‘Reality Is Different From Instagram’: Indian Vlogger Sparks Debate on Europe Travel
Indian travel blogger Pratik Singh shared his experiences in Europe, describing it as beautiful yet also dirty, chaotic, and unsafe. He said that social media often presents an idealized image of Europe that differs from ground reality. His viral video sparked a heated debate on social media, with some agreeing while others calling it biased.
One Indian travel blog writer has shared his observations while traveling in Europe, which has now become viral on social networks. The reasons he gives for this are that Europe is definitely very picturesque, yet it is dirty, chaotic, and in some places is dangerous.
He also said that the image ofEurope displayed in social media is an attractive one, concealing the less attractive aspects of the Continent. Pratik Singh, who is a travel vlogger, spoke of some of the challenges that he experienced during his travels, such as filth in public places, overcrowding, and concerns about safety in some places.
Sharing the video, he said, "Beyond the beautiful postcard-like streets, the lack of cleanliness in many cities is clearly visible. Areas that once seemed clean are now dirty, chaotic, and sometimes unsafe. The ground reality doesn't always match the image we're shown. As a traveler, especially one from outside the region, it's hard to ignore this discrepancy."
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He also clarified in another post, "I talked about what I saw, not comparing anything. This was in no way a Europe vs. India issue."
The post received a tremendous response, garnering over 1.5 million views and nearly 52,000 likes. The post sparked a heated debate on social media, dividing people. Some users agreed with him and shared similar experiences. Others said his comments were biased.
One user wrote in the comments section, "We felt very safe in Japan. Plus, it was the cleanest place and the people were the nicest. Naples and Milan were the complete opposite."
Another user wrote, "I completely agree with you! Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam are 10 times better places to visit for different experiences and better value for money."
