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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Who is ‘Van Boys'? US vlogger goes viral for breaking myths about India, ‘all the propaganda you see..'
An American travel vlogger known as Van Boys has been making waves online with his candid and fresh videos about India and its people. His honest take on the country challenges many common negative ideas and has earned him a lot of attention. Who is Van Boys, and when did he come to India? This American travel vlogger is 24-year-old and runs the YouTube channel Van Boys, which has nearly 100,000 subscribers. He started his solo journey across Asia in January 2024, beginning in Thailand, where he also celebrated his 23rd birthday. After sharing more than 20 videos from his life in Thailand, he moved to the Philippines and uploaded many videos comparing life in the two countries. His father joined him in November after retirement, and together they spent more time in Thailand. In June, they visited Sri Lanka, and in July, they arrived in Delhi, India. Since then, Van Boys has traveled to Ladakh, taken a road trip to the Himalayas, and visited Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. Why is he going viral? Van Boys has become popular for his honest and positive videos about India, challenging common negative views. In one viral video, he said, 'Does India look dirty and polluted to you? This country's one of my favorite countries. It's the cheapest. It's got amazing people and amazing different climates. I'm in the mountains right now at a waterfall. All the propaganda you see about India is just a little bit of the truth. I mean, look at this place.' He shared a post on Instagram with the caption, 'India is more than dirty, overpopulated slums; this country has the best food and beautiful nature. Local Indians love hosting and have the best hospitality. I love India and can't wait to come back to meet more people.' Another viral video showed him visiting Gurugram's upscale Cyber Hub, where he praised the clean and modern shopping area. He said, 'India is not all slums, overpopulated, and full of trash. Some air pollution is over here. But hey, at least it's looking like this. They got everything you could ask for.' He added, 'Yes, there are beautiful Indian women. I've seen a lot of them. But I've been going to the wrong places. Look at this! Hey, this looks like America. Like better than America.' The video was captioned, 'Dirty Polluted India has a CLEAN shopping outlet that looks better than Miami. Did you know India had this?' Background and journey Van Boys started his journey in Asia last year and shares raw, unfiltered travel content about the places he visits. His videos show hidden beaches, bustling cities, and local life across different countries. On Instagram, where he is known as Free Spirit Traveler and has over 2,85,000 followers, he writes, 'Somehow turned traveling into my job.' His YouTube channel, Van Boy's description says, 'Raw Travel Adventures Across Asia, We're one year into this incredible journey, and we're this close to hitting 100K subscribers! Thank you for every like, comment, and moment you've shared with me along the way.' The vlogger continues to explore India and share his experiences through videos on both YouTube and Instagram, gaining more followers and attention. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
US vlogger's India trip goes viral for unexpected reason — watch video
Amid a growing wave of global travel content creators exploring India, a recent video shared by a US-based vlogger has caught attention for challenging long-held perceptions. Known as Free Spirit Traveler on Instagram, the content creator posted a reel capturing his experience at Gurugram's Cyber Hub– and his candid reaction is now doing the rounds across platforms. 'India is not all slums… they got everything you could ask for' While recording his walk through the modern commercial hub, the vlogger shared his thoughts on what he was seeing– a stark contrast to the stereotypes he seemed familiar with. In the video, he said, 'India is not all slums, overpopulated and full of trash. Some air pollution is over here. But hey, at least it's looking like this. They got everything you could ask for.' Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) The video pans across Cyber Hub's clean walkways, stylish cafés, and high-end stores, offering a glimpse of the infrastructure that seemed to take the vlogger by surprise. 'Hey, this looks like America. Like better than America' In another part of the video, the vlogger commented on the appearance and vibe of the space, comparing it to cityscapes in the US. He said, 'Yes, there are beautiful Indian women. I've seen a lot of them. But I've been going to the wrong places. Look at this! Hey, this looks like America. Like better than America.' The video was shared with the caption: 'Dirty Polluted India has a CLEAN Shopping Outlet that looks better than Miami. Did you know India had this?' A different side of India, through a foreign lens According to his Instagram profile, the vlogger is currently travelling across India and documenting his experiences. His Cyber Hub visit has gained traction for offering a fresh, outsider perspective on urban India– one that goes beyond typical tourist destinations or conventional narratives. The reactions online have been mixed, but the video has certainly sparked a broader conversation about how India's evolving cityscapes are perceived globally.
India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
US vlogger says Gurugram's Cyber Hub looks better than America, shares video of visit
A US travel vlogger visited Gurugram's upscale Cyber Hub and was super-impressed with the place as he shared a video documenting his his Instagram account 'Free Spirit Traveler', the vlogger expressed surprise at the modern infrastructure, cleanliness, and overall vibe of the area, comparing it favourably to cities in the United States.'India is not all slums, overpopulated and full of trash. Some air pollution is over here. But hey, at least it's looking like this. They got everything you could ask for,' he said in the video, while walking around the bustling commercial Furthermore, he added, 'Yes, there are beautiful Indian women. I've seen a lot of them. But I've been going to the wrong places. Look at this! Hey, this looks like America. Like better than America.'The video was captioned: 'Dirty Polluted India has CLEAN Shopping Outlet that looks better than Miami. Did you know India had this?'Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Free Spirit Traveler (@vanboys222)The vlogger, currently touring India, has been documenting his experiences in the country through videos on Instagram.- Ends
India Today
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
US vlogger shares video of monkeys 'robbing' him in India. Internet reacts
An American vlogger was visibly shocked when he was 'robbed' by a group of monkeys somewhere in India. He shared a video of the hilarious incident on social media, which has since gone the video, the vlogger is seen riding a two-wheeler while ranting about the incident. It begins with him stopping by a roadside as monkeys gather around him. Soon, they take away all his belongings - chocolate cakes and oranges - leaving him with an empty just got robbed in India by monkeys, bro,' he says in the video, adding, 'They just took away my cakes and oranges I had been saving. They left my bag empty.' Further explaining the situation, the vlogger - in the caption of his post - said: "I got ROBBED in India. Can't believe these guys got me. I was saving that chocolate cake and oranges for tonight, now I'm hungry."Watch the viral video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Free Spirit Traveler (@vanboys222)Social media users had a lot to say about it. "God's lil creatures got to eat too!" said a user, while another added, "Peak Indian experience.""You're lucky they didn't ask for your wallet," one of the users the comments here:It is safe to say that the vlogger's unexpected experience brought smiles to users online.- Ends
Indian Express
22-07-2025
- Indian Express
Monkeys ‘rob' US vlogger in Kodaikanal, video sparks laughter riot: ‘Complain this to nearby dog station'
A US-based vlogger, popular as Free Spirit Traveler on social media, was recently ambushed by a bunch of unusual 'robbers', who made away with a chocolate cake, oranges, and other food items. 'Get back, get back,' the vlogger yelled as several monkeys stole his food while he was exploring the narrow lanes of Kodaikanal, a hill station in Tamil Nadu. A video of the incident, which is doing the rounds on social media, begins with a scooter parked on the roadside. Several monkeys can be seen wandering around the two-wheeler, some running away after stealing a chocolate cake and oranges. 'I just got robbed in India bro! I had a whole chocolate cake I was saving. They took all my oranges. Who would have thought man!' the vlogger says. Sharing the video on his Instagram handle, which goes by the name @vanboys222, the vlogger wrote, 'I Got ROBBED in India. can't believe these guys got me, I was saving that chocolate cake & oranges for tonight now I'm hungry.' Watch the viral video here: A post shared by Free Spirit Traveler⭐️ (@vanboys222) The video quickly gained traction, amusing several social media users. 'Bro its india. India is for humans, and for animals, birds, and even for nature. A state of india Tamil Nadu peoples were so Emotional they touched the shore and were so Emotional while they welcome the Holy River Kaveri,' an Instagram user wrote. 'Complain this to the near by dog station they will handle it,' another user joked. 'Hahaha. First thing you learn driving a scooter in Asia. No bags on the scooter. Don't carry food or drinks. Mind your glasses,' a third user reacted. In March, a video of a British tourist's encounter with a group of monkeys at a hotel in Thailand went viral. The video showed animals invading the swimming pool where the tourist was relaxing.
