I Can't Believe It's Kolkata! (CRAZY Rich and Poor) 🇮🇳

[@barbie3747]

One of the best KZbinr I have seen. Seeing this video I think my next visit to India I will include kolkota . Thank you so much.

[@InvestedAdventure]

That is so kind of you to say! Maybe in a few more months I’ll be able to share my journey with more people like you

[@endless782]

Hey james love these videos man. The barbers 380 was almost a fair price. Im indian, living jus near Kolkata, in a city called ranchi. Its much less developed than Kolkata, but i still pay 200, jus for haircut and facewash. The barber was highly respectable as well. Dont worry too much, if u feel something is fishy ask the locals who know English (before u buy or get any service or products)

[@InvestedAdventure]

Hey Kam, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with me, as well as watching the video 🤴 Kolkata was perhaps the most impressive modern city I visited in India, but I also liked exploring the local neighbourhood too. I can’t believe that the local barber was so humble and did such a good job for 380, when a tabouleh salad at the place I went to in the evening (200 meters away at Quest mall) cost 715, before service and tax! Thankfully the restaurant provided a couple of things on the house for me to try, as I would never have spent that kind of money whilst on travels (and, frankly, I find the local eateries - as with barbers - more interesting). I appreciate your tip and will check out some videos of Ranchi so I have a better understanding of where you’re from, and the city of Kolkata. Be sure to subscribe, in case you haven’t already, as I’d be keen to speak more in my coming videos. I head to the south of India after my brief stop in Vietnam 🇮🇳

[@endless782]

@@InvestedAdventure oh yes sure. Ranchi is not more of a tourist place so don't worry you're not missing anything. It's around 400kms from Kolkata, and neighbouring state of the state in which Kolkata is located. All good brother. And yeah, 715 is costly but it highly depends on the restaurant as the ones which look standard and high class are generally expensive. But all good as long you feel that it was worth it, theres no harm. I hope you enjoy your stay, when you're back from Vietnam! Let me know if you need help ☺️🙏 and yes I'm subscribed:)

[@uttaranbhunia4939]

Because bengali is the local language not hindi

[@InvestedAdventure]

If that is the answer, what was the question? ha, thanks for commenting brother

[@uttaranbhunia4939]

@@InvestedAdventure you were saying that whether you need to practice your hindi as people you were speaking to was not responding the way you were expecting. Safe travel.

[@uttaranbhunia4939]

@@InvestedAdventure also hope you will be back to kolkata again.. I could show u around more off beat places

[@adityanarayandas9680]

বিহারী তে ভরে গেছে সব।

[@tanmaybasu10]

​​@@InvestedAdventureBengali is 6th largest natively spoken language in the world and second largest in India. ( Outside West Bengal also spoken in Tripura, Lower Assam, parts of Jhsrkhand and outside India in Bangladesh)

[@tomojitghosh3006]

Hello, i'm from Calcutta. I've recently come across to your channel and i already subscribed it. Really like the content and enjoy your time here in India! 😀

[@InvestedAdventure]

Super, dhanyvad my friend! Shame we missed each other when I was there!

[@fatheralwaysstruggles179]

James..you again in Kolkata....nice to see you again

[@InvestedAdventure]

Thanks Father! Likewise

[@fatheralwaysstruggles179]

James my name is Ali....not father 😢..... 😅😅😅

[@tanbirsarkar6969]

Hi guys Come back again KOLKATA At DURGA PUJA month of OCTOBER It is biggest Festival of Kolkata

[@InvestedAdventure]

I hear this is meant to be huge!! Is it also celebrated elsewhere in India?

[@tanbirsarkar6969]

@@InvestedAdventure It is very famous of Kolkata

[@Mr.ExposeYT]

Asia's biggest festival

[@sohininath]

​@@InvestedAdventure nowhere other than Kolkata is Durga Puja celebrated at this large scale and you should definitely visit first two weeks of October here

[@sohininath]

​@@InvestedAdventure nowhere other than Kolkata is Durga Puja celebrated at this large scale and you should definitely visit first two weeks of October here

[@aryamukherjee434]

The place from where you bought the kulfi, it was the MP Birla Planeterium, the largest planeterium in Asia.

[@InvestedAdventure]

Wow! In all of Asia!? I can see why the queue might also have been the longest in Asia

[@aryamukherjee434]

hahaha😂😂@@InvestedAdventure

[@prathambhardwaj7038]

You're very positive you're spreading good vibes everywhere very good thanks for visiting india ❣️

[@InvestedAdventure]

Thank you Pratham. I’m a positive person but I don’t shy away from showing the truth

[@shubh1900]

WOWW... you captured the Evening beautifully ,, amazing shot

[@InvestedAdventure]

Thank you very much. It was a beautiful evening

[@krispinaugustine0389]

Brother being a Christian from Kolkata was surprised after coming back home after working abroad and visiting the church and having to pay money to visit my own church. It's only happened after lock down and the church management has made that church a money making property now... having fashion shows and tourists activities etc . You made the right choice by turning back... because of the negative vibe . It's not about the money It's about the first vibe. Salute ❤

[@InvestedAdventure]

Thanks my friend

[@mfinn7185]

which church?

[@snkbhattacharya23]

Sir it's nice that you are at Kolkata. But all you gotta know that just because local language is Bengali that's why some food names are kinda different here, like when you see a pani puri it's actually Fuchka and when you call it samosa it's actually Singara!! Like that we have different names as they taste different too!

[@InvestedAdventure]

Oh that’s amazing thanks so much

[@LilyBeth-wm6lg]

Great video. Hi James enjoy your time. Take care

[@InvestedAdventure]

Thanks darling!

[@parthapratimdas4796]

that..."Glad to be back" was hilarious🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@InvestedAdventure]

Hahaha

[@vers4662]

I was born and brough up in Kolkata but I have never visited Quest myself lmaooo. Didn't know there was a no cam policy In Quest 😭 P.s.: in case you want to get to know Kolkata better, I can assist you with that. There are many hidden gems here, not famous but behatiful places and eateries!.

[@InvestedAdventure]

That sounds great, thank you so much. I’ll be sure to get your recommendations if I return

[@dersuodisseu]

I’m going to Kolkata for 5 days or so during New Year in a few months, I’d love to hear your suggestions!

[@mfinn7185]

@vers 😂😂😂😂

[@faizaan4539]

U shoud visit darjeeling and north westbengal to see the nature beauty of it take a flight from Kolkata to siliguri the heart of North bengal them visit darjeeling and many hill station u will love it brother❤

[@InvestedAdventure]

I'm looking forward to this in the new year - India 2.0 series!!

[@faizaan4539]

@@InvestedAdventure that will be the great weather as in janaury snowfall season will be there and u will find many tea varieties which u will like there it's a tea hub of india ...as India is diverse u will find different culture people and many new things there

[@travelvlogs6052]

Beautiful scenery 😍 nice place to travel ☺️

[@InvestedAdventure]

Yeah Kolkata is definitely one of better cities in India

[@travelvlogs6052]

@@InvestedAdventure you're absolutely right 👍

[@AnimeFusionUpdatesz]

Man I live in Salt Lake but I missed you I didn't even knew you came to WB

[@InvestedAdventure]

Salt Lake 🇺🇸?

[@AnimeFusionUpdatesz]

@@InvestedAdventure never mind I live in Kolkata too Idk why I even used Salt Lake

[@hiavi]

22:12 Likewise dude.

[@InvestedAdventure]

thanks brother!

[@FacksHack26]

Please come again at the festival in October" Durga Puja ". Durga puja is the greatest festival of West Bengal , india. Goodness durga and her children worship for 5 days .She is symbol of strength and power .

[@InvestedAdventure]

I’ve heard good things!

[@francislepcha8668]

the Baraka restaurant is very happy in Quest Mall.... good job, James.

[@InvestedAdventure]

I hope so! I had been there a couple of times as the food was BANGING

[@danupaul6926]

10 is not for entering church. It's for poor children's and charity

[@InvestedAdventure]

Thanks for clarifying

[@ayushbose599]

👍🏼🙏🏼Kolkata❤️🇮🇳

[@InvestedAdventure]

Are you from there, Ayush?

[@ayushbose599]

Yes I’m from Kolkata staying 10mins from Salt Lake stadium.

[@SimonIredale-h6g]

I understand the potential negative vide for a church or cathedral entrance fee but at 10 Indian Rupees - US$0.12 - it isn't much to the majority and the ticket you receive states it is a donation for the church to aid in buying food for the poor of Kolkata. There is no fee for visiting the grounds only. You missed a wonderful experience of the cathedrals' interior which is most interesting and the grounds are, for where you are in Kolkata, tranquil. Incidentally, I was christened in the cathedral too many years ago (!)

[@InvestedAdventure]

Is that how little it actually was? I forget whether I was without cash... or just messed up the conversion

[@SimonIredale-h6g]

@@InvestedAdventure Maybe a mental conversion error. You did though have a sense of the church is working to pad their coffers regardless of others. The church in this instance uses the "donation fee" to feed the hungry.

[@francislepcha8668]

at 25:04 the people at the back bombing the scene haha.. and the bored policeman..😆

[@InvestedAdventure]

Yeah the policeman!!

[@ArandomIndian30]

I think you should see the Newton area which is quite modern even in European standards )

[@InvestedAdventure]

Thanks for the tip - I'll check it out when im next there

[@keganwallace3882]

You have the best videos man, keep it up! Greetings from East Coast Canada 🇨🇦

[@InvestedAdventure]

Thanks Kegan, I'm about to get out and shoot my first video in KL now! Be sure to subscribe as I drop videos daily (longs/shorts on opposite days)

[@matttaylor7902]

Weird question…I really like your sun glasses. What brand are they? Loved the video as well. I’m heading to Kolkata in September so you gave some great insights

[@InvestedAdventure]

Thanks my friend. Oliver Peoples. Served me well!

[@sahilsudan2075]

Finally I m in ur video ... u scare me at first 19:22 m that military personnel to whom u shook hands and hug me

[@InvestedAdventure]

Hey Sahil, nice to meet you!

[@editbyjp]

Can you please tell us which camera and mic you are using ? & What are the filming equipment you carry while traveling ?

[@InvestedAdventure]

I'll add a link in the description

[@manojkhatry7279]

Good Going , Brother.

[@InvestedAdventure]

Hey Manoj

[@claudiaganseblumchen8300]

Kolkata ist a very, very spirituelle city. At every corner there ist a nice Tempel. ❤

[@InvestedAdventure]

Not really compared to other cities. Seemed to be more churches

[@claudiaganseblumchen8300]

@@InvestedAdventure i belive, that you dont know Kolkata! Kolkata is the spiritual main city of India. There are all over little tempels with candle lights.

[@sujatabarman8940]

Love from WestBengal, coochbehar.

[@InvestedAdventure]

Dhanyavad Sujata

[@indinmemer]

I love your content ❤❤

[@InvestedAdventure]

Not as much as I love your name! 😆

[@francislepcha8668]

The Kolkata Hawkers outside Birla Planetarium are having a ball haha..

[@InvestedAdventure]

You know the spot brother?

[@francislepcha8668]

@InvestedAdventure I was born and raised in Kolkata I am a Calcuttan..

[@kailashsameerdayma432]

Welcome to Jaipur Rajasthan ❤

[@InvestedAdventure]

Thanks Kailash - check out my other videos there and be sure to subscribe!

[@kailashsameerdayma432]

I am big fan of you ♥️I am watching all videos you every video like

[@Ava10045]

I hope more people from the West consider moving to West Bengal. It's a safe place, and I'd love the opportunity to connect and network with them!

[@InvestedAdventure]

Thanks for the input my friend

[@Torq123]

Safe Place?? Forgot RG Kar?

[@soumyadiptamajumder8795]

Visit Botanical Garden and East Kolkata Wetlands!!!

[@InvestedAdventure]

That sounds nice - no bengal tigers there I hope!?

[@soumyadiptamajumder8795]

@@InvestedAdventure For Bengal Tigers you have to visit Sunderban 😂😂😂😂

[@anindamaity]

Like your haircut...😊

[@InvestedAdventure]

Thanks man. It was a good trim there

[@francislepcha8668]

@james after having your haircut in Karaya Road Beck Bagan you took a taxi to Victoria Memorial for 200rs I must say you got a fair Deal...as per Kolkata standard.

[@InvestedAdventure]

Ah thats good to know! I like to pay a fair price - not be harsh on local workers, but equally not be taken advantage of

[@male-efficient7262]

I see many people talking nonsense about barber price, well its absolutely reasonable. He was staying at South Kolkata near quest mall which is a posh area in Kolkata, plus it was an airconditioned Salon and they did face wash using Shehnaz Hussain products, that aint cheap!!!! Dont compare it with cheap fatichar barber shop you go to. They didnt overcharge, rather I would say they charged fair or even less. I know places in Kolkata that would charge even more in South Kolkata. So if you dont much about Kolkata, its better to talk less!!!!

[@InvestedAdventure]

I agree. The guys there offered a great service which was accessible to locals (and me!) who were looking for a little extra care - not just the in-and-out experience

[@sutapachatterjee6654]

​@@InvestedAdventureI love your videos so much.❤ I am from Kolkata West Bengal too.Are you from England?

[@RonBhattacharya]

Wow... 380 for all of that was cheap!!! I pay 100 for a simple trimmer haircut in a tyre 2 city [ but then, the guy visits my place instead of me having to visit his shop].

[@InvestedAdventure]

Such a good service too!

[@claudiaganseblumchen8300]

I like Kolkata. Nice Kolkata

[@InvestedAdventure]

Bahut achar

[@claudiaganseblumchen8300]

@@InvestedAdventure what ist the meening of Bahut achar.

[@aryamukherjee434]

During the Raj Calcutta was the biggest and most important city in the world after London and till 1970 it was the biggest and most important city of Asia. From the 90s after the Soviet fell and America grew close to India, the Indian sentiment towards the British became softer with every passing years. The Biritsh looted trillions of dollars from this city and the Bengal area alone. Bengal was overlooked during droughts during ww2 and it became the worst drought and famine in the world. So, cities are friendly but as you go to the remote areas where modernity hasn't reached much there people maybe rude.

[@InvestedAdventure]

Thanks for taking time to explain these facts to me my friend. This is what makes my adventures so much richer as I travel through different cultures, shaped by important histories. I'd love to hear your take in my coming videos too

[@aryamukherjee434]

@@InvestedAdventure I absolutely love your videos, your super energetic voice and "All Right!"😂

[@lanamdorjeelama4658]

brother was just next to my house, funny that I randomly click on this videos

[@InvestedAdventure]

That’s such a coincidence, near the palace?

[@lanamdorjeelama4658]

@@InvestedAdventure now I am a subscriber too

[@imordinary1902]

The next time you visit Kolkata come to Newtown

[@InvestedAdventure]

What’s going on there brother?

[@Sahnewazansari-hd9dc]

​@@InvestedAdventurethe town for modification of your life

[@anishagarwal5853]

You should come back at the month ot October The biggest festival of world celebrate here. It is even recorded at UNESCO Shoukd come. It is celebrate whole differently onky here

[@InvestedAdventure]

What is the name of this? Is it the puja?

[@anishagarwal5853]

@@InvestedAdventure yes it is durga puja During this u will find each and every street lighten up, decorated with pandals and all people with happy face and new clothes It is something different from anything. Can't be express in words only it can be experienced. During this time what hindu what muslim Or what others. All steep out from their home and visit street over streets and pandals

[@ShivamKumar-xw1gq]

Brother he took extra charge in barber Shop the price of hair cut and massage is around 100-150 and that ice cream cost is 20 Be aware that type of things Thank you

[@InvestedAdventure]

Lol I cannot ever get it right. I should have given the scam coffee guy 5 bucks, but I shouldn’t have paid these guys what they asked for (a fair price). It seems I cannot win, so I’ll just stop paying attention to other’s opinions. Thanks anyway - I’m sure your intentions were good

[@ShivamKumar-xw1gq]

@@InvestedAdventure brother this type of people scammed every foreigners who came for tourism if you have any doubt about whether it is fair price or not ask anyone near you

[@ShivamKumar-xw1gq]

@@InvestedAdventure may thay tell you fair price

[@ShivamKumar-xw1gq]

@@InvestedAdventure in my state bihar every thing are very cheap that hair cut is around 40 in my village and in city around 90 rupees it may be different for every state , I also travelled in many states even I stayed in south India there prices are very costly but in North Indian all items price is likely same my attention is not bad i just want to aware you Love your vlogging ❤️❤️

[@endless782]

380 totally fair lmao wtf r u talking about. I live near westbengal, in ranchi. I pay 200, with not massage and shit. 380 is justified.

[@luisaluisa6716]

Thanks ❤🖤

[@InvestedAdventure]

Welcome

[@subhojitmazumdar9862]

U are staying in parkcurkas just near by me..

[@InvestedAdventure]

Cool hood!

[@ShivamKumar-xw1gq]

Jai shree Ram Hope you are enjoying in India ❤❤

[@InvestedAdventure]

Thanks Shivam. I’m going to be heading south in a few days after my Vietnam series - be sure to look out for it!

[@mtvvlogs-op2cp]

Please dear sir please visit badi patan devi temple patna sahib famous and popular temple of patna bihar one vlog Please

[@InvestedAdventure]

Hey Neha, your channel appears to have the temple vlogs on lock 🔒 Be sure to check out my upcoming videos in Indonesia - I think you’ll like them!

[@mtvvlogs-op2cp]

@@InvestedAdventure era Badi Patan Devi Temple Patna Bihar When will the vlog be uploaded? You must visit Badi Patan Devi Temple of Patna once.  Badi Patan Devi Temple Patna Bihar

[@khairiyat-LS]

Hi! You should visit Jorasanko, the birthplace of Rabindranath Tagore, College Street, Asia's biggest book-selling market, and College Street coffee house, South Kolkata Lake or we call it Dhakuria Lake, and take a day out to visit Shantiniketan. Do visit it during rain or winter. I liked your video. 🙂

[@InvestedAdventure]

Oh wow, a second hand book market! That sounds like an incredible day!!

[@khairiyat-LS]

@@InvestedAdventure Yes 🙂

[@hankhomaomes2830]

no u dont need to pay to enter any churches ! maybe it was the ticket counter for some carnival that was going on.

[@InvestedAdventure]

Thanks for the tip!

[@immaturesff1184]

Go to North East India megalya and arunachal pradesh❤❤❤

[@InvestedAdventure]

What is there to do there?

[@souravacharya1638]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@InvestedAdventure]

👏

[@iceberg789]

11:55 thats because this place is probably getting more tourists than actual prayers. 🤣 it may still be free entry during prayer times. not sure. 🤔

[@InvestedAdventure]

Hmm maybe brother

[@PARKCIRCUSFOOTBALLCLUB]

mf ypu were in my localiaty :)

[@InvestedAdventure]

Enjoyed my time friend

[@rigitana7497]

Its like "dumb and dumber "--😂😂you got the refrence accurate

[@InvestedAdventure]

I almost felt a bit mean when I saw that back in the edit, but im glad you got the humour!

[@Orion_news]

all the people you meet are all bihari not Bengali , Kolkata has became the capital of bihar

[@justeddie30]

*We have to pay to go to a church? 💀 I went there too few years ago the moment I saw a counter I didn't go in too, even though it was cheap* 😂🤣 *I don't know why either*

[@InvestedAdventure]

Curious hey

[@taniadutta6163]

♥️🙏

[@InvestedAdventure]

Much love my friend

[@sharmisthachatterjee5277]

Local language is Bengali not hindi

[@InvestedAdventure]

Yeah it seemed totally different there. English a very high standard too

[@Mr.ExposeYT]

bro greeting us Namaste or Jay Shri Ram.(not salam alikum) india is hindu country not islam

[@InvestedAdventure]

No, it’s both. Despite the fact that you may wish it was only one, that’s not the reality.

[@MY_ine]

In parts of India, ya can be lynched for saying Jai Sri Ram, in other parts for saying Allahuakbar ​@@InvestedAdventure

[@sudiptasen6181]

Pagal kahika

[@Dr.Emmanuelthomas]

Hi James , you need to visit Hyderabad. The food here is one of the best in India 🥘🍜

[@InvestedAdventure]

Hey Emmanuel, I should be there before very long. I’ll take any suggestions! Thanks mate

[@Dr.Emmanuelthomas]

@@InvestedAdventure Do visit Hotel Shadab/Mehfil for a great biryani, you also need to Visit the iconic Charminar & try the street food over there.

[@Akash-ul4sd]

Kolkata mini Pakistan 🇵🇰you must go this aria.

[@InvestedAdventure]

One day

[@vkayan]

U don't use ☪️ancer (islamic) words (see london condition now n in few years) and u try indian cuisines when in india. Will be more appreciated 👍

[@InvestedAdventure]

I have absolutely no tolerance for this. I’m not Muslim myself, but I won’t allow for comments like that on my channel. The world would be a better place with greater tolerance and hospitality, which is exactly my experience of Islam.

[@PankajDas-k5h]

Assam indea come on

[@InvestedAdventure]

No thanks

[@bobbybannerjee5156]

Embarrassing, coming from a Bengali. The chaos and difficulty just to move from one place to another.

[@InvestedAdventure]

It can be tricky, that’s for sure

[@bobbybannerjee5156]

@@InvestedAdventure be glad you're back home. In one piece, smiles.

[@Gtwannabe]

Mr. Whiteman, don’t impose your ethnocentric views on others!!!

[@InvestedAdventure]

Everyone can see you for who you are...

[@mrrshankar8748]

Our Native language is Bengali

[@InvestedAdventure]

How similar is that to Hindi? I found the standard of English there to be completely different to other parts of India

[@suhribzevolution645]

นี่คือหนึ่งในเมืองและส่วนที่ดีที่สุดของอินเดียใช่แล้วหรือไม่ ไม่มีกลุ่มเด็กและผู้หญิงหรือแม้แต่ผู้ชายตามขอเงินว้าว

[@InvestedAdventure]

I think so. A lot of British influence still

[@sayandutta9784]

People of Bihar don't get jobs in there own state and come to Bangla to grab our job ..our place and spreading Hindi .... Bengali is the language of Kolkata ...learn and speak Bengali...

[@InvestedAdventure]

I was only there for a couple of days brother - where else in the world will I use Bengali?

[@sayandutta9784]

@@InvestedAdventure that's not your problem you must watch other bloger that talking in Hindi ...most of the people of Kolkata now migrant from Bihar ...there state has no devlopement no job no food ...they lived 40000 people per day from there state to develop city like Mumbai, Kolkata , Chennai Bengaluru...they are betraying with there own birthplace there own mother tongue...how could they respect our language...ok next time you come we shal met and we will learn Bengali ... second biggest language in the India 🇮🇳 joy Hind 🇮🇳joy Bangla 💚✌🏻

[@arnabdas9220]

​@@sayandutta9784abe joy hind nhi jai hind hota hai😅😅

[@anitamajumder9508]

​@@arnabdas9220 Joy Hind 🇮🇳❤️ Joy Bangla ❤️

[@arnabdas9220]

@@anitamajumder9508 hi aap kaha se ho