Goodbye Wisma Cemara, hello Ohana — a Dumai hotel adventure

New hotel, new neighborhood, new adventures in Dumai, Sumatra. In this one, I move from the Wisma Cemara (fully booked, so no choice really) to the Ohana Hotel, a place I found tucked down a dark alleyway. I wasn't actually moving yet when I filmed the first part — just scoping things out, making sure I wasn't walking into something weird. Spoiler: it's a little weird. But also kind of great in its own way. Along the way, I talk about: Why running feels impossible when you're carrying a backpack full of camera gear The fine art of checking out of a hotel without leaving anything behind Sandals that fall apart way too fast (I'm looking at you, Bata) Bird nest soup buildings and the non-stop sound of swiftlets Roosters. So many roosters. Whether a Canadian can actually fit in an Indonesian bathroom (turns out: barely) Also, a proper Touch 'n Go update. In Banda Aceh, QR payments were hit or miss. Here in Dumai? Everywhere. Works like a charm. Even the Alfamart eventually came around. The new room has mattresses on the floor, exactly one usable power outlet, and a doorway that has hit me in the head more times than I'd like to admit. But the Wi-Fi is shockingly fast, the front desk people are friendly, and I'm starting to figure out this neighborhood. I also talk about Una Moto, a Canadian motorcyclist who is actually doing the whole world (including Africa), which makes my hour-long video about changing hotels in one city feel appropriately modest. If you made it to the end of this one, you're in the Crunch Club. You know who you are. Next up: finishing the Touch 'n Go video, testing the Visa card at an ATM, and booking that ferry back to Malaysia. See you in the next one. — Doug ************************************************************ Would you like to support me and keep Planet Doug spinning in orbit? Thank you very much! You can use the links and information below. Support Planet Doug on PATREON: ❇️https://patreon.com/PlanetDoug?utm_me... Support Planet Doug via Touch 'n Go by scanning my TNG QR code. Click here: ❇️ https://planetdoug.life/wp-content/up... Or use my TNG e-wallet DuitNow number: ❇️ TNG e-wallet (DuitNow): 150104393177 Maintain Planet Doug's Orbit with Paypal: ❇️ PayPal Donate Link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?busine... ❇️ PayPal Email: [email protected] Contribute with Buy Me a Coffee: ❇️ https://buymeacoffee.com/planetdoug FOLLOW ME: ❇️ Website - https://planetdoug.life/ ❇️ Instagram -   / planetdoug   ❇️ Facebook -   / planet-doug-104257208596429   ❇️ Substack - https://substack.com/@planetdoug? To subscribe to Planet Doug on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/c/PlanetDoug?... To subscribe to Planet Doug Behind the Scenes, click here:    / @planetdougbehindthescenes   ************************************************************ 📸 GEAR LIST 📸 🎥 Action Cam: GoPro Hero 12 Black 🎥 Action Cam: GoPro Hero 9 Black 🎥 360 Cam: Insta360 X3 🎤Microphone #1: Rode Wireless Go 🎤Microphone #2: Rode Wireless Go II 📱Smartphone 1: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 📱Smartphone 2: Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Laptop: Asus TUF A16 Gaming Edition Editing Program: DaVinci Resolve Tablet: Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Editing App: Kinemaster for Android (Version 6) Music Source: YouTube Audio Library ************************************************************ Heartfelt THANK YOU to Planet Doug Patreon members! Your support through Patreon means more than you know! OCEAN PLANET Habibullah K. Dominik S. Gilles D. Armando B. CITY PLANET Daniel B. THTan Kwan K. STL FOREST PLANET Khairulyadi M. Koo Keng K. Robert M. Siv Paul S. LK Ting Special thanks to KY for all his essential help with my day-to-day struggles, to Habibullah K. for his amazing generosity, to Andy T. for great meals and much-appreciated donations, and to Mohd Zin bin A. for his awesome regular support. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Why I'm Changing Hotels 10:58 - Plans for Malaysian Return 13:25 - Checking Out of the Cemara 24:42 - Cycling to Louna Cafe 42:55 - Checking in at Ohana Kost 54:19 - New Neighborhood at Night 01:01:44 - New Neighborhood Daytime 01:13:26 - Morning Chat Over Coffee 01:26:11 - Conclusion & End Credits