The Unhappy Traveler: A New Yorker In India

rajiveanand · May 18th, 2007, 04:34

'Like a kick in the ass...'

That was pretty funny. I think he handled it better than a lot of people I've seen- living in Jaipur for 6 months lets you see plenty of tourist conniptions!

Cameragirl - if you'd like to see how a different New Yorker (that's me) handles India, check the videos on my site!

Also thanx for the tip; did not know about lonelyplanet.tv!

R.

cameragirlnyc · May 18th, 2007, 08:32

btw- some of the videos are going to be part of The Travel Channel's What's Your Trip episode this monday at 8 and 11 eastern standard. Should be fun.

docgirl2005 · May 18th, 2007, 08:53

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Originally Posted by Maysun

Yeah, I guess it's funny - if you like hearing someone complain and moan.

Has this ill-mannered chap ever taken a stroll in the Inner City areas in the USA? Maybe the next video can be on that. And we'll wonder where are the cowboys and buffaloes and beautiful lifestyles we'd always associated with the USA?

Sorry for being rude. It was an inspiring video.

I don't think everyone will take to India the same way. Everyone is intitled to their opinion and India tends to bring out the critics and the lovers alike equally. ("as we hear alot you either love or hate india")

But why why bhai saab, must you make a mention about the USA in your argument? Everyone isnt going to love maa India(and why should they?), so I think a little less defensiveness is on order. People who love India will continue to do so. Also why is it every critique of India is ALWAYS accompained by a retort about the USA? "inner city areas blah blah" We arent talking about the USA here this is Indiamike! Its common thing I noticed about people from my ancestoral land. What they don't realize is their point ends up looking like a "angry child" instead of being effective.

noflylist · May 18th, 2007, 09:02

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Originally Posted by docgirl2005

I don't think everyone will take to India the same way. Everyone is intitled to their opinion and India tends to bring out the critics and the lovers alike equally. ("as we hear alot you either love or hate india")

I tend to fall in category of I love and hate India (some aspects)at the same time. My beef with this particular piece is it is supposed to be funny. How is showing poverty funny?

India is not about poverty tourism.

Also in the first piece, he was irritated at a guy who was trying to help him! First piece was funny by the way. It shows typical american tourist without a clue!

SitaParityaga · May 18th, 2007, 09:06

Came back to this thread because I wanted to post the link to the second video.

I like it even better than the first one. I think it does really inspire! See for yourself:

http://www.lonelyplanet.tv/Clip.aspx...BC95A7EBA4FEA7

cameragirlnyc · May 18th, 2007, 09:27

Well, here is a less controversial video, I think- it's about all those women who carry loads on their heads in India, and an israeli traveler who decides to see for herself how heavy the loads are

http://www.lonelyplanet.tv/Clip.aspx...E31FB7AA5D7102

AvidTrekker · May 18th, 2007, 22:34

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Originally Posted by steven_ber

The train station appears to be New Delhi.

In the initial shots there is a mountain looming behind... made me think... somehwere in the foothills of the Himalaya.

Subsequently his Indian "temp-help" blurts out the name to be written on the reservation form...

Its Haridwar.

cameragirlnyc · May 20th, 2007, 23:35

You're right- he's in rishikesh, actually, but the train that he didn't get was from haridwar.

Vasko · May 21st, 2007, 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by SitaParityaga

Came back to this thread because I wanted to post the link to the second video.

I like it even better than the first one. I think it does really inspire! See for yourself:

http://www.lonelyplanet.tv/Clip.aspx...BC95A7EBA4FEA7

Thanks for sharing that, it has it all: vendors, hijras, performing artists, beggars, cleaning boys and curious onlookers.

It's strange sitting here in my sterile office watching that. I was the traveller just a while ago! Btw, he doesn't seem unhappy to me, just a relaxed type of fellow.

cameragirlnyc · May 21st, 2007, 19:07

Well, there is some progression in the story- he was unhappy in part 1!

Vasko · May 22nd, 2007, 13:10

So he's getting into the groove.

Is there a part 3?

ba9rn · May 22nd, 2007, 15:58

But he is shown eating his biriani with his left hand (or at least licking his fingers after)!

Milamber · May 22nd, 2007, 16:14

Thanks for the second part. Seems he was doing much better.

I'd like to be on that train.

Jon

Minnesota · May 22nd, 2007, 16:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vasko

So he's getting into the groove.

Is there a part 3?

My thoughts exactly. I'm looking forward to the future adventures of Ramon, and predict he ends up in like if not love.

shashank.aggarwal · May 22nd, 2007, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minnesota

My thoughts exactly. I'm looking forward to the future adventures of Ramon, and predict he ends up in like if not love.

this is turning out to be quite a reality show !!

May 18th, 2007, 04:34	#31
rajiveanand RAJIVE SADA ANAND, MFA Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bronx, NY, USA Posts: 198	NYC in the house - KEEP IT REAL 'Like a kick in the ass...' That was pretty funny. I think he handled it better than a lot of people I've seen- living in Jaipur for 6 months lets you see plenty of tourist conniptions! Cameragirl - if you'd like to see how a different New Yorker (that's me) handles India, check the videos on my site! Also thanx for the tip; did not know about lonelyplanet.tv! R. __________________ www.rajiveanand.com

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ba9rn Macha Doabout Nothing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pompey fan in exile Posts: 578	But he is shown eating his biriani with his left hand (or at least licking his fingers after)! __________________ "After the battle, many new ghosts cry. The solitary old man murmurs in his grief." Du Fu

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cameragirlnyc Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: usa Posts: 15	btw- some of the videos are going to be part of The Travel Channel's What's Your Trip episode this monday at 8 and 11 eastern standard. Should be fun.

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SitaParityaga member in the forest Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 852	Came back to this thread because I wanted to post the link to the second video. I like it even better than the first one. I think it does really inspire! See for yourself: http://www.lonelyplanet.tv/Clip.aspx...BC95A7EBA4FEA7

May 18th, 2007, 09:27	#36
cameragirlnyc Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: usa Posts: 15	Well, here is a less controversial video, I think- it's about all those women who carry loads on their heads in India, and an israeli traveler who decides to see for herself how heavy the loads are http://www.lonelyplanet.tv/Clip.aspx...E31FB7AA5D7102

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cameragirlnyc Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: usa Posts: 15	You're right- he's in rishikesh, actually, but the train that he didn't get was from haridwar.

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Vasko Non-speaker fruit-eater Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: State of Contemplation Posts: 452	So he's getting into the groove. Is there a part 3?

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Milamber Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Australia, Qld Posts: 53	Thanks for the second part. Seems he was doing much better. I'd like to be on that train. Jon

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