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Still, Lim admitted he felt conflicted witnessing such scenes firsthand. While he understands the programme\u2019s intention to document these realities, he would rather not encounter them personally as a host \u2013 especially knowing the risks involved.<\/p>\n
What may look like \u201cjust climbing a train roof\u201d to outsiders is, for locals, a matter of risking their lives or physical well-being simply to return home.<\/p>\n
Despite the challenging conditions \u2013 including poor sanitation in some areas \u2013 Darren Lim managed to avoid any stomach issues. He credits this to experience gained from past trips to remote parts of Bangladesh, India, and the Philippines.<\/p>\n
“If the place isn\u2019t challenging, they wouldn\u2019t send me there,” he joked.<\/p>\n
He also believes his stomach might be tougher than most: “As long as I don\u2019t drink iced water, I usually don\u2019t have problems.”<\/p>\n
Lim added that he\u2019s generally easygoing when it comes to food, eating whatever the locals eat \u2013 even in rural areas.<\/p>\n
That said, his wife, actress Evelyn Tan, understandably worries whenever he embarks on such trips. Known for his adventurous streak, Darren Lim is always eager to explore unfamiliar places, whether for filming or personal travel.<\/p>\n
He shared that his wife often tries to dissuade him from visiting locations deemed more \u201cdangerous\u201d. While he has undertaken even riskier journeys for other programmes outside Rail Life Story, he always makes it a point to reassure her.<\/p>\n
\u201cI told her, \u2018You have to trust me. Until I reach my destination, I am Superman’,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He also promised her that wherever he goes, he will take care of himself \u2013 and the people around him.<\/p>\n