Lost in Jakarta, Saved by Crypto: When Gojek and Uquid Were My Backpacker Heroes

Meet Jesse Lee, a Singaporean crypto enthusiast and a globetrotter who loves exploring different places around the world. Jesse sent a story to us about how Uquid became his savior while being lost thanks to our quick and easy purchase service using crypto. He was able to secure some Gojek gift cards, taking him back to the comfort of his hotel room. 

Sweat beaded on my forehead, mimicking the monsoon that had just passed. Lost in the maze-like backstreets of Jakarta, my brain felt as tangled as the batik I clutched in my sweaty hand. The aroma of durian street food filled the air, tempting but overshadowed by the growl of my empty stomach. Lost? Me? Not possible! Except, judging by the blank stare radiating from my phone's 10% battery and the increasingly hostile glare of the batik seller I'd just asked for directions, lost seemed to be the most likely explanation. 

Yeah, that was me yesterday. My trusty credit card, normally a knight in shining plastic, had deserted me just as I needed it most, leaving me feeling like a damsel in distress lost in a foreign bazaar. It was glitching as I couldn’t make digital transactions when I go abroad and gave me errors like “Your card provider is not supported”. No cash, no map, just the mocking honk of motorbikes and the rumble of an empty stomach threatening to send me into a meltdown.

Just as despair threatened to drown me in my own tears, a neon beacon sliced through the maze: a Gojek helmet, haloed by the city's vibrant glow. Salvation on two wheels! But a cruel twist awaited - my pockets echoed my phone's battery warning, empty and desolate. Thankfully, a glimmer of hope flickered in my memory… I opened my phone and log in to my MetaMask account and found out that I still had a couple of USDT left! Then I remembered a couple of months ago, I have found Uquid where I purchased a couple of Steam game cards with my crypto. Faster than the speed of light, I searched for Uquid and to my surprise, they also have Gojek gift cards! 

Now, I'm not gonna lie, using crypto to hail a ride in the middle of Jakarta was so hard to believe, right? But hey, when you're lost and hangry, you roll with whatever dice life throws. And guess what? It worked! A few taps, a scan of the QR code, and boom - I was zooming back to my hotel, enjoying my mie goreng and thanking the digital gods for Uquid's crypto magic. I also grabbed a bunch of other Gojek cards for my next few days in Jakarta too. No more loss and whining!

That ride made me realize the power of crypto and the innovative ways it's changing the game, even for lost backpackers like me. It showed me that even when you're down to your last satoshi, there's always a way to connect, to navigate, to find your way back safely.

So, to Gojek and Uquid, the crypto guardian angel who reminded me that even lost backpacks can have happy endings, thank you. You guys rock!

About the author

Jesse Lee is a spirited crypto enthusiast from Singapore. His love for cryptocurrencies mirrors his adventurous spirit. When he’s not navigating the ever-changing crypto landscape, you’ll find Jesse immersed in the vibrant cultures of the destinations he explores. He also loves shopping with crypto on Uquid and his favorite products are eSIMs, transportation recharge, and gift cards - those that are convenient and helpful for his journeys around different corners of the world.

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