I think the setup in China is a bit different (can't choose your hotel?) but still, I think with the right mindset (and tools) hopefully you'll have a good time in quarantine. Happy new year ;)
Really a ton of ideas I hadn't thought about. I'll definitely be packing the hot sauce and salt and try some many other suggestions. Thanks from Taiwan!
At the start of your video whilst on the plane, I thought oh no another arrogant HK'er. But as I continued watching, it seems you're Malaysian and really quite chilled. With a watchable and calm way of speaking. Very helpful. By the way I'm not planning a trip to HK or anywhere. So this is totally irrelevant to me. But I liked watching, makes me realise what people go through.
Very happy to hear they are helping. I know from personal experience and others how challenging it can be. I'll probably have to go through another one soon myself 😊 all the best!
hey mate, thank you for these videos. They are incredible!!! I'll be a student at HKUST coming from Italy this summer and staying at Nina Hotel. I'll share your amazing tips and videos with plenty of students from all around the world. Hope to have the chance to see you in HK this summer, Cheers
Heyhey - you made a great choice with Nina Hotel. Drop me a message on Instagram or FB a few weeks before you arrive and I'll add you to the Nina 'Inmates' WhatsApp group if you'd like. And maybe see you around in HK!
Hey Matt, your videos are so amazing. It is crazy how you can do videos over Quarantine in such a interesting way. I totally love these videos and your positive spirit in it. I will do a 21-day quarantine too in a few months in Hongkong. You help me a lot in choosing the correct hotel and to get the correct mindset in these days. Thanks a lot!
Let's say that I practice what I preach... and rather than finding 21-days in quarantine a misery, I chose to take it as a wonderful opportunity to make some videos and help others. All the best for your own quarantine - I'm sure you'll do great too 😀🙌
First day of my 21-quarantine stay at Best Western Plus HK, I panicked right away, but luckily I saw this video and you gave me some courage to survive this. I should have chosen Nina hotel though, but I will manage :). Please keep on making video's, I really enjoy watching them!
All the best! I think with Best Western, some outside food will be necessary. Hopefully you have some friends / family to bring you some nice treats. :D And just think... when you're finishing your quarantine, I'll be starting another round of it myself LOL
Great videos. Thank you for sharing. Agree that having a positive mindset will make quarantine much easier and you have shown that it can be made enjoyable!
Thanks so much for this video, I'm really finding it helpful. I'm currently in quarantine at Nina Hotel as well and as an extrovert, it's definitely a new challenge. I appreciate your positive attitude and agree that it's all about mindset! You're inspiring me to focus on a new mindset as well. Thanks :)
Thank you so much for making this video. i am 21 years old, and on the third day of my 5 day quarentine (nothing compared to yours haha) however i have been struggling so much with my anxiety i have practically turned into an alcoholic :( this video calmed me down and helped me eat. Thank you
Please do eat!! And I'm very happy to hear the video helped calm you down. I don't mean to downplay that people can often have a hard time in quarantine, but hopefully with a little perspective shift and a few practical things you can feel a little bit better about it. :) Focus on one day at a time and choose some things to do. You can do it!
great videos and tips. i will soon be up to 30 days quarantine in 2021. these videos are excellent prep - even for someone who has “been there and done that” with respect to quarantine.
Always good to get some ideas from others I find. I’m still learning new tricks and attitudes from people doing quarantine! Hope your latest/upcoming quarantine is going well 🙌
Thank you. Your videos are one of the most informative to guide me thru my quarantine in HK with so much ease and to able to enjoy it rather than be scare of it.
I'm so happy to know my videos are helping people. I know it can be difficult at times, but hopefully now you can enjoy it and have a great story to tell your family and friends 😀🙌
Amazingly helpful. Thanks! We live in Bangkok, and are scheduled to go up to Hong Kong in January, for 5 nights, plus of course 21 before. I have anxieties, but your video is so uplifting, so I shall try and keep it in mind, when the going gets tough. At least we will have each other, and as married guys of 36 years, we should survive.
You can do it! And good you have company during quarantine... though I've heard for a few couples that can be a nightmare 😂 All the best for your quarantine in January!
Thank you for another wonderful vdo. Good thing the SQ travel bubble will start soon. Hopefully I can make it to HK soon. Can't wait for the silver mine caves in Mui Wo to re-open. Again thank's can't wait for your next video.
Silver Mine Caves - that's a cool waterfall! :D Hmmm, the HKG-SIN travel bubble looks like it's going to be postponed AGAIN (although I was expecting this). I redeemed some flights in late August so fingers crossed the bubble is on by then. Thanks for being the first comment! :D
Great video! I am going to be quarantining in hk in June this year and i am writing out things to do during my 21 days! Also the portable cooker looks amazing, ill probably get one when i arrive. Keep up with the great work!
Great video! Thanks for sharing your tips and experience. I am about to experience this for myself at Nina! And fab idea about the portable cooker and the clothes drying tips 🤣🤣
Glad they help!! If you haven't already joined the Nina Inmates WhatsApp group - drop me a message on Instagram (@matthewseow) with your WhatsApp number and I can get you added.
Hey. Loved your video. I’m on day 6 of 14 of Hotel Quarantine in Australia and definitely agree with all that you’ve stated. I feel at home and try to plan my days out and on the weekend is when I do what I want, bulge, have a dance party by myself or with my friends… I’ve done a few video calls with my friends and taking them through my hotel room as a tour. I get a kick out of it and so do they. I feel the separate spaces makes me think that I’m not confined to a hotel room. Wish I thought of the electric cook top sooner however I’m scared that might set of my fire alarm😳 so I’ve opted for a sandwich press instead. Thanks for being positive about your experience😊
Just stumbled on your video in my feed, and I wished I had watched your video before going into my quarantine in Singapore. These are really good tips! It's amazing you went through 21 nights at that space though. I did 14 nights and already on the verge on killing someone. Also don't know how you did this sort of quarantine experience 3 times! Now, we just pick places without requiring the need for quarantine if we want to visit the country. As a fellow content travel creator in this tough pandemic era, can't wait to watch more of your future travel videos! - Bernard
Thanks Bernard! Unfortunately living in Hong Kong means that no matter where I pick (and I certainly would do my best to pick quarantine free locations), I get to have the quarantine on my return. Though I certainly feel that having gone through it and made peace with it in my head (especially recognising I knew what I was in for when I chose to travel) it's not so daunting anymore. Thanks for sharing your experience too! - Matt
@@XennialTraveller Love your positive approach and mindset! I hope the covid laws change soon in Hong Kong. For many countries in the world now, covid quarantine is slowly becoming a thing of the past as more parts of the world are getting vaccinated now. Anyhow, be safe and well. Cheers!
Haha - sorry. The topless shots usually go on Instagram :p Though the dancing was pretty topless 😎 And I really did genuinely have fun. I wasn't just saying it for RU-vid
It’s two extremes. You either consider your time in quarantine as quality alone time from which you can produce the most significant projects of your life OR sit there lamenting at the fact that you are behind a closed door for several days, seeing only people dressed in protective gear!
The truth is that the situation is somewhere in the middle, but how we experience and interpret it can certainly be on the more positive side of things :)
Thanks Matt for all the life hacks, especially putting the hanger on the curtain rail, mind blown!! Will be staying at Nina in a few weeks, kinda excited now 🙌
Happy to help! If you want me to add you to the Inmates' WhatsApp group you can message me on Instagram @matthewseow or email xennialtraveller@gmail.com.
Tks so much for sharing. My worries & negative feelings abt my coming 14-day quarantine are gone after watching yr video. Instead, I m looking forward to ‘enjoying’ this experience like u. Btw, I saw a foldable table at the window side. May I know if it’s provided by the hotel? It seems to be very useful for my conducting online lessons on the bright window side. Tks.
Well done on adopting a positive mindset :D The foldable table is indeed something the hotel provided. Nina Hotel is very accommodating in providing many things, so definitely try to ask them if you're staying there. All the best!
Useful video! How did you find not being able to open the window for fresh air? It’s one thing I’m really dreading is not being able to have fresh air!!
It was actually ok - another one of those things not to get so obsessed about in mind :) . Tbh - especially at the moment in HK it's so hot and humid outside we're all trying to avoid this 'fresh air' for the comfort of air conditioning pretty much all day anyway! What helped me was having one of those aromatherapy diffusers and some nice natural essential oils (I particularly liked lemongrass, kaffir lime, grapefruit and rose) to help the air inside feel a bit more natural.
It is, and it isn't... Regardless of time, I do my best to just embrace where I am right now. The first quarantine was 14-days at home, so quite a bit better, but still...
21 days is so much longer than most people have for vacation, so coming back to Hong Kong is nearly impossible for me now. I sure hope this Covid -19 gets under control, so I can come back. It would be much better if it were permissable to stay with a friend even if staying at the house for 21 days.
Yes, unfortunately HK continues to follow the shut all boreders tactic, which ultimately is because the majority of the population continues to be resistant to getting vaccinated. I'm not really sure what these HKers think the end game is, but clearly it's not a sustainable situation... 'Asia's world city'...
Oh. Where are you doing your quarantine? In Hong Kong all quarantine hotels have to provide food. The only exception I know is a serviced apartment place
I am fortunate to come across your video, thank you for sharing your experiences. I totally agreed with you on the mindset. Kindly advise whether your cooker is dual voltage ,I am from North America,the voltage here is 110 while it is 220 in Hong Kong.
Thanks for the video. I'm planning to buy your suggested portable cooker for my HK quarantine too. But this cooker doesn't include any steam rack. I'm curious what did you use to steam your rice in your video? Thanks
I bought the smallest steam trivet I could find from Japan Home Centre. But it might sort of work without it if you just put the bowl directly onto the water?
@@XennialTraveller well I just sit in bed and lay around watching RU-vid to bytime I normally go outside and hangout with friends or doing outside activities but unfortunately I can’t here so I have nothing to do. I did try some activities indoor but doesn’t seem to suit me so that’s the reason why I clicked on to this video XD
@@XennialTraveller well for the food part I think 3 meals a day is good enough for me u cannot order outside meals they supply with the food they got so everyday is random mostly Rice with extra stuff basically every time
Thanks for the helpful video! I take it you brought your own shampoo/lotion/etc. rather than relying on the hotel supply? Also, did you get your alcohol from the hotel (more costly?) or order online and have it delivered?
I did indeed bring my own toiletries to feel more at home, but most hotels do provide their standard toiletries. Alcohol I had my friends bring me some ;) Definitely more expensive buying from the hotel so easiest is to get from Pandamart (fast delivery, but little choice) or a supermarket.
I got mine for free from another inmate checking out. Very rare for rooms to come with exercise equipment but many hotels will rent them to you or there are companies you can rent from.
Thanks a lot for the useful info! I’ve been watching your videos a lot and find it very useful for my preparation to HK. Just wondering if the WhatsApp Nina inmate group will still be “active” by the time I arrive (my first day will be 1st June)? Any chance I can be added to the group? Thanks a lot!
Oh, I'm certain the group will certainly still be "active". It's been going strong since January even though it's only an unofficial group 😎 Drop me a message with your WhatsApp number on Instagram (@matthewseow) or Facebook or email (xennialtraveller@gmail.com) and I'll get you added now so you can get info to prepare for your stay.
See the link in my video. I bought from HKTV mall I think. No smoke from the cooker. Only depends on what you cook, but if only light cooking not much.
hI! i had a question in regard to the whats app group i think that is a great idea and definitely will do that when i quarantine but I wanted to ask how did you find this group how can i do that ?
Found from posts on HK Quarantine Support group on Facebook. If you’re staying at the Nina I can put you in touch. Not all hotels have this, and I don’t know any groups that has lasted so long and been so active as our group. If you don’t find one, then start one 😃
