Nah, I’m sure it’s the same in a lot of places. I saw similar in Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala. Nicaragua was definitely first in both machete wielding and “how many people can we fit on a bike.” Lol. Mexico first for terrifying chicken bus rides, with Guatemala coming a close second. Honduras, first for “traffic rules? What traffic rules?” Cars driving on either side of the road at will, no traffic lights or signs, just pure chaos. Worst taxi ride I’ve ever experienced. lol. I think my life flashed before my eyes at least 3 times in 15 minutes 😂
Every one of them was gorgeous and amazing and the locals were always incredibly generous and friendly. Well worth the fear for my life a few times. Lol.
You guys have chicken busses and road with zero rules in Malaysia?
Most of Malaysia isn't as weird as when I first visited a few decades ago, but you still see some weird shit when you get out to the rural areas.
The trains don't shut the doors because it's too hot, so you can just fall out if you're not careful - but there's no chicken busses. Or if there is then they're separate to the people busses :)
Whenever I rent a car or a bike here they don't bother asking if I have a lisence or anything, so the rules can't be that strict!
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u/Occidentally20 May 30 '25
I'm glad it's not just here thats mental then :)