You really went to Goa in the worst time and speak badly about it. We went there in June and had pretty much great time there. We were swimming, having good party. Goa is better when there is no monsoon! It's from November to March. We love you videos but you shouldn't say to don't go to Goa 😊
0:46 You're staying in a cheap hut and calling India rough! In Goa, there are luxurious Hotels and Resorts too. You should have stayed there if you didn't want to face the roughness of India's rainy season. 🙄
Utkarsh Verma i was going to the same.. If u r living in a cheap place.. What do u expect??? 5star services??? I have been to goa many times n stayed in most of the 4n 5stars.. It was amazing.. Also if u stay in cheap places in foreign countries.. It is going to be nasty.. I have experienced dat in Amsterdam, n many more places.. Cost of 4star in india is equivalent to 1star abroad!!!
Blame the Low Budget, not the place! If u want to stay in a shed in jungle thats what you will get! Spend a little more at a 5 star, you will see the best hospitality!
hahah well said. Thats the worst accomodation I have ever seen in any vlog be it Goa or any other place. forget 5star there are thousands of service apartments excellent hostels etc.
lame excuse! in South east asia you can get pretty low budget accommodation with a 5star cleanliness and hospitality. If they can't clean their space they better do another business not hospitality! it mocks the HRM profession!
What was that accommodation worth? 10$ or 12$? Imagine a room for the same price in your city!I am sure you guys will get rose water running in your showers! then 👍
Ayush Singhal I don’t think they even paid $10. I’ve been to Goa many times and you can get a pretty good accommodation between $10-$18. No matter where you go, if you want to go as a beggar this is what you get. Even lower middle class Indians won’t live in that tin hut.
Nipun Mehta Agreed! It's like going to New York and roaming the dark streets that are full of crime and smell worse than shit and piss! It's all about "Prejudice" The people who actually know the Indian past ! The first words to come out of their mouth would be "Rich culture and Royal History" That is what India is about!
starlite 77 I have travelled my share of the world and I know the reality of India. Yes we need to work on ourselves and I don't feel ashamed in accepting that at all. It just aches me to see how people visit India and criticize it to the world without the true knowledge of what they have experienced. They only want to show poverty and slums! They don't know the potential of our economy, we are the 5th largest economy in the world and growing! We buy luxury brands here in India paying twice and sometimes even thrice of what they cost in Western countries. I am proud of my country! And we will all work together to remove the problems. Incredible India! My India!
Well i agree with you guys ..the room you’re staying in is kinda disgusting but if you just spend more money on famous hotel you won’t face this problem..india got some really important and amazing hotels..you just have to spend more money to get a better experience otherwise don’t complain ;)
The crime in Goa is rising and their are communal tensions as well. Even for Indians from other states Goa is not safe as local Christians hate Hindu Indians and their only aim is to rip off tourists. If not able to rip off they will beat and loot you. The police sides with the locals, no one cares about tourists.
Indians just can’t accept that India is still a very poor country with crumbling infrastructure, chaotic and downright decrepit cities that are filled with garbage,dirt,slums etc. There is no sense of civic pride among Indians who litter their surroundings with no after thought. It’s an absolute joke that Indians know the truth and yet always are extremely sensitive to any criticism of the current state of india. Nothing will improve until Indians accept this reality instead of always trying to conveniently ignore it, only then will things change!!
Hᴜꜱᴛʟᴇ Lᴏʏ I agree the country we inherited was the poorest on earth so it was never going to magically turn into Canada overnight. Add to that the rule of the Congress party for 60 odd years which accomplished very little in terms of economic progress and one understands the neglect that we all see. I feel change is only now starting to happen but change in India is always painfully slow. It will take a few generations and sustained economic progress to see the changes we all want.
They may not have visited at the best, ie tourist, season but it is still their impression. I don’t know about a misconception, I mean, what would you have wanted them to say. They weren’t disrespectful. Some places are great 365 days a year, some are rotten 365 days a year and most places fall somewhere in between. Also, perception varies across your own personal life ( lifestyle and culture ) and they gave us theirs.
Its not rough in india the problem is you have less money if you have problem with the house go and stay in 5 star hotel dont say india is rough we have everything for every class people
A bit sad to hear how you guys feel about India. I have so much respect for you guys! And this comment is not coming from a bad place! Please know that! I just personally feel that their is just so much more to India than what you guys are filming tbh. I understand that certain environments may not be the healthiest. I get it, it makes traveling difficult. You guys are showing the reality of how it can be while traveling in India as foreigners, again I get it and respect your honesty. But India is so much more than that! I mean the exquisite history that's visible wherever you go is beyond amazing! The architecture, textiles, pottery, all the intricate crafts! It's just fascinating!!! It's clear as day that you guys went on an off season, you guys judged the place as not the best but you didn't get to see it at its best! Maybe next time plan a trip to go there around January. Either way, Goa is definitely not all about beaches and party life. Goa has tons of heritage sites. It was one of the major trade centers in India!!! The Portuguese influence is also visible since they ruled in Goa for as long as 450 years. I believe theirs even heritage homes that you can visit where you can see the beautiful Portuguese architecture. Anyways, I'm sure you guys find certain things beautiful about India. And I hope to see more videos that express that as well!! Sorry for the long comment! Sending lots of love. Safe travels! ❤️
Thank you for your kind and understanding comment. All you said is true. I don't know that our mind would change about Goa if we went during the season but we for sure see the beauty in Indias history and wish we could have highlighted more if it. Thank you again for being kind and respectful. We tried our very best to share our experience and thoughts while still respecting the people and country -Ash
Ayush Singhal I think their first priority is to respect their viewers by being honest. If I saw a lot of poop, I would probably comment on it to my friends. It sounds like the sewage system was struggling, so perhaps that was the root cause.
Joseph Reyes may be u didn't understand my comment. Let me explain.. Goa is one of the most visited place in d WORLD u know why?? Food,beaches,adventure sports,drugs etc. It's a party town. But u can experience it on season. They went there in monsoon season. U know how much it rains in monsoon in Goa..a lot. also they stayed at a shitty place anyone who has visited Goa would able to tell. Water clogging,drainage is a big problem in monsoons. That is why NOBODY visit there in monsoons. If they had gone there on season then they would have different experience. Also they don't seem to be very smart people as in the other video they struggled to get a simple train ticket which a lot easier if u know what to do. It can be booked in 5 minutes online but they went offline and roam around hence I said u need to plan your trip better otherwise u r going to struggle in India because it's total chaos in india.
rahul anand tldr. Off season, peak season shit everywhere is bad. The toilet backed up when it rained. You know why? It's not connected to a sewage system. Summer season,it won't back up but you'll be swimming in shit.
These guys have been to 50 countries and have honest feedback. I have been to 20 countries and I love Goa and have been there like a dozen times. But while the season was wrong, what they are so right about is the filth. Let's learn to take criticism in the right spirit.
We are still in Goa. And loving it. All the lush green, the places that are open during off season are pretty good. And of course, the people, the food... If you expected those turquoise waters that you have been told, maybe you should check the season you come. We've seen very nice places around. Most of Goans might even say that "Goa is not India". If any Goans read this, guys you live in a very nice place!! ;) We love it and feel sad to be leaving soon!
Your itinerary and timing is faulty mate!!! who starts their india trip with poverty tourism in mumbai slums anyways? look like you want to reinforce "slumdog millionaire" image of india you have in your heads.
shashank suman - True. Slumdog Millionaire has only shown the poverty side of Mumbai. Our country is far more cleaner and beautiful than what Hollywood shows in their movies.
shashank suman This comment is clearly based on seeing this one video alone. The two of them always try to make the best of bad situations (of which there been a few), but they always aim for honesty with their viewers. It's fine to criticize where they went wrong, but accusing them of prejudice is totally off base.
hanselxy They have traveled to several places on different trips to India. I agree they generalized too much from their limited experience, but I also understand their frustration.
Monsoon season is an "Off season " for Goa...Even for turquoise water..All rivers and oceans turn muddy in it And staying in economy accommodation you can't expect it to be awesome even in US ( I lived there for 10 years)
I unsubscribed to your channel. Visiting only 2-3 cities in the 7th largest country in the world that too in a wrong season with the cheapest budget ever and expecting somethin bwaaah(awesome) is really stupid. It is like eating the edge of a pizza and calling it tasteless. I liked u guys but not anymore. Have a happy travelling journey. Peace ! ✌🏻
Every country has its negatives and positives...judging a country just for its negatives is totally unacceptable without knowing the good things. I am damn sure wherever you live it's not butterflies and sunshine all the time!! Have a good day :)
I am an international traveler and I am absolutely appalled by the attitude you have shown in this video. Firstly, you expect the place to be lush when you have picked the worst time of the year to go there. As international travelers that do this for a living, one would expect you to be a little thorough with your research. Indonesia or Thailand are completely inconvenient and a pain to travel through during the rains. Goa is no different in that aspect. Secondly, you seem to complain about your Airbnb, why did you not get in touch with your host and get the issue sorted, bar that gotten in touch with Airbnb and asked them to relocate you. I have personally had this issue and Airbnb have swiftly moved me to a better property at a partial cost. Airbnb holds its hosts accountable to certain standards. The state of the property is not an indication of that country. In my opinion you are travelling on a tight budget in a city that is known to be very touristy. Goa is known for its resorts, particularly in the South side. One can not expect to go to New York and have the time of their life on $20 a day. Finally, the only thing you seem to associate India with is poo on the streets and its lack of cleanliness. I admit there are areas in India that are less than picturesque, however, that is the case with any big country in the world, whether it is the U.S or the U.K, they all have rough sleepers, low income areas and crime in major cities. It seems like you're expecting to receive five-star treatment when you are travelling on a budget. I found your outlook towards this country really insensitive, I used to watch your videos, this will be the last.
one of my frd visited manali last may and he founds that foreigners were living in very poor hotels, their rent may be 3 to 4 dollars...evena middle class of india never choose to live like that place...the foreigners want cheap rooms and i think, they have cheap living standard...not all but 50% having cheap living standard
Actually I think the problem is that most of them have the pre-conceived notion that India is gonna be extremely cheap which it is no doubt, but not to the extent that they think it will be. Legit saw another woman's(probably from the US) vlog where she was bantering that India is not that cheap as she had to pay around Rs.500 for their lunch( two people) at a restaurant in Goa. Like what do these people expect?
I don’t know why people are being judgmental here. They aren’t criticizing, mocking, or demeaning India or its people. They’re just being honest about their experience and it’s not based on a one time knee jerk response but on multiple experiences. I appreciate they still recognize the beauty of the people of India and admit that while others have shared vlogs that painting a glowing picture of India that simply hasn’t been their experience and they acknowledge it as their experience only. As someone who loves to travel and would like to visit new places I frankly appreciate knowing there’s poop on the beach or garbage everywhere, not that it would prevent me from deciding to visit there but that I wouldn’t go with false expectations and then be disappointed and upset when the reality didn’t live up to the glossy over edited and glowing reports by others on RU-vid. By the way, I live in San Francisco. Yes, there are amazing things to do, beautiful weather, incredible views of the Golden Gate Bridge and awesome restaurants abound. There are also makeshift tents and garbage filling the sidewalks with homeless folks, smog that develops and hangs low after long days without a breeze, and car break ins in most tourist locations. It’s a nightmare to find parking in the city and traffic will make you lose your mind. That’s being honest. It can be a difficult city to visit but it’s also an awesome city as well.
Baking Sweet Hope Hey there,I live in Goa, I agree with you and I like when someone do criticise as it helps you become better I even agree that you'll find trash here and there but not poop. And That might be the reason people are down voting I don't know exactly what place they were talking about and they even said water is brownish not clean In Monsoon all beaches will have same brownish color water atleast here in India.
ClashWithSam Thanks for replying. It’s always great to hear from someone who lives in a place others are reviewing. I totally agree, having lived near the ocean myself for most of my life, that weather definitely changes the color of the water so i would imagine at other times the water is beautiful. As to the poop maybe for whatever reason there was more noticeable to them when they were there, or maybe when you see poop in one or two places that overrides your judgment. For the record Sam, if you visit San Francisco, there are certain places by the water or in the city where human feces can be seen and I’ve seen it in London as well. It’s sadly a problem that crosses all cultures and countries.
It's not about being honest... it's about being "ignorant" and passing stupid judgements about my country. You're spending pennies and expecting cleanliness & luxury from shady hotels and 3rd class railway coaches !!?? I've been to Goa multiple times, I never saw poop floating.
I can go down to Flint, MI and say, water sucks here and hey it’s America! I can go to cheap motel, with bed bugs and complain, hey it’s America. How does that sound? India is far better than it was. You are just portraying the wrong picture of what my country is!
I have not been to India yet (it's the next international trip I have planned!) and I know that their experience can be what happens, but I also know it's all about the lodging, time, and location! There are good and bad parts to every country in the entire world. I'm sad they didn't have a good experience. A time with better weather and verifying lodging with reviews would have made a huge difference to their trip! I am not Indian, but I know this is not a true representation of the entire country. Just like you said, there are parts of America where I wouldn't go!
You guys hav come at the wrong time of the year. U must come back in December or January.. Monsoons are not the right time to visit Goa. About the poop, I'm sure it's not Human poop ur talking about. It's basically Cow-dung or dog poop. It comes from animals. There's nothing much u can do about it. It's Goa. Welcome to the Nature.. The beaches and the water looks dirty bcoz we hav red soil. During monsoons all the red blood water flows all the way from the land to the ocean. That's how the sea turns red. N looks dirty but its not. During Winter it looks fabulous. U guys must visit again during December or January and must review again. I can do Vlogging too and can deliver better expectations. Cheers
Nowordformyname hahhahahaha. Thank God atleast u realise that the Indians are Educated and know to study well before posting any incomplete stuff on the Internet. Do your homework properly guys before you conclude. 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
I love you guys and I really enjoy your videos, but I have a completely different opinion about traveling in India. We live in Canada and my daughter and I have traveled in India a couple of times; quite a few places. I feel like (with this trip anyway; don't know about your other trips) you could have planned a bit better and it would have enhanced your experience (we used the proper government Visa website, I obtained an Indian Railways account prior to going, we bought a SIM card as soon as we arrived, we researched the heck out of the guesthouses we stayed in before booking, etc.). I haven't been to Goa yet, so I can't speak to that, but we found it pretty easy to look past the unpleasant parts (poop/garbage in the street) to see the amazing culture, people, colours, food, faiths, clothes, sounds, that are the real India. And we LOVE the animals roaming the streets, lol! I do 100% agree with you though, that it's not for everyone and a lot of people should not go. Like an Australian woman said to me in Varanasi a few months ago, "There aren't many tourists, but I hope it stays that way so it's the same experience for us next time we come". Modi is working on cleaning up the streets, but India will never be for everyone, and that's a-okay with me. I appreciate your honesty, and your smiles!
The crime in Goa is rising and their are communal tensions as well. Even for Indians from other states Goa is not safe as local Christians hate Hindu Indians and their only aim is to rip off tourists. If not able to rip off they will beat and loot you. The police sides with the locals, no one cares about tourists.
Everyone is criticizing them saying it’s their fault for not enjoying India because they went during the wrong time of year - they themselves acknowledged this when talking about how rough the sea was. I would like to point out that many places are still comfortable and exciting in the “off” season so that line of thinking it’s somehow their fault doesn’t hold true with me. Their main issue as I understand it was how difficult India is to navigate when environmental differences, such as bug control, sewers and basic sanitation, or hotel amenities are so problematic it makes the experience uncomfortable or unenjoyable. I appreciate their honesty and perspective. They have the right to their opinions and should not be attacked for it.
One does not intentionally go to slums if they are genuinely tourists. Why visit a slum in India when you don't do that anywhere else. The agencies which conduct poverty tourism should be immediately banned, they surely aren't animals in zoo which people go to visit by paying money. There are plenty of vloggers who didn't had problem with hygiene or navigation because they spent money and didn't stay in 10$ Air Bnb. Do you seriously think navigation would be a problem in a world with internet. They claimed water isn't blue and is dirty, little did they knew that water looks blue due to sunlight and blue sky, not cleanliness. This is just one example of their ignorance. The thing is that they had already decided what they want to show and termed their prejudices as conclusions. Showing trash isn't something people are concerned with because that's a reality, it's the hidden agenda behind creating this video which is a worrying trend.
There are good resorts to the places where they stayed. And trust me it probably might have been cheapest accommodation that too in off season. It's simple you pay money you get services.
I already knew the intention of their vlogs because as soon as they landed in Mumbai, they went straight to the slums. Even when they traveled on the train, they were behaving like, how come the train is clean and modern.
I can see a lot but of hateful comments. Yeah, you do feel bad when someone talks negative about your country. But I think Josh and Ashley are trying to give an honest perspective here. They are clearly disappointed with trash all over the place. Yeah that's true right? People here have the least sense of cleanliness and throw thrash wherever they want. Of course it's a big turn off for anyone! I think we Indians should take these reviews positively and work towards keeping our country cleaner? Anyway Josh and Ashley, you clearly chose the wrong season to come to Goa. I hope you do visit India again, because the country has lots to offer. The northeast states are really beautiful and worth the visit! Please do come again :)
As we mentioned before, we have been to India several times in many different seasons. We've enjoyed the mountains, the beaches, the forests... And we recognize that the weather was poor, we knew that heading it. But our experience was not based on the weather, rather the environment and cleanliness. Goa is hailed as a shining example of Indian tourism but sadly we were left disappointed by an overhyped party beach.
But they didn't show anything and just came to the conclusion that India isn't good. Goa is not all about beaches and party. They could have shown us the Goan cuisines, the heritage sites, the Portuguese influences, but they didnt show anything. And it all woudn't have cost much too, as they are budget travellers. Also their choice of stay was a poor choice again, obviously they didnt do much research. The are many nice hotels and resorts available in India for just Rs 1500/- a night. They could have easily avoided those ants and stayed in a nice and dry and clean hotel. Even in their last vlog where they travelled in a train, they kept using the word luxury. EIther they do not do their research or they treat us condescendingly, because clearly that train wasn't a luxurious train. Any middle class person can afford to travel in that train.
India has 18% world population but total land area is 2%,so it happens I agree but not to forget 1 million homeless people in USA,2 million prisoners,gun shooting deaths in USA 1.5 million since 1968,35% of children below 18 years are with single parent,one in four children have been sexually abused,per day food wastage in USA could feed 70 million Africans, second largest emitter of CO2.if USA people live sensibly we can make our earth a livable planet.
Sorry for you to arrive there in monsoon season. I remember mine in 2016. We went there in June and all day raining and couldn't go near shore due to tides. Do come in Winters here in December or January. All the way sunny beaches and parties going on. Also, if you are still in Goa, visit churches, discover cities like Panji, Vasco da Gama, casino there in ship, many forts, old goa etc.
The crime in Goa is rising and their are communal tensions as well. Even for Indians from other states Goa is not safe as local Christians hate Hindu Indians and their only aim is to rip off tourists. If not able to rip off they will beat and loot you. The police sides with the locals, no one cares about tourists. Alcohol adds up to all off it. The streets are full of Alcoholics and criminals.
I dont know why travelers only consider Jaipur, Bombay, Delhi , goa only. Rather they should visit Indian Mountains ( Spiti, Ladakh, mcleodganj ) These Places are cleaner and much more adventurous
I really appreciate your honesty! I wish more people could have taken your criticisms in stride. Because unfortunately, it's true! You guys have been to several countries, are avid travelers.. ofcourse if you'll compare India to western countries, India will appear to be "dirty". I do agree with some people in the comments section that visiting Goa during monsoons was not the right decision. But I get your point, you are talking from a holistic experience.. And frankly people in our country need this reality check. Nothing much has improved in our country in the past 10 years in terms of the attitude of people towards maintaining this beautiful nation and keeping it clean. Instead of criticising them for choosing the wrong season or accomodation or having a smaller budget, we should take it as an eye opener and work towards keeping our country clean. That's the least we can do as responsible citizens. As an Indian it breaks my heart to see my fellow citizens being so careless and reckless when they litter in public spaces, tourist places and just throw trash anywhere they feel like without even realising the consequence of their action. And whenever personally I have tried to stop such actions around me , I am the one who is looked upon differently as if I am saying something unusual or wrong. This is our problem, that we have grown used to this carelessness. Having said that, I also want you as travelers to know that our country holds immense potential..I mean it's so rich & diverse historically, geographically, culturally, religiously that if you want to experience INDIA in its entirety it's going take days! Months even! From north to south , east to west, there is so much to explore and beautiful sights to see, it's truly incredible. I don't specifically want to mention about any one state as it will be unfair to the rest.There are places you can visit even when you want to relax and rejuvenate. Yes a bit of researching on the suitability of climate is a must and you need to be at the right place for the right experience.
You better head to Chandigarh. It's the cleanest, most planned, and the most green city in India. Though make sure you book a decent hotel inside the city premises, else most of them are located in the suburbs.
The dislikes 👎🏻are more then likes 👍🏻on your video it's not because of your honest review it's because of no research abt the place or knowledge of the place u have you want everything cheap and it should be perfect read reviews of places u visit and places u stay, I use to like your videos but u are now just bashing india and it's image without proper knowledge of the place.
Nowordformyname yes I am telling the fact i stay outside india my self I have been staying here since 6 years there are still few places only locals know about we don't know coz we are not born here so I can't judge the place if I don't do my proper research. And for a reason there is a thing called season and off season. If I come to your country and say that damn this place is so hot or cold and this is not proper that is not proper u will also tell me I had to do my research abt before travelling to your country and see the places to visit according to season and places to stay if I book a damn cheap place and complain then it's my fault coz I didn't want to spend more. Am not saying india is perfect there are things to improve but u can't just judge a country after having one bad experience that to coz of their own fault and not going to place where they should go during season time. What place will u get for 12 to 15 $ in your country. There thousands of tourist come during new year and Christmas they all are wrong to love that place do u think.
I don't know why people are disliking this video. You gave your honest opinion and evaluation of a place. I appreciate that. I would be much more disappointed if you gave a glowing recommendation, I traveled all that way to visit and found the environment you describe. Thank you for being honest and evaluating the area as you found it. Granted...another season or place in the area might be different, but you gave it your best shot and that is what we are after in travel videos.
U guys dont want to spend even 1/10 of what u will pay in ur country and u want world class services bloody double standard.there are hotels in goa where u pay 20k a night and ull get want u want .
I backpacked around India with my girlfriend for a month last year, we spent on average under 10$ a night for sleeping in homestays and hostels and stayed max 3days per city, we went from south India, east, north and then west. My favourite city was a mountain city called Munnar, it was the most quiet city in India definitely, a "vacation" inside our vacation compared to the rest of India :P, it was quiet and peaceful and beautiful we climbed mountains there, it was also a lot cooler then the rest of India that was super hot so we appreciated the cooler climate of Munnar since we are from northern Europe we are not used to so hot and moisty climate. The food is amazing everywhere in the country. India was paradise for us as vegetarians so many flavours! We even dared to try a lot of different street food. We never got sick from street food, the only time we ever got sick was eating in a hotel. That didn't feel good but it passed in a day. India was an awesome experience! I have been to many countries but this is the trip that i will remember the most, it was a crazy adventure we were also there during the monsoon season but we already knew we were going to India at the worst moment but we didn't care, it was the only chance my girlfriend had a long holiday off work and we were prepared for rains and monsoon season so it was fine :)
I love the honesty. I can understand in a way where people are coming from when they get angry, especially if they are from India or love India, because I’m sure they want you and your audience to see it as they do. However that doesn’t change your experience. It doesn’t matter that you “should have gone another time” because you’re showing how it is at THIS time, showing your own personal experience and not pretending. Anyway, the honesty is awesome and I thought you guys were still respectful.
It's not like they are criticised only for being in wrong time. But the place they stayed too. Goa has all sorts of resorts to the kinds of places they stayed in. It's okay they don't want to stay in resorts but that doesn't you go to the cheapest hotel with worst services checked online. It's makes no sense to stay at a place where no Indian in there sane minds would stay if his objective was to enjoy the trip. Also the fact that Goa is not all about beaches. There are world heritage sites there. This narrative for me contains loads of bias disguised as honesty. This comes from a guy who has visited Goa multiple times. It seems they have researched well but only to show negative aspects of how the worst travel to Goa would feel like. And people aren't angry. People are criticising them for it. Just as this comment intends to do.
It's not your fault. It is the fault that you came in wrong season. Goa is amazing place and your Airbnb went really wrong there are much more nicer place to stay there are people from Russia who come and stay for months just to cool off. I think that sums up.
I don't think you are traveller/explorer. *First- You visited GOA in wrong season *Second- If you choose cheap hotel then don't expect much out of it. * Third- go watch Trevor James (Food ranger) & Mark Wiens they have given honest review about India. No country is perfect & in your video you showed only negative part. I would request you guys don't vist again if you have so many problem. Again no personal issue with you.
I am agree with them. I was in Goa 2 weeks ago and it was exactly like that. I didn't like it and it is not a crime if someone doesn't like a place. So people, relax :)
Way Away Like your honest review and also the fact that you tried your best to share your experience with great modesty and humbleness. You just shared your experience and everyone who see the videos would just agree. But- Yes, you did choose wrong time and wrong accommodation. Goa is indeed really beautiful and so is India. I wish you had come in season.Good time to visit Goa is Nov to Feb. To my fellow Indianz Dont feel hurt or offended. No reason to miff either. Stop pooping and peeing everywhere. Isn't that just true. If it's not human waste it's animal's. Unfortunately it is everywhere in India. It has been accepted by us, may be couple of subcontinent countries and few countries in africa. Don't expect tourist from around the world feeling comfortable with feces on our roads and almost everywhere. I love my country and am proud of its culture, diversity, tradition, history, and countless other things. But we need to make India cleaner.
fjellyo32 Goa is in South, so in North, monsoon reaches later compared to South. July would be summer if you are in North, well the goans won't agree with you.
fjellyo32 Northern part of equator matters less compared to the direction and flow of winds on global level. Northern part of equator only suggests that we are receiving more heat but that doesn't mean monsoon can't begin in hot environment. I hope you are aware that Monsoon arrive in Kerala in the end of may itself and monsoon hits Mumbai Midway June. Similarly Monsoon hits northern areas only till the end of June and beginning of July and sometimes may be as late as mid July. India is huge weather can't be generalised here in this area.
For some of you guys watching this, do try out Goa yourselves. Sure this is what they did but it might be a completely different experience for you. Especially if done right. If you wanna try out Goa, go to Vivanta by Taj’s Fort Aguada or Holiday Village and stay there it’s a great hotel. And on Saturdays visit the “Saturday Night Bazaar.” Some of the things they sell are wonderful. Try the food, yes some of the beach shacks are closed but the permanent ones are open and Goan food (is you’re not picky and want to explore) is awesome. Go to the night clubs, Goa is the crazy party place of India. You can enjoy it in the summer and monsoon. In the summer there’s more energy and all the beaches are open and there’s a lot of people and all that but in the monsoon Goa is greener and calmer. Visit spas, hike to the waterfalls, and if you want to see history visit the temples, cathedrals, forts and the museums. India is known for its culture and history. Yes, Goa is known for their beaches but it’s much more than that.
Why are you guys staying in such a budget place anyway? It’s possible to find a good place that’s not very expensive! If you are brought up in such good conditions then why stay in a shabby place that’s obviously cheap and you can’t expect luxury really. Goa has many good hotels mind you. Who goes to Goa in rains anyways?! You guys kept saying water is dirty, place is crappy, classic India etc which I think is not all that India is about. You obviously are looking only at the negatives and making it the highlight. Sad that you cannot see past that.
Haha I'm from Goa and well, if you want to come to Goa during the monsoons, don't head to the beaches. Trekking, visiting the waterfalls in the Western Ghats(the mountains on the border with Maharashtra and K'taka) is the way to go. Other interesting things to do: do a heritage walk around Fontainhas(Latin Quarter) of Panjim,visit the churches of Old Goa, see old Portuguese architecture, indulge in the local cuisine- hot spicy chicken Cafréal on a rainy afternoon,damn, ain't nothing better than that! About the beaches: Yes, when it rains due to the rise in the sea level and tides, the beaches do tend to get washed up. Vagator however,is, in season a large beach playing host to huge EDM festivals every year with headliners like David Guetta, Axwell and others playing.
The crime in Goa is rising and their are communal tensions as well. Even for Indians from other states Goa is not safe as local Christians hate Hindu Indians and their only aim is to rip off tourists. If not able to rip off they will beat and loot you. The police sides with the locals, no one cares about tourists. Alcohol adds up to all off it. The streets are full of Alcoholics and criminals.
I'm kinda disappointed with the comments. I actually prefer travel vloggers who really express what they're really feeling with the country or place they are in rather than vloggers who just keeps on blabbering positive stuff even if there isn't any just so that they'll get positive response from the countrymen and get more views and subscribers.
I respect that you do not sugar coat your experiences and that you do provide honest opinions. However, I also think you need to slow down a bit. From the visa error to the bad accommodation, it seems like you are having glitches as a result of that fact that you are frantically trying to check off as many countries as possible - like the Amazing Race. I am not even clear what you were hoping to see or do in India. Note that some of the best vloggers are people who put down roots for a while so that they can share a deeper experience with a culture. (Look at some of the folks who are still showcasing Mexico an who were there over a year ago at the same time as you). I hope things get better in Turkey - relax and enjoy.
Hi, I am not criticising you as you were honest with your experience but few things I would like to mention 1. You stayed in a wrong place. That place maybe a good place to stay but definitely not during the rainy season. 2. You were right that the water of the sea is brown because of the sand and rain otherwise the water color is indeed torquise.
Iam an Indian..proud to be Yes.. these so called Indian people simply gets angry if anyone says bad about and starts feeling good if said good about something .Thank you for coming to India 3 times Sir and Ma'am ,and keep coming.. love you both ..😊😊😊😊🇮🇳🇺🇸.
The crime in Goa is rising and their are communal tensions as well. Even for Indians from other states Goa is not safe as local Christians hate Hindu Indians and their only aim is to rip off tourists. If not able to rip off they will beat and loot you. The police sides with the locals, no one cares about tourists. Alcohol adds up to all off it. The streets are full of Alcoholics and criminals.
Just got back from goa. Stayed in south and north goa both so I can advise you to go to south Goa which is lush green right now and so beautiful. And beaches are hardly crowded and you won't find any hawker there too.
I was in south goa during monsoon few an year ago and i am sure you guys should consider giving it a try.......stay in majorda beach resort......very nice place with no annoying hawkers and peace....feel sad for your bad experience....:)
We have been all over India on several trips and have really enjoyed different aspects of it. For years, people said we should go to Goa and that the beaches are great. So, we finally made a special trip to go Goa. However, we did not enjoy the Goa beaches. In our opinion, there are much better beaches around the world. Goa: Dirty, humid, not tourist friendly during our two weeks there.
Manali Shitole Was curious because logic tells me streets would smell better there in the rainy season. Rain tends to have the decency to clean stuff like that, appearently unlike the residents there.
Sick Turret Nope... In the rainy season somehow the sea throws Everything out. This is what the empirical evidence suggest. Find out why. And no btw I have been there, I didn't find any sort of poop in the sea or beaches neither did I see anyone pooping. This was over exaggerated that's what my experience in Goa suggests. Also it seems it was done purposely because of obvious reasons.
Prasann Kshatriya thanks for explaining that. Every place is different and there is a time to visit. You can't show up at wrong time and expect everything from nature .
They were just saying the truth, India is very dirty, noisy, crowded. so instead of criticizing them we should accept the fact and contribute to make India clean.
yes i agree difference of opinion should be respected, But if your opinion is ill founded, less researched, not well presented then being Honest is not enough to be appreciated...
Sry but I feel this ...see it is not about the 5 star..if u choose to live in middle of a jungle in a shed... thats too in a rainy season..what would you except other than insects..and about the beaches..there are lots of beaches in Goa..since people are not aware of them..so most of them end up on the common beaches(like waga)..if u decided to stay in 1or 2 star hotel..and ask the owner about the beaches..they will suggest u some great location as I was suggested Mariam beach..no crowd..peace..all I want on a beach..and india is very cheap only when you know right location to buy stuff..like only buy beers from roadside shops not on the beach(they charge u twice the cost)..🙂🙂
It's good to see honest travel vlogs and you two are always amazing. Things are often very positive but sometimes they're not and it's great that you show both sides of that and even given the negatives you both always have a great attitude trying to make the best of every situation. For those mentioning visiting GOA during other times of year, there are also some other great videos that show this. Psychotraveller for example, had a great video a few months ago during a more pleasant season and she said it was like paradise. This is a great lesson in researching your destinations before booking your trip!
The crime in Goa is rising and their are communal tensions as well. Even for Indians from other states Goa is not safe as local Christians hate Hindu Indians and their only aim is to rip off tourists. If not able to rip off they will beat and loot you. The police sides with the locals, no one cares about tourists.
As an Indian myself, me or my parents won't stay or eat at places where MOST of the Foreign RU-vidrs stay or eat... I heard that it's because for their Budget reasons they are forced to stay in poor or below average places and eat street foods at random corners and make videos of them ..But anyone who can afford to atleast Stay in the Average or Mid-Range Hotels or eat can start to see the beauty of it.. I know few RU-vidrs who does High end luxury Stay and Eat in India but we are not looking for that expensive but atleast do not go tooooooo down below to homeless or extreme poor places or hotels or eateries and DO NOT give a statement about the WHOLE INDIA or that place.. (for example, it's like We visiting New York and staying in a shitty accomodation for $10 per day with flies and dirty toilets and visiting poor underrun shops nearby in the hood and Finally telling the world What America is ...😁..) hope every foreigner reading this got the point.. Many RU-vidrs I know who wanted to go to India has done their research of Middle to High Range Stays and travel and beautiful places across all States in India and calculated the money to spend and they are still saving to have a beautiful trip..that's they way to go.. Trust me, India is NOT Cheap as it looks.. Even Australia, America is cheaper in Food and Hotels when compared to the exact same Range of Hotels and food in India... Best advice is to have enough money + have a Indian friend or take an Indian-American friend with you , that way, Anyone can start from South to North and beautifully travel + enjoy foods and places EVERY STATE offers which are totally different 👌🏼.. Do not judge on Foreigners straight jumping into Mumbai, Goa or Delhi Laneways or shitty poor areas and making videos
Being someone who lived near Lake Ontario, the water there was definitely foamy, brown and wavey during adverse weather (especially winter and stormy weather). But during the summer and calm days the water on the lake was beautiful and turquoise blue! So I think what you experienced was bad timing. Other than that... I agree. It didn't look like anything special. Even if the weather was nice.
The crime in Goa is rising and their are communal tensions as well. Even for Indians from other states Goa is not safe as local Christians hate Hindu Indians and their only aim is to rip off tourists. If not able to rip off they will beat and loot you. The police sides with the locals, no one cares about tourists. Alcohol adds up to all off it. The streets are full of Alcoholics and criminals.
Pooja Singh that's very wrong. I'm indian. Judging by the videos they've gone to the dirtiest parts and stayed In Hotels that even I wouldn't travel to. To anyone reading this , please look at better, more informative (and honest) videos and see what India's about . Then you make an "honest " judgment and see if coming to india is for you.
Western coast of India along with Mumbai and Goa is one of the most rainy place in India during monsoon season from June to September...best time to visit any place in India is from October to March,April...There will be pleasant weather and air of festivities.
Don't speak trash about a country.We welcome you to our country with open arms and this is how you respond . Highly disappointed. India is beautiful I am proud of my country .You just had bad experiences because you were at the wrong place at the wrong time and morever you did not stay at the right kind of accommodation , there are plenty of cheap and expensive accommodations in Goa which are just perfect.I am not complaining about you saying you did not like it, that's k , that's your opinion but don't potray India as a country which you saw in slumdog millionaire coz I clearly can see that's the image you have in your mind , that's pretty bad for you , because India is more than that . Hope you have an amazing journey to wherever you are going next that's in your own words your " comment zone " .fin
Keep being HONEST! Don't allow some of these negative commenters stop you from doing so. You guys can only give reviews from your own experiences and nothing else. Y'all have always remained respectful to the people and culture. GREAT channel.
The crime in Goa is rising and their are communal tensions as well. Even for Indians from other states Goa is not safe as local Christians hate Hindu Indians and their only aim is to rip off tourists. If not able to rip off they will beat and loot you. The police sides with the locals, no one cares about tourists. Alcohol adds up to all off it. The streets are full of Alcoholics and criminals.
Guys if you have been to Sikkim in India, then you know it's beauty, but if you haven't been there, i would welcome you from the bottom of my heart. It's one of the most most most beautiful places in India.
here's the thing...poop and trash and bugs are bad...they cause contamination and illness and should be avoided universally...all you can do it speak your truth....thank you...stay healthy and travel safely...xo !
I am from India. Its okay to give honest reviews. India is not neat and clean like many countries around the world. If something is bad, it is bad. You were niece that you didn't try to flatter Indian people and instead gave honest reviews. It will help other foreigners from getting disappointed when they land here. 👍👍👍🌏🌎🌍
People complaining they go cheap so they should not complain. They go cheap in every country. They were very positive in the last 3 vlogs in india so why should they have anything against india?
I once paid just around 15 dollars for a nice private room in one of the hostels in Goa. There are so many cheap extremely nice accommodations in Goa, specially because its off season. I have no idea what kind of place you guys stayed in.🤔
Great honest video, as I have said in my post above India isn’t for all me included. In fact the furthest East I’d travel is Greece, I don’t do temples or culture and insist on first class conditions. Those who roast this report must have very low expectations.
Come in the right time u would not regret.these guys went to go during the wrong time , go there after mid Sept till Feb , u will c how wonderful the place is.
Am I the only one who can see their accommodations? They are living in a freaking shed in the jungle??? Leave the weather aside for a minute, how can they complain about hygiene and other things when they choose to live like this? I am sorry but clearly they have themselves to blame and not the place. The simple truth is that they are "cheap".
You guys need to visit goa during the dec-feb time period. The water is never super clean and clear in Goa. But water quality depends on the exact beach you visit. Beaches like ashwem and morjim have best water during the dec-feb time period. During the monsoon season, you need to see the interiors of Goa, the waterfalls, the paddy fields, forest areas, etc. The arabian sea is quite dangerous during monsoons and most local fisherfolk stay away from the water during this season. Hope to see you guys come back to India and see Goa and other parts of the country.
In their whole vlogs, they are sarcastically mocking India. This is not the season to visit goa. The places to visit during monsoon in India are Meghalaya in northeast India and Kerala in south India.
You may not be aware of it but Westerners need a permit (ILP) to travel to those northeast regions and they are hard to get and even if you are granted a permit it can take months! Not Kerala and the south tho'.
Sten hård ILP is required only in Arunachal, Nagaland and Mizoram. Meghalaya has no ILP. Meghalaya has even better infrastructure than north indian hill stations like shimla, manali etc.
According to the government, Mega and most of Assam now needs a permit. The visa company I'm using in India to facilitate visas and permits said almost all permits except for some ngos are being denied starting about a week ago and they told me people had been waiting months before abandoning applications without ever getting a reply. So I not sure what to think.
Sten hård Assam may require some permit because of ongoing NRC process done to find out illegal immigrants. You may require permit if you are entering meghalaya Via Guwhati Assam. But you don't require any permit if you are flying directly to Shillong capital of Meghalaya. There is daily flight from Kolkata to Shillong.
Thank you for the information and clarification but since you can't actually get the permits the reality is that these areas are closed to westerners. So advising people to visit them at this time is rather pointless.
Try seeing it from other unbiased vloggers' perspective too. In case that doesn't change your opinion, it's better as "No Asia" rather than "Don't Goa". Gabriel Traveller has a good series on India which covers up everything (good, bad) honestly.
Why did you choose to go during monsoon season? That seems like such a big trip for just a couple days during off-season. I totally get your honesty for that short experience, but I have watched a few other (authentic and honest) vloggers that really enjoyed their time in Goa (and India as a whole). While it's true that India is an intense country to visit, there are many beautiful and clean hotels and such that you can stay at. Small budget + wrong time = worse conditions, right?
In India people throw thrash anywhere and there is no any system to collect it. You are right. Goa looks little dirty. But after few years Indians will know the importance of cleanliness. India is 150 years behind than Europe and usa as far as cleanliness is concern.
You are at a wrong place and on wrong time!! Chosen wrong accomodation!! AirBnB is not recommended in india!! I dont know how much you are paying for this this Tin Shed you are living in but there are surely tons of better places to stay along beach sides in Goa and at fairly reasonable prices in Goa!! Your rough experience will get more rougher if you aint gonna do research properly!!
Funny thing is these guys earn in dollars which is already a strong currency and yet choose the cheapest resorts to stay which even middle class Indians won't choose then they start complaining. It's so ridiculous
One thing you should note when visiting and staying India is: India is a country with multiple standard. The more you pay the better standard you get in almost everything . That’s also because india has a big poor population and cheap means have to be available and you cannot expect things to be smooth and clean there. For eg, if you pay $50-70 for Airbnb in india .. you get super cosy place.( the prices may be higher in some places) , north And north eastern India are clean ( places like Shillong, Himachal, Delhi comparatively to other big cities). If you pay less you are bound to get shits. When I visit India , I never pay less than that although I am an Indian.
You should do homework before visiting anywhere....like weather, best time to visit, services etc And also increase your budget if you want to experience the best of everything. You can't expect someone to exchange gold for iron coins... 🙏🙏🙏
Most of the guys in the comments, take it this way. I thought it was a very honest review. I'm from Bombay and I"ve been to Goa multiple times, and there are places in Goa that are really really great but I believe Goa in entirety needs to improve in things you've mentioned and one can't expect foreign tourists to just randomly bump into great places. People take dump on the beaches and urinate on walls. It happens in Goa, it happens in Bombay and it happens in every other city. We need to improve and till then instead of giving meaningless hate to someone's opinion it's high time we start working on a country that is speckless.
I don't know what people are on about, even during the season it's not that great. Most beaches I visited down south were not clean either that's just the truth. It's a decent place but definitely not great. Also to the people commenting about the season, there's still poop and trash during the season time so yeah.
We understand looking at poop everywhere especially their stay inn anyone's gonna have the same views but in India you have to very picky about the hotels that you choose to stay. I have seen so many western vloggers who use Airbnb in India. While it might be good for the rest of the world, In India you have to learn about the more popular and reliable methods of acquiring accommodation so that you don't compromise on quality on a budget. And goa in monsoon always a bad time. India is not a place that you can just roam and stay casually and hope to have the best experience there is to have. It is my request to all travellers whether Indian or a foreigner please choose your stay and travel methods wisely. We understand that you try to have an indian experience but that's not how a normal indian travels, stays or eats. You guys just cant go to the worst places possible, stay at the worst possible hotels and then complain about it all. Yes there are more bad options than there are good but that's your responsibility to find out.
You had a wrong assessment on Goa.I am an Indian and stays in coastal area but we will never visit beaches during mansoon.It is more dangerous than cleanliness.Murkiness of water due to flow of rain water from river,which is heavily flooded with rain water.There is no alternative. Visit coastal area between September to May,so that you can enjoy real magic of Indian beaches.
agreed with you. yes, its off season but obviously the place looks really bad. trashes and poop everywhere? in short, THE PLACE IS NOT CLEAN. and it doesnt look like beach unlike other southeast asian countries even monsoon season, it still looks wonderful. even the place you stayed it looks gross. indian people here defending the bad weather condition, but its not only that. the place itself says it all! we should all be fair enough as travellers. its not mocking india, they are just telling what they saw and experienced during their stay.. which is really bad. they spent their time and money just to see the place but it turned out unsatisfying. no offense to indians, but i found this video informative and very honest.
Kanuto Baguisa I completely disagree! Yes there are problems in Goa, but I have been there a no. Of times. What they are showing isn't goa! They are living in a freaking shed in jungle?! Do me a favor, will you? Google the no. of 5 stars in Goa? They have themselves to blame for this dreadful experience!
RagingElch ...see it is not about the 5 star..if u choose to live in middle of a jungle in a shed... thats too in a rainy season..what would you except other than insects..and about the beaches..there are lots of beaches in Goa..since people are not aware of them..so most of them end up on the common beaches(like waga)..if u decided to stay in 1or 2 star hotel..and ask the owner about the beaches..they will suggest u some great location as I was suggested Mariam beach..no crowd..peace..all I want on a beach..and india is very cheap only when you know right location to buy stuff..like only buy beers from roadside shops not on the beach(they charge u twice the cost)..🙂🙂
It's not about defending the weather. You've got internet. Just search what are the best places to live in Goa and you'll be fine. They themselves are to be blamed for this experience. Before going anywhere, make good use of internet otherwise don't crib if the experience isn't satisfactory.
I went to USA last year and I found Philadelphia was voted the second dirtiest city in the U.S. New Orleans, for example, which was voted the number one dirtiest city in the U.S., is known for its yearly Mardi Gras, the clean up of which is of epic proportions. 1. New Orleans 2. Philadelphia 3. Los Angeles 4. Memphis 5. New York 6. Baltimore 7. Las vegas 8. Miami 9. Atlanta 10. Houston City of angels: A homeless person looks for food in a trash can along Wall Street in Los Angeles, which was voted the third dirtiest city in the U.S. Big Apple: A garbage barge floats by the Statue of Liberty in New York, which was the fifth dirtiest city, a drop of four places from last year And many more but i didn't criticize.
I have read a few comments and yes, all were negative. But guys take it easy, it is only that they didn't had much information. Anyway we are sorry you had a bad experience in our country. We hope you have a great time again, provided you research!! PS: Yes, the beach was dirty and so was the room.
My initial reaction after watching the video is that Indians are cheap and dirty. But i know they are not. There are lovely places in india too. So i can say that they misrepresented India. And it was not facts. It was biased info.
hey guys..goa does have really really great places you just need the right person to show you around and i know how frustrated you guys must have felt, im so sorry that you guys had to go through that. but i think its better to plan out an entire itinerary and seek guidance through trip advisor just in case you dont have friends to show you around because the stuff you guys covered in goa is absolutely nothing from what it is really like... love you guys!
The crime in Goa is rising and their are communal tensions as well. Even for Indians from other states Goa is not safe as local Christians hate Hindu Indians and their only aim is to rip off tourists. If not able to rip off they will beat and loot you. The police sides with the locals, no one cares about tourists. Alcohol adds up to all off it. The streets are full of Alcoholics and criminals.
