Foreigners First Impressions of North India🇮🇳 (Travel Vlogs 2023)

[@premasru]

Keep heading North, to Haridwar where the Ganga picks up speed gushing over rocks and bolders, then board a labouring bus for 3 days zig-zagging higher and higher to Badrinath. On the way there are places you look out the window and see below where the bus has climbed, counting 8 hairpin bends. Staggering! At night looking ahead out the window you think you are seeing twinkling stars in the night sky. But they are people's house lights high up in the mountains! The road is only open at certain times of the year. Along the way many sadhus are walking on the road. And when the bus stops and passengers get out for a stretch, you see marijuana plants growing by the sides of the road. Once you get to Badrinsth there may be snow but at the temple there are natural hot springs where you bathe. I don't even want to hazzard a guess where you will meet your greatest travel challenge. India in summer is a huge challenge! August seemed the most steaming. You pray for storms and rain😂

[@joannebarrett1837]

Awww. The way Liam looked at Janine in that lift.......❤

[@kevinw1129]

Lovely way to spend a Sunday morning in the UK immersing myself in your Indian journey.

[@muinbear4702]

I agree Kevin 😊

[@Michelle-wk4ek]

I too agree

[@markalker9325]

My son and myself visited India in 2005, seeing the Taj Mahal for the first time made the hairs stand up on the back of our necks and lots of sights of Incrediable northern India and then on to Nepal.

[@crombajaa]

Great spots! Every part of India is different and diverse!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

So true

[@unknownuser-fv2lq]

I like how you and janine are always happy and smiling, that's the reason I subscribed after your van life video. Good vibes you people.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

🙏🥳

[@stevenhull5025]

Fantastic and thank you for bringing me your journey through India. Being disabled I am unable to visit personally but in a round about way I feel I am travelling as well but through both of you.

[@laurelcoverly4449]

Never knew Inda had so much to offer, thank you for sharing.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

💃💃💃

[@Gujjutheking-d9l]

@@ThoseHappyDays hi loved to see your video from Melbourne australia and recommend you tallest statue (statue of unity)and lion safari in gir forest where 500 lions but must book lion safari in early morning

[@achintyasharma7660]

Then please! Pay a visit to india and go to North east india as well We have so much to offer!!

[@susanthomas5464]

Thank you guys.I have always wanted to see the Taj Mahal and go to Rishikesh and The Beatles Ashram .This is the next best thing .💚💚💚

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Proper pilgrimage for us

[@susanthomas5464]

@@ThoseHappyDays 💚💚💚

[@victoriahaworth2651]

Loved this , you have completely opened India up to me . Can’t wait for the next part , take good care both of you x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you, pleased you enjoyed this one 😄

[@sarazkekule6201]

Ask them for NORTH EAST india please

[@v.t.6890]

@@ThoseHappyDays I guess you guys are going to rent a bike and do ride to Gangotri or Kedarnath. And if you are not going to do that then I would suggest you consider doing that. Have a good time.

[@v.t.6890]

@@ThoseHappyDays Sorry to correct you but these two words are mispronouced a lot by foreigners Punjab and Ganges and yes that is not totally your fault becuase these words ahs been mis-spelt that is why this confusion occurs. So here is the correct pronotciation or you can search for hindi pronounciation of these two words on google. The Punjab is pronouced as Pan-jaab and Ganges is pronounced as Gangaa or as Sanatani Hindus say Maa Gangaa where Maa means mother.

[@chblack13]

Liam another fantastic video, so professionally done. You sure have opened my eyes to India. Cant wait to see the next one. Stay safe.xx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you, pleased you enjoyed this one 😄

[@susancollins4774]

Another brilliant video. Thoroughly enjoying your India adventures.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

So pleased 🙏🙏🙏

[@sheilagarrido8204]

OHHHHH WOW!!!!!! THE GANGES AND THE HIMALAYAS. That's it folks. You can take off your boots, retire, no more searching round the next corner, nothing else to seek out. You're there now. MARVELLOUS!!!!

[@robynsmith767]

Thank you SO much for your videos of your trip in India! I LOVE watching them every Sunday...Will you go back to posting twice a week? I anxiously await each Sunday! I have never seen such beautiful videos of India...I really feel like I am there with you! Here's to one day I visit India!:)

[@xvsupremacy7190]

Me too, it’s been groundbreaking. Considering Liam has a surprise for us where he next visits. I hope it’s not America 🇺🇸 because touring America is so samey and boring after Tread the Globes brave tour around America and to the Arctic Circle ! Also the Roaming Radfords has shown us the Glamorous side of American Touring Life. Perleaze do not inflict America 🇺🇸 on us after this powerful Series 🙏 .

[@aliciathom9633]

The Taj Mahal is extraordinary, like poetry in marble. I have been twice, at dawn. You approach in the dark and go in as the sun rises and the light and color changes. Amazing!

[@yoloz1324]

Liked your videos very much. You are such good content creators and North India is a superb place to be. Wow. Thanks

[@ThoseHappyDays]

So pleased you enjoyed this one

[@kaile5050]

Call us crazy but things are going right! So grateful that y'all have taken us on this trip, it's just been so fun & informative, Thank You! Also, how Pretty is that water? Emerald, teal, blue water! I love that India is so Colorful everywhere 🛺🌈

[@ThoseHappyDays]

So true, most colourful country you can visit 🇮🇳🙏

[@julianbeer8500]

Two very nice people sharing the best travel documentary I have seen. So good and so uplifting. Thank you.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

🇮🇳💃

[@bevd8181]

What a wonderful video. Really opened my eyes to the wonders of India. Thank you xx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

💃🇮🇳 so pleased you enjoyed it

[@clareturner6078]

I've never really fancied going to India, but your videos have really opened my eyes. It's so beautiful! I really want to go now!

[@SaianaKrishnaMehrotra-fr4qt]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kerryjane5486]

This has made my Sunday morning! 😊 Thank you, brilliant video. Rishikesh is my happy place. 🇮🇳🧘‍♀️🕉

[@ThoseHappyDays]

😄😄🥳🥳

[@hunkydory2887]

Absolutely love India .. i reckon you will be trekking the Himalayas 🙂

[@ThoseHappyDays]

⛰️ 🌄

[@muinbear4702]

Great video guys as always! I'm guessing you'll be heading into the foothills proper? I visited the other side of the foothills during a visit to the USSR as it was then in the 80s. Around Dushanbe. Tingly and lightheadedness too. Enjoy! Looking forward to next week's ❤️🇮🇳

[@Michelle-wk4ek]

Wonderfully presented again, wow the country is so vibrant and the colours are epic, just wish I could be with you both, well I am really virtually, never thought India could be such a beautiful country, how wrong was I !!! Safe travels, can’t wait for next Sunday’s surprise??? 😅xxx ❤

[@sutapasbhattacharya9471]

Your preconceptions about India probably reflect the false British media and academic presentations that India was a land of eternal poverty and famine [I have lived in the UK since 1967]. Prior to British occupation, looting, deindustrialization etc. India was the richest economy in the world, producing the best steel in the world (wootz), a major shipbuilder, amking guns and cannon as good as in the West and dominating the world market in cotton textiles. As Prof. Jason Hickel tells us in his 2018 online article "How Britain Stole $45 Trillion from India: And Lied About It", it was Britain's development with its Industrial Revolution that was financed by 'loot' (the Hindi word for plunder) from India whilst India was left pauperised. As Hickel indicates, they also killed tens of millions of Indians by creating some three dozen manmade famines, taking India's foodgrains for British Food Security and Profit. No wonder that George Orwell wrote in 'The Road to Wigan Pier' (1936) that 100 million Indians must be forced to the edge of starvation so that the British can live in comfort.

[@liloistheendiahater]

Lucky to not live in

[@keithbrandon8540]

You going on a Himalayan mountain trek? What ever it is sure to be another great experience. Very interesting, the differences between S and N India. Thanks for this and see you next time.✌️🙏

[@akhilnandhramesh6029]

A latitudinal line drawn straight around Mumbai is kind of the boundary between the north and south, now-days. You can see the culture change drastically like a slider bar for contrast/paint settings , as you go further up from south to north or north to south. And like a paint pallete, there is a lot of regional diversity between neighbouring provinces and the same province, in terms of culture, people, practices. India is a fabric of contrasting diversity. Unity in diversity is often the topic on the minds of many Indians.

[@robertrauter8459]

I have been watching you for a whille but after your Munchen debacle I said to my self,,,naah not worthy,,but then I was bored one day and I started to watch your Indian series and I was blown away..... the courage to accualy buy a riksha and go on an adventure it was impressive and I havent stop watching it since,,,,good for you guys.... still not sure how I feel about it but I love the content,so from me to you thank you werry much for recording..

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Really appreciate the honest feedback

[@lesallison9047]

Nice to see the locals looking after you with the taxi driver. ✌♥️🇬🇧

[@rosewindman3802]

Really enjoyed your journey around India.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks so much, so pleased you enjoyed it 🙏

[@dcsjustforfun7437]

8:28 every 100km the food, the way of preparation the culture varies. Even language slang varies. Enjoy

[@rogertaylor2924]

Compulsive viewing.....we look forward to seeing your adventures each week....... fabulous!❤

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Pleased you are enjoying them 🥳🇮🇳

[@escapethematrix5069]

I envy you both. Great filming, great narration, great production and a great chemistry between you both. What a journey 🙏

[@Rubin_Schmidt]

How things have changed. in 40 years, II visited the Taj at dawn, midday and dusk, at times I had the place to myself, never charged a thing. !!!

[@techknow9237]

I wish India showed more of its temples that are so amazing in architecture and date back 100'5 and even 1000(+) years that are spread out across India. There are far more fascinating in scale, size, architecture, history and even mystery than the over rated Western designed tourist attraction that is the Taj Mahal while ignoring everything that surpasses the Taj Mahal.

[@PradeepRaajkumar1981]

Wonderful Dears.. I am a South Indian- AUSSIE.. Not been to North India In my life... Thrill to watch you from SOUTH to North... More live and direct emotions on your each & every visit... Cheers, Pradeep.

[@Trekon2]

Great video, wonderful area with the Taj, lots of tiring travel to reach the wonderful Ganges, but I thought that there might be more things to do with the Beatles,ah well never mind. Thanks for sharing your experience and journey, take care both.

[@cornishmummyof4ukt229]

Another retreat? That river looks amazing. Loving the updates xx

[@anujkumarsingh5328]

please visit north east Indian states they are such beautiful to be there like Sikkim, Meghalaya, Assam, etc.

[@premasru]

Yippee! Can't wait to get to Rishikesh (with you). Very glad you decided to take the long ride taxi to Rishikesh😊

[@ThoseHappyDays]

💃💃 let's see how we go 🇮🇳💖

[@fionamooney8648]

Again the people are the best thing about about India 😊

[@summatim]

Summary was generated by Summatim, let us know if there are any inaccuracies! 🤖 11:56: Introduction to the video 12:34: Visiting the Taj Mahal 14:44: Introduction to Taj Mahal 15:51: Heading back to the hotel 16:16: Train journey delayed 18:35: Long-haul taxi journey 23:23: Arrival in Rishikesh 26:38: Exploring Rishikesh 29:39: Introduction 30:47: The Beatles ashram 31:57: Ending the video

[@veronicamoss2597]

With all the people visiting the Taj Mahal. It makes you wonder how they got the photo of DIANA by herself... Magnificent ❤️🙏

[@ThoseHappyDays]

I think it's gotten so much busier over the years

[@sr-lv8ks]

they briefly close the place for regular guys when eminent people visits

[@sueramsey8181]

Its been a few years since we were there, but we went for sunrise ine day, which was much quieter.

[@jenniferhilton4648]

Guess you are off on a trek to base camp. Taj Mahal really is a teardrop on the face of eternity.

[@annmatheson4533]

I enjoyed my Sunday morning travels with you. Always sorry to get to the end of the video but looking forward to next week. Haven’t a clue what your big adventure is I’m afraid. Safe travels as always ❤

[@janetrossiter134]

One of your best ones yet, loved it and so excited for the next one 😊

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you, pleased you enjoyed this one 😄

[@lilianakubecek6612]

Just watched this video, wow it was so awesome 👍 so many memories look forward to your next video thanks so much 🙌❤️❤️

[@ThoseHappyDays]

🙏🇮🇳💃

[@bobcharles2683]

Yet another superb travelogue, thank you both. Looking forward to the next in your wonderful series. x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you, pleased you enjoyed this one 😄

[@bobcharles2683]

@@ThoseHappyDays Always enjoy your vlogs, great photography, fantastic editing and very descriptive commentaries, keep em' coming. Stay safe.

[@TheEddieToro]

Guys a big thanks 🙏🏻 for going to Tapovan in Rishikesh. I needed to see it as I was there in 2019 and will be staying there for a month This coming October. I've been visualizing being back there a lot recently. The "Tingling" energy you felt I felt as well. It's because of the innumerable sadhus, yogis and rishi's who have been there doing their meditation for thousands of years. Jai Rishikesh 🇮🇳😎🙏🏻!

[@sallya5158]

OH I just love your Indian adventure, can't explain what it is but so enjoyable. Thanks guys brilliant. As to your next visit Dahli Larma maybe comes to mind just because that's the area. Cant wait so excited for next weeks vlog....more like a documentary you make them so good. How you keep your energy going with all the long travelling, I would be knackered especially in that heat, but your young and enthusiastic good on you ❤Xx

[@SB29240]

India is very different country in the world every thing changes if you pass on different states bro the language, culture, tradition,food habits the weather climate roads and development.😊

[@lunalove2222]

Wonder~Full! ✌&💗 So Amazing to see The Taj Mahal, The Ganges & The Beatles Ashram 😍

[@nickymercer4398]

Liam and Janine, it's been 17 years!! since my late husband and I went to the Taj, it certainly takes your breath away, such an iconic building, super vlog 🥰

[@ThoseHappyDays]

❤️❤️ hope it brought back special memories

[@paulinequinlan3106]

I love you're vlogs,everything is giving me so much knowledge brilliant,the music and songs make me smile,,how accommodating everyone is nothing is too much trouble,great ambassadors for India 😊😊😊

[@rickonnye2001]

Looks fantastic 😊great video 😊thank you

[@stuartmckinnon5795]

Good evening guys are you going to climb the Himalayas Loving your channel you should have a t.v. Channel back in the UK 🤗🤗🍺🍺🌹

[@paulhorton5594]

Every time I watch your videos, it just makes me want to travel. See you next week . Love you guys

[@Susancarbo60]

Hi Janine and Liam been following you for 2years, I’ve seen yous go from strength to strength on you tube, fabulous couple I look forward to sundays, your India travels have been amazing, can’t wait to see you back in Morgan, stay safe and look after each other.

[@martingray7915]

Maybe its vipassana the big challenge. Loving your travels, bringing many happy memories of my travels there. Namaste.

[@martin96991]

I'm from agra following your journey since the start, sad it's coming to an end.❤

[@catherinebirdwalker8342]

Another awesome video ❤ I think you will be trekking up the Himalayas soon ! Xx

[@sweetpeainfrance6729]

FANTASTIC... thank you yet again!!!!!! :)

[@mosesa2305]

Thanks for your videos. North India is very different to South India. People in the south are much more hospitable and trustworthy in my opinion. It would be great if you guys put out a video once your entire trip is over detailing the pros and cons of different parts of India including people, food, weather etc.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

We'd love to do this, and just might do it based on your great suggestion

[@jackwatsonepic626]

That's a good idea

[@amoebicdysentery5846]

Have you been to India before?

[@gss6531]

That's a very, very, very broad generalisation pal.

[@sunisbeautiful8695]

Except Delhi agra Jaipur. Rest places in north India hospitable and trustworthy too, just like South India and north east india. Delhi has foriegn refugees, rohingyas, other migrants from all over the world in Delhi working so they have different culture.

[@roseogrady8785]

What a Wonderful Experience your Adventures have been and more to come.Yaaaah.

[@misstrekfreak]

Try rajma (kidney bean curry) , a northern speciality. Loving your travels. Maybe you are heading for apple pie trails or a dip in mother Ganga. Enjoy 🙏🏻👋🏻🇬🇧

[@carolwyatt9643]

Wow, another great video. Thanks for taking me along. I’m guessing it will be something yoga based.

[@sheilagarrido8204]

UNFORGETTABLE, ICONIC 🎉

[@caru547]

Absolutely loving your India vlog! Keep happy, safe and well! 🇮🇳🇬🇧

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you

[@susie5668]

Thank you for sharing ,that was great 👍 see you soon take care x

[@cclose8007]

Well done to Janine for powering through the physical drains of all these huge travels. Thank you for sharing such amazing places I may not get to visit. Thank you and Janine do pace yourself. We will wait for videos if needed. Thanks again

[@Lou_Kyr]

Great video. Always amazing

[@carbondioxide30]

saw u guys in taj mahal when, we had been on a school trip . could not talk to you guys because we had to leave. u guys have a really unique and interesting video concept. hope you have a great trip

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Next time 🙏😄

[@adambaker4154]

Another great video thanks 👍🏿

[@lorrainesherwin3147]

Oh man...I remember the trains...I cant sleep on them!! Great vid!!!💟💟✌✌

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Nor can janine

[@tanismaul]

Love the videos. You should do a video of your top ten dishes in India when you get home.

[@terrybailey1628]

Fabulous video as always guys...beautiful place..look forward to seeing your big challenge!! Stay safe..lots of love ❤️

[@TheEddieToro]

Tapovan, Laxman Jhula Bridge and Ram Jhula Bridge area recommendations from my March 2019 stay. Shambala Cafe, Mango 🥭 Garden Cafe, Braham Yoga Holistic Health Center, Little Buddha Cafe, German Bakery by Laxman Jhula Bridge in Tapovan and veg street food. There are many more cool 😎 👍🏻 places to discover. So many nice ashrams.

[@juliebuchan9917]

Thankyou guys for another amazing vlog I so enjoy “travelling” with you !

[@ThoseHappyDays]

So pleased you liked the video 🇮🇳🙏

[@karenthomas5886]

Another fantastic video. Changed my perception of India 💯

[@risenshine2783]

Ahhh! So this is Rishikesh! Thank you!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

It is 🥳🇮🇳

[@andybinns4993]

via Agra, that was funny 🙂

[@TheLvablebird]

Hola 👋from southern New Mexico🌶️🌵....Are you going to.look for Tigers? Love this vlog. 💖🤗

[@GK-qx6mn]

Ganga Aarti, maybe? It's absolutely enchanting, and breathtaking is what I heard. Wherever you go, seeing it through your eyes is incredible!! So looking forward to it. Stay blessed!

[@SB29240]

Nice video completed watching your vlog it's nice and good bro😊

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks mate

[@orapronobis2149]

As always your travels are so amazing. Although, I am sure more than what you show is very difficult to move about from one place to another. Oh, that long train ride. As you continue in India and prepare to return to the UK I and know others are looking forward to the many cooking times that you shared so much with us. I discovered your channel several months now and has changed also my eating which is a plus with the type of foods Morgan and your van had. So there is Pete the Rickshaw (so cool), Morgan (the big green machine), and forgot the other campers' names. My Mom named our vehicles as we grew up traveling also in a military family. We had a VW Bus in Germany and with then 6 children went about when Dad was off from the Army to various places. Ate and slept in it. So, much fun.

[@julymoon4815]

What more than i can say 'Awesome'

[@elinnilsen8466]

Thank ou for another great report from my favorite country! My guess is Vipassana. I always thought it sounds intriguing, but also super scary, so I will probably pass.

[@bobbyeapen6049]

YOU have to visit elephanta, ajunta, ellora caves... but i am guessing, you need to come back after a bit.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Yeah we will be back

[@bobbyeapen6049]

@@ThoseHappyDays 😁 Out of all the visitors, I mean, you guys spent quite a bit of time in India. So yah, I'm sure you will find new gems that no one knows about as well.

[@allysongreenwood8889]

Awesome content beautiful India , I look forward to every Sunday morning 🌞 😂 could next week involve trekking! Himalayas! + elephant! maybe? ♥️

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you, you never know

[@annpope1266]

What an amazing and interesting video.

[@steven1515]

Hi Liam and Janine, I just watched your latest vlog, absolutely brilliant production once again what's an adventure you guys are on. The Taj Mahal looks amazing. Looking Forward to the next leg of your fantastic adventure around India. Well done guys👍 it's going to be so quiet when you come back to the UK 😂 safe travels❤💙 Steve 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@mantaray2239]

I hope your next video includes a hike with views of the high Himalayas. But whatever it is, I always look forward to your videos.

[@davekitchener9092]

Another great video 👍

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you 🙏

[@gss6531]

Another amazing video guys, good to see you made it to the north, the opening shot of the river looked amazing.. Still looks hot 😅 I see the sub count really flying now!

[@joydeeproy1580]

Thank you. It saves me a trip to Rishikesh

[@Blue-gs5gg]

Tajmahal is wonder of the world.. for foreigners , but for indians there r way way many more wonderful and way way more ancient constructions that r unimaginably mysterious n incredible places.. hope they get recognised by the world before its too late...

[@juleseast3003]

We’ve loved following your fabulous journey around India- it’s been our Sunday viewing. We think you are doing a bunjee jump in the Mohan Chatti village- Jumping Heights

[@parth1211]

Guys beat time to visit north Himalayan states 💓 valley of flowers. , Assam , north east , Himachal and other himalayas states are awesome , aesthetic nd peaceful at the same time. Enjoy and relax ❤

[@SmileyJym]

Is your next adventure a trek to Everest base camp? It certainly would be a big challenge 🙂 Loving your channel 👍

[@mariadange06]

That would be from Nepal...

[@jacquicraigie7981]

Mount everest. Great to follow you on your journey lovin it. All the best guys

[@Ian-cp3fj]

Great video....I'm guessing you're going to base camp at Everest....

[@juliejenkins2513]

Knowing how anxious Janine gets about climbing hills, I hope your guess is wrong 😮. 😊

[@orangeskythinking]

Set for the day now. Wonderful stuff. ❤