You ready?
Yeah, I was born ready.
Check it out yo.
I came to varanasi looking for an answer.
I ran into some friends and they were from Hamburg.
I think that's Germany.
And it's plan to see India is beautiful to me.
Staying in a hostel, I ain't never been, but I can tell you that I'm coming with a lot
of friends.
It will be forever, yeah friendship's better than anything and it can get you through the
worst of weather.
And I was thinking that I really could just say whatever 'cause I'm freestyling from the
top and noone do it better.
What's up everybody!
It is day 7 of our adventure in India and I hope you guys enjoyed the little freestyle
that Brandon just dropped for you guys, it was pretty hot right?
We are at the International Travelers Hostel.
As you guys know we arrived in Varanasi last night and we made some friends, we just met
some Germans and they are about to go out and explore Varanasi with us so let's go,
let's get it!
When we arrived in Varanasi, we decided to try staying in a hostel for the first time
on our trip.
While there we made some amazing friends and together we set out to explore Varanasi every
day.
Here is my top 7 favorite things to do in Varanasi, India, the city known as the holiest
place on Earth.
Alright so #1 – Sunrise Boat Ride.
We took several boat rides across the Ganges River, but our favorite was always during
sunrise.
Just a little tip - Negotiate, negotiate, negotiate.
Every time we took a boat, we had to haggle hard to get a fair price.
Don’t be afraid to walk away if you have to.
It's another day and another sunrise boat ride.
We just came from across the river from over there.
I feel like our boat driver might have just scammed us.
That felt very commercial.
#2 – Get Lost in the Alleyways.
Varanasi might seem overwhelming at first, but just give it a chance.
The alleyways are small, crowded, and filled with motorbikes zooming toward you – but
you get used to it.
Alright so TIP #2 is to like...WATCH YOUR STEP.
There are more cows than usual here which means double the cow poop.
You’re bound to step in some at some point.
Poop!
What?
POOP.
Oh God, okay, thanks for the warning.
You gotta watch where you walk in Varanasi, you might step in poop.
I actually got peed on by a cow yesterday, that was fun.
But it's cool, because cows are holy right?
So he blessed me.
#3 - Stroll Along the Ghats.
So Varanasi is filled with over 100 ghats, which are basically just a series of steps
that lead down to the Ganges River.
So stroll along those ghats and take in all your surroundings.
There’s just so much to see and experience!
Often times you will see people bathing in the water to absolve themselves of their sins.
Now for TIP #3 – No matter what anyone tells you – do NOT get in the water for obvious
reasons.
Alright #4 – Observe the Cremations.
Hindus believe that dying at the holy city of Lord Shiva and the Ganges will free them
from the cycle of death and rebirth.
The deceased are cremated out in the open right along the Ganges River.
#5 – Witness the Evening Aarti Ceremony.
This is a huge spiritual ritual that takes place every evening in Varanasi.
We're going to a ceremony.
Apparently every night they hold this holy worship for the people that passed and burn
the bodies that are burned essentially.
So for everybody they do it every day.
And it's literally just thousands of freaking people and cows because there's cows right
there that come around for this ceremony to watch the ceremony.
And but anyways it's like super busy.
Look at it.
Look at all the people here.
It's incredible how many people are out here.
It's crazy.
This happens every night.
#6 – Take a TUK TUK Ride.
Ok, well let’s be honest.
I mean you can’t come to India PERIOD without experiencing a crazy tuk tuk ride.
Seeing the city by Tuk Tuk is such a cool way to explore the sights and sounds of Varanasi.
Typical Indian experience.
We are all cramped on this little tuk tuk.
It's what we do.
Tuk Tuk lifestyle.
Tuk Tuk lifestyle!
Whoa these tuk tuk rides are no joke.
The bumpiest city I have ever been in.
And finally #7 – Eat Good Food.
Ok I'll admit, I was not adventurous enough to try a whole lot of street food, BUT I can
recommend this amazing restaurant that we frequented quite often.
Brown Bread Bakery!
We loved this place.
I especially loved that they served yummy vegan food.
Ok we're obsessed with this restaurant - the Brown Bread..Brakery...Brown Bread Bakery...The
Brown Bread Bakery!
So we're back here again.
I love how in India everywhere you can just literally make it your bed.
Great night, last night at this hostel with our wonderful German friends and our one India
friend.
I'm getting a massage like Brandon was getting earlier.
Thank you.
Hey guys, I want one!
Where did you come from?
Why are you under the table?!
You're so weird and creepy.
I heard the word massage....
And um I guess we'll end the vlog here tonight, so uh yeah, cheers.
To pasta.
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