Russian YouTuber calls India 'most frustrating place to travel'

YouTuber Benjamin Rich from Soviet Union, better known as Bald and Bankrupt, recently returned to India after a six-year hiatus. While his travel vlogs have garnered millions of views, his latest video has sparked a different kind of attention, with viewers questioning, "Why does he keep degrading India?"

In his video titled "I Visited India So You Don't Have To," YouTuber Bald and Bankrupt begins with a rickshaw ride to Paharganj, introducing Delhi as the capital city and sarcastically remarking, "Surely there must be some improvements in the last six years. Judging by the traffic, not too many." 

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While he praises the friendliness of the Indian people, the 50-minute video mainly focuses on potholes, waterlogged streets, and constant honking. 

In the video's description, he terms India as "the most frustrating place to travel" and warns viewers: "Do not attempt to do this trip yourself unless you are a professional traveller."

How did people respond?

On Reddit, Bald and Bankrupt's video sparked debate, with one user asking, "Why does Bald keep degrading India showing the small ugly side always? India has developed a lot w.r.t Roads, Railways, Airways, Infra, Tourism, Food, Restaurants, People Etc. I am a regular viewer of his videos."

Why does Bald keep degrading India showing the small ugly side always ? India has developed a lot w.r.t Roads, Railways, Airways, Infra, Tourism, Food, Restaurants, People Etc. I am a regular viewer of his videos. He use to Glorify Russian cities even when there is nothing but degrades us Indians.
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While some agreed, many defended the vlogger, pointing out that India's infrastructure still has major issues. 

Comments ranged from "We are piss poor in infra – roads have unlimited potholes, delays in big projects, and railways are never on time" to "He's just showing the reality of India."

One user argued, "Foreign content creators know India is an easy way to earn money, either by praising or rage-baiting. Unsubscribe and let him disappear." 

Another added, "They’ve seen better abroad, so their criticism comes from comparison. When you travel, you realize the mess we live in."

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