A once in a lifetime trip to Asia turned into a toxic, terrifying and troubling experience for a solo backpacker and student-teacher.

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Credits:
Welcome to Paradise (It Sucks) is a collaboration between Cloud10 Media and Cryptic County
Executive producers: Andrew Tate and Sim Sarna
Producers: Brian Boone and Devin Ruskin
Audio Engineer: Emily Crain
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