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DIY Travel Show is a free travel show with inspires people to go far and explore our remarkable planet safely, easily and inexpensively

Charles Huang, a hotel owner, accountant, comedian, experienced budget-backpacker takes viewers across the globe. He makes travel financially accessible by sharing his secrets on “traveling for cheap” while still constructing an enriching experience. This travel show inspires people to go far and to explore different cultures, gain perspectives, languages and become more aware of our remarkable planet. OUR MISSION

- Our mission is to create a free publicly funded travel series that is delivered through streaming and file sharing sites.

- Our goal is to take fear out of traveling and inspire our audience to go far and explore the magnificent planet earth inexpensive and safely.

- We want to create and support new talents through paid internship opportunities in all aspect of production process. OUR VISION

- We want all our audience to creating connections with new people, experiencing other cultures and gaining a greater understanding of each other by offer a unique perspective of traveling on a budget.

- Although we are focusing on accessible and economical travel, our pledge is that the money we do spend will go toward supporting the local economy and its people. OUR PROJECT

- Our target audience is early 20s to mid-30s, who are recent college graduates and in the process of deciding their future plans.

- Our plan is to build adequate public support and funding to create this project under creative common license, including a travel show and a travel forum.

- We want to encourage our audience to share, publish, and distribute this series for non-commercial purpose in its entirety. We ultimately want to create a show that is funded by the people and owned by the people under creative common licenses

The show promote the broaden of horizon of the audience to encourage new exploration of different cultures and brief systems. Our viewers' perspective will be changed, as the show not only encourages travel to 3rd world nations and appreciation for the comforts and luxuries of western world that are taken for granted. Our host Charles referred himself as the “cheapest of adventurers”, and reveals (with sense of humor) how anyone can save loads of money with simple tips and by living like a local in each destination. We will broaden focus "off the beaten path", and teach our viewers, to avoid tourist traps, promote use of public transportation to different attractions, and ways to save by eating where locals eat. While there are some major attraction that simply could not be missed, we'll showcase ways to saves at these iconic places and how to avoid being drawn into common scams, while emphasizing and valuable safety tips.

06/09/2026

🌺🐋 After 12 days, 5 islands, and countless unforgettable moments — I'm proud to share a one-minute glimpse into our most ambitious DIY Destinations episode yet.

French Polynesia is often called paradise. But what many travelers don't realize is that the true paradise isn't just the turquoise water or the towering peaks — it's the people.

From swimming alongside a mother humpback whale and her calf... to hidden waterfalls, lagoon tours, black pearl farms, and local guides who welcomed me into their homes — every frame of this thriller carries a piece of the islands' soul.

This was filmed on a budget, with a lot of heart, and with the support of some of the most generous local operators I've ever met. Their willingness to open their doors and share their culture reminded me why I fell in love with travel storytelling in the first place.

🎬 Watch the one-minute thriller here!

The full episode — Where Whales Sing: A Journey Through French Polynesia — premieres:

📅 IMDb (Amazon): February 28, 2027
📅 YouTube: April 1, 2027

🔗 Series page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8862328

Mauruuru roa to everyone who made this possible — especially our local partners, sponsors, and the people of French Polynesia who shared their stories with the world.

10/08/2026

https://youtu.be/FaLNRk6m_Q0

03/08/2026

Just had one of the wildest long‑haul flights ever on Air Canada AC809 from Amsterdam to Toronto.
Empty cabin, free emergency row, and I somehow ended up with an entire middle row to lie down like it was budget business class.

Plus: Kosher meal AND regular meal, free WiFi for messaging, solid IFE, midflight snacks, and a surprisingly peaceful 777‑300ER economy experience.

Full trip report is live — boarding, seat 51A legroom, recline test, food, entertainment, toilets, landing… the whole adventure.

Ever wondered what happens when an Air Canada Boeing 777‑300ER flig...

16/07/2026

DIY Destinations – Antarctica: 18 Crazy Russians and Me is now on IMDb!

No cruise ships. No crowds. Just me, a Russian schooner, 18 strangers, penguins, whales, a shipwreck, a polar plunge (twice), and three days of hell on the Drake Passage.

If you've ever wondered what happens when a Chinese guy who doesn't speak Russian begs his way onto an Antarctic expedition—this is it.

👉 Check it out: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt43637042/

And yes, the full series is still on YouTube in 3 parts. But IMDb makes it feel official. Like I actually planned this.

10/07/2026

🛫 Charles Huang here – your favourite Asian Chinese with a passport and zero shame!

Just landed at Chișinău International Airport (RMO) and did something most lounge reviewers wouldn't dare – I went straight for the SHOWER before even touching the buffet. 🚿

Was it hot water or broken dreams? Did the "Business Lounge" deliver steam or just Soviet-era plumbing? I went in skeptical and came out... well, you'll have to watch to find out.

Charles Huang here – your favourite Asian Chinese with a passport a...

27/06/2026

After three days of flight delays and a rocky start, I finally reached land. Penguins, whales, seals, and a Russian priest's camp that I had to help dismantle. And yes, I still washed dishes.

In Part 2 of DIY Destinations: Antarctica:
🐧 Elephant Point – Gentoo penguins, elephant seals, and free labor
🧊 Rotch Dome – 360m ice dome (drone footage!)
⛵ Guvernøren shipwreck – a whaling ship that burned down during a party
🐋 Gerlache Strait – humpback whales and ancient blue ice
🏝️ Ronge Island / Georges Point – fur seals and more penguins
🍲 Russian borsch with salo, garlic, cream – and the five essential steps
🧼 Still washing dishes. Still smiling. Mostly.

After three days of flight delays and a rocky start, I finally reac...

17/06/2026

✈️ I BEGGED my way to Antarctica presented by Moretime Expeditions

No cruise ships. No crowds. Just a Russian schooner, 18 strangers, and a whole lot of dish soap. 🧼❄️

In Part 1 of my new series, I take you through:
✈️ 3 days of flight delays in Punta Arenas
🛏️ A $28 hotel room in the city centre
🥧 The cheapest empanadas in town
⚓ Boarding the Russian schooner "Amazone"
👢 Boots that smell like a hospital fire
💸 $200 internet (thanks, Elon)
🧼 Becoming the official dishwashing ambassador
🛌 My tiny, rocky cabin at the front of the boat

This isn't a luxury cruise. This is Antarctica the hard way. And I wouldn't have it any other way. 🐧

🎥 Watch Part 1 now on YouTube

I BEGGED my way to Antarctica on a Russian schooner. No cruise ship...

23/05/2026

🔥 The wait is over. We just dropped a 30-second thriller... and that was just the TRAILER.

You’ve seen the teaser. Now get ready for the main event. I am officially releasing the FIRST FOUR episodes of the new season of DIY Destinations! 🎬 beginning in July

We are kicking things off with a lineup that makes zero logical sense (in the best way possible):
❄️ Antarctica – The freezer aisle of the apocalypse.
🇦🇱 Albania – Cheap, chaotic, and gorgeous.
🏔️ Chile – From desert to glacier in one tank of gas.
🌺 Colombia – Coffee, color, and pure magic.

If that 30-second clip got your heart racing, wait until you see the full episodes. Subscribe now so you don't miss the drop! 👇

17/05/2026

New Review featuring Avianca Flight : Is Avianca Business Class worth it from Buenos Aires (AEP) to Bogotá (BOG)? I flew AV154 to find out. Spoiler: no lounge, no priority security, and a dirty tray table. But the recliner works, and the breakfast surprised me.

Is Avianca Business Class worth it from Buenos Aires (AEP) to Bogotá (BOG)? I flew AV154 to find out. Spoiler: no lounge, no priority security, and a dirty t...

12/05/2026

In January 2026, I returned to Odesa, Ukraine – eight years after my first visit. This time, there were no tourists. Only generators, shattered glass, and a people refusing to give up.

What started as a stock footage trip became a journey into the heart of a war zone. I walked the bombed-out Pryvoz Market (founded 1827), filmed the rusting love locks on the Mother in Law Bridge, and stood next to the destroyed Hotel Odesa. I met teenagers selling newspapers in the fog, a coffee shop owner who keeps his doors open despite no profit, and a young girl whose father is gone – she works to support her brother and mother.

But the most unexpected discovery was a tiny Chinese noodle house inside the Athena Gallery. There, I found a community: Chinese fighters from Hong Kong fighting for Ukraine, a dual British-Canadian soldier of Chinese ethnicity, and an owner who refused my payment twice. His only request? “Tell the world that Chinese are fighting on the right side of history.”

In January 2026, I returned to Odesa, Ukraine – eight years after my first visit. This time, there were no tourists. Only generators, shattered glass, and a ...

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