SOUVENIR SHOPPING HAUL IN INDIA 🇮🇳 WHAT I BOUGHT IN INDIA

[@godfirst7945]

India is so rich it's full of colours full of spies full of products full of herbs full of clothes!!! full of everything

[@MrFreckles0407]

Wow loved this video...I love your little package of colors and your bindi spot!

[@youtooaromatherapy1897]

I'm so excited! I'm off to Rishikesh to do my Yoga teacher training next year in the autumn for five weeks, it's the trip of my lifetime and I'm so very excited! I'm taking a fold up bag for the hold of the aeroplane on the way back so I can buy loads of clothes as I love Indian attire! I love your videos and have learned so much from them so thank you so much Christine. Did I mention I can't wait to go! Only 14 months.....sigh! ✨🙏🏻✨💕

[@lalkumar9655]

You should come with me to India.

[@TheRenflower]

Just a quick tip about neem. My family is using if for ages. Just peel out one cm on the tip and put it in a cup of water. The fiber will torn slowly after days a d you will have a tootbrush :)

[@grrrltraveler]

+Rabia Y. I was wondering if locals had bristles on their version. haha. Unfortunately, Hawaii immigration confiscated it. =( Next time I go to India, I'll try it.

[@jaybloo3708]

wow.. 1:43 the staring game is intense

[@juansp16]

love your videos! I'm going to India this summer and got a lot of ideas and inspiration from your videos!

[@grrrltraveler]

+JuansinMiedo Perfect! Rock the awesome and give it a hug for me when you get there Till then I'll try to pump out more India vids ASAP💃

[@aadee_man]

Hi! I don't know if you're on a tight budget, but I suggest the next time you're here, try a few fancy and expensive Indian souvenirs. Say, jewellery or better quality clothes (as authentic or even more). Street shopping has an amazing feel to it, no denying that, but shopping in India isn't just that at all :D I'm sure you're aware of that, I just felt like giving an honest Indian advice! (LOL) You should definitely stop a well dressed young Indian girl and ask her where she shops... Can't get more real than that, can it? :D

[@grrrltraveler]

I was tempted to ask an Indian girl where she got her kurta because I saw some nice ones but not in the department store or the streets I was going. But I'm generally on a tight budget and long term traveling, so even moreso, I don't want to carry too much. or spend. This was also my 3rd trip to India.=) But your advice is great for the general tourist! Lots of beautiful jewelry and artwork in India. Shipping souvenirs home from India can be inexpensive too.( I once bought too many yoga books!)

[@JPGoesGlobal]

I was actually in Ben Tranh market in Saigon today, and I thought about some of your videos. Fun look into your shopping habits! Always small items. Practical and/or lightweight.

[@grrrltraveler]

+JP Goes Global Thanks! I'm pretty proud of the KZbin ideas I come up with! Ideas take work but I don't want to be like other travel vloggers. I like sharing video ideas like these. Travel is such a broad territory to work with! I'm sure there's many different stories you can capture at markets.

[@Moira1309]

love following your youtube channel you are such an inspiration and the tips are very helpful for India, as me and my husband are going to travel to India hopefully next year. That will be a trip for maybe 1 year to Asia this is the second time we are planning to go travelling for longer. I will also blog my travel story but I am still in the making of my website. Cheers Moira

[@grrrltraveler]

+Moira1309 I'll be pushing out more videos on India. It's a wonderful country-- challenging but so *worthwhile*. Cheers to going for the long haul! Wow, I wish I would meet a partner with the same type of matching travel spirit as you and your husband- that's exceptional! =)

[@Moira1309]

+GRRRLTRAVELER | Christine Kaaloa yes I am very lucky to have a husband who loves travelling. We are now making plans to travel more over the ground instead of taking flights. Our previous travel stories where in Dutch but my next website will be in English. We are currently living in New Zealand and we travelled for almost 3 years last time. So we are currently saving money for our new adventures.

[@vaishakkrishnan1638]

wow...great videos...next time do come down to south..kudos

[@michaelavanickova1099]

Those green silk pants are so gorgeous!! ;)

[@MohAmed-cq1vu]

Very cool, I never buy things, the problem is whenever I set off on a trip my bag is already full!!! Very bad

[@grrrltraveler]

+Moh Amed Ha, the trick is to start 3/4 full and get rid of things along the way so you can add more in. ;) #girltrick

[@adpentinc]

I can't help it buying traditional light-weight pants in Thailand. It's comfortable, cheap and makes a comfortable PJs. Thanks for sharing your adventures, Christine.

[@DameOfEverything]

I picked up a beautiful hand carved wooden jewelry box from Syria in a Souk in Dubai's Deira district for 5$. The Souk was on one that specialized in gold dealings, so all of the other items like hand made scarves, shoes, and wood items were so affordable! A total steal!

[@grrrltraveler]

+Sarah Semsar Wow, I always imagined Dubai as just e x p e n s i v e. lol. Bargains are always such a nice feeling-- it's like somehow you've cheat your country's system, while helping a smaller vendor's economy. =)

[@DameOfEverything]

Exactly! Dubai is more affordable if you stay in the out lying districts, like Old Dubai. They also have numerous free beaches and museums. There are still great ways to stay on the cheap. As usual, eating from smaller family owned food vendors or food trucks, and they have hostels too. I do not think it is the best place to visit in the Middle East as it does lack the history that I love so much and it is very Western. However, it is one of the safer places to visit in the Middle East. Worth a look, and it just takes a bit more planning to make it happen on the cheap

[@mahalingam1212]

The best way to ship from the post office is SAL. I send hundreds of L.P. records which are quite heavy.

[@ericmccormick7501]

I imagine India would have some really detailed and interesting souvenirs. I think it's awesome how you support the local vendors as well(: Keep up the great videos and safe travels!

[@grrrltraveler]

+Eric McCormick There's just great craftsmen in India! People who have doing the same thing all their life. One year I went to a wood shop in Paharganj where a guy had carved thousands of wooden stamps by hand and was exporting them wholesale. He was his own mass manufacturer. I walked away with a lot of wooden block mantra stamps.

[@grrrltraveler]

+Eric McCormick But yeah, I enjoy supporting local vendors in general. But in India it has special meaning for me. They put hard work into their lifestyle and crafts and a rupee goes a long way for them

[@ericmccormick7501]

+GRRRLTRAVELER | Christine Kaaloa That's truly amazing. I bet with getting the wooden mantra stamps as souvenirs, there is a real connection for you with India and knowing that that particular vendor had spent the time making them by hand and you can kind of hold on to his art. I can also see that every rupee helps them maintain their artwork and way of life. I really, really enjoy seeing your journeys through these videos and also your past experiences. Just awesome!

[@rrdk3869]

+Eric McCormick thanks for encouraging words for those vendors. They fight each day by themselves to earn some money for living. I feel so low about how the world has been so transparent and classified. I hope India would have amazed you in positive manner. Regards and Hugs. :)

[@ericmccormick7501]

I can see how it can be very tough for them, but they do create amazing work. I can agree, I think poorer people are seen as less by many people in a lot of places, it is sad. And yeah most definitely, from what I have seen and learned about India I would love to visit one day! Thank you, best regards to you as well(:

[@SanKongChannel]

Went to Thailand a month ago and got key chains, handmade bags, t-shirts, local currency and basically things that are small and light to carry. Also didn't bring a lot of things so whatever i got as everyday item can also be turn into souvenirs.

[@grrrltraveler]

+Sarn Saelee Was it an "I love Bangkok" tee? ;) Thailand is such a fabulous place for souvenirs. Even some natural products, like the tiny mint inhaler they sell everywhere at 7-Eleven-- you could say was a souvenir. =D

[@SanKongChannel]

i know right. The locals love those mint inhalers. my cousins love those things. they mostly use it in public transportation like bus,taxi,and bts/mrt. they just don't like how other people smell i guess.

[@suginami123]

I always say to the shopkeeper name your best price. If I like it I’ll buy. If not I move on. I’m always friendly to shopkeepers. I don’t haggle. I seldom convert in to ¥or dollars. Talking ramdinmly at first helps to see if I like the shopkeeper

[@mahalingam1212]

I don't think you have to carry all your purchases with you. India has a good postal system so you can ship as much as you like back home. There are even packing helpers outside the post office. For example Kolkata has a wonderful central post office.

[@grrrltraveler]

+mahalingam1212 I forgot about that!! Great reminder- I would've bought more clothes!!! Mailed a lot of yoga books from Dharamsala a few years ago. Took a while to get to me but the cost was cheaper than mailing books in the US!😲

[@ramuluram2305]

When are you coimg to Hyderabad!!...its also one of cool cities in India...and its definitely worth visiting...hope you visit.. thank you... spread smile😊😊

[@Pneumarose]

I totally want that bindi kit!!! & the stickers!!! So many cute things! :)

[@sukhikaur6065]

I love ur video's n they r v informative.

[@dhanrajmohan701]

Public comments.india is a beautiful country with lots of people and places to see amazing building and temple .

[@Dannyjournal]

Lol Christine your shopping is great and reasonable. I bout the same face mask for 10 rupees. I wonder who sold it to you for 70 rupees! Anyways it happens! Good luck for the rest of the journey!

[@bugged1212]

Difference of less than a dollar, you folks should just stick to states and spend at dollar stores instead.

[@vaibhav3946]

10 rupees is for one time use mask ...

[@mikamyrie]

#souvenirseries from each place you visit would be a great idea !

[@grrrltraveler]

+Mika Myrie I knowww.... I thought of this a little late. We'll see if I can't rub more out.xo!

[@nijokongapally4791]

welcome India 🙏good video💯👍💖😍

[@shiroitara]

the guy said in hindi "the twig is hard, it is not gonna work'". but he did not say that to you in English.

[@grrrltraveler]

+shiroitara As I edited, I knew there was something key in his words. I hoped someone here would translate that for me. You came a little late but glad nonetheless!

[@careroll82]

Jewellery is always good....small and easy to carry!

[@grrrltraveler]

+careroll82 So true!

[@yogirajsinghyadav9080]

Whenever you buy things India India, follow the one third Rule of bargain... ask for things in one third price quite shamelessly .. Things usually settle for at least Half of initial price.

[@grrrltraveler]

Great tip! Thank you for sharing here!

[@pritamkar9554]

In delhi 1/3 of price.In kolkata 1/4 of price.In Bhubaneswar 1/2 of price

[@v66bry]

Hi...nice vlog..it's nice to do a little shopping and it helps support the locals..did you haggle at all with prices?? Or where they all set prices? Hope your keeping well..x

[@grrrltraveler]

+v66bry Yup, I absolutely don't delight in haggling, but it's a must in India, unless you go to commercial stores. Obviously things like stickers and small objects I consider pretty set. However, from what I bought you get a general idea of pricing to some degree. ;)

[@rakeshdeori6656]

try to visit towards North East region of India

[@markwalters1584]

Very attractive.

[@msnpassjan2004]

Another interesting vid. I used to work with a guy from Africa who used something like that to brush his teeth.

[@grrrltraveler]

+msnpassjan2004 Quite possible they use the same plant. It's a multipurpose plant with a lot of benefits.

[@ouch5002]

we use thos in africa

[@dibakarchakraborty8712]

There are a whole lot of Indians who look like you. Come to North Eastern India to meet your clones :)

[@sajanthomas5349]

You can buy much cheaper ...

[@pedrogonzales9202]

At the end of your videos you say "May the Gurrrr be with you" What is the Gurrr?

[@MrTana48]

m having n big crush on u :(

[@eisenjeisen6262]

Christine, your very cute, do you have a little Chinese in you? I lived in Berlin, Germany 10 years, and they have one of the best souvenirs in the world, my girlfriend passed away and move back to the states 6 years ago with the furniture and all German things and got a V W Tiguan 4 motion, among other things, Jerome from Florida

[@RaghunandanReddyC]

i dont think anyone will see you as a foreigner with that dress and bindi

[@youtubeanswers2458]

How all of a sudden you appeared to be so beautiful?

[@lalkumar9655]

She is always.

[@eisenjeisen6262]

Christine i already told you how much i love you and still do, and Christine, i bought the love of my life a little crystal bracelet to put on her when i meet her and sending her some luggage to match mine which was on sale on the internet, when i have a wedding i'll have them send you an invitation and hope to meet you have a great day Jerome from Florida

[@ambika3895]

Srry to say but being an Indian I would like to say plzz bargain bcoz all these clothes doesn't cost this much

[@ambika3895]

Akash Guha *MAN* it won't help in economy at all. It's just a manipulation. And they won't be giving tax on tht.

[@alsisavido8415]

Bargin .Bargin .Bargin ..

[@abhishekverma685]

Hey it's a nice video but try n bargain next time u come to india.Vendors in india will always try to rip off foreigners.

[@be-i-ng]

listen carefully to the creepy counter guy - his remarks aside as he prepares the chewing stick - double entendre and innuendo speaks for itself and why women should not trust or travel alone in even cities like Kolkata

[@toxoreed9334]

😂😂😂who buys face mask from india

[@mahalingam1212]

I don't think you have to carry all your purchases with you. India has a good postal system so you can ship as much as you like back home. There are even packing helpers outside the post office. For example Kolkata has a wonderful central post office.