PONDICHERRY went from Calm to Crazy (Foreigners Travel To India)

Foreigners travel to India to visit Pondicherry (Tamil Nadu) on New Year's Eve 2023 - good idea or really bad idea? As our auto rickshaw travels in india continue
Pondicherry, also known as Puducherry, also known as Pondi, is a french collonial town in India, which is crazy enough...as it looks like Paris. But on for new years eve it was doubly crazy #Pondicherry #IndiaTravel
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We are a married British couple who have lived in a camper van conversion, travelling the UK full time for the last two years. But after some big trouble with our campervan over winter, we decided we needed a break and headed to Incredible India on a new adventure
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In India we bought an auto rickshaw using some inheritance money from Liam's Grandad when he sadly passed away. We bought the Rickshaw in Chennai, Tamil Nadu second hand. We then got it painted, and quicly learnt how to drive a tuk tuk haha. We now plan to travel as much of India as possible over the next few months - if it's possible.
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[@hindurashtra63]

Now this is what I call truly exploring India, Tired of seeing Foreigners heading off to Crowded Cities like Delhi and Mumbai and thinking this is what India is all about.. The Real Soul India can be found in Villages and Small Towns, Not the Big Cities.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you! We are looking forward to seeing stuff that only self driving will bring our way 🙌

[@homefrontsai]

Indeed....becoz more than 60% of India still lives in Rural regions...

[@d3kabilan]

@Indian Patriot good

[@gnithishprabhu9919]

@@indianpatriot4494 It takes a leader who has a view apart from religion and caste and UPs current leader is an extremist, we hope UP will be another normal state and not a failed state like Bihar , all the best ...

[@vishalmishra9138]

@Ri1 yes south india is relatively more educated but been living in south india almost for 10 years now i cant say its more clean as everywhere there is rubbish. if you visit cities like indore ,nagpur,pune,surat,udaipur these cities are more clean than south.

[@khaleelebrahim5443]

I wonder why this channel doesn't have million views?, this is the best travel content I have ever seen in India by a foreigner

[@vijaytharan81]

We tamil people are proud of our hospitality and we wanna welcome people like you with open arms. Good luck with the trip. Love from LA.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you so much

[@pvere3246]

India is an amazing country, full of some of the most genuinely friendly people I have every met and in my opinion the quality, diversity and value of the food is unbeaten the world over. After 2 months in India I returned to England substantially fatter than when I left. India is like LSD in that most people should do it at least once in their lives.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Haha great analogy

[@MissQuite]

You’re inspiring me to visit India!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

You should!

[@jagnikghosh]

Most welcome

[@lindsayatkinsonfromu.k3492]

So enjoyable to watch! India is such a fascinating country , thanks guys! Keep safe xx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@christinemckay5949]

India looks amazing! It was funny when you were talking into the camera and behind you all those people were taking photos in Pete! 😆. The people look sooo friendly, and in that cafe where they treated you like royalty.Your channel is fantastic, you deserve way more subscribers than you have, I've been binge watching them all over Christmas and boring New Year so thanks for that and cheering me up! xx

[@travellingyoginikas]

Christine I did solo travel in India for 3 years. Alot of the people in India r DELIGHTFUL but I still had to be weary of some characters!!!!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Ah thank you, that's our pleasure. Really appreciate you following the journey

[@shaydore1561]

Added NYE in Pondicherry to my bucket list! What a great experience love Indian culture & people so friendly

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Haha you must, such fun

[@indrajitgupta3280]

Snap.

[@geebee6737]

India is actually the largest consumer of Whisky in the world...not many know this 😁 I'm an omnivore but have to say some of those vegetarian dishes looked very palatable 👍 After events of last year it's so lovely to see you guys start the New Year with so many smiles.....someone is smiling down on you knowing you spent that inheritance exactly as he would have wanted you to ❤

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Ah no way, didn't know that

[@webabhi]

@@ThoseHappyDays You would also be surprised to know that India is the world's third largest producer of Instant noodles and the third largest automobile market. The British companies Landrover and Jaguar are owned by Tata Motors. Also India is the second largest producer of Smartphones. In Indian markets only 20% of the goods are made in China. When it comes to drinking, Kerala has Toddy and the drinking capacity of Malayalees is 80% of Russia. Goa has Feni and Cabo. There are some amazing whiskeys in India like Amrut single malt and Paul John Nirvana. Even the wine scene has improved dramatically with Sula and Fratelli producing world class wines. Sula wines is headed by a Swedish woman called Cecila Oldne and Fratelli is run by a group of Indians and Italians. Except Hindi heartland and Gujarat rest of India is open to alcohol.

[@indrajitgupta3280]

There's more Scotch drunk here than Scotland ever distilled.

[@3xistenc3]

Blasting through India in a tuk tuk with 20L of petrol in the back haha. I love how you went from engine blown up, cold UK weather... to INDIA. That's brilliant stuff. Happy new year :)

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Haha might as well 😅

[@johnmurray1837]

Realy enjoying your India 🇮🇳 videos .went to goa 40 years ago with my wife. The most eye-opening experience and amazing holiday .just loving your journey around India 🇮🇳 x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

That's awesome! Thank you

[@jagnikghosh]

You welcome

[@sophieharding9740]

I found myself with the biggest smile throughout this entire video, so happy to see you both having such a wonderful time!! Much love to you and happy 2023!! ♥️

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Yay! Thank you! And to you ❤️

[@razraza3183]

@@ThoseHappyDays visit Kama Sutra temples and Ellora Ajanta caves. Kailasha temple in Ellora caves is out of the world architectural masterpiece. An American

[@gss6531]

@@razraza3183 I definitely back this! Someone going to Kailash Temple would be absolutely amazing.

[@indrajitgupta3280]

You nailed it! This was one of the few videos that I watched with a smile on my face right through.

[@naturephotographychallenge]

Pondicherry looks fascinating! I know very little about India but I never would have imagined a French colonial town hidden in there! Amazing... and what a way to spend NYE! Happy New Year from Australia!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you, happy new year

[@indrajitgupta3280]

There's one more tucked away a few miles north of Calcutta, not so steeped in French ways, and three more little dots in Kerala (Mahe), Tamil Nadu (Karaikal) and Andhra Pradesh (Yanam). None as good to visit, or to stay, as Pondicherry. The whole of the south west and south of Pondicherry is fabulous visiting country; anywhere you land up is likely to be a lifetime visit.

[@soniadownie8749]

It is fascinating I live here and feel so blessed to be, surrounded by its magic India is very special - Pondicherry is unique and so happy to live here now after leaving Australia

[@oneworld797]

There are so many major cities with powerful colonial history and flavor. Madras, Bangalore, Goa Mangalore, Mumbai, Calcutta, which also has China Town in it. Cochin, Kerala has Jewish people, Synagogue, as well as colonial history.

[@darrena2625]

I've been wanting to travel India and SEA since I was 18 but never had the chance. I'm 47 now and none of my mates want to with me, even though I'm still up for it. I'm so glad you enjoyed yourselves. It looks flippin amazing, especially the food and friendly people. It's given me the push to either do it alone or meet and grab someone to help me along the way.

[@heather333]

Go on your own. It's safe. I went solo aged 40, blond lady. Was the best time of my life. I bought a train ticket (2AC class sleeper train) from a UK agent, plus Paying Guest (B&B staying in private homes). It was wonderful!

[@AjaySingh-pr3pb]

@@heather333 Are you sure you visited India??? Most unsafe country for women in the world. You don't know about India at all. Cows are more safe than women here in India.

[@travellingyoginikas]

I did solo travelling around India for 3 years. Om sure u will love it Darren

[@travellingyoginikas]

Heather i also did solo travel in India. 😀 I did it for 3 years. It was scary at times but my favourite part was the trains for sure 😀

[@pauldixon7808]

Get yourself to Goa, you will love it

[@nambasalem870]

Amazing India and decent people all around..proud to be an Indian..

[@ThoseHappyDays]

❤️🇮🇳

[@roscoemc3]

Guys I absolutely love India, for the past 20 years I’ve travelled the length and breadth …Indians as you rightly say are the most fun loving people to walk this earth …the vast plains of the country inspire you and amaze you at every turn To purchase a TUK TUK Liam with your Grandads inheritance is an awesome way to have a great time …he’ll be following you with a massive smile The best thing about these Indian Vlogs is you took an opportunity to turn a grey negative situation into something magical Aww can’t wait for these Vlogs I’m in awe of you both ❤

[@travellingyoginikas]

Ros these vlogs are Amazing aren't they. I was challenged like hell when I travelled alone in India but at the same time i have an addiction to it. I think many people are like that 😀

[@roscoemc3]

@@travellingyoginikas totally agree ….so diverse and inspiring …it makes you humble and gives you a real appreciation fir life Would love to return and do another travel …even if only for 3 weeks

[@travellingyoginikas]

@@roscoemc3 I did docent my solo travel in India on my youtube channel simply because it was ridiculously CRAZY lol 😀

[@roscoemc3]

@@travellingyoginikas fab I’ll go and he I your chanel out ….awesome

[@travellingyoginikas]

@@roscoemc3 ow wow that's soooo KIND of u thanku you ❤️🕉️❤️🕉️

[@ThoseHappyDays]

If you liked this video, we all have videos in Kanyakumari, Thanjavur, Trichy, Auroville, Madurai and Chennai. Here is the link to the playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLvYUExWBSWViLEgzR3-Wgs2dzr4BxTZIK You can also come say hi to us on Instagram here Instagram.com/thosehappy_days

[@paulhorton5594]

I did 😂 a bit cheeky I thought climbing in your rickshaw .

[@ShazBookOwl]

Yep, I certainly saw that, and was distracted from what you were saying and then had to go back... lol That definitely is a bit cheeky... 😜

[@andrewevans2174]

Yes. Brilliant vlog. Really enjoyed watching it.

[@BIadesMan]

Brilliant vlog the 2 of you,I was very nervous for you when I knew you were in India because of food poisoning and the mental roads but after seing this it looks a friendly,vibrant place.Keep safe and look after each other over there(I know you will)Have a great remainder of your time and stay happy.👍❤️❤️

[@denisereynolds2399]

Yeah just behind you as you were filming, so maybe didn’t know it was yours. Think they Very impressed with Pete , me too . 👌👍❤️

[@lynnedurham8698]

We were there a few years ago and had a fab time. Indian people are just so friendly .Make sure you travel to Tamal Nadu and you will see a huge contrast in both culture and way of life.Enjoy your travels it's a wonderful country.

[@AjaySingh-pr3pb]

Ltte terrorist supporters are Tamil nadu people are. You don't know about Tamil terrorists ltte

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Currently in Tamil Nadu 🙏

[@cm-rtv8259]

Also I loved the part where Liam was talking about the crowds around Pete and while he was talking about it 2 woman walked upto Pete, sat in it and took a picture. Liam was vlogging so would not have noticed haha.... Brilliant

[@ThoseHappyDays]

🤣🤣🤩

[@vedikamisal418]

Most travellers make a mistake of visiting metro cities of India, while real India lies in villages far away from cities. Loved your content bro.

[@rachelcharris]

You two seem much more in your comfort zone and happy there and it's much more of a community and friendly. I'm glad that you found a warm climate as well Janine ❤️🙏👍

[@xvsupremacy7190]

I was thinking that too, how much more it’s their place compared to Europe and Germany. India suits you ! I am really really enjoying these Vlogs, so how long were you hoping to stay in India ?

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Have to admit, it's lovely being in a place where people are so kind. Community is everything ❤️

[@rachelcharris]

@@ThoseHappyDays yes I think you learn that when you live in a camper and I was thinking that when I watched it for you both. I wonder what the way forward is to combine the two. It seems to bother quite a few camping folks. Look forward to the next episode 👍 As an aside lol dreamt this morning that I met you both and I bought you something from Asda as you were staying in a hotel nearby a bit random 😂

[@abhishekghosh4384]

​@@rachelcharriscould also have been a premonition. 😂

[@sallylewis7521]

Hi the thing I loved about India was the food especially a fellow vegetarian try eating with a roti and your hands it really is great a tad messy but very humbling, if you get invited to a wedding definitely go, I found the Indian culture very kind and generous people happy 2023 to you both I’m enjoying and travelling along with you xx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

We are being total "yes people" in India, so if we get invited to a wedding we will go

[@deductivevariance3497]

Just a small correction, if I may: 'Indian' is a nationality, not a culture. India is a country and a nation that is made up of many different cultures with many different languages belonging to 4 language families, the main ones being the Indo-European and the Dravidian.

[@heather333]

The Indians are the kindest, most generous people. They are also very inquisitive!

[@AjaySingh-pr3pb]

Don't believe everything on internet

[@adityashah1353]

@@AjaySingh-pr3pb yeah don't but that doesn't mean he or she is wrong, except some north indians all indians are very kind and generous people.

[@magebolt94]

Lot of foreigners are in pondicherry and some of them are settled in pondicherry. That's pretty cool to welcome foreigners to our wonderful place 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 ❤️❤️ enjoy and have a safe journey. 🙌🙌

[@juliawhite9977]

Happy New Year! India looks so much fun and the people so friendly and kind 😊

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Same to you! Yeah they are so friendly

[@neilinnature]

Great idea this series was, better than driving round southern Europe in unreliable Morgan. Enjoy it guys, fantastic to watch

[@michellechapman6961]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful adventure, loving it. India would be somewhere I would love to go to visit, sadly chronic anxiety would never allow me to go but I am really enjoying the journey through your vlog. I am sat here with a huge grin on my face, fabulous. Of course it is not the first time I actually feel as though I am there. Keep safe and wishing you both a healthy and prosperous 2023.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

💚💚💚

[@mohit.bandbe]

Thank you for showing the real India. Love from Mumbai

[@elizabethsad8023]

Incredible India & people. A new year to remember 2023 💗💙🥂🍾 🎼🛺🎉😊

[@ThoseHappyDays]

🤩🛺

[@tarey05]

You both look so happy and calm, especially Janine! And Pondicherry was an excellent choice for one of your first destinations. The colors! are magnificent, and I'm so in love with the colors and beautiful fabrics of the saris. You won't find better vegetarian food than in India, too. The traditions are still alive, as the men and women clearly dance separately at these venues. My favorite was Liam dancing in the street with his older dance partner! Pete would have loved it! We all needed this trip with you this time of year. Thank you so much; eager to watch next week (Sun).

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you, haha that older guy was a security guard next door who had a little ghetto blaster in the street just waiting for someone to dance with

[@indrajitgupta3280]

Hahaha! Matching costumes, yet!

[@nmo3148]

Actually, kind of, genders are not separated by law, couples do dance together, but male and female groups will not interact very freely

[@unofficialguy7011]

Hi there first of all you guys have a very unique way to express not too cheesy or overreacting like some other vloggers. There's a compliment for whoever is doing the camera work like you guyz just drop montage after montage after montage with a very perfect angle & timing in a single video. Wish you guys a very good luck for your coming days✨😉

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you so much 😁

[@brianmcclure8012]

Awesome you were able to completely immerse in the local New Year celebrations - truely special!!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Yes indeed, ❤️

[@byromtaylor6482]

Mad how they have so much French culture ....lovely place my thoughts of India have changed

[@ThoseHappyDays]

🛺🎉

[@amoebicdysentery5846]

Were your thoughts earlier were biased from western media?

[@byromtaylor6482]

@@amoebicdysentery5846 not really biased media why think that? Its not meant in a negitive way its just i dont think we actually get to see a lot about india properly ....A combination of your country not promoting it properly and the west only talking and showing the slums bit or the more popular tourist bits like the Taj or Goa etc and we see Deli and not a lot of these other interesting places ...its a big place and this couple are visiting places i have never heard of or knew existed. Same with any country though you for example hear about UK & London ...but have you ever heard of York, Bath or Cambridge or the Lakes or Kirkcudrbight Pitlochery or Arran or Monmouth ...the major places get the most promotion/coverage in any country on the national media as thats basically thats where the national media are mainly based. This couple travel to some unusual lovely places all over the place that the ordinary media dont go to or cover much in different countries and thats why I like their channel and other van lifers channels because its something they all do....to them life is an adventure and for living and they do it to the full and if I had someone to do it with I would do it too. So its nothing biased by the West because all countries are the same on this point really.

[@amoebicdysentery5846]

@@byromtaylor6482 great reply and perspective but don't you think that western media only shows what goes wrong in India and never covers the real major transformation India is going through since 4-5 years. I don't know why but foreigners visiting here cover India based on golden triangle/quadrilateral (delhi+jaipur+agra) which is not even 1% of India. Indians don't take pride in taj mahal at all, we have some most ancient temples n other monuments here which dates back to the starting of human civilisation, some of them are in Tamil Nadu state and as currently this couple vloggers are in this state only so i hope they'll cover it and let you all see through their lens. And you know you won't believe foreigners coming to India love to see slum areas that's why there are even package tours for the same. Like when we talk about Mumbai west thinks major section of it is slum but only around 2 percent is that and it's one of the most high tech slum where everyone is doing something and well employed, Nvm i would love foreigners to visit India, I want them to explore things which gives them life changing experience. And i know about lakes, Cambridge and York, I've been to 2 of them earlier. Cambridge is famous i guess.

[@byromtaylor6482]

@@amoebicdysentery5846 Yes I agree somewhat but all media is badly orchestred these days buddy - but since covid n wars and nonsense a very high pc of people have woken up to the media nonsense/biased reporting etc and many dont take main stream media at face value anymore...the clever ones judge and think for ourselves just like you clearly do. I am glad you see my point but I hope it aint a intentinal thing on the media in the west... As I said our own country does not promote areas outside of London or the major cities nowhere near enough as it should - its like London is a sepearte country to the rest ok UK sometimes. And nor does your country cover itself properly...so you cant blame our media in the west for not covering your country properly if they (your government) dont even do it for these areas. So in that much respect goes to these van lifers and vloggers for opening up reporting on stuff I may never have got to see... Its a interesting point we are making actually There was one cafe for eg that took pics and gave her a scarf and they are welcomed everywhere and they dont quite understand why....its because tourists are not as common place as they should be These places would gain many more torists and visitors and investors if we heard about them in the West for sure...I blame media and tourism promotion and governments worldwide for doing this to their own. Maybe the governments should give grants for these heritage sites and areas to promote themselves because they are clearly being let down and we are all losing out not ever knowing about them or seeing them..

[@Astrid591000]

This was so good. India people look very friendly there. Thank both 💕💕😊🙏🏻

[@travellingyoginikas]

When I was travelling solo in India I was a bit weary of people as I was a woman alone. But you rightly pointed out that many people there are v nice and friendly. The locals love the camera don't they 😀

[@MrTerryb1956]

Why is it that despite your trails and tribulation's I am always having a smile on my face and a warm feeling within my heart every-time I watch your Vlogs💕 thank you for letting us be apart of your journey xx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks mate, we try not to let stuff get us down 🙏

[@suesmith3417]

i love India have been several times and always thought of it as going home. enjoy yourselves and happy new year to you both .

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Same to you!

[@jagnikghosh]

Oh lovely 🥰

[@kristinabrookes6777]

You two look like you are having an amazing time. Can’t wait to watch the rest of your trip around India

[@jackiemarshall3711]

Happy New Year!!! Thanks for sharing your time in India with us. It's so beautiful I wish I could visit but from what you say about the heat it would not be good for me. Has anyone else noticed how friendly the people are compared to western countries?

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Kindness and friendliness seems to be rife in India

[@nmo3148]

I would not party with random strangers in North India. though people are friendly there too. South is more chilled

[@indrajitgupta3280]

@@nmo3148 I agree. Stick to the south first visit, get adventurous next visit onwards. Uh, cautiously adventurous, that is.

[@archanasingh3806]

@@nmo3148 im from north india and i agree .that is why i recommended northeast to them

[@sallyhumphreys2714]

Wow! It gets even better! 💕

[@garyparker7494]

What a joyous video so uplifting 👏 thank you 😊

[@petuniaromania6294]

How wonderful that you've met some incredibly welcoming and loving people there, that makes me so happy for you. Enjoy this incredible country and it's people.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

🇮🇳💚

[@hazelclarke8237]

Pondicherry looks so lovely, I’m sitting here in Worcestershire in January and you have certainly brightened up dull January 👏 I’m looking forward to your next video, TAKE CARE BOTH OF YOU 🎉

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you 🙏

[@joanannewallace]

Fabulous video. Very interesting seeing another culture enjoying New Years Eve.

[@corinnabearman5820]

Happy New Year to you both. Thank you for taking us with you on your amazing travels around India. It looks amazing. Made me smile how Pete attracted so much attention 😁x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Happy new year!! Haha he's a stunner isn't he

[@larsstougaard7097]

Great trip, the funny thing is that I over 20 years ago almost did the same rute just the other way around. Had a great time in South India, love especially Kerala 😍

[@DheerajPaleri]

02:45 those birds are called painted storks. And for dehydration issues, keep some ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution/Salts) packets with you. Will be very handy, particularly because you are going to travel up north during early summer. They will be available in all medical shops.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you

[@sherriemitchell3892]

Fascinating Journey

[@jackrolfson312]

Holy smoke, what a culture shock, it's interesting to see that side of life. It's something to see that you were inevitably a minority, but nobody seem to mind. As you said more inquisitive, and a very generous people. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures this time. Can't wait to see your next Adventures be safe and have a Happy New Year!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks so much for following

[@patk7942]

I thought it was really sweet of Liam to tell Janine that he would get the bags. Also I saw the people getting in side the rickshaw for photos. Wow. Glad you guys had a fun New Years. Thanks for Sharing.

[@thisaintsyourmomsaccount9693]

That was my favorite trip with you kids….I had a great time…Pleasant,colorful…I could almost feel the air…

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🇮🇳

[@elizabethdunn2992]

Fabulous video you're having the best time ever!! I love India I've been twice. 🤗😍

[@archanasingh3806]

love that you visited small towns instead of big cities like delhi mumbai etc these places are chaotic even for indians so i cant imagine what it would be like as a foreigner

[@ally5757]

I think this is THE best video I’ve seen in a while! Popular Pete is superb! Well done to you both for sharing your adventures in India. Love it! What a great start to ‘23 for you both 🤩🎉⭐️

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Glad you enjoyed it!🛺✨️

[@pokirivasanth]

Happy to See you Both Enjoyed Our Place ...Pondicherry is Popular for Tourism....Next Month i will launch my Tourism Project too 👋😊😊

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Good luck

[@kristmalacs7299]

Beautiful .. India you're spellbound

[@pjmom4050]

Really enjoying the sights sounds and friendly people of India....thanks guys 🥰

[@hauntofthecollector]

The birds you saw are Painted Storks! 👍🏻

[@ThoseHappyDays]

So cool! Thanks

[@billiegennard1744]

Thank you again for another fabulous insight into your travels. We spent New Years Eve on the beach in Goa so know what a brilliant experience it is celebrating with the wonderful people. Such an amazing country with truely lovely people. I am so excited to log into your blogs during your travels to see whats happening. Keep safe. 🇮🇳 xxx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you, really appreciate you joining us 💖

[@jayavelan3702]

Thank you for covering our place!! Pondicherry is a beautiful place to live and the price is much cheaper compared to the other tourist places. Thanks for making this video! ❤️

[@remka2000]

Loved this video (and the french misspellings on signage 😊). Definitely want to visit one day. Love from Tokyo.

[@despinamitsou7258]

Hello from Rhodes Greece!!! Happy New Year ❤️ May 2023 bring you lots of luck , happiness,love and health my dear sweet beautiful friends. What a lovely surprise taking us to India, just amazing ❣️ You are amazing. Bless you both ❤️ .Hugs and kisses 😘

[@ThoseHappyDays]

🤩🙌🛺

[@TheMinimalistTherapist]

Hi Guys! New subscriber here. I subscribed for UK vanlife info but I'm so happy to join you for your world travels! This is the content I didn't know I needed! For various reasons (kids/dogs/serious food allergies) international travel like this would be really hard for us so I'm looking for ways to make a UK tour possible. This vicarious world travel with you is such a mood boost, love your positivity, I'm just sat here smiling the whole way through all your videos. Wonderful channel! Thank you! 😊

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you so much for joining us ❤️

[@cm-rtv8259]

Thanks for the upload guys, such a great video x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Our pleasure!

[@traceyd7104]

Love this vid! Looks amazing

[@ThoseHappyDays]

🌴🛺

[@bonniejackson1321]

I loved Pondicherry: the sacred folk, the food, the promenade, the fishers just out of town etc. Liam, you are in your element and I imagine this is not your edge but it is Janine's edge and I am in awe of her courage and openess. Wow

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Yeah I have utmost respect for janine on trips like this, they require a lot of guts and stamina

[@danniijane778]

Great video, loving the India adventures! Food looks great, people seem lovely and Pondicherry looks scenic x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Pondicherry is beautiful 😍

[@waynejacksonofficial]

YaY.... Loving It!

[@channeleva5490]

Brilliant!

[@lewisepiccontentmatureandh9513]

Love your videos

[@tracywilliams1825]

Wow that was amazing seeing how friendly people are brought atear to my eyexx so nice to see you both looking soooo happy x Happy new year 🎊

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you, happy new year 🎉

[@sudhakarparuchuri5913]

Thanks for both wisiting India.

[@midastouch....1107]

So nostalgic, spent so many hours relaxing, watching the sunset on the promenade beach.

[@nikkimckenna340]

Pondicherry looks absolutely gorgeous, thanks for a great video xx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

You’re welcome 😊

[@andie6666]

You guys are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing beautiful India and your lives. Happy New Year to everyone all across the world. One Love ❤️ 🙏The future is bright.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

🙌💖🙌

[@malinimathi8908]

Tat was so incredible u guys choose Auto for ur travel .colorful 👫💖💖💖

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Absolutely ❤ India. 🥰

[@jaythfc]

Love the “Tuk Tuk” but I do miss seeing Morgan. India 🇮🇳 looks mad and Liam is seriously brave taking on them roads 😮 “Happy Nee Year” 🎉

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Morgan will be back soon I'm.sure

[@indrajitgupta3280]

He's crazy driving in India. What did Noel Coward warble? Something about the noonday Sun. LOL.

[@sallyowen1177]

Happy New Year Guys ! What incredible memories you two are making .....Pete taking centre stage ! Keep safe , take care xxx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Happy New Year 💚

[@maheshdevireddy6760]

Hi, your channel is so good. I would love to visit Pondicherry soon. Thanks for nice content.

[@hgglass8905]

Happy Happy new year those happy days. Can't wait for next episode

[@ThoseHappyDays]

🤩👍🇮🇳

[@anneatkinson959]

Happy New Year to you both. Absolutely loving your videos in India,and Pondicherry looks wonderful. What amazing people!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Happy new year!! It's such a fun place thank you 😊

[@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer]

A very happy new year to you guys. Amazing video, India is such a vibrant culture. ❤

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you, happy new year

[@joannebarrett1837]

Wow! Just wow!

[@ralphtomlinson2461]

Thanks for a great vlog

[@orapronobis2149]

Liam you are so attentive to Janine what an incredible marriage of two special people who show us all that life is truly a journey. I love the spice meter you put up with the food. Oh so sweet in the Jaggis Cafe those gorgeous shawls. What a lovely memory. I travel so much while in the Army and still. I find that when you are in other countries soak up the culture and the return is the appreciation like was displayed from the folks at Jaggis Cafe. I traveled as a child with a huge family of 12 to include myself and parents. My parents embraced every opportunity for us to mingle with the local places and never let the language block your experience. Smiles are beautiful. Cheers.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

You were/are a proper traveller 💖

[@shanioneill5508]

Happy New Year to you both! Thank you for sharing an amazing video so nice to see you both having a great time! 🎉

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Happy new year!! Thank you

[@caru547]

Wow! What memories you are making! Did smile at the locals getting into Pete for a mooch. 👀🤣

[@Lily-Bravo]

I have very happy memories of a world trip I did in the 70s with my then husband ina pre war car. We had no sponsorship or publicity apart from when we left UK and arrived in Australia. It was the friendliness and hospitality that impressed me the most often from people with little to give. I had wondered whether the influx of tourists, not all well behaved, might have made the inhabitants of these countries more jaded so it is lovely to see that you are getting the wonderful welcome that had helped us so often in times of need. Good luck with the rest of your trip!

[@bevholton8905]

Thankyou guys ,what a beautiful friendly country. Happy new year to you both xx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Happy new year!

[@pauldixon9327]

Hi Liam and Janine, happy new year to you both, looks like your on a winner with this trip, i had a feeling it was going to be a shade on the wild side, glad your enjoying it, the people seem very friendly! all the best, bye.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Happy new year! Wild definitely 🤣

[@coyote7621]

Absolutely fantastic 🎉

[@massivelymandela6766]

Fantastic Video.. Very well Put together!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you kindly!

[@stitchingbythesea1965]

Happy new year to you both! I loved this and am going to watch it again!! It is definitely smile-worthy! ❤

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Happy new year!!thank you, that's very kind

[@paulinehumphreys8780]

What a fantastic beginning for you! Everyone seems so friendly and happy! Looking forward to you’re next video ❤ Happy New Year to you both xx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Happy new year!! Thank youn🙏

[@chelolevine397]

Lovely place, lovely food. Nothing like England!! How nice to see something different.

[@dash4086]

Awesome videos! So happy that I get to share this adventure with you and Pete!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you

[@nanouklove88]

Happy new year to both of you .. a great decision going to India and and in memory of Pete 💖 I love what you've done and so effortlessly, love how you both just get on and do it Peace, happiness and consciousness for 2023 and beyond 💕🙏

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Peace 💖🙏

[@karencase420]

Awwwww love this episode. You both look so happy, and that’s wonderful to see. Thank you for taking us all with you! Happy New Year, and I can’t wait to see more of India. ❤❤

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Happy new year!! Really pleased you enjoyed it

[@lesleycarswell5207]

What an absolutely fantastic new years eve you all had 👋 thanks for sharing 💖

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Yes it was! Hope you are having a good one so far

[@kevinnoone4507]

THE ADVENTURES KEEP COMING ❤

[@ThoseHappyDays]

🛺🌈