First of all... please understand we're not bad mouthing India. This is our experience, at that time, in that environment. We could go back to the same location another time and have a completely different experience BUT we have to be honest! And as you guys know we've had the best time in India so far... BUT when you are travelling, things can feel a bit overwhelming and uncomfortable. It is what it is I'm afraid, please don't take it personally. I know most of you will understand 🖤🖤 🖤
We understand no need to explain dear...its good to say if you don't like anything...if you not tell how they improve... DON'T worry brother.. please visit north east , ladak, lakhyadeep and Andaman..you will not regret....❤️❤️❤️
India can be overwhelming for Indians also. Lack of civic sense and hygiene is the biggest challenge. It’s an organised chaos or it’s life in a random motion. Democracy at its extreme. One has to adapt but some places can be impossible to adapt
You can check in with OCEANO Resort - excellent ambiance in Vaarkela - it is run by Dutch national..they have a ayurvedic spa and treatment..It is pure vegetarian..
It's great being honest ! Nothing wrong in expressing the things what it is. We need to clean our society and keep our surroundings clean. Sorry for the discomfort. Thanks for the genuine review.🙏🙂
@@parttimetravellingfamily Bollywood and Butterchicken ... panner tikka chicken tikka is not India Dears Zomato and Swiggy with local phone numbers in the land will guide u about India...
True. I think providing toilet amenities is one thing but maintaining its cleanliness it utmost important. I'm an Indian, but even I dread visiting Indian toilets in restaurants or hotels in general. It's depressing sometimes - basic etiquette is needed.
Please don’t apologize, as beautiful as India is there is a lot of scope for improvement particularly where hygiene is considered. You guys are a breath of fresh air- honest, appreciative, flexible, open minded and fun.
Appreciate your honesty 🙂 the hotel/ travel & tourism industry definitely needs to improve and expand. We have loads of work to do and we'll definitely do our best to improve our country further :) Wish you safe travels!
Thank you for being honest! Makes you sound genuine & not just hungry for Indian subscribers & likes. I am an Indian & I know & detest how dirty & unhygenic the conditions are almost everywhere, unless you pay shit loads & only within that premise that you can find cleanliness & hygiene. Extremely sorry for this experience. I hope Indians learn from your recaction & change their ways :(
Awwe i hope you're feeling better .. i totally get what you mean , the heat can be unbearable sometimes and so can our very own people .. its completely okay to feel the way you feel and I'm so happy you could express what you felt , I'm soo sure most of the viewers would understand that sometimes when travelling even as Indians within our own country , things can be overwhelming, sending you loads of positivity and good vibes 🥰💖
Everything you are said Is absolutely correct because I am seen lots foreigners travel vlog that everybody says Kerala is a "God's own country" but actually it's not so thak you for your real reaction .lots of love from Kerala .and marry Christmas in advance ⛄🎄
I do agree and I would also appreciate if you can raise it directly to tourism ministry of India possibly through your embassy. Of course we should keep places cleaned and hygienic. Appreciate your honest feedback.
It actually is true, that many Tibetan sellers from up North like Darjeeling, Sikkim, Himachal etc they go South to Goa and Kerala and other touristy places in the "season" Which is November, December, Jan, Feb to sell their stuff. It is a Fact Elise.
My grandparents are from Varkala! Its a shame , so much litters and making dirty, such a beautiful place. The locals, the restaurant owners, could keep an eye on people who litter there and if they do let them clean/ take it away! I mean each and every shack; restaurant owner can make an effort to get angry at people who throw rubbish on the ground. I remember the day I was at Kovalam restaurant, guests next to our table were smoking and putting the ash on the ground , though there was an Ash tray. The waiter came and gave a speech, which I almost applauded. Do you do this at your home???he asked in Malayalam!!
I want to say this with my best intentions for your baby - guys, you have to stop giving him those sugar loaded juices so much. It’s very very very unhealthy. Please prefer freshly prepared juices without sugar which is good for him. Pleaaaase! ❤
This time of the year you should be in gangtok, Darjeeling, Shimla, dharmkot, dharmashala or manali....come here and enjoy different weather and different season.
Bro there are lot of good options in kerala for accomodation. You just choosen the wrong one. And about Cleanliness... Thats correct and that is because its India. Some Indians are never concernd about hygiene. And our government both central and kerala is also not concerned about it. May be everything will be okay in future.
Not only u 🥺🙏we all indians don't like this environment but ...we are trying to make our India Clean and secure so please..u guys enjoy don't feel .. awkward... love u from India Bihar 🇮🇳
India is a developing country. Its meant for travellers on a budget. Why don't u go to expensive places like Paris, Switzerland, Rome etc and stay at Four seasons or something
The reference to Tibetans, not very sure why, but I think its probably due to the different kinds of clothes and accessories that you get in those shops. They are not locally made. We can see similar shops around kovalam beach as well. It maybe that the Tibetans had come over and set up these shops at tourist places.
Sorry about the bad experience and subsequent emotions you had there. And big thanks for speaking out and no offense taken on any of that but just the disappointment that we couldn't deliver on giving our guests the best of experiences and memories to cherish untill forever. Hope this doesn't spoil the interest and excitement you have towards exploring India. I wish you three only the best experience for rest of your time here. Merry Christmas and Happy New year 🎊
You’re right dear, Kerala is very nice state but people and government don’t know how run clean city, people don’t care 🤷♂️ waste everywhere, don’t keep it clean. what to do ? 😮
We understand no need to explain dear...its good to say if you don't like anything...if you not tell how they improve... DON'T worry brother.. please visit north east , ladak, lakhyadeep and Andaman..you will not regret....❤️❤️❤️
Now tourist places are much dirtier than pre-covid times, because the kind of tourists that these places receive changed. Before covid, many more western people would visit, and they don't litter. Post covid, people from the north of India, Tamil Nadu and Kerala itself started visiting in much greater number, and many such people, unfortunately, litter everywhere. I, too, was disappointed visiting Varkala post covid, especially because I remember how beautiful it once was. There's also loud music is frequent now, which wasn't common before.
Thank you for being honest! Nothing wrong in holding up the mirror. I am an Indian and I get exasperated traveling in India sometimes and I have always wondered how other vloggers never felt it. Some places need to up their act!
Hi Eleise, we can understand your frustration! Thanks for mentioning this! I never visited Kerala so can't comment on that state! May be that state has majority Muslim so may be they made it mandatory to cover you up fully! you know their culture! whenever they become majority they force this kind of mentality to others (like they did in Afghanistan/Pakistan). But I visited goa! if you get a chance to visit GOA, don't think you need to cover you up ! Go and chill there! There are hell lot of ppl roam in Bikini there in Goa! Go that place where you can enjoy! both places has beaches!
What nonsense are you talking about If you have never visited that place, dont express your ignorance. The comments from you clearly shows what kind of mentality you have towards others whose belief is different.
@@chaalzz You know nothing dude. Here in Kerala our government is afraid of the so-called minority. They have special considerations and every party in Kerala works to please them.
As a native who has lived abroad and many places , totally understand and it's good that people are honest. It will only help hotels and tourist locations to improve their facilities. You got to be open to constructive critism.
Thank You for sharing Your true experience, it is not so common and i am looking all over internet for a bit of westerner's concerns stuff there in Kerala. I think despite with all the open heart and mind it is still a bit difficult to feel comfortable with a bit different sanitary standards to what we are used in Europe, no matter how You love the place and the people there. Thanks for sharing, i am going to partially live in Varkala few months in a year so i hope sth is going to break through in me and will be able to fully enjoy the beauty of the place 🥰 My husband is from India and despite he is a very well educated men from a wealthy family in India, also he has been living for around 10 years in Europe i notice a big difference in attitude towards what is men and women duties in the family. He is partially doing things at home and with the kids becouse it would be completely unacceptable in my culture if he didn't . Despite he is a modern european indian still the power of the cultural background is very strong, even stronger then he would like to admit to himself, before i underestimated such things but now i dont. It is what You soak since You are born, each of us in the world soaked in sth different and it is very difficult to look at things with a completely blank view
I was browsing youtube, searching for any vlogs/ videos on Varkala as I miss it very much. I agree all the littering and rubbish around is a problem, and to be honest, sad to see. The last time I was there, my partner and I got together with a couple of friends (foreign and local) and cleaned the beach, I tried my absolute most to pick up the trash as I saw it. But it's not enough as this is a much more complex issue. Anyway, it's a shame you didn't have the experience you expected, but in all fairness that area is really big on yoga, ayurvedic treatments, and people having what you called "a hippie" lifestyle. I'm glad you went and maybe got to understand your deal breakers and needs a little better. All the love x
Bro it's ok to be honest we all are same species and sometimes we do fell the same and kerla is the place were people want to just be as closest to nature as possible ❤️
Quite understand what you are experiencing....this is exactly the reason the swatch Bharat abhiyan was supposed to instill a sense of cleanliness and keeping the community clean ...hope things get better 🙏
Merry Christmas 🌲, I'm not surprised that you have down moments. Traveling is not easy at the best of times and personally if the room and bathroom is not clean then I cannot settle in.
And just to add, finding a decent, clean place to stay is something that is challenging for us too. More than the travel, I spend so much time to scan through multiple websites and apps, filter out reviews and somehow trust instincts and go ahead.
Kerala tourism dept urgently needs to take care of cleanlines.The rubbish at Varkala beach is horrible.Look at Thailand , Srilanka and Bali.We already lost many tourist due to many reasons.
Mam first of all very very sorry😔 for all discomforts you are facing there. I am belongs to northern part of India so i am unable to reach there for your help. In case of this I give a safely🤗 advise that you must visit at the northern part of India it is more and more beautiful than the southern part. And currently here is winter season running, so you should take some extra woolen clothes for your trip of North india✌️. I highly respect you for your kind nature and last I want to give a complement to you that mam you are so beautiful ❤️mam.
It can be terrible to feel put off with your accommodation, especially with the toilet(s). We have a long way to go to make every single place habitable. India, for tourists from abroad who are travelling on a budget, is still a work in progress. Having said that, Kerala is still one of the cleanest places in the country, and the 'good' choices in that state are still the most, compared to all others.
I love India but India needs a ground up and top-down culture change about keeping itself tidy. The home is the temple so all rubbish can be thrown out on the streets. Plastic pollution can be seen everywhere and compared to all countries I have travelled to so far India has the highest levels of this. Also, having clean bathrooms is a luxury in India. So don't apologize you are tolerant and humble to the experience this is what matters.
I don't think it's a problem to wear revealing clothes in India because we do too. Its our personal choice but you know what the older generations don't kind of support but peoples views are changing. Its just that people stare at you and that feels weird. Btw I am from North East hope you will visit here Its much more cleaner and the weather is cold too. I hope you will visit the greener sides of India 💚
From Varkala you can head to Munnar which has cooler weather and good Hotels. Only you have to book in advance as Christmas and New year's are round the corner You have scenic locations and lot of peace and quietness
Thank you for visiting India. Let me settle this debate that has been going on in Eleise's mind once and for all. India is not an Islamic country. All cultures are openly welcome here with a Namaskar. You can literally move to India and wear whatever you like unless it is something extreme. Even then, nobody will actually say anything to you. People might stare tho. All views and opinions are listened to with a broad mindset. Even if you wanted to bad-mouth India, we would completely understand you. We are really sorry that India is not the best in terms of cleanliness and we try to work hard and make it up for by our humble behaviour. But lately, we can clearly see that's not going to work and we really need to uplift or standards for hygiene over here.
This was the first time I saw Eleise being a little bit in pain and that seriously broke my heart. I hope u definitely found someplace better. One of your regular subscribers here. Vande Mataram 🙏🏽
I understand. It's not like you not need to say it. You should say it like more often so that people could have that mindset to clean their surroundings as even people coming from other countries are complaining about cleanliness.
I really appreciate what you have said and wish as much as vloggers expressed the same. So that people will be aware. People are already aware but, a bit more push is required. There is a greater cause too and that is we as a whole world, including UN and NGOs and individuals and the governments are trying to limit the global warming by 2°C within 2050 or 2100, I don't remember the exact target year. So, trash, whatever it is need to be recycled as it suppose to be. Thank you so much for honestly expressing what you have felt. Thanks for visiting India.
hey guys PLEASE don't limit yourself by only associating india by visiting mumbai and delhi LADAKH, MANALI, KERELA All these places r SO CLEAN n so peaceful that's the better side of india cause not many ppl go there n pollute the city PLEASE HAVE A VISIT TO THESE PLACES YOU'LL THANK ME
Wear any dresses you want. Noone stops you and I'm very happy you shared this with us. We get it🙂Our Societies need cleanliness. Go pick a good place which suits you. Namaskaram🙏.
Wear any dresses in India?? No one stops you?? What about the extreme uncomfortable lecherous stares?? & then be catcalled or even raped in some cases?? No, thank you. Also, before you think I am a foreigner. I am an Indian female!
@@anonymously5367 go check rape per capita. You'll know india is not even in top 40s. Although it is a big problem 🙂 I'm not denying it I was born in a small district from east U.P. and whenever I go there. I see girls are wearing shorts freely. The dress is not the problem but the upbringing is of those stalkers. And if you really want to know how open our society used to be then go visit an old temple which was built before Islamic invaders came. You'll know our society used to be the most liberal one like the west but after invaders came it changed because of mass murders and rapes. Edit:- we need to take the stand. We need to reform our Societies and it is getting reformed. So don't worry
@Oye it's Rish I did mention somewhere else that I know about other countries where rapes are common, but we are talking about India right now & also, two wrongs never make a right. It is OBVIOUSLY the upbrining. It is the mothers who raise their sons wrong. I am a female living in Delhi & I hate the stares. I wish you were a female to know how it feels. It feels like you are roaming around naked (even when you aren't wearing anything much revealing) in a place full of vile animals waiting to pounce on you any minute. I've been around europe & the US & honestly never felt this atleast in those two continents. Do watch the video of the korean female who was sexually harrassed by two men in mumbai. Let's not bring religion here please. We as a nation need to change. Period!!
@@anonymously5367 ikr! We need change in our Societies and i did mention the stares are still a big problem 😃 i get it 🙂 i also have a sis😐 but things are changing slowly. It may take some time but will eventually be better. You girls need to unite and speak it out like european girls do that. A law is already there(stare more than 14 sec will be considered as a crime) but if you need more strict laws🙂 then you girls need to unite and ask for it.
@@anonymously5367 i did watch that korean's video. But she was also saved by a boy named arthava and was helped by a boy named Aditya to file the police complaint. So please understand not everyboy is like those stalkers. Things are changing. So please give it some time. Education and upbringing these 2 things can cure this problem and also the strict laws🤷🏻♂️
You people are good people so I am sure the locals understand where you are coming from. And it is good feedback so they can attract more western tourists who, let's face it, do bring in a lot more money. Most domestic tourists live with large number of people in a hotel room and so it is difficult to keep it clean too. I have a phobia for other people's dirt. I would love to tour all of India but for those reasons I just can't bring myself to do it. It is just the OCD in me.
Now, there are many who travel and places that are famous and real attractions in India, are crowded. I think travelers are going to distant (& not so famous) places where things (including everything) may not be friendly for everyone. It may be more discomfort if coming from abroad. I feel bad about your this experience, but, not surprised as well.
If you’re not uncomfortable then please move on. LaExotica is a property right next yo beach and is listed on AirBnb. Highly recommended. Please look around and understand that it’s not every stay over there in Varkala which you’ll find shitty.
I also have something to tell , many foreigner come here and complain about so many things but people in india are very hospitable and caring but the same thing we are not getting in other countries .When we go to foreign country as a foreigner then we find that people are not so supportive and hospitable .You will find incident where a foreigner spited on the face of indian and telling them to go back to your country .Many jobless foreigners cone to India and start their youtube vlogging journey from here everyone knows why so I think you people should not be very judgy
If you do not feel good about a place you must express it clearly which you have done it here. Especially, if the females of the party or group do not feel good, we should not ignore it and leave the place whatever the state of the situation. Everything won't be perfect all the time.
yes sometimes bad experience will happen during travelling. lots of luxary hotels are in kerela please choose nice room .this kind of experience happened with me also🤣🤣but we can't judge whole india with one bad experience
Tibetans are very nice ppl Perhaps the best mountain ppl. pls don't confuse them with Hippie. Each state in India has government tourism department & their properties are the best. Though a bit laid back but they are the best in terms of location & service. Try the Kerala tourism properties.
People of Indian cities should learn from "Hong Kong" about cleanliness. Hong Kong is also a densely populated city like Mumbai and Delhi but much better than delhi, mumbai or any other Indian city in terms of cleanliness.😞
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Where is your next destination ? Hope you visited Azhimala temple and Kovalam and Poovar backwater cruise ... From there you can head on to Kanyakumari
So, 4 of us friends from kochi visited varkala yesterday for the first time. All 40 yr old men. We thought of staying in one of the hostels there for the experience. It was supposed to be for the first time ever for all of us. But boy, were we in for a rude surprise! It was dingy. We decided to find alternate accommodation immediately, even forgoing the payment that we already made. 🤪
You should have shown your practical issues in this vlogg , so that we can identify and aware of your real problems as foreign tourists and in return we can give u some better suggestions for your better experiences.
Can’t believe how it changed regarding the summer clothes. been there 5 years ago and there was no issue with shorts, short summer dress etc, similar like in Goa. Maybe not many westerners yet, going in a month. Which place you traveled in kerala? Enjoy 🌻✨
India can be over whelming for foreign travelers, because it's a vast diverse country with different ethnicity, cultures, customs, languages, cuisines, landscapes, climate and vegetation. Since you Guys are traveling with your kid as well, and that makes extra stressful especially travelling on the foreign shore. I would request to you to book your accommodation facilities by downloading Make My Trip, Trivago and Wego kinds of reliable travel booking and accommodation apps, where you can find all kinds of hotels and resorts according to your budget with better quality services, while traveling in India. Take Care. Stay Safe.
Hi, we are here too enjoying the sunshine and food. We are staying in a guest house and the standard compared to the west is lot lower (so are the prices) that being said people, food and sunshine make up all the short comings. Hope you find your upgrade bit better and perhaps we can bum into each other on the cliff for coffee 😉 😜
First of all... please understand we're not bad mouthing India. This is our experience, at that time, in that environment. We could go back to the same location another time and have a completely different experience BUT we have to be honest! And as you guys know we've had the best time in India so far... BUT when you are travelling, things can feel a bit overwhelming and uncomfortable. It is what it is I'm afraid, please don't take it personally. I know most of you will understand 🖤🖤 🖤
It's ok bro there are good and bad places everywhere in the world 😊
We understand no need to explain dear...its good to say if you don't like anything...if you not tell how they improve... DON'T worry brother.. please visit north east , ladak, lakhyadeep and Andaman..you will not regret....❤️❤️❤️
@@adityashah1353 why do u Indians keep on saying that everywhere good n bad? Cannot u just accept it and work on it???
India can be overwhelming for Indians also. Lack of civic sense and hygiene is the biggest challenge. It’s an organised chaos or it’s life in a random motion. Democracy at its extreme. One has to adapt but some places can be impossible to adapt
You can check in with OCEANO Resort - excellent ambiance in Vaarkela - it is run by Dutch national..they have a ayurvedic spa and treatment..It is pure vegetarian..
It's great being honest ! Nothing wrong in expressing the things what it is. We need to clean our society and keep our surroundings clean. Sorry for the discomfort. Thanks for the genuine review.🙏🙂
Thank you 🖤
@@parttimetravellingfamily are they asking wax certificate or negative PCR report anywhere for unwaxxed people??
@@mishika9859 for a foreign they may ask in airports, hotels …
Yes, this is what i want from vloggers to say what they see around which many avoids, kudos to u guys🙏
Thank you so much 😀 🖤
@@parttimetravellingfamily Bollywood and Butterchicken ... panner tikka chicken tikka is not India Dears Zomato and Swiggy with local phone numbers in the land will guide u about India...
Clean toilet is a basic need. My wife always checks the toilet picks before booking a hotel and I am so Happy you highlighted that
True. I think providing toilet amenities is one thing but maintaining its cleanliness it utmost important. I'm an Indian, but even I dread visiting Indian toilets in restaurants or hotels in general. It's depressing sometimes - basic etiquette is needed.
It's Okay... Just be true to what you feel. Nothing is perfect
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Of course India is not perfect. Nowhere close.
@@luigihatesyou4217 your point?...did the op's comment did not satisfy your pov?
Please don’t apologize, as beautiful as India is there is a lot of scope for improvement particularly where hygiene is considered. You guys are a breath of fresh air- honest, appreciative, flexible, open minded and fun.
You did the right thing
We need honest feed back like this.
That's the only way we can improve.
Thank you 🙏
Atleast some of you youtubers are not pretentious and not egoistic either.... Great qualities to have. Well appreciated 👍❤️🙏
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Appreciate your honesty 🙂 the hotel/ travel & tourism industry definitely needs to improve and expand. We have loads of work to do and we'll definitely do our best to improve our country further :) Wish you safe travels!
Don't be ashamed about your experience.. be vocal so that people can rectify their mistakes... I'm enjoying all your vlogs...
Thank you for being honest!
Makes you sound genuine & not just hungry for Indian subscribers & likes.
I am an Indian & I know & detest how dirty & unhygenic the conditions are almost everywhere,
unless you pay shit loads & only within that premise that you can find cleanliness & hygiene.
Extremely sorry for this experience. I hope Indians learn from your recaction & change their ways :(
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Awwe i hope you're feeling better .. i totally get what you mean , the heat can be unbearable sometimes and so can our very own people .. its completely okay to feel the way you feel and I'm so happy you could express what you felt , I'm soo sure most of the viewers would understand that sometimes when travelling even as Indians within our own country , things can be overwhelming, sending you loads of positivity and good vibes 🥰💖
Ahh thank you so much 🖤
Everything you are said Is absolutely correct because I am seen lots foreigners travel vlog that everybody says Kerala is a "God's own country" but actually it's not so thak you for your real reaction .lots of love from Kerala .and marry Christmas in advance ⛄🎄
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Marry alla....merry
Liked your genuineness... What is bad is bad.. Could have mentioned the hotel for the benefit of others... I hope u got a better stay
I do agree and I would also appreciate if you can raise it directly to tourism ministry of India possibly through your embassy. Of course we should keep places cleaned and hygienic. Appreciate your honest feedback.
love all the little shops. Hope you start feeling better soon adn hopefully you can find better accommodation! The people of India are so friendly😍
Friendliest people... 🖤🖤🖤
It actually is true, that many Tibetan sellers from up North like Darjeeling, Sikkim, Himachal etc they go South to Goa and Kerala and other touristy places in the "season" Which is November, December, Jan, Feb to sell their stuff. It is a Fact Elise.
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My grandparents are from Varkala! Its a shame , so much litters and making dirty, such a beautiful place. The locals, the restaurant owners, could keep an eye on people who litter there and if they do let them clean/ take it away! I mean each and every shack; restaurant owner can make an effort to get angry at people who throw rubbish on the ground. I remember the day I was at Kovalam restaurant, guests next to our table were smoking and putting the ash on the ground , though there was an Ash tray. The waiter came and gave a speech, which I almost applauded. Do you do this at your home???he asked in Malayalam!!
I want to say this with my best intentions for your baby - guys, you have to stop giving him those sugar loaded juices so much. It’s very very very unhealthy. Please prefer freshly prepared juices without sugar which is good for him. Pleaaaase! ❤
This time of the year you should be in gangtok, Darjeeling, Shimla, dharmkot, dharmashala or manali....come here and enjoy different weather and different season.
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@@parttimetravellingfamily yes with snow
I really appreciate the honesty .
Bro there are lot of good options in kerala for accomodation. You just choosen the wrong one. And about Cleanliness... Thats correct and that is because its India.
Some Indians are never concernd about hygiene.
And our government both central and kerala is also not concerned about it.
May be everything will be okay in future.
Not only u 🥺🙏we all indians don't like this environment but ...we are trying to make our India Clean and secure so please..u guys enjoy don't feel .. awkward... love u from India Bihar 🇮🇳
India is a developing country. Its meant for travellers on a budget. Why don't u go to expensive places like Paris, Switzerland, Rome etc and stay at Four seasons or something
I have been following you since 1 week. I'm so happy to see your vlogs. I feel sad for your bitter experience from Varkala.
Thank you so much 🙂 🖤🖤
The reference to Tibetans, not very sure why, but I think its probably due to the different kinds of clothes and accessories that you get in those shops. They are not locally made. We can see similar shops around kovalam beach as well. It maybe that the Tibetans had come over and set up these shops at tourist places.
The locals won't wear these clothes though 😄so if you want to shop for Indian clothes you can visit some shops in the city or at mall
Ahh I see... Thank you 🖤
Oh that's ok. You express what you feel. Do not stay at places that are bad hygiene. You need not be apologetic at all. Enjoy your stay. Cheers 🥂
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Sorry about the bad experience and subsequent emotions you had there.
And big thanks for speaking out and no offense taken on any of that but just the disappointment that we couldn't deliver on giving our guests the best of experiences and memories to cherish untill forever.
Hope this doesn't spoil the interest and excitement you have towards exploring India. I wish you three only the best experience for rest of your time here.
Merry Christmas and Happy New year 🎊
You’re right dear, Kerala is very nice state but people and government don’t know how run clean city, people don’t care 🤷♂️ waste everywhere, don’t keep it clean. what to do ? 😮
It's okay. It's fine to be frank, to say what you think. I hope you have better experience going forward ☺️☺️
We understand no need to explain dear...its good to say if you don't like anything...if you not tell how they improve... DON'T worry brother.. please visit north east , ladak, lakhyadeep and Andaman..you will not regret....❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much 🙂 🖤
@@parttimetravellingfamily welcome brother...i hope you visit again North east (7th sister) ladak, lakhyadeep, Andaman Nicobar... ☮️☮️☮️
Now tourist places are much dirtier than pre-covid times, because the kind of tourists that these places receive changed. Before covid, many more western people would visit, and they don't litter. Post covid, people from the north of India, Tamil Nadu and Kerala itself started visiting in much greater number, and many such people, unfortunately, litter everywhere. I, too, was disappointed visiting Varkala post covid, especially because I remember how beautiful it once was. There's also loud music is frequent now, which wasn't common before.
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Don't worry. It will fade away in International tourism. Thailand, Bali even Srilanka is cleaner than Kerala.
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Thank you for being honest! Nothing wrong in holding up the mirror. I am an Indian and I get exasperated traveling in India sometimes and I have always wondered how other vloggers never felt it. Some places need to up their act!
Appreciated 👍 India still needs a lot of work done
Hi Eleise, we can understand your frustration! Thanks for mentioning this! I never visited Kerala so can't comment on that state! May be that state has majority Muslim so may be they made it mandatory to cover you up fully! you know their culture! whenever they become majority they force this kind of mentality to others (like they did in Afghanistan/Pakistan). But I visited goa! if you get a chance to visit GOA, don't think you need to cover you up ! Go and chill there! There are hell lot of ppl roam in Bikini there in Goa! Go that place where you can enjoy! both places has beaches!
What nonsense are you talking about If you have never visited that place, dont express your ignorance. The comments from you clearly shows what kind of mentality you have towards others whose belief is different.
@@chaalzz You know nothing dude. Here in Kerala our government is afraid of the so-called minority.
They have special considerations and every party in Kerala works to please them.
@@chaalzz what wrong I said ... Muslims always force girls to cover up ... Is that something new you heard today?
Who told you kerala has Muslim majority? Kuch bhi?
Kuch bhi bakwaas kiye jaara hai. Kerala has more than 50 percent Hindus.
We can understand what you are trying to say.. garbage and dirt is problem of whole India,its not the only problem... we also feel very sorry...
As a native who has lived abroad and many places , totally understand and it's good that people are honest. It will only help hotels and tourist locations to improve their facilities. You got to be open to constructive critism.
Why always black hearts and not pink 💕or red hearts ❤️😢😢😢 ??
Thank You for sharing Your true experience, it is not so common and i am looking all over internet for a bit of westerner's concerns stuff there in Kerala. I think despite with all the open heart and mind it is still a bit difficult to feel comfortable with a bit different sanitary standards to what we are used in Europe, no matter how You love the place and the people there. Thanks for sharing, i am going to partially live in Varkala few months in a year so i hope sth is going to break through in me and will be able to fully enjoy the beauty of the place 🥰 My husband is from India and despite he is a very well educated men from a wealthy family in India, also he has been living for around 10 years in Europe i notice a big difference in attitude towards what is men and women duties in the family. He is partially doing things at home and with the kids becouse it would be completely unacceptable in my culture if he didn't . Despite he is a modern european indian still the power of the cultural background is very strong, even stronger then he would like to admit to himself, before i underestimated such things but now i dont. It is what You soak since You are born, each of us in the world soaked in sth different and it is very difficult to look at things with a completely blank view
In Kerala there is a place called Munnar and Allapey u can enjoy House Boat very beautiful
I was browsing youtube, searching for any vlogs/ videos on Varkala as I miss it very much. I agree all the littering and rubbish around is a problem, and to be honest, sad to see. The last time I was there, my partner and I got together with a couple of friends (foreign and local) and cleaned the beach, I tried my absolute most to pick up the trash as I saw it. But it's not enough as this is a much more complex issue.
Anyway, it's a shame you didn't have the experience you expected, but in all fairness that area is really big on yoga, ayurvedic treatments, and people having what you called "a hippie" lifestyle. I'm glad you went and maybe got to understand your deal breakers and needs a little better.
All the love x
Bro it's ok to be honest we all are same species and sometimes we do fell the same and kerla is the place were people want to just be as closest to nature as possible ❤️
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Thank you for being honest..... 🥰
You're helping us to improve ourselves...... 🥰
Thank you for your support.... 🥰
Hope you'll come again.... 🥰🥰🙏🙏
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Quite understand what you are experiencing....this is exactly the reason the swatch Bharat abhiyan was supposed to instill a sense of cleanliness and keeping the community clean ...hope things get better 🙏
You guys do you! Well done
Merry Christmas 🌲, I'm not surprised that you have down moments. Traveling is not easy at the best of times and personally if the room and bathroom is not clean then I cannot settle in.
And just to add, finding a decent, clean place to stay is something that is challenging for us too. More than the travel, I spend so much time to scan through multiple websites and apps, filter out reviews and somehow trust instincts and go ahead.
Every once in awhile it won't be as planned. Ly guys
Yeah... to be expected Daniel... 🖤🖤
Kerala tourism dept urgently needs to take care of cleanlines.The rubbish at Varkala beach is horrible.Look at Thailand , Srilanka and Bali.We already lost many tourist due to many reasons.
Sat Siri Akal. Just wanted to wish all three of you a very Merry Christmas. Your videos are a joy and are always the first ones I watch.
Thank you for being honest 👍👍🙏🙏
You can get accommodation in Sn sivagiri mutt which is on top of the hill very clean
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Nice my best friend l love your family 💝💝🇧🇩
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Mam first of all very very sorry😔 for all discomforts you are facing there. I am belongs to northern part of India so i am unable to reach there for your help. In case of this I give a safely🤗 advise that you must visit at the northern part of India it is more and more beautiful than the southern part. And currently here is winter season running, so you should take some extra woolen clothes for your trip of North india✌️. I highly respect you for your kind nature and last I want to give a complement to you that mam you are so beautiful ❤️mam.
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That is a lie
Thank you for being honest !
It can be terrible to feel put off with your accommodation, especially with the toilet(s). We have a long way to go to make every single place habitable. India, for tourists from abroad who are travelling on a budget, is still a work in progress. Having said that, Kerala is still one of the cleanest places in the country, and the 'good' choices in that state are still the most, compared to all others.
I love India but India needs a ground up and top-down culture change about keeping itself tidy. The home is the temple so all rubbish can be thrown out on the streets. Plastic pollution can be seen everywhere and compared to all countries I have travelled to so far India has the highest levels of this. Also, having clean bathrooms is a luxury in India. So don't apologize you are tolerant and humble to the experience this is what matters.
I don't think it's a problem to wear revealing clothes in India because we do too. Its our personal choice but you know what the older generations don't kind of support but peoples views are changing. Its just that people stare at you and that feels weird.
Btw I am from North East hope you will visit here Its much more cleaner and the weather is cold too. I hope you will visit the greener sides of India 💚
From Varkala you can head to Munnar which has cooler weather and good
Hotels. Only you have to book in advance as Christmas and New year's are round the corner
You have scenic locations and lot of peace and quietness
Thank you for visiting India. Let me settle this debate that has been going on in Eleise's mind once and for all. India is not an Islamic country. All cultures are openly welcome here with a Namaskar. You can literally move to India and wear whatever you like unless it is something extreme. Even then, nobody will actually say anything to you. People might stare tho. All views and opinions are listened to with a broad mindset. Even if you wanted to bad-mouth India, we would completely understand you. We are really sorry that India is not the best in terms of cleanliness and we try to work hard and make it up for by our humble behaviour. But lately, we can clearly see that's not going to work and we really need to uplift or standards for hygiene over here.
This was the first time I saw Eleise being a little bit in pain and that seriously broke my heart. I hope u definitely found someplace better.
One of your regular subscribers here.
Vande Mataram 🙏🏽
I understand. It's not like you not need to say it. You should say it like more often so that people could have that mindset to clean their surroundings as even people coming from other countries are complaining about cleanliness.
I really appreciate what you have said and wish as much as vloggers expressed the same. So that people will be aware. People are already aware but, a bit more push is required. There is a greater cause too and that is we as a whole world, including UN and NGOs and individuals and the governments are trying to limit the global warming by 2°C within 2050 or 2100, I don't remember the exact target year. So, trash, whatever it is need to be recycled as it suppose to be. Thank you so much for honestly expressing what you have felt. Thanks for visiting India.
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hey guys PLEASE don't limit yourself by only associating india by visiting mumbai and delhi
LADAKH, MANALI, KERELA
All these places r SO CLEAN n so peaceful that's the better side of india cause not many ppl go there n pollute the city
PLEASE HAVE A VISIT TO THESE PLACES YOU'LL THANK ME
You don't need to respectfull here. wear what you want please you have the freedom 🤝
Your partner has a deep rich tone to his voice. He probably would be a good singer with that deep resonating voice.
Thanks for addressing the problems,lot of foreigners don't even mention about these things.
Advance Christmas wishes💖
Wear any dresses you want. Noone stops you and I'm very happy you shared this with us. We get it🙂Our Societies need cleanliness. Go pick a good place which suits you.
Namaskaram🙏.
Wear any dresses in India??
No one stops you??
What about the extreme uncomfortable lecherous stares??
& then be catcalled or even raped in some cases??
No, thank you.
Also, before you think I am a foreigner. I am an Indian female!
@@anonymously5367 go check rape per capita. You'll know india is not even in top 40s. Although it is a big problem 🙂 I'm not denying it
I was born in a small district from east U.P. and whenever I go there. I see girls are wearing shorts freely.
The dress is not the problem but the upbringing is of those stalkers.
And if you really want to know how open our society used to be then go visit an old temple which was built before Islamic invaders came. You'll know our society used to be the most liberal one like the west but after invaders came it changed because of mass murders and rapes.
Edit:- we need to take the stand.
We need to reform our Societies and it is getting reformed. So don't worry
@Oye it's Rish I did mention somewhere else that I know about other countries where rapes are common, but we are talking about India right now & also, two wrongs never make a right.
It is OBVIOUSLY the upbrining. It is the mothers who raise their sons wrong.
I am a female living in Delhi & I hate the stares. I wish you were a female to know how it feels. It feels like you are roaming around naked (even when you aren't wearing anything much revealing) in a place full of vile animals waiting to pounce on you any minute. I've been around europe & the US & honestly never felt this atleast in those two continents.
Do watch the video of the korean female who was sexually harrassed by two men in mumbai. Let's not bring religion here please. We as a nation need to change. Period!!
@@anonymously5367 ikr! We need change in our Societies and i did mention the stares are still a big problem 😃 i get it 🙂 i also have a sis😐 but things are changing slowly. It may take some time but will eventually be better. You girls need to unite and speak it out like european girls do that. A law is already there(stare more than 14 sec will be considered as a crime) but if you need more strict laws🙂 then you girls need to unite and ask for it.
@@anonymously5367 i did watch that korean's video. But she was also saved by a boy named arthava and was helped by a boy named Aditya to file the police complaint. So please understand not everyboy is like those stalkers. Things are changing. So please give it some time.
Education and upbringing these 2 things can cure this problem and also the strict laws🤷🏻♂️
Appreciate the Honesty......you can tweet this to Ministry of Tourism!!
You people are good people so I am sure the locals understand where you are coming from. And it is good feedback so they can attract more western tourists who, let's face it, do bring in a lot more money. Most domestic tourists live with large number of people in a hotel room and so it is difficult to keep it clean too. I have a phobia for other people's dirt. I would love to tour all of India but for those reasons I just can't bring myself to do it. It is just the OCD in me.
I am glad you found a better place!!
Sorry for your experience 😐🙏
Sorry about that Sister...Hope your experience won't make you hate the place all together... hope that the overall experience is good
No need to feel sad, nothing is permanent, just enjoy.
Thank you for saying like it is.
Now, there are many who travel and places that are famous and real attractions in India, are crowded. I think travelers are going to distant (& not so famous) places where things (including everything) may not be friendly for everyone. It may be more discomfort if coming from abroad. I feel bad about your this experience, but, not surprised as well.
I saw ur shorts. Now a regular viewer 😁.
If you’re not uncomfortable then please move on. LaExotica is a property right next yo beach and is listed on AirBnb. Highly recommended. Please look around and understand that it’s not every stay over there in Varkala which you’ll find shitty.
I also have something to tell , many foreigner come here and complain about so many things but people in india are very hospitable and caring but the same thing we are not getting in other countries .When we go to foreign country as a foreigner then we find that people are not so supportive and hospitable .You will find incident where a foreigner spited on the face of indian and telling them to go back to your country .Many jobless foreigners cone to India and start their youtube vlogging journey from here everyone knows why so I think you people should not be very judgy
You must visit in SOUTH INdia-
Munnar, Kodaikanal, Yercaud, Ooty- Coonoor, Coimbatore, Periyar Dam and Pondicherry...
If you do not feel good about a place you must express it clearly which you have done it here. Especially, if the females of the party or group do not feel good, we should not ignore it and leave the place whatever the state of the situation. Everything won't be perfect all the time.
yes sometimes bad experience will happen during travelling. lots of luxary hotels are in kerela please choose nice room .this kind of experience happened with me also🤣🤣but we can't judge whole india with one bad experience
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Thanks for pointing it out. We really lack discipline when it comes to taking care of our surroundings...hope things will change in the coming days.
Its happens in some places but better go to places which are tourist friendly and better get local help for travelling
Tibetans are very nice ppl Perhaps the best mountain ppl. pls don't confuse them with Hippie. Each state in India has government tourism department & their properties are the best. Though a bit laid back but they are the best in terms of location & service. Try the Kerala tourism properties.
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Eda Naya ninak nondho😂
People of Indian cities should learn from "Hong Kong" about cleanliness. Hong Kong is also a densely populated city like Mumbai and Delhi but much better than delhi, mumbai or any other Indian city in terms of cleanliness.😞
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I totally agree with u guys... ❤️ Thnq fr making this vlog
Where is your next destination ? Hope you visited Azhimala temple and Kovalam and Poovar backwater cruise ... From there you can head on to Kanyakumari
So, 4 of us friends from kochi visited varkala yesterday for the first time. All 40 yr old men. We thought of staying in one of the hostels there for the experience. It was supposed to be for the first time ever for all of us. But boy, were we in for a rude surprise! It was dingy. We decided to find alternate accommodation immediately, even forgoing the payment that we already made. 🤪
You should have shown your practical issues in this vlogg , so that we can identify and aware of your real problems as foreign tourists and in return we can give u some better suggestions for your better experiences.
Can’t believe how it changed regarding the summer clothes. been there 5 years ago and there was no issue with shorts, short summer dress etc, similar like in Goa.
Maybe not many westerners yet, going in a month. Which place you traveled in kerala?
Enjoy 🌻✨
Most westerners are avoiding Kerala.They prefer Thailand,Bali.
Next time try to stay at Elixir cliff resort thats a good resort.
India can be over whelming for foreign travelers, because it's a vast diverse country with different ethnicity, cultures, customs, languages, cuisines, landscapes, climate and vegetation. Since you Guys are traveling with your kid as well, and that makes extra stressful especially travelling on the foreign shore. I would request to you to book your accommodation facilities by downloading Make My Trip, Trivago and Wego kinds of reliable travel booking and accommodation apps, where you can find all kinds of hotels and resorts according to your budget with better quality services, while traveling in India. Take Care. Stay Safe.
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Hi, we are here too enjoying the sunshine and food. We are staying in a guest house and the standard compared to the west is lot lower (so are the prices) that being said people, food and sunshine make up all the short comings. Hope you find your upgrade bit better and perhaps we can bum into each other on the cliff for coffee 😉 😜
Have u guys visited Vrindavan ?
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U all must eat our sadhya I am leaving in Trivandrum I know where the sadhya get I am waiting for your reply
Nice video
Sorry what happened to you😔
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Tibetans are refugees in India, so you will see groups of them in different cities and towns.