What Did I Find Exploring KOCHI, KERALA? 🇮🇳
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 พ.ค. 2024
- This is the first video I made in Kochi, a major city in Kerala, India.
Previously I was in Munnar. I made no more videos from there after I caught the worst flu I can ever remember, leaving me bedridden. I then got food poisoning from the hotel room service while trying to recover from the flu. Not the best travel experience I've ever had.
Kochi is where I was resting up, in a decent Airbnb apartment in a quiet residential area far from the touristy Kochi Fort area.
Still with a bit of a fever but mostly recovered, I decided it was time to get out and explore, so I booked an Ola to the Church of Saint Francis, which seemed like the best place to start exploring, from the small amount of research that I did.
I wasn't too impressed with the St Francis Church from the point of view of it being a tourist attraction. There really isn't anything to see and the church doesn't even have frescoes or stained glass windows.
Still, I only got dropped off at the church because it seemed to be in the center of the area that I wanted to explore. So that's exactly what I did, start exploring and made my way to the beach, that was very underwhelming.
The beach in the Kochi fort area looks like it should be a nice place for people to relax but it's covered in litter, so not many people are using it. It seems that people like to hang out around the promenade area instead that is much cleaner, has vendors selling snacks and has trees lining it, proving some shade from the strong sunlight.
After picking up a 50 rupee mango ice cream cone to cool me down, I went to check out the Chinese fishing nets that are a famous symbol of Kochi. Only one of them was in use and it turned out that they weren't actually fishing but just doing a demonstration for the tourists. There was no entry fee but in that situation it's implied that you leave a donation if you visit.
One of the fishermen talked to me for 5 minutes and I got to try my hands at pulling the net up and down. I left him a 110 rupee donation but he wasn't happy. "This small money!". I'd say that 110 rupees was more than reasonable for a 5 minute tour.
After reading about other traveler's experiences at the Chinese fishing nets it seems that no matter how much I left for a tip they were going to ask for more. That's just the way they operate. The nets were something cool to check out but they are best avoided unless you feel comfortable dealing with the situation of having someone trying to gouge money out of you. For myself, I'm becoming quite experienced in dealing with this type of thing in India.
From there, more exploring without a plan and I quickly noticed that everywhere I went there was graffiti, and most of it actually quite good. I wondered if the local government give people permission to do this as most of it was like murals rather than gang tags or whatever.
Being unimpressed with the two top tourist attractions that I'd visited in Kochi, I went off the beaten path and found something that I declared the new number 1 tourist attraction in Kochi. I had to do a bit of climbing to get there but I didn't break any door, gates or locks and I couldn't read the sign at the front so technically I wasn't trespassing.
I ended my exploration of the Kochi Fort area at a nice juice bar that serves fresh fruit juice in cups made from the actual fruit. For example, my guava juice was served in a hollowed out guava. It's a no waste, very eco friendly concept. There's a lot of that attitude around in Kochi, with garbage bins strategically placed where they're needed and separate bins for organic material. It seems that people take a lot of pride in not contributing to waste and to keeping their city clean. It's just a shame that nobody rakes up all the garbage that's on the beach.
* TIMESTAMPS *
00:00 Apartment Tour
3:42 St. Francis Church
11:00 Kochi Beach
13:10 Chinese Fishing Nets
22:35 Graffiti
24:20 Number 1 Tourist Attraction
30:40 Kochi Beach 2
34:42 Fruit Juice Vendor
39:47 Dutch Cememtery
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The best thing to do in India is never give anyone a tip that asks for it. When I was there last year. I only tipped the honest people that didn't ask for it. Most of the time they didn't even want to accept it. The people that asked for a tip got nothing from me.
That's the way to do it.
@Original Protestant So you must be one of those underpaid scammers right? Look, there is a difference between making money and stealing money.
@@kevinb8800 An empty stomach doesn't make one think about ethics.
@Original Protestant so what! if they got better manners they would get a good tip they are beyond stupid if they think pressuring and being rude will get them more money.
@@rakabarua6696 Food is very cheap in India and Religious places give free food.
So much culture and beauty in India! Definitely a whole lot of travel vibes and inspiration here. Hope to experience India in person one day 🙌💯🇮🇳
Im from Kerala if you want to experience rich cultural side and wonderful beauty of india the first come to Kerala and southern states of India then travel to Northen states of India . North India is like more modern
After going to northen part of India then go to northeast region like .
@@stephin1612 i am from U.P. settled in chandigarh, i visited kochi, thrisur , trivandrum etc in march 2014 .. kochi can put delhi to shame , southern part of India is also very modern. and yes the hotel room service was not much pleasing even in 3star hotels in kochi.overall it was so relaxing trip, life is hassle free in south and less chaotic , hence people are more well mannered there and still attached to cultural roots.
Indian looks interesting but Im scared to get food poisoning. It seems like everyone who went to india got sick from food?
@@tubester4567 dont worry , you can have food from MacD , burger king , subway and taco bell in India, if you have hygiene concern. but that just a streotype what you wrote.
@surojit karmokar lol north east is far better and safer than north
I am from Tamil Nadu, I visited all this place during my College Tour in the year 2014. 😍😍😍
Hai guy(Dale philip), I' m from India🇮🇳 especially Kerala. Your video diffrent from other vlog. Keep it up. 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
In kochi Christians are mostly living there that is why you are seeing churches more.. But Hindus have highest population in kerala followed by Muslims and Christians.. But we Keralites don't mind religion and we giving no value to religion.. Fortunately rationalists are raising here💕
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@@ravikiran5894 if you don't know anything about Malappuram don't blabber about it
@@ravikiran5894 ok then what exactly you faced while visiting there to feel so bad about Malappuram
@@ravikiran5894 you are not from kerala . No one in kerala will talk rubbish things as u said about malappuram.
@@ravikiran5894 നീ എവിടെയാടാ 👀 മലപ്പുറത്തു എന്താണ് പ്രശ്നം, നിന്നെ പോലോത്തവന്മാരാണ് നമ്മുടെ നാടിനു ദോഷം 🫥
മലയാളികൾ ഉണ്ടോ
ഉണ്ട്
പിന്ന ഇല്ലാതെ?!!!
Pinipllh
പിന്നല്ലാതെ
ഇല്ല
16:00 that old man just blew me proud of you man
Ghanta, look how idiot asked for tip..
@@jayrashtrahindavi2089 yhe bullshit
Ayo?
I am sorry Dale for that demand for more tip. Typically you would expect these incidents in tourist places especially with foreign tourists. But I appreciate the way you handled it with dignity without being rude or nervous, which shows how good a traveler you are.
Dales ancestors scammed us bigtime for hundreds of years
Why are you sorry ? Do you see white people apologising for the actions of other white people?
Dale is such a kind person and a genuine tourist.. Such warm hearted man.
@@nostalgiachannel318 An eye for an eye make the whole world blind.. Har tarah k log hain is dunia mein. Oro ko galat krte delh khud ko kyu galat karna.
@@nitin106 either an eye for an eye or you live your life being a victim
Hi Dale I am happy to see you as always and now you are in Kochi. The city look a little different compared to other cities in India, it is crowded but people are relaxed and minding about their own business, probably Kochi is a tourist city. I enjoyed watching with pleasure. Thank you my friend again for amazing episode of India. Stay safe and healthy.
Kochi is not a tourist city. It just how Malayali people are like.
@@RajahHindustani yep it is
I'm from Kerala and that yellow board near watertank area did say trespassing is not allowed. I was eagerly watching to see what would happen next. I'm happy that all went well. Cheers!!
All the smiles are so refreshing with everything that is going on right now, always waiting for your next video.
The sign at the gate of the water tank said "prohibited Area" 😂
yeah but yer man cant read it wink wink
Dale sees old water tank...... " Im going RIGHT UP YE!!! RIGHT UP YEEEE!!!!"
The board read 'prohibited area', but well they were not expecting a scottish man up there😁😅😂
@@marygrace4658 u cute
😂😂😂
@@quanbrooklynkid7776 wtf
I like your honesty. Many vlogger say good things to attract subscribers. But you are honest. Keep it up man.
17:58 he's speaking better English than my physical education teacher 😂
Hi Dale, sorry to hear you weren't feeling well. That juice bar is so good. After seeing the fisherman asking for money for you holding a rope, it was so nice to see the Juice bar owner working hard and being so genuine👌
See you soon 😘
They have an old synagogue there. One of the oldest in the world we were told. You have to use your own strong legs . I think we took a boat over to the synagogue. Greetings from Norway
We do have oldest church than that of the Europe too as old as from the time of Saint Thomas the apostle but it’s been renovated a number of times by a number of people and lost it’s charm
And the first mosque in the Indian subcontinent
India were jews never faced any mistreatment or injustice despite being a tiny minority
Yes, it is a beautiful synagogue. I was born in Kochi but I had never been there before. The whole "Jew Town" area is lovely.
@@friendlyatheist387 **Kerala **
Yes, Mattancherry the jew town and Jew Street.
India 🇮🇳 belongs to so many cultures and traditions with awesome beauty 😍 👌 Love your video.
Great to hear you are feeling better! I really enjoy your videos so thank you! I also appreciate that you respond! Safe travels my friend!
To me, the apartment view looks alright. I really like these vlogs from India. Keep up the good videos, Dale!
Glad you like them mate, cheers!
I love watching dale everytime I'm chilling in bed and can't sleep. Keep up the work dale. Love ur vids, God bless u
And Dale never fail in making me SQUIRT WITH A MILE OF SMILE...bed and dale perfect pair...i must say ..😘💞💞💞
Learned some first-hand description of Cochin in Kerala. Seems like a less crowded nice place with people able to communicate in English. Bit cleaner but they could do it better. I am from Sri Lanka but I learned about some places there from you. You have visited places in Sri Lanka more than any individual Sri Lankan. Nice videos.
Kerala is the most literate state in the country also the most developed I would say. Littering is a problem but much cleaner than other states in India.
Loving the commentary man.
Very good virtual tour of Kochi for viewers.Thanks.Kochi seems to be a cool place.
Im studying at kochi and this pandemic brought us all home and now im home(trivandrum ) and really miss kochi and especially fort kochi which was our top hangout site.. ur blog is bringing all the memories.. 💜💜
was just wondering what Dale is up to today in his adventures and you uploaded another great vid! Thanks for keeping us all entertained mate!
More to come!
Thanks Dale,
enjoyed that,looks like nice clean place
Thanks for this informative video !!
Mould is endemic in the tropics due to the moisture and temperatures. You see it the buttresses of the church and even the back walls of the posh Cochin club. The reason mould likes mirrors is because the backs of mirrors are coated in a substance designed to keep the silvering from tarnishing, but mould fixes to it and loves it. The glass steams up every time you have a shower and so mould + water = more mould which allows access to the silvering which tarnishes immediately. PS Clown man really made that little river trip .
I think what’s happening to the mirror is either oxidation of the reflective material, or delamination. Glad you feel better. Thanks for a great video.
I like to see your videos as I like your Scottish accent. I am from Sri Lanka by the way. Kerala places you have visited seemed to be nice. The guide was hilarious and you managed him very diplomatically. Going on the water tank was something I would not like to do in a foreign country as they might suspect you had different intentions, but it was adventurous. You may be the first foreign person to climb that water tower. That girl's reaction when you said she was pretty , was very natural actually. Good luck and all the best for people of Kerala where most people seems to speak English.
Your vlogs are amazing! I love your non stop commentary. Makes it very interesting and engaging. Your are quite a generous person but hate scammers!😀
Thank you 😆👍
Loving these long videos, keep it up mate 🏴
Thanks, will do!
Our man had quite an impromptu experience. The water tank experience, and more so, the eco friendly fruit juice counter was something worth to savor.
Thank you for the fun. Please be safe. And stay well.
Decent channel this Dale! Keep up the good work. Nice honest tour of the world without the bs!
Thanks, will do!
Man that board at 25 :00 literally had "Prohibited Area" in local langauge 😀..
ഇന്നേവരെ നമ്മൾ അതില് വലിഞ്ഞു കയറീട്ടില്ല... 🤣🤣🤣
Lol I just noticed it now😁
മലയാളത്തിൽ പറയടാ പുല്ലേ 😂😂😂😂
@@arjungopal2533 malayalathil paranja chaayipinu manasilavuo Manda. Athalle ayal engleeechil typiyekane
@@user-nq2js8ng4t OMG every where malayali
Hi Dale and great to hear your are feeling better. I remember you told me you do get sick sometimes with all that crazy food you from other Countries but I'm sure its all worth it visiting all of your amazing travels. Give me a shout out buddy and SAFE TRAVELS!
What a great concept with the guava and watermelon! Plus great guy! Very progressive! 😀👍....great vid Dale!
I am from kerala, Kannur.....🔥
Its very nice to see that a foreigner talking about our place.. ❤️❤️❤️.
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Don't give MORE money as tip...
whenever any one ask more money you just complaint to tourist department..
It's beautiful,my friend ,as always.
message for every Indians don't do any thing for which India's image will be down in the world in front of foreign visitors. respect tourists with good gestures such that they will have warm & great experience in india.
Thanks for sharing your experiences with these people, Dale! Such a shame! Won't go there.
Glad to see your better mate, this video come in great time, led up in hospital after having my appendix out, in more pain now than before 😀 now to try and chill and watch Dale 👍
Your a person after my own heart when you get some people trying to rip you off. Totally disgraceful. Has the saying goes, money is the route to all evil sadly to say. Fantastic vid my friend as always. I'm not surprised that your subscribers are going up so quickly. Your a true and honest guy in the way you see the world.
Very amusing delivery! I appreciate your real-time feedback on things. Hoping to experience this part of India one day.
PS: I would love to meet that eco-friendly fruit shake man
You're very welcome😊
Try to befriend a local who can guide you before you come
Other Vloggers: Do research about location..capture perfect moments ..go to famous places etc
Dale: I will go on top of the tank and make it an interesting video..
Man you are awesome and funny🤣 ..just like a little kid always curious to explore everything around u..let it be tanks..empty houses or trees you find everything interesting. 🤩 😀 Nobody can stop u.💪
Was that sarcastic? If yes, ♥️. ✌️💪🏿
True explorer he is..
Been looking forward to another video on this trip...good man Dale👍
More to come!
In the church the thing that above the seats is an olden form of cielingfan, it's ends are tied to a rope...It moves to and from when u pull the ropes..which brings the breeze..
the moment you thought the fisherman catching fishes but in reality they were catching you . only in India
i needed this today
What a great vlog! Keep up the amazing work! And stay safe!
Thank you! You too Jerry!
You are the only channel for which I have turned on the notifications yet I don't get notified by TH-cam for your new videos. Bloody algorithm.
Yeah, loads of people told me that. TH-cam are screwing me.
You have my admiration!! I don't know if I would be able to walk around for very long if my muff got wet, more power to you!!
Thanks for the brief video man, yer man is doing a wee trip to the same places in 5 days.
The places which wer planned to visit but could not due to some or the other reason.. Made our dream come true. Thank u dale.. Best travel vlogger I have ever seen.. ❤
Five star for your videos and your bravery. Stay safe.
The world needs thousands of people like that vendor🌍❤️
Lol I'm from Kerala and I'm seeing that type of juice serving for the first time in Kerala 😁 it's actually a good concept very eco friendly
@@stephin1612 that's why other vendors should be eco friendly❤️
Glad your feeling better Dale.
Mah boii knows how to flirt with girlss
29th minute : best tourist attraction , I believe you man , it's kind of the number one tourist spot for a Scottish young man
I'm sorry to hear that you were ill. Hopefully everything is going well now. Very nice to watch again your great adventure. Superb!
The old water tank adventure is brilliant! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I like how raw your videos are, you don't hold back at all lol
Looking for more Kerala videos Dale.. I enjoy your Vlog.. thanks a ton .. You are a Pro Vlogger.....
Hows it going my man, yet another great vid, good to see those powerful legs on the go. Pmsl at the ginger Jesus, trust you. Your such a happy lad, just happy wee man enjoying sharing his experience with us. Thankyou Dale lad. Take care stay safe. From Dean in Northumberland
The blackening of the mirrors is just oxidization from heat and steam from the shower. The bathroom probably isn't vented very well. The steam penetrates the layer between the glass and reflective surface. Over time it gets worse.
Can I just say I love that u took the time to read and like all of these comments. Hell I'm subscribing for that and your accent alone.
Lovely dale... almost watched all of your videos
Thanks a ton
I have only recently discovered your channel and I love it- Kai (a young Welshmen)
Cheers Welsh brother.
@@Dale_Philip U need to teach how to climb coconut trees with that machine, how to eat jackfruit, please show the big houses of Kerala..
Man ,i don't know y i am into ur videos all day! U upload long videos, thought it would be boring! But I enjoy ur videos everytime...keep up the good work and I think ur safe and comfortable in this pandemic time!! Be safe mate 🥰
Glad you like them!
@@Dale_Philip now where are u?
Weekly heart needed on this comment my man :D always looking forward to your vids, one of very few channels that I have an Alert on :)
Hi Dale, Really enjoyed your down to earth ground level discovery of Kochi. Best Wishes.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks.
One of the first watching your vids! Always ready to watch your videos because I really love them you are one of my favorite youtubers
Wow, thank you Juste!
@@Dale_Philip best TH-cam EVER!! 👌
Love your vlogs. I want to visit Kerela but I'm unable because of my collage. Your videos are super awesome.
Seriously your great fearless man dale
It must be my lucky day - a new vid 👍 Every moment of your vid is golden keeps me at the edge of the seat. I get stressed whenever you find something to climb. Please be careful. Would be good if you can date stamp your visit.
that old mans english was just amazing..!!!😊
Most of the Malayalees knows English
@@abhijithmenon2513 malayali poli alle😌
Its a shame he was greedy..
I thought he wouldn't even accept the tip but on the contrary he started asking for more..🤦♂️
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The way you handle these situations dale really is remarkable, I could never visit these places as they would intimidate me and I’d I have to give them what they ask (demand) for actually!!!
Puts people off visiting these places 😮
thank you for the content king!!!
My pleasure!!
Even before you mentioned that the surroundings of the airbnb is reminded you of Bangkok, i already thought like that in 0:33. I was like, "hmm, looks like South East Asia", and then 10 seconds later you said that lol.
Those coconut trees, those houses, kinda similar to what we have here, especially Thailand, Indonesia, or Malaysia.
We keralites have much similarity to south east Asia in our food habits and culture too.
7:16 പണി പാളി ....
These videos are so addicting
Big salute to this mind that runs all over the country and shows up to take video. 🙏🙏🙏🙏👌👌👌
Kerala is a hindu majority state 54% Hindu, 26% Muslims, 18% Christian peacefully coexisting.
In general, Northern Kerala has more Muslims, Central Kerala you will find many Christians and southern Kerala has more hindu influences.
However, you will find all of these religions everywhere in Kerala regardless of the district. In south India, all are peacefully living together with no conflicts compared to the northern parts of India.
Nothern part is poorer and had many invasions. Southern India was hardly invaded in its History, but for Northern India it all started from Darius in 512BC and ended with Partition in 1947. You know right close to 1 million people died during partition and none were from Southern India
Dude that wink at 37:20 - I think the eco friendly juice guy got a little extra from you and he was joking about it haha
I noticed that he winked at the other local😂
No,bro that's a fair price ,i am from Kerala .
You make great travel vlogs and u give lots of info about prices..stay travel and vlogging!
actually i waited to today for your video, that's amazing🤩😍
Hope you enjoyed it!
So, i read in wikipedia, that those chinese fishing nets are used throughout coastal southern China and Indochina, and in India they are mostly found in the Indian cities of Kochi and Kollam, where they have become a tourist attraction.
Indeed, one interpretation of the city name Kochi is ‘co-chin', meaning ‘like China.’
Cochin is just the name of a city in Kerela? Theres no resemblance to china in that name. Coming from a person who lives in Kerela
@@pathfinderopgo check the website of Kerala tourism and you can see that one possibility of the origin of Kochi is by Chinese merchants. Maybe the Chinese called Kochu azhi as Kochi. Kochi also means Ko chin (Like China).
your Scottish accent binds us throughout the whole video...awesome vlogs. hope you.... visit Himachal Pradesh in
Great video mate 👊
One thing good about u is that u enjoy ur travel single with no other pple... Just u and ur camera.. Keep entertaining us
Regular people: pigeons
Dale Philip: Flying rats
It's a more appropriate name for those beasts. 😁
Dale Philip hahaha
gta iv reference?
When the moisture hit back side of the mirror the enamel get corrosion.... Then it appears as black patches..
കൊള്ളാം, super
Good vlog, hope you to see you here in the Philippines.
ONE OF MY TOP 3 DALE PHILIP VIDEOS . JUST LOVE THE MAKING OF HIS OWN WEE ADVENTURE AND CONQUERING THE TOWER WAS FUN TO WATCH. BEST QUOTE "AFTER HAVING A BAD STOMACH, INDIAN FOOD IS JUST A NO GO.... ISN'T IT" . WE COULD SEE YOUR PAIN IN YOUR FACE JUST THING OF IT LOL. DALE HAS BEEN QUITE LATELY HOPE ALL IS WELL.
New subs here...i will definitely check all your vids specially those from Cochin,Kerala... hopeni can visit that place in the future😊,sending love from the Philippines😘😘😘
Generally, this mirror damage is due to the heat and moisture in the bathroom. It often happens when there is no backing or caz of a worn-out mirror backing. Don't worry its not dirty, its just old.:)😅
So yeah ..anyways...good video !!!
Thanks for the info!
Its mould
more like the dampness
@@Billy8ob maybe MOLD not MOULD..it's totally diffrent thing or meaning...😁
India is dirty though.
Thanks for the video 😃
My pleasure!
It was such a helpful video😊😊