Trying DURIAN for the FIRST Time & Visiting the BATU CAVES in Kuala Lumpur
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- Come along with us as we go to check out the famous, colorful steps at the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur! We also made our way back to the Chinatown area of the city to try the famous Clay Pot chicken.
We then decided that the moment has finally arrived for us to try what is known as the worlds SMELLIEST fruit... Durian. This was something we did not try in Thailand so felt like we HAD to try it now in Malaysia. So tune into the video to find out what we make of this unique and truly stinky fruit.
Vlog No.77: 29th June 2022
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Hey, we're Eoin and Aisling, a couple from Ireland who have packed their bags, waved goodbye to home and set off to travel the world in search of new adventures!
We started our journey by spending 3 months walking from the top to the bottom of Croatia and exploring a few of the boarding countries. Then at the start of January 2022 we hopped on a flight to South East Asia!
We hope to be in this part of the world for the next year, but who knows what might happen along the way, our plans are forever changing!
We tend to plan each day as it comes and can't wait to see what the world has in store for us!
Peace out x
Thailand Durian is suitable for entry level because its least pungent, fermented and no gasoline after taste. Because they pluck it before it fall naturally. Malaysian and Indonesian durian are for the hardcore lovers. If you like raw onion custard, you gonna love durianne!
Theres so many variety of durian though just like apple, the taste could vary vastly (think granny smith vs fuji apple)
Gasoline!?!? I'm confused but maybe I'll stay away from the hardcore ones then haha
11:50 "No... that is not for me..."
Hahaha... It's ok... At least you've tried once... and I'm sure you'll not be afraid to try again in the future...
I think I will definitely try it again, there are alot of food that I am like that with in the beginning. It just takes some time to get onto them
Hahaha! Love the durian-tasting. Not for me either. :) I crack up at how lovely and diplomatic y'all are. Yep, it's a stinky fruit. Some love it. Not me, though. I remember staying at a little hole-in-the-wall hotel in Indonesia. I thought that their septic system had packed it in. The hotel room smelled so bad! But now I know what that smell was. :) It's not for nothing that Durians are outlawed in hotel rooms!
Haha ohh no I could only imagine the smell of your hotel room haha that was one thing we noticed from we arrived in south east Asia were the no durian signs in hotels and hostels which just cracked us up 😂 we tried our best and Eoin did a very good job but not for me haha
hi please try nasi kahwin hari-hari in kuala lumpur! You will not regret it! hehehe 😊
Ohh thank you for the recommendation!
Yeah, we have one Durian convert here!!!!
He has turned to the durian side haha
Durian is like a fierce-and tough-looking person, but sweet and soft inside. Haha.
Imported durian especially from Thailand is usually picked when it's not naturally riped; it will be hard and tasteless most of the time.
Hahah thats a great comparison 😅
Anyway durian good during winter cold weather.it makes ur body hot heat a bit if u eat too much.😹
Oh no way! That's so cool haha
This temple is a private property not under the gov. It is a bit dirty according to several vlogs. The temple committee is either lazy or too poor to maintain it. The main cave is free. But the other one has an entrance fee
We did see donation boxes which are a great addition but we believe the monkeys definitely weren't helping the rubbish, not much you can do when the monkeys go through the bins haha we were not aware it wasn't managed by the government so that explains alot
@@EoinandAisling people were told not to feed them. But still some locals and tourists do that. They will grab the food and other stuff and scavenge the bins. Because they rely too much on humans to feed them with food !!!
@@keangwooichoo6138 we hate to see this because there are enough signs and warning to allow the monkeys to be in their natural surroundings and survive for themselves but so many people don't understand this and it is such a pity to see
@@EoinandAisling some humans thought it is cute to feed them but actually it is causing a dependency syndrome. The monkeys thought food is from humans and not trees and fruits in the jungle. Even the babies think like that as the mother carries them around. Therefore, when they are hungry they go to the bins instead of the jungle! We just don't learn to follow rules. And they grab bottles and plastic and handbags and other stuff as they thought it is food.
Happy that u enjoy our durian.
😊😊😊
Malaysia durians are well known in terms of quality and way of it plantation!
We loved hearing about how it was different from other parts of South East Asia
Pre- covid... there are durians tour grp 3day 2 nights frm other countries !
Malaysia durians the most expensive!
Welcome to malaysia
Thank you!!
Hello Eoin & Aisling try to visit beautiful places in the Philippines , explore Boracay Beach in Malay, Aklan, it is claimed to be the best beach of the world. (Check it out in UA-cam) There is a direct daily flight from Manila, Cebu going to Caticlan Airport in Boracay Islands.
BEST THING TO DO IN BORACAY ISLANDS.
1. Island Hopping in Boracay Islands, it is full of white sandy beaches, blue indigo waters and dreamy sunsets. Known to be unexploited paradise. The stops often includes the beaches of Lapus-lapus, Ilig-iligan, Crocodile Island & Magic Island.
2. Visit Puka Shell Beach in Boracay, it is located in Yapak, Malay, Aklan, tricycles and boats going to Puka Shell Beach can be hired from White Beach.
3. Ariel's Point is the most popular for the 15 meters high diving boards where adventure junkies can leaf off to the clear waters below. It is located in Batason, Buruanga, Aklan,purchase a ticket from Ariel's house in Station 1 where the boat leaves to Ariel point.
4. Explore Mount Luho, is the highest point of the Islands, rising 100 meters above sea level. Tricycles from any stations can be hired to take you to the Mount Luho entrance.
5. Visit Crystal Cove, is one of the must-visit Islands hopping destination when you're in Boracay. Outrigger boats heading to Crystal Cove can be hired from Station 1.
6. Bulabog Beach , also known as "back beach", is popular for windsurfing and kitesurfing competitions. It is only 5 minute walk towards the east from D Mall Shopping Center, located White Beach Station No. 2.
7. Take a trip to Diniwid Beach, it's just short walk away from all the bars. Tricycles from any point of White Beach can be hired to take you to Diniwid Beach.
8. Willy's Rock , is probably one of the most recognizable attractions of the Boracay Islands, it is located at Willy's Rock, Station 1, Boracay.
9. Watch the Iconic Sunsets in Boracay Islands
10. Scuba diving in Boracay, underneath Boracay's crystalline waters is a bustling and thriving ecosystem teeming with marine life.
Where to stay in Boracay Islands
1. Coast Boracay Island
2. Henann Lagoon Resort
3. Discovery Shores Boracay
4. Shang-rila Boracay's Resort & Spa
5. La Carmela de Boracay
6. The Orient Beach Boracay
7. Mandala Spa & Resort Villas
8. The Tides Hotel Boracay
9. Movenpick Resort & Spa Boracay
10. Fairways and Blue water Boracay
11. Paradise Garden Resort Hotel
12. Boracay Midtown Hotel
13. Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel
14. Boracay Island Villa
15. 7Stones Boracay
16. Crimson Resort & Spa Boracay
17. Aqua Boracay
18. Crown Regency Beach Resort
19. Savoy Hotel Boracay
20. Luxx Boutique Hotel
How to go to Boracay Islands ? Just take a flight to Caticlan Airport. There is a direct daily flight from Cebu City, Manila & Puerto Princesa City going to Caticlan Airport.
Thank you so so much for this we plan to visit Boracay very very soon so this is extremely helpful 💛
You guys had the exact reaction we did, Demi hated it and I didn't mind it - definitely an acquired taste though! Glad you're having a great time 🙌
Yea don't know if I'll be back for more tbh haha still glad we tried it. It's no mango sticky rice though 😅
Nice. Good vid guys. What camera do you use? Just curious :)
Hey!! Thanks so much! We have a Fujifilm X-S10 we love it so so much
here some formula, try to eat durian a few times (different day and types), if still not like it, then durian is not for you. if at first the smell okay for you, then you have the potential to become a durian lover. just make sure it fresh, not the frozen one. your are already manipulated by its smell to begin with. but many foreign tourists revisit malaysia just to have durian. It sold so expensive in western countries, but still out of stock sometime...
We couldn't believe how cheap it was and I do think after a few more trys we would have a different opinion haha
Thanks for sharing this wonderful video.
Our pleasure! Thank you!
@@EoinandAisling 😁
Good research on the durians.. the next time put the whole fruit in your mouth including the seed, it will taste better..
Oh no way! We will have to give that a go!
Malaysian Custard, the Thai Durians are hard.
Ohh we will have to try Malaysian custard, that sounds good 🤤
Durian smells and tastes good
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Durian is the best in the world.
We heard very good things
It is 400m y o. Even before dinosaurs roamed the earth
At least you try XD some tips: you can start from light one maybe kampung durian or D24. Musang king the taste a bit strong
I think we had the strongest then 😂😂😂
Thai durians are half ripe when harvested , so a bit harder. Not so nice. We can tell if stall owners sell us malaysian or thai durians. Once we open up. The Next time, we will not visit the stall again.
Oh no way!?! You can tell right away? That seems so crazy
The best durian, is ripe naturally not by picking and kept for few days.
Ohhh we love hearing about the farming of this fruit and has much it changes across countries here in South east Asia
Did you enjoy the after effects of eating durian? The burp...
Oh the burp got us right in the masks and we were not expecting it 😂😂
I dont even like durian as fruit and i am local.. I like durian in other forms tho eg in cooking or sambal paste.. Lol... So well done guys!
Does it have a similar taste when cooked with?
I rather eat right durians than to eat raw fresh onions. The taste and smell is also different.
Ohh I do love onion though haha
12:30 most probably the texture thing put you off but ash, you should give it another try another time.
I'd say I will have to give it another go and you never know I could grow to love it haha
2 very brave irish people eating durian??.
We had to give it a go haha
@@EoinandAisling from hater to durian lover.
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Rule 1 of durian: Don't sniff it. lol. Bite and gulp it down, don't gargle it.
Ohh I don't know if I'd be gargling it haha
@@EoinandAisling Yeah but I do know of some people out to "experiment" and "explore" the taste that they kept it in their mouth longer than they should have. With obvious results lol. "YUCK BLEAH!!!" It was hilarious to watch. 😂 With friends like me, enemies are a vacation.
Oh no aghhh haha that sounds horrific 😂
This proof that 50% likes it, 50% hates it. Lol
Haha exactly, we were doing an experiment 😂😂
love and hate...
Malaysian durian tastes better than Thailand’s
We heard this so had to try the best!
Durian is good but for those not used too it don’t try 👻
I'm glad we still tried it
true durian lovers should not be eating durian with gloves. that is just sacrilegious 😱
Well when we are given gloves we just thought that was normal haha
Its pronounced Do-ree-ahn in English :)
We watched this back and ticked ourselves because we knew this but just let our accents and bad pronunciation get the better of us
Malaysia's national fruit is PAPAYA, oddly enough papaya is native to Mexico. Singapore's national fruit is DURIAN, oddly enough most of the durians in Singapore are from Malaysia. Thailand's national fruit is MANGOSTEEN, Oddly enough Thailand is the biggest durians producer. 🤔
Oh we did not know this! Thank you for sharing, everyday is a learning day ☺️
@@EoinandAisling what is your country national fruit?
@@shamfulzamriaf yeno what I have no idea haha, we love out potatoes though 😂😂
@@EoinandAisling just googled Ireland national fruit, Greasy Pippin?? Idk what that is, is it apple? It looks like apple tho.