INDIA First Impressions as A FOREIGNER (we tried HAGGLING)

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In this episode we are having our first full day in India, trying to haggle our way through New Delhi!
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Vlog 156 | Country 50 | India
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We are Maddy and Sascha and after working in the corporate world for quite some time, in 2021 we’ve decided to quit our 9to5 jobs and change our lives from the inside out.
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[@keysersoze3522]

Hey , I wouldn't really recommend hitting the usual tourist spots like Agra, Delhi, and Rajasthan (except Jaisalmer), Delhi, and Mumbai if you're looking for something different. The sweet spots for traveling in India from November to February are Andaman and Nicobar Islands (a must-visit!), Meghalaya, Sikkim, Kerala, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Gulmarg, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Ladakh, Lakshadweep Islands, Auli, and Hampi. Take a moment to look up these places online - trust me, they offer a way cooler experience than the usual spots. If you're in India, make it a point to check these out. At the very least, give Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Kerala, and Ladakh a shot. They're less crowded, pollution is minimal, and the landscapes and natural wonders are mind-blowing. You won't regret it!

[@MaddyandSascha]

We've put the spots on the list! Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to write this, it means the world to us! 🇮🇳❤️

[@rupaschannel5856]

Please also visit pondichery

[@goyaladiti]

What's wong in Rajasthan. It is beautiful and less crowded than Delhi-Mumbai. Jaipur is just most beautiful city and it's ok to travel.

[@xtrmz8191]

Be safe be aware of ur surrounding.. Love from Varanasi❤

[@MaddyandSascha]

Thank you so much! Our video from Varanasi should be soon online as well 😉❤️🇮🇳

[@EvanandLemon]

Amazing video! Thanks for taking us along!

[@MaddyandSascha]

Glad you enjoyed it! Sending hugs 🥰❤️

[@businessswot1003]

"लक्ष्मीचा हात असो, सरस्वतीची साथ असो, गणरायाचा निवास असो, आणि माता दुर्गेच्या आशीर्वादाने आपले जीवन नेहमी उजळून जावो, लक्ष्मीपूजनाच्या खूप सा-या शुभेच्छा!" *🚩༺ ꧁ || शुभ दिपावली ||꧂ ༻🚩* दिवाळीच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा, हि दिवाळी सुख-समृद्धीची, आनंदाची, भरभराटीची, वैभवाची, आरोग्यदायक, आणि मंगलमय जावो. हीच ईश्वरचरणी प्रार्थना… ☘️ दिपावलीच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा☘️

[@MaddyandSascha]

Happy Diwali to you my friend! 🇮🇳❤️

[@MaddyandSascha]

What are your experiences and recommendations for haggling in India? Let us know! 🇮🇳❤

[@Mickey.146]

kerala , himachal pradesh , Ahmedabad, arunachal pradesh ,rajasthan

[@user-qf5nc7pw7r]

A. For sunglasses prices should have been 150 to 250 depending on the quality/city/time of the year/festival. It flactuate all the time.. B. For shoes it was a steal.. 500 is a very very good price.. C. We generally dont buy from roadside shops we shop mostly from malls.. affordable and branded items are available in malls.. The economically struggling people (which is around 16% of the population) buy dress and shoe from these shops. Why am I telling this? Because sometimes (not every time) the dress and shoe are recycled ones sold second hand then washed+ repainted.. D. Thumb rule is dress/shoe anything below/equal to 500 offererd by shop we dont bargain. But if its lets say 700 according to shop owner than definitely start from 250 and settle at 350.. dont bargain at big shops.. bargain in the multiple of 50 or 100.. never 10/20/30.. E. Delhi although capital of India but even we refrain from staying at delhi during this time due to air pollution due to stubble burning from other states. F. Dont eat fast food too much if possible eat in restaurant. Same tatse same price more hygenic. Always eat from that roadside shop which is crowded. Crowded=fresh=good taste. Dont drink water from anywhere stick to your mineral water. Its what we use. Its cheap and better alternative to falling ill.

[@MaddyandSascha]

Thank you for all the tips! We will put them to good use! 🇮🇳❤️

[@charchitsingh2558]

U guys were v good with the haggling. Just like proper indians 😂😂 do travel other other new delhi areas specially lodhi gardens, khan market and lajpat nagar. Old delhi can be very chaotic and overwhelming 😅

[@MaddyandSascha]

Haha really? Wow! Thanks for the compliment! And Thanks for the tips! We’ll try to see as much as possible ❤️🤩

[@harshnaik6989]

You should bargain, Yes Indian rupee value is lower than Euro but Rupee purchasing power is very good in India, Indian can get cheap and more items in same value of rupee compared to European in euro. Indian is rich with cheap resource, don't think too much. Infact many items which are luxury and expensive for foreigners are very cheap for Indians. So hagle, bargain, save as much as possible, and enjoy.

[@MaddyandSascha]

Wow thank you so much! We are happy to hear we didn’t do a too bad job and that haggling is ok❤️ thanks and have a great day!

[@bvireannah1806]

around holi time india/bharat visited posted now after diwali🪔🪔 thx u for posting in 2023 🤔🤔🤔

[@MaddyandSascha]

You’re welcome

[@josephraju7223]

🌴Welcome to Kerala next🌴

[@MaddyandSascha]

Sadly we can’t make it this time but we’ll be back and then go to Kerala

[@pranabk007]

If you want to bargain take some locals with you specifically if a family will be better with ladies 😅

[@MaddyandSascha]

Good tip! Maybe next time we go shopping with some friends from india! 🤩

[@bhupendrarautela5358]

So late holi vlog :)

[@MaddyandSascha]

Haha yes!😅

[@sagarnehra2981]

This is not New Delhi Means the capital, it's old Delhi ok

[@MaddyandSascha]

It’s old Delhi

[@FALANATV]

Bro those sunglasses were hardly 50 to 100 or 150 for each 😂. Fun fact : one can,t travell india in one life

[@MaddyandSascha]

hope we made his day 😉

[@roja7426]

They told the guy that pants is for men too. And the guy selling put his thumbs up each time saying, “yeah, yeah, yeah nice” to everything. 😂 They think they know how to get foreigners. That is what I don’t like traveling to some countries.

[@MaddyandSascha]

Haha yeah haggling can be difficult. True. It was definitely a funny experience and we would go shopping there again☺️