering their child.
2. Repetitive Scammer Requesting Money Since 2014
Source: Facebook
This repetitive scammer really does not know when to stop. Her scamming method of proclaiming she had lost her debit card had apparently worked over and over again as she has not been arrested for it since 2014.
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3. Blindfolded Travellers Asking For Donations By Giving Free Hugs
The act of these begpackers expecting donations by giving hugs irritates fellow locals. Money in exchange for something free? Nuh-uh, no way.
4. Begpackers Who Threatened Locals When They Were Questioned
Source: Facebook
Facebook user Michael Quay had encountered these begpackers who were peddling illegally at Jonker Street, Melaka. When he approached and took their pictures, the tourists became aggressive and even threatened to throw his phone into the river. Apparently, the management of the restaurant of the area had tried to chase them away but to no avail, as these begpackers would always return after an hour or so with no fear.
5. Busking Illegally in MRT On Top Of Asking For Donations
Just a normal day travelling on train and met these amazing tourist on board that brought smiles to alot faces ? thankyou for starting my day right ? pic.twitter.com/mIVAsnQxlo
— C❁ (@heliumdaisies) May 28, 2019
Although the original tweet poster is all fine and dandy with these tourists busking in the MRT, the netizens, however, do not think so. Most of them think that they are disturbing the peace and tranquility of being in the MRT.
Source: Twitter
6. Relatively Clean Looking, Yet Begging For Donations
Source: Facebook
These two begpackers were found asking for donations to support their trip to Africa. And guess what? There’s actually a local beggar with missing an arm and leg just a few meters away from them. The audacity.
These begpackers should stop this kind of action, taking advantage of the kindness of locals so that they can travel around the world and not even use their own money. Do you think that we need a special law just for these begpackers? Let us know in the comments section!
Also read: Bali Says Begpackers Who Are Caught Will Now Be Sent Back to Their Embassies
