Surviving the Ruthless Market Stalkers of Varanasi 🇮🇳

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  • Опубликовано: 24 июл 2023
  • ■ INDIA, VARANASI: Have you ever found yourself in an amazing artisanal or fake goods market in exotic foreign lands... only to have your shopping experience constantly interrupted or maybe even ruined by people who do not even own shops in the market....
    ...but for some reason think that they should decide where you should go and what you should buy?
    On top of that they may even ruin your interactions with shopkeepers you wish to buy goods from and greatly inflate the price of the goods you do buy because shops think that this tout is your guide and he is showing you around. In other words this is an obvious market scam.
    India is notorious for this marketplace practice and this Varanasi main market was no exception in this regards. Getting rid of touts can be incredibly hard. I for one do not like to get angry, yell at people or tell someone to get the F away from me as that ruins the mood of not just that market area for me but the rest of the day as well.
    So a simple no and leave me alone is about all I will say at least when I am filming a video in one take. That rarely works though... and it didn't here (as you're about to see) either.
    In this Varanasi market one guy in particular simply would not take no for an answer and he kept stalking me for a good hour until...
    Well ... go see for yourself 🤣
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  • @JBAruba
    @JBAruba 10 месяцев назад +937

    Those underwear are horrible 😂😂😂😂

    • @HaraldBaldr
      @HaraldBaldr  10 месяцев назад +837

      Whatever man.... you're just jealous I bought them first! 😎

    • @sujitkhatri6413
      @sujitkhatri6413 10 месяцев назад +36

      ​@@HaraldBaldrhaha😂

    • @josephclick5821
      @josephclick5821 10 месяцев назад +136

      ​@@HaraldBaldr the brown ones won't show stains 😂

    • @garyrigby21
      @garyrigby21 10 месяцев назад +40

      @@HaraldBaldr you gonna model for us Haraldo ;)

    • @PlayMoreGames
      @PlayMoreGames 10 месяцев назад +34

      @@HaraldBaldr Brown underwear are perfect for me at my age 😎

  • @_BLUU_
    @_BLUU_ 10 месяцев назад +1120

    Wow thats annoying, they're basically real life popup ads

  • @UMANGPLAYS
    @UMANGPLAYS 10 месяцев назад +238

    That was the best way to irritate that scam guy, buying everything from others and ignoring him.

    • @noddythefootage
      @noddythefootage 10 месяцев назад +9

      That's the best revenge

    • @trentonrichey8286
      @trentonrichey8286 10 месяцев назад +14

      He was heated at 52:30 he about elbowed a guy😭

    • @N0Xa880iUL
      @N0Xa880iUL 10 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@trentonrichey8286Hahhahaa😂 nice spot

    • @DS-ro9lo
      @DS-ro9lo 3 месяца назад

      @@trentonrichey8286oh my fucking daaaaaaam. Sheeeeeeeesh bro i am laughing to death

  • @Vis80842
    @Vis80842 10 месяцев назад +179

    This is one of your best videos in my opinion. The unedited chaos of the markets and constant sensory inputs makes it incredibly immersive and authentic. These unedited ”one go” vlogs are just the best to me, regardless of content.
    I could watch 10 of these in a row. But i understand that it must be hard to record them still. These vlogs are just so authentic, a breath of fresh air amongst all the fake shit out there. These are better than 90% of youtube, high production documentaries and pretty much all blockbuster movies.
    So inspiring to watch for someone that dreams to travel like this.

    • @HaraldBaldr
      @HaraldBaldr  10 месяцев назад +55

      Agreed. This is video of the year as far as I am concerned and yes these are the hardest to make

    • @mehulraj4561
      @mehulraj4561 10 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@HaraldBaldrCome to bodhgaya. It is in Gaya, Bihar

    • @swedding43
      @swedding43 10 месяцев назад

      @@HaraldBaldr
      Watching this video best video was impressive but sad watching Harald couldn’t drink water , and dehydrated 🤔

    • @TeesonPeethon
      @TeesonPeethon 10 месяцев назад

      100%

  • @corpsertag5967
    @corpsertag5967 10 месяцев назад +51

    It's so funny to see how the teleporting salesman keeps you in company. 🤣

    • @Sisterlisk
      @Sisterlisk 10 месяцев назад +2

      😅😅

    • @gB-xd5fk
      @gB-xd5fk 4 месяца назад

      😂 he's the best.

  • @agentnine999
    @agentnine999 10 месяцев назад +639

    As an introvert I feel like i'm getting exhausted just looking at the video. Thanks for showing the different cultures and life styles around the world where otherwise i wouldn't dare to go by myself. I know it's hard and not possible always but huge thanks for keeping vlogs raw with minimum editing

    • @87Catter87
      @87Catter87 10 месяцев назад +61

      Phew, I would really go crazy with the trouble and the noise there.

    • @sergeyloverow2105
      @sergeyloverow2105 10 месяцев назад +23

      I know right? But I don't think they would bother you in the first place if you didn't show interest as an introvert. Harald is a very outgoing person so no wonder he gets bothered all the time.

    • @nli615
      @nli615 10 месяцев назад +10

      i am not an introvert and would hate it, dont worry😅😬

    • @davrak711
      @davrak711 10 месяцев назад +4

      It's not the nicest part of India in my opinion. Soo much more to see elsewhere. India caters for everyone.

    • @grego4835
      @grego4835 10 месяцев назад +8

      Interesting... I'm an introvert through and through and I love this sh*t..
      I've been all over Asia myself doing as the Nothman does.

  • @yommmrr
    @yommmrr 10 месяцев назад +541

    46:00 what a great kid. Hopefully the future generations take his lead and see that being annoying kills the tourism.

    • @dmlkcs8620
      @dmlkcs8620 10 месяцев назад +17

      I said the exact same thing! 👍

    • @tmjr
      @tmjr 10 месяцев назад +23

      Couldnt agree more, so good to see positive and honest attitude like that. Nothing fake.

    • @narennallapareddy2994
      @narennallapareddy2994 10 месяцев назад +14

      You can hope but realistically it won't happen. The economic disparity between india's ultra wealthy and ultra poor is only going to get wider in coming generations so places like varanasi are going to go further down the crazy path they are on now.

    • @GilgameshEthics
      @GilgameshEthics 10 месяцев назад +18

      This is what I came to say as well. That kid was solid af.

    • @sieuledavis3625
      @sieuledavis3625 10 месяцев назад

      From Sweden,like your video ❤

  • @tg2303
    @tg2303 6 месяцев назад +19

    My anxiety watching this was on 1000 , I could never, but you did a wonderful job holding your composure and filming.... I'm blessed to be able to watch without having to go myself. You did a wonderful job.

    • @StuartWhelan-up8vs
      @StuartWhelan-up8vs 4 месяца назад +1

      You must live a sheltered life there not trying to kill him what makes your anxiety a 1000 that life in places like that

    • @jpdst29
      @jpdst29 Месяц назад +1

      @@StuartWhelan-up8vs some people just don’t do well with massive crowds, and especially in a foreign place.

    • @NurseSnow2U
      @NurseSnow2U 18 дней назад

      @@StuartWhelan-up8vsthe majority of the comments express a similar sentiment.

  • @suerayss
    @suerayss 10 месяцев назад +21

    As a Indian I want to salute you for your patience with my fellow indians. Gosh they swarm on you like flies and just fire at you from all directions each oblivious to what you are doing or what the other fellows are doing. They are all in their own world with their wares and laser focused on the wad of rupees in your pocket..lol You need to receive some kind of special award from Lord Mahadev. 🤣🤣

  • @JimWisecrack94
    @JimWisecrack94 10 месяцев назад +160

    The shop keeper at 43:50 is great, first guy that seemed genuinely happy to be helpful and informative, it seems everyone else is only interested in making a quick sale.

    • @Bane92
      @Bane92 10 месяцев назад +12

      Harold shoulda let him have the change… cmon dude

    • @baboytablo5735
      @baboytablo5735 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@Bane92 highly doubt you would give the change after you your self experience the same thing for the last hour of people trying to sweet talk you into a sale.

    • @Terence.McKenna
      @Terence.McKenna 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@Bane92 He's not a millionaire. It still adds up

  • @ely_oh
    @ely_oh 10 месяцев назад +137

    Ah yes, Varanasi: a real-life nightmare for introverts and people who has social anxiety. What a chaotic, immersive, and colorful place. Another great video from the Northman.

    • @sagarshetty3175
      @sagarshetty3175 10 месяцев назад +24

      maybe its the cure for introverts.

    • @twoface4703
      @twoface4703 10 месяцев назад +6

      ​@@sagarshetty3175yeah leave them there for a few hours and they will get used to it

    • @dave928
      @dave928 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@twoface4703 that's not how it works.

    • @dannydorko7075
      @dannydorko7075 8 месяцев назад

      @@dave928 if they were to experience it every day even for just an hour their social anxiety would siginificantly reduce. exposure therapy works

  • @sujayeendraboodur4813
    @sujayeendraboodur4813 10 месяцев назад +31

    Oh my gosh, this was my second ~1+ hr video watch back to back! While it's really difficult for Indians themselves to identify the scammers, I appreciate your kindness to help the real local vendors out there and buying stuff from them. Although, I had a clue about what you were gonna do with the things you bought, I didn't expect what I saw!
    Cheers!

  • @RELOADERSTv
    @RELOADERSTv 10 месяцев назад +105

    48:30 He was asking you to buy Rudraksha but you heard about drug... That's why he thought you want drug and go buy from different place😂😂

  • @promethiumcatalyst
    @promethiumcatalyst 10 месяцев назад +173

    I feel second hand embarrassment seeing these touts constantly following you around and causing disturbance. Just leave the tourists alone and let them do their thing.

    • @baboytablo5735
      @baboytablo5735 10 месяцев назад +10

      when every penny is fought for then people will try what ever it takes to make a penny. is a sad reality but it has been done for centuries

    • @pmccoy8924
      @pmccoy8924 10 месяцев назад +7

      I couldn't handle it. Outrageous. He's a kinder man than I.

    • @adityajoies
      @adityajoies 10 месяцев назад +1

      That's what poverty does to you, obviously you have never experienced it, so it becomes embarrassing. It's the same way a multi-millionaire feels embarrassed because there is a slum besides his mansion.

    • @pmccoy8924
      @pmccoy8924 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@adityajoies Not true. 98% of the people in this video are in poverty. Not an excuse. Harald is one of the most generous RUclipsrs, especially in India. The man left him alone he would have taken care of him like he does everyone else. It is only the "Guides" who do this. It is embarrassing.

    • @shashishekhar----
      @shashishekhar---- 2 месяца назад

      ​@@adityajoiesdon't say things like that

  • @jorgezarate9486
    @jorgezarate9486 10 месяцев назад +41

    The best part is where you buy EVERY SINGLE ridiculous trinket in front of stripe shirt guy as he watches just behind you just to urk him lol😂

  • @LifeLongRunner
    @LifeLongRunner 5 месяцев назад +5

    Quite a wholesome move giving all your goodies shopped for the day to just a random elderly local at the end. That good deed was a surprise for me and perhaps other viewers too. Keep up the great content, Sir Harald. 👏

  • @dead.inside.585
    @dead.inside.585 4 месяца назад +9

    38:52 "What is this for? Crushing vegetables?" I laughed out loud 🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭

  • @karljohan3989
    @karljohan3989 10 месяцев назад +243

    This video is so immersive, I started suffering from Motorbike honking PTSD after watching the first 10 minutes of the video. India is such a wild and fascinating place.

    • @HaraldBaldr
      @HaraldBaldr  10 месяцев назад +36

      🤣

    • @fpotloop9956
      @fpotloop9956 10 месяцев назад +5

      😂😂

    • @asingha94
      @asingha94 10 месяцев назад +14

      🤣 In India we are immunized to these stuffs. Nobodyelse can tolerate this

    • @nageshsonawane3307
      @nageshsonawane3307 10 месяцев назад +6

      Traffic noise and India is always in relationship

    • @akhileshvishwakarma5389
      @akhileshvishwakarma5389 10 месяцев назад +7

      It's been 1 year i didn't go home feels like o yeah I'm home now 😅

  • @koooniiin
    @koooniiin 10 месяцев назад +30

    I've had guys like this annoying the hell out of me, telling me where to go and what to do. After a while they ask "sir, give me a tip" like they actually want money for their "guidance" when all they do is ruin your experience. The one thing I've learned in India is that you have to be damn hard and assertive when it comes to your personal space. I know it is hard to do for a normal human being but you have to tell guys like this to f*ck off, it's the only language they understand. Once you unlock this power and know how to get around and manage yourself India is an amazing place to explore; the people, the food, the history. Simply amazing.

  • @Einarthespider
    @Einarthespider 10 месяцев назад

    Mycket bra video. Otroligt att du håller dig cool i alla situationer och behandlar alla människor, bra och mindre bra, med respekt.

  • @Lodreus
    @Lodreus 10 месяцев назад +20

    Amount of patience needed to get through this market is unreal. They will not take no for an answer. Great video as always and I'm really enjoying how it's put together. Nothing fancy, just record and play. It shows how legit and authentic the experience is.

  • @pestr999
    @pestr999 10 месяцев назад +151

    It's incredible how crowded these markets are in India. I'm so glad you braved them to allow us to experience it.

    • @jeanmanuel77
      @jeanmanuel77 10 месяцев назад +3

      Yeah very crowded but the shops are mostly empty

    • @pestr999
      @pestr999 10 месяцев назад

      @jeanmanuel77 I noticed that there were quite a few like that, but it seemed like the shop keeper just wasn't visible or they were standing outside the stall amongst the crowd. That or perhaps they were at services or dealing with family emergencies. Its shocking how many stores were only an open alcove with no way to secure the front. Them and the neighbors must work together to watch over one another.

    • @beardedlonewolf7695
      @beardedlonewolf7695 10 месяцев назад +1

      Indeed, way too crowded for me and with the heat on top of that.

    • @vishalmishra9138
      @vishalmishra9138 10 месяцев назад

      During july august varanasi is most crowded (10x) than other months because of the shravan festival of lord shiva, pilgrims from whole country visit there in this months.

  • @shikharjoshi1113
    @shikharjoshi1113 10 месяцев назад +76

    I respect you for venturing into that chaotic market, filming, conducting business, and avoiding scammers, all at the same time. We also have chaotic markets here in Nepal, but they are nowhere close to this. I don't think I could last there for more than 10 minutes. Great video, man! Keep them coming.

  • @maximplus04
    @maximplus04 10 месяцев назад +23

    Respect to you my man. I couldn't handle those crowds and shenanigans. But I'm glad I could go on the journey with you.

  • @gopalakrishnamn4674
    @gopalakrishnamn4674 10 месяцев назад +89

    Harald may be the only man on earth who can discuss with a stranger, on the design and color of an underwear to buy 😂... Kudos to this man

    • @HaraldBaldr
      @HaraldBaldr  10 месяцев назад +18

      🫡

    • @PSP92262
      @PSP92262 10 месяцев назад +1

      I doubt it

    • @davew.7115
      @davew.7115 10 месяцев назад +3

      Underwear is probably infested with crabs at 250 rupees a pound . Everything is 250 rupees .

    • @jojo4hyworld654
      @jojo4hyworld654 10 месяцев назад

      But I think he bought female pent

  • @imgn8r715
    @imgn8r715 10 месяцев назад +13

    A cousin from India visited my place in Texas and complained the next morning she couldnt sleep all night. I asked why and she said it was too quiet! 😮

  • @natepanda
    @natepanda 10 месяцев назад +8

    This is one of Harald’s most underrated videos ever. Props to you mate. Excellent video 🤙

  • @bencohen3567
    @bencohen3567 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks Harald for my trip to Varanasi. Feels like you're actually there with the real time video and constant interactions

  • @SutirthaSil7396
    @SutirthaSil7396 10 месяцев назад +130

    Harald you're doing a great job, even for the Indians too. Because the Indian pilgrims/tourists from other states who come to Varanasi also get scammed by these scammers. We can get cautious too after watching your videos.

    • @jumdas1049
      @jumdas1049 10 месяцев назад +5

      Agreed. While visiting taj mahal from delhi. The bus took a sudden stop at a collectible shop.
      .
      We were gently forced to buy waxy taj mahal miniatures and wooden elephant from a shop.

  • @Zeros_The_Zombie
    @Zeros_The_Zombie 10 месяцев назад +102

    the 3 languages of India
    1) Hindi
    2) English
    3) car honk
    😂 seriously though I hope these videos never end. You’ve blessed us with many videos recently and it’s a great way to spend an hour. Thanks again Harold. Also I didn’t know you were interested in spirituality ! That’s awesome to see and I take advantage of any opportunities to learn more in that aspect from your videos that show the whole side of India,the culture and religion that goes hand in hand with everything. It’s all so beautiful. Har Har Mahadev ! From Michigan USA

    • @jailer2033
      @jailer2033 10 месяцев назад +2

      What about bike honk...🤣

    • @Zeros_The_Zombie
      @Zeros_The_Zombie 10 месяцев назад +4

      @@jailer2033 vehicle horn should be replaced with the word car. My apologies

    • @jailer2033
      @jailer2033 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@gregjameson2141 well u guys deserve this...🤣🤣🤣

    • @dentyph5169
      @dentyph5169 10 месяцев назад +1

      And I thought SE Asia like there horns, they take it to a new level here 🤣

    • @davew.7115
      @davew.7115 10 месяцев назад +1

      You forgot that annoying seashell !

  • @gB-xd5fk
    @gB-xd5fk 4 месяца назад +3

    That stalker showed up everywhere amazing haha 😅 what a great video.

  • @mattbarusic3090
    @mattbarusic3090 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for all your videos! I head to India in a week by myself and this is giving me the courage to just go and enjoy the experiences.

  • @TSUKUNORI-
    @TSUKUNORI- 10 месяцев назад +117

    This is very anxiety inducing man... Thank you for doing this instead of us Harald 😂😂

    • @Raj-cs1tq
      @Raj-cs1tq 10 месяцев назад +8

      This was really hard to watch.

    • @shwetabapat430
      @shwetabapat430 10 месяцев назад +9

      That is so true and I am Indian! Hats off to Harald for pulling this off! I wouldn't be able to manage this😢

    • @HaraldBaldr
      @HaraldBaldr  10 месяцев назад +22

      @@shwetabapat430 Was a blast shopping here but without touts/stalkers interrupting it would've been so much better as shop owners always act strange/reserved when these touts are around as often these touts will come back later and threaten the owners for a cut if a sale is made in their presence

    • @shwetabapat430
      @shwetabapat430 10 месяцев назад +4

      @@HaraldBaldr yeah, that man was such a buzzkill! I apologise on his behalf for ruining your Varanasi market experience! I love how you stood your ground till the end and didn't cave or lose your cool! You showed us how these people should be handled! I would have screamed my head off or called for the police. You keep up the great job! Your videos are a treat to watch!

  • @NewsWithShortyBern
    @NewsWithShortyBern 10 месяцев назад +162

    Harald, I am truly enjoying these consistent uploads. I can't imagine how difficult it is to record and edit these hour long videos, so thank you for continuing to entertain us. Keep them coming and stay safe.

    • @HaraldBaldr
      @HaraldBaldr  10 месяцев назад +145

      There's no editing here it was all shot in one go until 54th minute

    • @UnchartedWorlds
      @UnchartedWorlds 10 месяцев назад +19

      ​@@HaraldBaldrone shot man!

    • @NewsWithShortyBern
      @NewsWithShortyBern 10 месяцев назад +13

      ​@@HaraldBaldr That is really impressive. I know most people including myself wouldn't be able to talk through a 3 min video without cuts. BTW some day I hope we meet up.

    • @derbart07
      @derbart07 10 месяцев назад +12

      The director of the movie 1917 learnt this film technique from the Haraldo! One shot! Hopefully Haraldo got credits for being the first one to shoot this style📽🎬🪖

    • @theboringaspirant
      @theboringaspirant 10 месяцев назад +11

      @@NewsWithShortyBern he doesn't edits a lot like many other travellers if you have been following for a long time. He likes to keep it raw!🙂

  • @user-fw3jz6ij6r
    @user-fw3jz6ij6r 10 месяцев назад +6

    Another great video from Harald Baldr! He always shows us the real and raw side of the places he visits. Varanasi is such a fascinating and chaotic city, I enjoyed watching Harald navigate the crowded streets and markets, and deal with the persistent hawkers and scammers. He handled them with humor and patience, and also gave some tips on how to bargain and avoid being ripped off. Harald is not afraid to explore the offbeat and dark corners of the world, and he does it with respect and curiosity. He is a true adventurer and storyteller, and I always learn something new from his videos. Thank you for this amazing experience, Harald! Keep up the good work! 👏👏👏

    • @user-fw3jz6ij6r
      @user-fw3jz6ij6r 10 месяцев назад

      Harald Baldr is the best! I loved how he escaped the market stalkers of Varanasi, who were trying to sell him everything from silk scarves to cow dung. He showed them who’s the boss with his clever bargaining skills and his fearless attitude. He even took a dip in the Ganges river, which is supposed to wash away all sins. I hope he didn’t catch anything from the water! 😂😂😂 Thank you for this awesome video, Harald! You are my hero! 👍👍👍

  • @sonnyandcloudy
    @sonnyandcloudy 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for adding the country next to all your video titles! Been watching from Dallas, Texas since 2019!

  • @scuderia6272
    @scuderia6272 10 месяцев назад +95

    What a legend! I am an Indian and don't have the balls to enter such crazy markets, let alone with a camera stick 🤣

    • @N0Xa880iUL
      @N0Xa880iUL 10 месяцев назад +1

      Haha, I'd just nope out. NOPE

    • @neilmaclean294
      @neilmaclean294 5 месяцев назад

      Legend !! … really … you’re easily impressed.

  • @darienhead6955
    @darienhead6955 10 месяцев назад +44

    Harald you deserve an Oscar for this performance in Varanasi. Amazing video.

  • @MattsSaltwaterFishing
    @MattsSaltwaterFishing 10 месяцев назад +3

    Another great video, Harald! Thanks for showing us around and not caving in to the stalker. I don't know if I could have went almost an hour without telling the guy to go kick rocks.

  • @robodd4694
    @robodd4694 8 месяцев назад +3

    That was a BRILLIANT ending. Thank you so much for giving everything you bought to that poor lady. Now she can keep what she wants, give away as gift or sell to support herself. What you did was wonderful.

  • @03nile
    @03nile 10 месяцев назад +18

    At this rate, that pesky stalker might just pop up under your bed in the hotel room, Heraldo 😅😂 Another great one, as always 🎉

  • @siiiiiuu7
    @siiiiiuu7 10 месяцев назад +118

    I love that despite the chaos and annoyances, Harald tries his best to maintain a playful spirit and helps out so many of the local vendors. All the little random purchases are so fun 😛
    Edit: Just finished watching and aww, he gave all the purchases away. What a guy. I'm sure the elderly woman will be able to make some money selling them or perhaps give the fun stuff to her grandkids. Such a generous day!

    • @HaraldBaldr
      @HaraldBaldr  10 месяцев назад +44

      I should've kept the pants. They were so damn funny and looked sooo comfortable to wear 😥

    • @josephclick5821
      @josephclick5821 10 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@HaraldBaldrI don't know how you got through this

    • @nihalishack9546
      @nihalishack9546 10 месяцев назад +4

      And the underwear too 😅

    • @rasikaS5757
      @rasikaS5757 10 месяцев назад +4

      ​@HaraldBaldr with those pants, you could have performed in a circus + you had a colourful drum too😂
      Just watched this and am going to take a full day break. Can you share your therapist contact with us all please?
      Enjoy your day buddy 💙 love from SL

    • @siiiiiuu7
      @siiiiiuu7 10 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@HaraldBaldr Agree. Would've made for some decent pajama bottoms! Rule of thumb: always keep the comfy clothes and snacks lol everything else can go

  • @nismoj14
    @nismoj14 8 месяцев назад

    I love the respect you give the locals. Everyone wants your business. I like how you pick and choose. Love your videos man. Keep them coming

  • @travelwithtom77
    @travelwithtom77 10 месяцев назад +2

    I love your video man ! So raw and authentic 💯🔥.

  • @Broken4forever
    @Broken4forever 10 месяцев назад +16

    I really like the kid at 45:00 he was also trying to let you know that people are trying to scam you.

  • @jeremys.travels
    @jeremys.travels 10 месяцев назад +36

    Harald the king! Most entertaining guy on RUclips love you man

  • @jerry50bmg65
    @jerry50bmg65 10 месяцев назад +4

    The locals eyeing Harald's shirt pocket like a delicious treat. lol

  • @sanjnandh
    @sanjnandh 9 месяцев назад +1

    Extremely insightful and entertaining Harald … Respect 👍🙏.

  • @dmlkcs8620
    @dmlkcs8620 10 месяцев назад +32

    I applaud your respectful patience Harald! 👍👍👍

  • @entername5706
    @entername5706 9 месяцев назад +6

    I love how a bunch of Indian people in the comments are shocked and embarrassed 😂😂😂😂💀 don’t act like you didn’t know it was like this

    • @peteck007
      @peteck007 9 месяцев назад +1

      A lot of people don't visit a lot of places. Also when they show Varanasi, they manage to capture the ghats or the banks of the river serene and peaceful. I guess they purposefully show or record it during the time it's not crowded (early in the morning before 9am maybe). Hence, a lot of people feel it's not that crowded. Then people see vlogs like this and they get surprised. 😂

  • @pep9716
    @pep9716 10 месяцев назад +14

    The way you have captured the place is better than any documentary. The sights, sounds, characters and dare I say smell could be felt through the screen. An immersive experience which would have been incomplete without that guy following you around.

  • @MrProcrastinato
    @MrProcrastinato 10 месяцев назад +3

    Great video again, Harold! Thanks for making such awesome content! Hero.

    • @HaraldBaldr
      @HaraldBaldr  10 месяцев назад +2

      Cheers for subbing for over 3 years 🙏🏻

    • @MrProcrastinato
      @MrProcrastinato 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@HaraldBaldr It has been my pleasure. After seeing your recent Instagram message, having been a bit lazy, I will make sure I like and comment every video. You deserve to appear on every RUclips play list. Looking forward to extended signing off's and high Gabriel travel rollers from the Baldr perspective.

  • @malkeetsinghbal227
    @malkeetsinghbal227 10 месяцев назад +21

    These touts are literally annoying the market experience but hats off to you harald for facing them with a big smile 🙏

  • @maryyjanee247
    @maryyjanee247 8 месяцев назад +3

    Man the level of patience you have is on another level

  • @samewalt6486
    @samewalt6486 10 месяцев назад +12

    I laughed out loud when you asked that poor woman selling neem twigs for tooth brushing if she had change!! Of course not. That's not how it works. Street vendors never have change.

    • @N0Xa880iUL
      @N0Xa880iUL 10 месяцев назад +6

      Yeah but she didn't look like she intended to either.

  • @williamhankinson9821
    @williamhankinson9821 10 месяцев назад +33

    Absolute chaos, a nightmare, I don't how you keep so patient. Great video, I love the unedited one hour continuous run. Well done Harald.

  • @garyjoyce8223
    @garyjoyce8223 10 месяцев назад +13

    Thanks for these videos Harald, I lived a few years in India, your videos are the only ones to show what it is really like, keep it up!

  • @joaquinfuster4169
    @joaquinfuster4169 4 месяца назад +2

    All your videos are fantastic! I love to watch them!

  • @murrac50
    @murrac50 10 месяцев назад +12

    Been a fan of yours for a long time buddy, I was just telling a friend from the Netherlands about you. I saw all the stuff that happened, kind of, im so sorry for any negativity you had to deal with. You are a good person and im glad you decided to keep doing what you love. I look forward to catching up and keeping up with your travels my man. Be safe!

  • @y.u.so.
    @y.u.so. 10 месяцев назад +43

    Harald, you should go to lesser known cities of India like Mangalore. They also have some unique food, lifestyle and arts, also worshipping way.

  • @JackAynsleyTravel
    @JackAynsleyTravel 10 месяцев назад +7

    That Conch horn blow was beautiful. I went to this same market a couple weeks ago and met some very interesting characters too. Varanasi is a unique place and the people are no different. Amazing place, I hope to be back. All the best Harold, keep living the adventure!

  • @darrenfoy220
    @darrenfoy220 10 месяцев назад +2

    You are an incredibly kind and patient person. That guy following you would drive me potty!

  • @alexandrareber8387
    @alexandrareber8387 9 месяцев назад +14

    This is such a great video and shows it exactly how it is. My husband and I went there with another couple and for two women it was just impossible to shop. We are middle aged but I suppose looked like an easy target for the touts. Our experience was much like Harald's, but x 10. Such a shame, as our husbands hate shopping, and we did want to spend money. Beautiful coloured silks, jewelled sandals, leather goods, bangles, and everything so cheap, we could have had such fun. Shame. Had to return to our hotel.

    • @denizonan4588
      @denizonan4588 9 месяцев назад

      But, I am sure you did a bit of shopping.

    • @cristyluv1205
      @cristyluv1205 6 месяцев назад +2

      How in the world could you shop like this??? This is an absolute nightmare, Freddy Kruger style

  • @GoreAndGlitter91
    @GoreAndGlitter91 10 месяцев назад +9

    Wow you are on fire with the uploads! Just incredible to watch. Well bloody done Heraldo 👍🏻

  • @_JC_21
    @_JC_21 10 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you Harald. Your videos bring me immense joy. Take care in your travels, mate.

  • @priyankasharma789
    @priyankasharma789 9 месяцев назад +1

    I watched your video 4 years ago in which you visited india ( in which you are bald) and now again you are in india ........your video is always awesome 👌👌......I understand that you are not really shopping .....you are helping those roadside vendors .....really appreciate it☺️☺️

  • @DoctorRV
    @DoctorRV 10 месяцев назад +14

    As an Indian watching this from Ireland, Damn this video was way hectic for me to just watch OMG! I would give up and just go back home. I just cannot !! But yeah..The struggle is Real ! Well done to you 👍🙏

  • @dmoudgalya001
    @dmoudgalya001 10 месяцев назад +8

    Again a top notch vlog ...ur interaction with everyone on the video is so immersive and friendly...ur vlogs are like a refreshing pill to us in between our professional work, by seeing the places which i have not visited through ur camera lenses.....at the end of every video of urs, we are perplexed how fast the video ends and we already await for ur next videos man ...thanks

  • @gregmock6808
    @gregmock6808 10 месяцев назад +43

    I traveled through there in the early 70s and it was too much for me...I'm claustrophobic and that's way too much chaos for my nature...you're a more tolerant person than I was Harald! I got horrible food poisoning the first day of my travels and India sort of chewed me up and spit me out. I took the hint. India is a timeless place to me....amazing country, just not a place where I fit on any level.

    • @prakharsingh5785
      @prakharsingh5785 10 месяцев назад +3

      Come again india is changed a bit..

    • @gregmock6808
      @gregmock6808 10 месяцев назад +5

      @@prakharsingh5785 Thank you...I'm sure it has and it's a big country.. I think I'd like to visit the northern areas near Tibet and Nepal. I've also never been to Goa.

    • @arpitshivhare217
      @arpitshivhare217 10 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@gregmock6808ya visit north eastern states they're less chaotic and much different from central India

    • @PeaceNinja007
      @PeaceNinja007 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@gregmock6808I always wondered about that. What if you’re in the middle of all this and suddenly need to seriously use the restroom?? lol

    • @streamingera4102
      @streamingera4102 10 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@gregmock6808Nepal must be nice for the foreigners

  • @urus72
    @urus72 10 месяцев назад +20

    Great video, Harald! It was full of entertainment it doesn't seem like 1hr long video, awesome content. This is what real India is like. India is not an easy place for everyone. You need to move out of your comfort zone and feel the real adventure 😂

  • @careygoss742
    @careygoss742 9 месяцев назад

    I love it! great video. That looks like some stressful shopping...holy moly! lol. Awesome how you gave it all away at the end. respect!

  • @elizabethcraig5825
    @elizabethcraig5825 10 месяцев назад +8

    So loving your long videos. Always entertaining and admire so much your stamina, sweating profusely yet soldiering on. Like the true Norseman. Keep up and come back.😊❤

  • @JerJam
    @JerJam 10 месяцев назад +5

    13:00 I love it when the Norseman activates ⚡⚡Gabriel High Roller Traveler Mode!! ⚡⚡ 👍👍

  • @awaywithpaul3423
    @awaywithpaul3423 10 месяцев назад

    Loving these latest videos, actually feels like you are there. Learning so much and inspired to have my own adventures

  • @bishalvlogsusa
    @bishalvlogsusa 10 месяцев назад +2

    This one is a great vlog video. Thank you for inspiring me, Harald. I am from Nepal and I am big fan of you. Keep uploading the vlogs and keep traveling the world.

  • @Ordzo88
    @Ordzo88 10 месяцев назад +11

    Videos on back to back days?! You're a legend Harald! Love from the States ❤️

  • @Arthfoodexplorer
    @Arthfoodexplorer 10 месяцев назад +26

    One of The best videos From Varanasi,
    I am from Varanasi Am used to that chaos so now I Enjoy it😂
    But man Hats off for Vlogging straight one hour in that chaos ❤
    You should Definitely visit Varanasi in Winters when the flood go away and also Visit Assi Ghat and Sarnath Temple in Varanasi ❤😊
    Enjoyed a lot

  • @gautambehera1
    @gautambehera1 10 месяцев назад +98

    I am utterly disgusted to see the behavior of our fellow countryman. This is why tourist are scared of visiting at least these places. Varanasi no doubt is beautiful but its the Humans of Varnasi that made the place less welcoming. I feel so sorry for you Herald that you have to go through this in India. But thank you so much for bringing the filth within to the mainstream. I hope people get the sense about the kind of impression they are leaving for the world? To everyone in Varanasi would you visit this place after seeing this kind of behavior of locals to foreigners/visitors. How about building trust instead scamming?

    • @HaraldBaldr
      @HaraldBaldr  10 месяцев назад +46

      As you can see it's basically a handful of touts which ruin it amongst thousands of people. Normal people are helpful and think it's fun to help out with directions or explanations but then touts will step in push them away and basically start trying to scam you.
      At the same time what they are doing is essentially just saying hello and pretending to want to help. And that's obviously not against any rule so I'm not sure it's possible to get rid of this behaviour.
      Having said that I just walked around a Kolkatta market and not one person acted like a tout wanting to show me somewhere or following me around so it's obvious that it is possible somehow to have a market free from scamming touts.

    • @gautambehera1
      @gautambehera1 10 месяцев назад +12

      @@HaraldBaldr wow I could not believe that you just replied but than following your blogs for more than a year now I have learnt how humble a person you are 🙂. If time permits please do visit to Indore ( the cleanest city) in India also Bhubaneswar (one among the least explored city in India). Both places are filled with people that are humble, welcoming & down to earth. Loved your fine white man video in Sri Lanka and Nepal exploration videos. Stay safe and keep these videos coming. You are a true entertainer.

    • @HaraldBaldr
      @HaraldBaldr  10 месяцев назад +13

      🙏🏻@@gautambehera1

    • @wasifnawaz69
      @wasifnawaz69 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@HaraldBaldr Thank you, brother, I feel proud to be a resident of Kolkata. Please come to Kolkata sometime again I will show you the beauty of the authentic village of Bengal and feed you some authentic village food.❤

    • @ztonz
      @ztonz 10 месяцев назад +7

      @@HaraldBaldr Is it true that night while you were taking a shower, the stalker in the video appeared to you? 🤣

  • @Annie.artist
    @Annie.artist 5 месяцев назад +1

    Haven't enjoyed a video like this for years. Used to live in far east, so a bit like this but not as pestering . We need more of this in Yorkshire! ❤

  • @johannpadron
    @johannpadron 10 месяцев назад +7

    You are awesome Harald. Love your videos. Keep doing what your doing. Literally feels like I’m walking with you. You are my escape

  • @KB-gq7ou
    @KB-gq7ou 10 месяцев назад +4

    LOVING the pace you're putting out videos right now. KEEP IT UP HARALD. LOVE FROM CANADA

  • @moyon2255
    @moyon2255 10 месяцев назад +3

    Im glad we lived vicariously through you 🎉

  • @MariaA-bk9ih
    @MariaA-bk9ih 6 месяцев назад +1

    I just admire your tolerance ❤

  • @jayw729
    @jayw729 10 месяцев назад +13

    Lol the lady’s face when you bought the shell. She gave a mean look at the guy when you handed him the money lol.

    • @spirosyeros221
      @spirosyeros221 10 месяцев назад

      Hahaha yes

    • @Eric..Cartman
      @Eric..Cartman 10 месяцев назад +2

      Cuz he was not the owner of the shop. An Impromptu tout because woman was unable to communicate.

  • @clintwestwood1895
    @clintwestwood1895 10 месяцев назад +6

    Love your latest India adventure bro.

  • @jblaze4194
    @jblaze4194 10 месяцев назад +6

    Your patience with that guy needs applauded. How you did not choke him out.

    • @NobleNemesis
      @NobleNemesis 9 месяцев назад

      Probably the prospect of Indian jail. Lol

  • @Pointblank1329
    @Pointblank1329 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much for visiting India.❤️🇮🇳

  • @yuvrajsharma8550
    @yuvrajsharma8550 10 месяцев назад +48

    I have been watching yours and Mr. Bald's vids since 2019 - Just one question, how do you get so social and confident. ?
    I mean I lived in Chennai for 1.5 years, I couldn't fathom going to places you did, and watching your vids makes me feel like I literally wasted my time while I could have had ALOT of fun
    Please bless me with your wisdom Lord Baldr !

    • @RyanKaufman
      @RyanKaufman 10 месяцев назад +9

      It's a skill my friend. The more you do it the easier it gets. Start small and don't worry about feeling dumb. It helps to do this in your own local areas. Find somewhere comfortable for you but still in public and just talk to people. Say more than "Hi how are you" to the storekeep. Find something they're wearing or something in the store interesting and just bring it up. "Nice bracelet, what is that?" "What's your necklace about?" "This flag, what is it for?" etc. Eventually start saying things to people who aren't moving in public that you're near. Just go "What are you doing today?" "Have you been to " etc. You'll likely run into people who see little, don't really engage. The key is to not be discouraged by them, they're just busy with their own life and your life continues onward and that's totally ok. You can watch Harald do this here, some people don't really engage with him, either they don't understand him or they're shy or whatever, and Harald moves his camera and moves on.
      The fun part are the people who ARE willing to talk to you. You'll get into some lengthy conversations if you let the right people. And then you'll get better at noticing body language, noticing their face and how they change when you talk to them. Then move onward into more unfamiliar environments. The more you do it the more you find it's not too hard to do.

    • @yuvrajsharma8550
      @yuvrajsharma8550 10 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@RyanKaufman Yes ! I was thinking the same thing, just like any other skill, one has to do this over and over again to get better at it.
      And now that you point out, I see the non engaging people. I have encountered them as well (ofcourse we all have - like the rude/nonchalant cashier at a local store), but I think I took their lack of indulgence with me the wrong way.
      Your comment really puts things into perspective. Thank you for your comment brother, this is very helpful. 😄

    • @PSP92262
      @PSP92262 10 месяцев назад

      Nordic blood 👌

    • @postpaal
      @postpaal 10 месяцев назад

      ...by embracing your inner viking...and practice the skill at enjoying nice people and not caring what bad people say or think.

  • @lowry1988
    @lowry1988 10 месяцев назад +26

    I truly could NOT handle the scammers/touts following me around! I mean they don't even let the shop owners tell you a price for their OWN product! They have to chime in and say a price and tell you all about the item you're trying to buy. Surprised the shop owners aren't more strict about that...Sooo damn annoying. You are right though, most would get sick of it and say "here, take this" (money) and leave me alone. But that only makes them more persistent on their next victim. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see a video of you trolling scammers 😂 I would be willing to bet you would have a wild amount of views on that one! Keep up the amazing content! ✌️

    • @jumdas1049
      @jumdas1049 10 месяцев назад +4

      That man was probably spying on his every move. Which he might later report to his senior tout.

  • @ashley8125
    @ashley8125 3 месяца назад +2

    I can’t believe I watched this whole video twice, utterly silly and interesting!!

  • @GreatwhiteShark88
    @GreatwhiteShark88 9 месяцев назад +2

    Mycket bra video Harald. Hälsningar från Sverige.

  • @prithviraj4300
    @prithviraj4300 10 месяцев назад +181

    I am an Indian and I am sorry for the man who constantly harassed you in the market.

    • @fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied
      @fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied 10 месяцев назад +15

      Did he actually think Harald didn’t realize he might need to remove the plastic before chowing down on that mango?

    • @ExposureNepal
      @ExposureNepal 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied😂😂

    • @catcat741
      @catcat741 10 месяцев назад +20

      ​@@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdiedyeah I hate how they get all in his face and grab his stuff. It's like fake helping and it's very embarrassing

    • @FoulUnderworldCreature
      @FoulUnderworldCreature 10 месяцев назад +19

      It's OK, it's not your fault

    • @santaclawz4431
      @santaclawz4431 10 месяцев назад +8

      which one?

  • @shayn76
    @shayn76 10 месяцев назад +8

    3 certainties in a Haraldo vlog: 1: Harald will check to see if he is recording "Hey! Hold on! Am I recording?" 2. He will activate Gabriel Highroller Traveller mode. 3: It's going to be an awesome vlog.👌👌👌👌

  • @haryanvibaman6182
    @haryanvibaman6182 10 месяцев назад

    You're a Real Man, I never miss any vdo of yours, I don't even skip your Indian videos. Thumbs Up 4 u always.

  • @KC-UT4rmAZ
    @KC-UT4rmAZ 10 месяцев назад

    I would lose my mind in those crowds getting hounded every second. Awesome video as always. Keep up the exploring and I’ll keep watching brother.

  • @carpepoodle
    @carpepoodle 10 месяцев назад +6

    I appreciate that you do commerce with small vendors and are generous. It makes for good content.

  • @ptdJ3KyKzLPr
    @ptdJ3KyKzLPr 10 месяцев назад +8

    I only comment once in a blue moon, but man this video stressed me out just watching vicariously Harald.. Great job filming it all in one take and how you handled the hecklers. Very progressive!

  • @bobe.4302
    @bobe.4302 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great job on doing a video with no takes. You are filming in a very difficult environment to be able to concentrate. Good job keeping your cool and sharing the experience. Thanks 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @tikinkss
    @tikinkss 10 месяцев назад +1

    This is one of your best vids. You're simply brilliant.

  • @ashleighcarruthers5545
    @ashleighcarruthers5545 10 месяцев назад +16

    Husain Bolt would have struggled to shake him 😂 thanks for sharing that anxiety inducing market trip with us. Daru fireball and a mega pint of red wine needed to recover from this adventure, stay strong 💪