Bangladesh
2024
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Summary
Bangladesh is a very unique country, blending some of the best and worst of experiences into a captivating yet daunting adventure.
Home to the world's largest mangrove forest, the Sundarbans. The worlds longest uninterrupted sea beach, Cox bazaar and a fascinating textiles industry, we had a blast but also, would never go back.
If you're into 'Yes theory' then this is the country for you, it has stunning nature and a type of local you've never met before, Everything here is a challenge but rewarding nonetheless.
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Affordability
Food
Hospitality
Safety
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Final Score
6 / 10
Advice
Trip Duration
2 weeks
Currencies Used
Bangladeshi Taka BDT
Best Months
December - March
Daily Budget
$25usd
Challenges
The food is straight-up not fit for animal nor human consumption. Everything, even KFC, gave me food poisoning. Stick to Oreos and potato crisps.
Getting around is very hard, you can't really book anything online and there's no such thing as a schedule. Just ask around until a solution presents itself but that does mean you can commute in crazy unexpected ways.
Do
Train surf in Dhaka. It's a thrilling experience and nearing its expected end. Simply try to sneak on the roof when no guards are watching and enjoy the ride.
Don't
Solo travel as a woman, even a group of women I would not suggest. Many of the locals have no concept of personal space, they will crowd around you and stare, touch, help themselves to what's in your pocket and even I, a 6-foot man, was sexually harassed multiple times
