Woooow...New Zealand is such a peaceful, blissful and beautiful country. Those scenic landscapes and lonely beaches look like heaven on earth 😍 Greetings from India 🇮🇳🇳🇿
@ElementX you are racist tho, a lot of generalizations. One of the most horrific crimes have been by a PAKEHA, the Christchurch massacre! Let us not forget the genocide of iwis by pakeha in the past. Crime knows no colour. As for the Asian & Indian immigrants every country has these problems, not just us.
I live in a country very similar to NZ, Norway. What I miss the most after coming home after visiting in-laws in Punjab is exactly the pulsating life that India is full of. It is so quiet and it's almost dead in comparison here. It is sometimes so bad that we go into a mini-depression after spending a couple of months in India. As I always have said, India's greatest asset is it's people, and the life and friendliness of most Indians. Missing India......
@@adityamvsn2424 I was born here. It’s my wife’s family we’re visiting in India 🇮🇳. I am an native northern Viking, which you can probably tell by my spelling.
@@Gemisnotmyname Same here but I’m also missing Norwegian food when in India. If I had to choose I would choose warm weather over food any day of the week. Maybe we should just start an support group for people depressed during the winter months here in Norway.
Watching this vlog now I actually realised why it's so hard for foreigners to adjust to India, a totally different environment...but I like this man,i like how he adjusted in both countries and the love for his indian wife😁❤️
23 minutes on youtube spent wisely.. positivity and beautiful vibes. I really appreciate your humble nature as a couple. You guys have normalised showing 2 people in love and yet no PDA/cooing/etc. This is also love ❤️❤️❤️
Absolutely loved the line from Manisha - "You will get bored if you don't have a purpose to live here". People in jobs (like myself) don't find it hard to live in NZ but parents visiting from India surely do after the initial week or two.
@@muhammad5272 Why should SHE be the one who "lives in the country your husband lives in." It's fine if that's what they both decide to do but, if he wants to live in her country and she wants that too they can decide that as well. She's not a child.
@@rca6576 Did I say that? her miserable one sided selfish attitude stinks like yours. Marriage is two thing for the unselfish. The way she completely ruled out, any blind person could see how selfish she was. Real love you are willing to put more the important things before than being bored!!!! Shows how shallow you are like her when you are desperate to argue about her one sided selfish wants.
@@rca6576 she is a spoilt child like you demanded her way. Guess you believe women have it all their way because clearly that is what she got. Zero compromise one short holiday very good relationship. You can see who was the one who sacrificed for that child to have her way. You with your cap locks learn when to use while desperately defending the selfish. Let's turn it around selfish, why should HE go to a country where it would have been more difficult for him to adapt. If you don't have a clue why? educate yourself.
The country looks so clean, unbelievable! I wonder when and if ever my country is gonna look like this. It’s really distressing, disappointing and heavy to accept that I might never be to a place as clean as this in my entire life!
It is clean because the councils clean it and so do our people, we like for our country to be clean . You will see signs everywhere to keep NZ clean and tidy. Also you will find the biggest city Auckland is just that , a city with all it's trash but has clean areas too.
@@howudoin8282 America is Having the same Per-Capita Income that of New Zealand. But Why America is Not Clean but NZ, Finland, Switzerland, Norway, etc, etc all are Clean.
@@brigeetalight4394 ofc our country india...well it all depends on people...some people throw garbage themselves and complain about the government not cleaning it aswell
I just love to watch the chemistry between you and Manu, it's so like authentic, nothing show off. New Zealand is such a heaven. I would love to visit there sometime.
Karl and Manisha. What a fantastic video. I am a New Zealander from Turangi/Taupo now living in Thailand for 13 years. I love and miss my country but I am very happy living in New Zealand much the same reasons you love India. Of course you hit a soft with me with being in my home towns. Thank you lovely couple for your friendliness. I would like to say more but! Goodluck to you both. I have subscribed.
Reminds me of taking my Indian partner to visit my family in Australia. We live in Israel not India but it's probably halfway in between in terms of noisiness and liveliness. When we arrived he said "why are there no people on the street" and I told him it was relatively busy because it was a sunny day. Also couldn't stand the unpredictable Melbourne weather and having to wear layers. One of the major things he noticed was how quiet everything was and the lack of honking.
Karl, you are a true Indophile in every sense of the word. Your videos are awesome and so is your beautiful wife, Manisha and your family back in New Delhi. Can't wait to see Manisha's reaction to the beautiful sights of New Zealand! Will stay up late to watch this one! Enjoy your visit and have fun!
It is a very peaceful and small country your wife seems to like some aspects of it but every once in awhile we all miss home because that's where the heart is
@@anunaysood1604 that's incorrect. Karl actually specified that the assualts on Indians were predominantly higher due to the fact that a majority of corner store/dairy stores/petrol stations are owned by Indians and these stores are a main soft target for loser criminals. It is *not* a race issue but a convenience issue. NZ definitely has racial issues, ethnocentrism and prejudice, especially towards the indigenous Māori but in this case, no, it's not a "attack Indians only" matter.
Wow you both look a great pair together,as an indian i really like the chemistry and atmosphere around you two,stay happy always...love from india❤️❤️❤️
Welcome to NZ!! I can relate to what your wife said about sleeping... when I first came to nz I had trouble sleeping too lol.. so quiet that I could hear my stomach growling, rumbling & digesting all the food at night. I've been here for 10 years now I have trouble sleeping when I go back home to India because of all the noises and I find it so hard to ignore.
I visited NZ in 2015 during my travels, spending about two months there. It’s an utterly stunning country, possibly my favourite. I drove all over the north and south islands, my only regret was I didn’t hire a car with a bigger fuel tank! Amazing scenery and amazing people. I can’t wait to go back someday.
I've lived outside of NZ for almost 20yrs - USA, UK & Germany (still in the DE). This has helped me to have a wider perspective on the positives & negatives of my home country. To all commentors who describe NZ as beauty on steroids, unnervingly quiet, boring, peaceful, psychotic driving Land, horribly cold, 4 seasons in 1 day inconsistent weather, friendly people, dull news, too many sheep etc etc - you're all correct, it is all that. And I appreciate the honesty and gentle critique. But there is one comment I can't stand: when people say NZ has no culture. This is incorrect, it has two -- that being the Māori culture & kiwiana, the hybrid kiwi culture of today. They're newborn babies compared to most world cultures but the people are trying their best to show off these newborns to all and tell em aaaalll about the little things that make these babies rock. 😊 Culture in NZ is not so much within the walls of ancient rocks and buildings, or art or music even, but in the *people* . And it is the *people* who you should be open to. So practice opening your heart in NZ. I can assure you, kiwis love opening their hearts to others. In fact, you'll never make it through a checkout counter without first being prompted to give a rundown of your life story here lol. And maybe say yes when a kiwi stranger invites you to a hangi or a dinner at their place or a visit to a marae etc. That said, don't be silly, use your instinct and common sense when accepting invites as there are idiots and dodgy people in every country. 😉 I'm proud that as a kiwi, Karl adores India and shows respect to the people and culture etc as that's a beloved kiwi custom we all try to practice. To show kindness and friendliness to all humans, stranger and friend. Honestly, it's 50% because we like to be nice and 50% fear because if you don't, in time, somehow, mum is going to find out that you were rude to a friend of a friend of a friend's visiting 3rd cousin, and you're going to get a slap behind the head, a tongue lashing or a jandal flung at you when next you visit. 😉☺️ He aha te mea nui? Māku e kii atu, he tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata. What is the most important thing in the world? Well, let me tell you, it is people, it is people, it is people.
Great country & people. Very friendly & polite. Pretty cold too with great food and environment. I think if you like nature and space it’s perfect. Culture - NZ friend was one who taught me a lot about great pop culture!
Hi. I saw another video from him which highlighted violence towards Indians living in NZ and I got very discouraged about even visiting NZ. I am from Trinidad in the Caribbean, but some of us here are of Indian descent or mixed with European and African. So why are Indians targeted and abused like that in NZ? I surely didn't expect this!
@@gabriellewilliams396 one has to expect that in every country - racists exist. It's not specific to any culture or country and if one is truly honest with themselves, we are all just a teeny bit racist. E.g we tend to assume that our own culture and people are the most accomplished and the best examples of the human race...to some extent. 😉 As for the ethnocentric and racist abuse Indians and Asians suffer in NZ, well this is more about societal prejudices of the "other", socioeconomic standings and statistical probabilities and little about the Indian culture. Case in point: there is a higher % of Indians who own and operate corner store/dairy/convenience stores in NZ than any other ethnicity. They are small businesses targeted by scummy individuals wanting a quick buck as they're manned by Indian families who usually provide very little resistance during a robbery. This skews the perception that they're being targeted for being Indian when it is most likely because they are seen as easy targets by criminals. Of course this doesn't answer for attacks outside these businesses but I can only assume that they are: - partly due to racism (perpetuated by the mistaken belief that foreigners "use" NZ without acculturating to the native cultures) - some foreign communities tend to stick to their community even in other foreign lands - and the belief that foreigners have a higher socioeconomic standing (mostly due to hard work) than local people These mistaken beliefs, while they highlight the character deficits of morons who believe them, they also indicate the economic and cultural prejudices said scummy moron may have experienced themselves through generational trauma and subjugation of their cultural identity and race. i.e the cultural history and makeup of NZ, like Trinidad and Tobago, revolves around old British colonialism that did not deal kindly to the indigenous Māori. While much has been addressed, still the system that oppresses remains, now renamed as neoliberalism. It continues to perpetuate an unfair social class system that leave many nonwhite - Māori, Polynesians, foreigners - at the bottom, fighting for the scraps. This engenders a society of haves and have-nots that colour our perception of people. Unfortunately some percieve Indians to be part of the haves, and express their biases unfairly. Scratch a little deeper, underneath the sensationalist media headlines of racism, and you'll mayhaps see that the issues are not about Indian Vs New Zealanders, but about economic, social and cultural injustices that still exist in NZ and unfortunately, some Indians get stuck in the middle of that. With that said, one also makes an individual choice in how they behave and not all choices can or should be condoned. In the end, our behaviour reflects our own personal choices no matter how or what influences them. So It doesn't excuse why some get attacked, nor justifies these heinous actions, but it helps to understand and come to some sort of peace, that Indians themselves are not the issue, but the need for NZ society to work harder towards a more equitable position for ALL peoples in NZ. As a Māori, I understand your concern and disappointment. Dreams are hard to let go and while NZ is a beautiful place with friendly people (overall), it is not without its issues and has much to work on. I only hope that you choose to see beyond the headlines and make your own mind up on how you may or may not like NZ. It is not for everyone, and that's ok. 😉😊 P.s apologies for the super long essay. Racism & prejudices are blanket terms to cover up very complex sociocultural issues. It takes time to unravel the blanket to get to an understanding. 😊
Thx for your informing Message. How good is your German? I'm living in south Germany and I'm thinking about to have vacation in NZ. What Videos should I watch to be good prepared?
I have been living in NZ from last 10 years. It’s literally heaven on earth. Unbelievably beautiful I take my Masala tea and drink it with the best views at best peaks or locations
I was lucky enough to live and work in India in 1983-4. I have never forgotten it, I still have dreams about it, and even as as Kiwi I feel homesick for the subcontinent (and for Japan too, having lived there for a number of years also). Natural social connections and social agreeableness are not the same in New Zealand as it is in many other parts of the world.
same here, all the videos are like "Here's how to avoid scams, pickpockets, ripoffs in India" and they all end with "but come anyway, it's wonderful." No thanks.
Love seeing visitors to our beautiful haven enjoying our natural beauty. The house you saw at the hotpools is called a "Marae" (meeting house) typically used for a last place of resting for family and friends to observe those who have past before being laid to rest...was used as homes pre and post colonization and the poles you saw are called a "Pou" which would typically depict a ancestor to the people of that land and also hold the story of the "Tangata Whenua" (people of the land).
As an American I really enjoy Diljit Dosanjh. 1st song I ever heard was Poplin. I absolutely loved it! I really love Ki Banu Doniya Da by him and Gurdas Maan performed in Mumbai's Coke Studio. So beautiful!! When I go to my favorite Indian restaurant they refer to me as Diljit. Lol
6:20 f - I hate the way people push in and push others out of the way. I love being a Kiwi, and I like how politely we queue generally. 💖 😊 🙆🏻♀️ 🌿 👍🏾 I have visited India 🇮🇳 for three weeks in 2015 and I did enjoy it very much, though I do prefer living here. 😊 I love your wife's laugh! It is genuine and so happy and joyful. She's a real darling. 🥰
As Kiwis who have visited India 9 times we love Karl Rock. We watched this while on our latest sub-continent excursion. Made us proud of both countries but would love a steak and cheese pie! Had a Dosa instead. 😄
My great grandparents were from India and I've been to India twice but it's so noisy and loud always. Punjab countryside is the only place where I felt at peace and could get a good nights sleep. My dad lived in NZ for few years and absolutely loved it. To each it's own I guess.
I am an Indian who emigrated to US and I really like the quiet! Having no neighbors close by and the quiet is really appreciated! I love not sitting in traffic. We live in a small town in PA and approximately 2-3hr from any major city. It means we drive and travel a lot but then get to come back home to peace and quiet. Everyone to their own, I suppose! 😂😂
Manisha is such a nice person, does her condition cause her any pain,I hope not. Your travels and stories are exceptional,I never get bored, and I've followed you throughout the good and bad times. Karl, I wish you and your wife a very merry Xmas
NZ is amazing, as is India. We travelled both islands in NZ a few years ago and the South Island in particular has a jaw dropping view around every corner, especially as it was winter when we went. We have been so fortunate to travel to both such contrasting places and all the differences are what make both places so special. i love the story about queuing in India. we were at the Pune train station and being polite Australians, we were letting everyone in until we realized we would miss our train if we didn't hold our ground.
i live in bangalore, people do randomly greet each other here in our area on morning walks. and its a lot less aggro here , unlike delhi and north india. and yes i came back after living 17 years in Sweden. I do agree with manishas point there, life become boring without a purpose as you can go months before really talking to people in those cold places.
Yea its the same for my wife who is also from india. She tells me all the time im here in the USA for you only. Some of america is amazing to her but at the end of the day she loves her home in india. She keeps telling me i should buy a house and move to india when i retire. I think its a good idea but we will see. I love the video NZ looks very beautiful kind of reminds me of the state of maine in the spring and summer time.
I’ve spent 6 months in New Zealand , when I was younger and a globetrotter. That was in 1983 . Beautiful country and friendly people, as a Sikh convert, wearing a turban, I was able to hitchhike, and I can say I didn’t face many problems. But it’s true, after travelling in India with a girlfriend from Christchurch , we felt New Zealand was quite empty and almost too quite.
I lived in Auckland for last 3 years and now have moved to Bay of plenty region! Whenever I see the western coastline of Aotearoa while going to Tauranga or the islands where you can kayak to; I feel so blessed! Only some lucky people get to live being one with the nature ❤️
I live in Wellington and I love the work culture here and it’s too peaceful and quite. Kiwis have warm personality and too kind. I miss India dearly during festivals, I miss wearing Indian clothes. During festival there is a hollow feeling I have. I think I failed to make friends and have a deep connection with people here where in India it’s easier to connect to people and Indians are tolerant in another level. I find the only way to socialise here is if you go for drinks which is not the case in India. I guess we occasionally do drink but majorly we invite and go to people homes to eat food and bring sweets and dance to some Indian music.
From Singapore 🇸🇬: it's nice to watch your clips...interesting points and intense challenging common misconceptions people just assume!!..Great.. have a fantastic time guys!!
Manish is so elegant and takes everything in her stride. Classy! I love crowded cites, but to visit for a week or so, not to live in. I'm afraid I would like living in a peaceful place better (which I do). This was a nice tour, Karl!
Bikers aren't necessarily gangsters, they might just be motorcycle enthusiasts. It's true that many motorcycle clubs use crime for revenue, but not all of them, and only higher ranked members are privy. The others just ride around like that because they think it's cool.
The shades of green in New Zealand are so vibrant and lush, it seems like an incredible country to visit. If I ever get down to Australia, I'd love to spend some time in New Zealand as well.
Beautiful country New Zealand,but India also has gorgeous places similar to this,peaceful calm and quiet,no honking car horns etc,the hillstations and many areas in North India are so beautiful,in fact there is a place in Tamil Nadu called the Switzerland of India its absolutely breathtaking.
True,. In South India, places like ootty, kodaikanal, munnar, coorg, wayanad are all filled with lush greens and beautiful climate. . Calm n serene too. .its true that cities are always crowded and noisy.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful country with your wife and us. It seems New Zealand weather is similar to Florida. One minute, raining wait 5 minutes more the sun is out. We love seeing you two enjoying life.
Even in indian Himalayan states like himachal , utrakhand, sikkim , north east states (arunachal pradesh, assam , meghalaya , ) weather is same .. Some time it may rain , it would be sunny with in minutes ( in summer ) .. Snow in winters .. And there are many natural hot pools in himachal utrakhand (states which I travelled, i have not visited north eastern states yet ).. As india is huge and every corner of india has different climate and different geography.. ( desert in west , beaches in south , mountains in north , lush green rainforest in East )
Maaaan, I love your " NA"s a lot at the end of your every English sentence. So lovely to hear it. It has given a rhyme to your conversation. Hasan From Iran
I live in the UK. I enjoy visiting India and having a blast for 3 months with family and friends. Then i want to get back. I get weary and tired. The constant noise and constant battle with the system there, i find it a huge strain The heat also wears me down.
@@gouthamsudheer2080 As an American, I can say that we have a lot of problems. It comes from being raised with that "you can do whatever you want, because FREEDOM" attitude. We see rules as something to break, which is good for creativity and unique thinking, but bad for most other things.
@@Love_N_Let_Live Even Canada, Germany, Scandinavian Countries, etc, etc have More Freedom than USA or Brazil. Then Why Countries like USA, Brazil, Mexico and other these types of Countries Different from Rest of the West???
It has been over 30 years so I don't know if they still exist but three locations of natural geothermal hotwater bathing pools in India that I have visited are all around the Kullu and Parvarti Valleys - मणिकरन गरम पाणीका कुंड in Marnikaran village, also in the village of Vashisht across the river from Manali and high up the top of Parvati in Khir Ganga.
i remember the last time i watched your video, you had trouble uniting with your wife? maybe it was during Covid times. i m so happy that now you guys are united! hope you are happy whereever you are!
While watching this vlog I kinda felt like watching ZNMD , You two look good together , It may sound strange but i felt happy watching you guy's being happy 😄 💛
Karl I am your big fan from Punjab Pakistan 🇵🇰❤️🇮🇳 and India is my mother country and l like India and my all time lifetime favourite country because India is my heart ❤️ I visit India 8 to 9 times with my family because my mother is also Indian lady but she is married in Pakistan and I was born in Rawalpindi Pakistan 🇵🇰❤️🤗 please visit my country again with your wife most welcome 😁🙂👍
As far as I’m concerned, New Zealand is Middle Earth for me. Always been a dream to visit this absolutely beautiful country!
Do it... I went 5 years ago... I'd go back at the drop of a hat. Beautiful country, wonderful people...
Make it happen Tejas, life is so very short. It goes by so quick. No regrets!
I hv visited new Zealand for 3 months 😌
Oh you definitely have to go and visit hobbiton definitely worth going they filmed LOTR there and you can go on a bus tour to it to see the mountains
Don't visit, become part of our family.
Woooow...New Zealand is such a peaceful, blissful and beautiful country. Those scenic landscapes and lonely beaches look like heaven on earth 😍 Greetings from India 🇮🇳🇳🇿
Come visit one day Akash 🙏
@ElementX what are you on about?🤦🏽♂️ I don't know where in NZ you're from. There's heaps of jobs needing to be filled 🤷🏽♂️
@ElementX you are racist tho, a lot of generalizations. One of the most horrific crimes have been by a PAKEHA, the Christchurch massacre! Let us not forget the genocide of iwis by pakeha in the past. Crime knows no colour. As for the Asian & Indian immigrants every country has these problems, not just us.
@ElementX Kiwis aren’t as good workers as foreigners. It’s a work ethic/skill problem, not an immigration one.
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I live in a country very similar to NZ, Norway. What I miss the most after coming home after visiting in-laws in Punjab is exactly the pulsating life that India is full of. It is so quiet and it's almost dead in comparison here. It is sometimes so bad that we go into a mini-depression after spending a couple of months in India. As I always have said, India's greatest asset is it's people, and the life and friendliness of most Indians. Missing India......
What job are you doing there ? And how did you move to Norway from India ?
tell me about it! i live in Norway and every winter season depression knocks on my door
@@adityamvsn2424 I was born here. It’s my wife’s family we’re visiting in India 🇮🇳. I am an native northern Viking, which you can probably tell by my spelling.
@@Gemisnotmyname Same here but I’m also missing Norwegian food when in India. If I had to choose I would choose warm weather over food any day of the week. Maybe we should just start an support group for people depressed during the winter months here in Norway.
@@rekleif Norway is my dream country , I like to move to Norway from India in future .
Watching this vlog now I actually realised why it's so hard for foreigners to adjust to India, a totally different environment...but I like this man,i like how he adjusted in both countries and the love for his indian wife😁❤️
Wow her skin is beautiful 😻
23 minutes on youtube spent wisely.. positivity and beautiful vibes. I really appreciate your humble nature as a couple. You guys have normalised showing 2 people in love and yet no PDA/cooing/etc. This is also love ❤️❤️❤️
what's wrong with pda/cooing ?
Absolutely loved the line from Manisha - "You will get bored if you don't have a purpose to live here". People in jobs (like myself) don't find it hard to live in NZ but parents visiting from India surely do after the initial week or two.
It is a terrible line if an excuse not to live in a country your husband lives in.
What is your job there ?
@@muhammad5272 Why should SHE be the one who "lives in the country your husband lives in." It's fine if that's what they both decide to do but, if he wants to live in her country and she wants that too they can decide that as well. She's not a child.
@@rca6576 Did I say that? her miserable one sided selfish attitude stinks like yours.
Marriage is two thing for the unselfish.
The way she completely ruled out, any blind person could see how selfish she was. Real love you are willing to put more the important things before than being bored!!!!
Shows how shallow you are like her when you are desperate to argue about her one sided selfish wants.
@@rca6576 she is a spoilt child like you demanded her way. Guess you believe women have it all their way because clearly that is what she got. Zero compromise one short holiday very good relationship.
You can see who was the one who sacrificed for that child to have her way.
You with your cap locks learn when to use while desperately defending the selfish.
Let's turn it around selfish, why should HE go to a country where it would have been more difficult for him to adapt.
If you don't have a clue why? educate yourself.
The country looks so clean, unbelievable! I wonder when and if ever my country is gonna look like this. It’s really distressing, disappointing and heavy to accept that I might never be to a place as clean as this in my entire life!
It is clean because the councils clean it and so do our people, we like for our country to be clean . You will see signs everywhere to keep NZ clean and tidy. Also you will find the biggest city Auckland is just that , a city with all it's trash but has clean areas too.
@@howudoin8282 America is Having the same Per-Capita Income that of New Zealand. But Why America is Not Clean but NZ, Finland, Switzerland, Norway, etc, etc all are Clean.
@@gouthamsudheer2080 🇺🇸 has double the per capita income of nz also it's much much cleaner than india
What country is that?
@@brigeetalight4394 ofc our country india...well it all depends on people...some people throw garbage themselves and complain about the government not cleaning it aswell
I just love to watch the chemistry between you and Manu, it's so like authentic, nothing show off.
New Zealand is such a heaven. I would love to visit there sometime.
Karl and Manisha. What a fantastic video.
I am a New Zealander from Turangi/Taupo now living in Thailand for 13 years. I love and miss my country but I am very happy living in New Zealand much the same reasons you love India.
Of course you hit a soft with me with being in my home towns.
Thank you lovely couple for your friendliness.
I would like to say more but!
Goodluck to you both.
I have subscribed.
Why do you like thailand more than NZ that made you settle there for 13 years.
Reminds me of taking my Indian partner to visit my family in Australia. We live in Israel not India but it's probably halfway in between in terms of noisiness and liveliness. When we arrived he said "why are there no people on the street" and I told him it was relatively busy because it was a sunny day. Also couldn't stand the unpredictable Melbourne weather and having to wear layers. One of the major things he noticed was how quiet everything was and the lack of honking.
So nice to see a man who truly loves his wife!
It's weird. He went to India and found the whitest Indian I've ever seen. She is even whiter than him. What's up with that?
Wouldn't show mine on the thirsty net
@@onetokatman7293duh. She’d sleep with others if it’s your wife we’re talking about!
Karl, you are a true Indophile in every sense of the word. Your videos are awesome and so is your beautiful wife, Manisha and your family back in New Delhi. Can't wait to see Manisha's reaction to the beautiful sights of New Zealand! Will stay up late to watch this one! Enjoy your visit and have fun!
It is a very peaceful and small country your wife seems to like some aspects of it but every once in awhile we all miss home because that's where the heart is
What peaceful aren't you aware of crimes against Indians?
NZ isn't safe for Indians anymore
@@anunaysood1604false. maybe not safe for people running a gas station/convenience store, but not unsafe for any race in particular.
tbh for me leaving my home country will be a blessing
@@youtubeuser206 bro watch Karl 's video/short that Indians are being targeted specifically
@@anunaysood1604 that's incorrect. Karl actually specified that the assualts on Indians were predominantly higher due to the fact that a majority of corner store/dairy stores/petrol stations are owned by Indians and these stores are a main soft target for loser criminals. It is *not* a race issue but a convenience issue.
NZ definitely has racial issues, ethnocentrism and prejudice, especially towards the indigenous Māori but in this case, no, it's not a "attack Indians only" matter.
Wow you both look a great pair together,as an indian i really like the chemistry and atmosphere around you two,stay happy always...love from india❤️❤️❤️
A country so beautiful, you are truly blessed. Thank you for posting your amazing journeys!
I love the affection you and your wife have for each other. Truly a match made in heaven
Welcome to NZ!! I can relate to what your wife said about sleeping... when I first came to nz I had trouble sleeping too lol.. so quiet that I could hear my stomach growling, rumbling & digesting all the food at night. I've been here for 10 years now I have trouble sleeping when I go back home to India because of all the noises and I find it so hard to ignore.
Hehe yes, you get used to the quiet now 😅
@@rishavdhawan8693 don't move...contribute to india
I visited NZ in 2015 during my travels, spending about two months there. It’s an utterly stunning country, possibly my favourite. I drove all over the north and south islands, my only regret was I didn’t hire a car with a bigger fuel tank! Amazing scenery and amazing people. I can’t wait to go back someday.
A great way to start the video, speaking Hindi so nicely was such a warm thing to see as an Indian. ❤️ much love from India.
Strange how so many people equate quietness with "boring" - for me it is bliss.
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Yep half a billion Indians would give their left testicle to live in NZ,
I've lived outside of NZ for almost 20yrs - USA, UK & Germany (still in the DE).
This has helped me to have a wider perspective on the positives & negatives of my home country.
To all commentors who describe NZ as beauty on steroids, unnervingly quiet, boring, peaceful, psychotic driving Land, horribly cold, 4 seasons in 1 day inconsistent weather, friendly people, dull news, too many sheep etc etc - you're all correct, it is all that. And I appreciate the honesty and gentle critique.
But there is one comment I can't stand: when people say NZ has no culture. This is incorrect, it has two -- that being the Māori culture & kiwiana, the hybrid kiwi culture of today. They're newborn babies compared to most world cultures but the people are trying their best to show off these newborns to all and tell em aaaalll about the little things that make these babies rock. 😊
Culture in NZ is not so much within the walls of ancient rocks and buildings, or art or music even, but in the *people* . And it is the *people* who you should be open to. So practice opening your heart in NZ. I can assure you, kiwis love opening their hearts to others. In fact, you'll never make it through a checkout counter without first being prompted to give a rundown of your life story here lol. And maybe say yes when a kiwi stranger invites you to a hangi or a dinner at their place or a visit to a marae etc.
That said, don't be silly, use your instinct and common sense when accepting invites as there are idiots and dodgy people in every country. 😉
I'm proud that as a kiwi, Karl adores India and shows respect to the people and culture etc as that's a beloved kiwi custom we all try to practice. To show kindness and friendliness to all humans, stranger and friend. Honestly, it's 50% because we like to be nice and 50% fear because if you don't, in time, somehow, mum is going to find out that you were rude to a friend of a friend of a friend's visiting 3rd cousin, and you're going to get a slap behind the head, a tongue lashing or a jandal flung at you when next you visit. 😉☺️
He aha te mea nui? Māku e kii atu, he tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata.
What is the most important thing in the world? Well, let me tell you, it is people, it is people, it is people.
Great country & people. Very friendly & polite. Pretty cold too with great food and environment. I think if you like nature and space it’s perfect. Culture - NZ friend was one who taught me a lot about great pop culture!
Hi. I saw another video from him which highlighted violence towards Indians living in NZ and I got very discouraged about even visiting NZ. I am from Trinidad in the Caribbean, but some of us here are of Indian descent or mixed with European and African. So why are Indians targeted and abused like that in NZ? I surely didn't expect this!
@@gabriellewilliams396 one has to expect that in every country - racists exist. It's not specific to any culture or country and if one is truly honest with themselves, we are all just a teeny bit racist. E.g we tend to assume that our own culture and people are the most accomplished and the best examples of the human race...to some extent. 😉
As for the ethnocentric and racist abuse Indians and Asians suffer in NZ, well this is more about societal prejudices of the "other", socioeconomic standings and statistical probabilities and little about the Indian culture.
Case in point: there is a higher % of Indians who own and operate corner store/dairy/convenience stores in NZ than any other ethnicity. They are small businesses targeted by scummy individuals wanting a quick buck as they're manned by Indian families who usually provide very little resistance during a robbery. This skews the perception that they're being targeted for being Indian when it is most likely because they are seen as easy targets by criminals.
Of course this doesn't answer for attacks outside these businesses but I can only assume that they are:
- partly due to racism (perpetuated by the mistaken belief that foreigners "use" NZ without acculturating to the native cultures)
- some foreign communities tend to stick to their community even in other foreign lands
- and the belief that foreigners have a higher socioeconomic standing (mostly due to hard work) than local people
These mistaken beliefs, while they highlight the character deficits of morons who believe them, they also indicate the economic and cultural prejudices said scummy moron may have experienced themselves through generational trauma and subjugation of their cultural identity and race.
i.e the cultural history and makeup of NZ, like Trinidad and Tobago, revolves around old British colonialism that did not deal kindly to the indigenous Māori. While much has been addressed, still the system that oppresses remains, now renamed as neoliberalism. It continues to perpetuate an unfair social class system that leave many nonwhite - Māori, Polynesians, foreigners - at the bottom, fighting for the scraps. This engenders a society of haves and have-nots that colour our perception of people. Unfortunately some percieve Indians to be part of the haves, and express their biases unfairly.
Scratch a little deeper, underneath the sensationalist media headlines of racism, and you'll mayhaps see that the issues are not about Indian Vs New Zealanders, but about economic, social and cultural injustices that still exist in NZ and unfortunately, some Indians get stuck in the middle of that.
With that said, one also makes an individual choice in how they behave and not all choices can or should be condoned. In the end, our behaviour reflects our own personal choices no matter how or what influences them. So It doesn't excuse why some get attacked, nor justifies these heinous actions, but it helps to understand and come to some sort of peace, that Indians themselves are not the issue, but the need for NZ society to work harder towards a more equitable position for ALL peoples in NZ.
As a Māori, I understand your concern and disappointment.
Dreams are hard to let go and while NZ is a beautiful place with friendly people (overall), it is not without its issues and has much to work on.
I only hope that you choose to see beyond the headlines and make your own mind up on how you may or may not like NZ. It is not for everyone, and that's ok. 😉😊
P.s apologies for the super long essay. Racism & prejudices are blanket terms to cover up very complex sociocultural issues. It takes time to unravel the blanket to get to an understanding. 😊
@@SalznPfeffer658 Thank you for your respectful educational comment 👍🏽
Thx for your informing Message. How good is your German?
I'm living in south Germany and I'm thinking about to have vacation in NZ. What Videos should I watch to be good prepared?
New Zealand looks beautiful. India is also beautiful but in different ways. I'd love to visit one day!
I have been living in NZ from last 10 years. It’s literally heaven on earth. Unbelievably beautiful I take my Masala tea and drink it with the best views at best peaks or locations
ive lived in nz all my life - glad to hear you're enjoying it :)
Can I move to NZ after doing md in India? How's the salary... ? Can I get you email id naveen
It looks so beautiful there! You are both so accepting and positive about experiencing each other’s cultures. Cute couple!
I was lucky enough to live and work in India in 1983-4. I have never forgotten it, I still have dreams about it, and even as as Kiwi I feel homesick for the subcontinent (and for Japan too, having lived there for a number of years also). Natural social connections and social agreeableness are not the same in New Zealand as it is in many other parts of the world.
Very Beautiful country. Seems like a great place to go for a peaceful vacation.
OMG Manisha's reaction to everything that is just second nature to us is so adorable. I didn't actually realise it was so different in India to here!
Depends on the state in India
Manisha has got cake.
I would love to visit New Zealand. Perfectly happy learning about India from your videos though.
same here, all the videos are like "Here's how to avoid scams, pickpockets, ripoffs in India" and they all end with "but come anyway, it's wonderful." No thanks.
Such beautiful country is NZ.
like your wife..
Love from India guys
Love seeing visitors to our beautiful haven enjoying our natural beauty.
The house you saw at the hotpools is called a "Marae" (meeting house) typically used for a last place of resting for family and friends to observe those who have past before being laid to rest...was used as homes pre and post colonization and the poles you saw are called a "Pou" which would typically depict a ancestor to the people of that land and also hold the story of the "Tangata Whenua" (people of the land).
Thank you for explaining that.
Wow. I have learned so much about both India and New Zealand from your videos.
As an American I really enjoy Diljit Dosanjh. 1st song I ever heard was Poplin. I absolutely loved it! I really love Ki Banu Doniya Da by him and Gurdas Maan performed in Mumbai's Coke Studio. So beautiful!! When I go to my favorite Indian restaurant they refer to me as Diljit. Lol
Sidhu Moosewala is the best..
Love Sick
I was told the red totems are called pouwhenua, but I could be mistaken. Spent 2 glorious years in NZ South Island is pure nature and adventure!
Thank you!
I now have a new appreciation for Indians living in NZ. Thankyou for that.
6:20 f - I hate the way people push in and push others out of the way.
I love being a Kiwi, and I like how politely we queue generally. 💖 😊 🙆🏻♀️ 🌿 👍🏾
I have visited India 🇮🇳 for three weeks in 2015 and I did enjoy it very much, though I do prefer living here. 😊
I love your wife's laugh! It is genuine and so happy and joyful. She's a real darling. 🥰
As Kiwis who have visited India 9 times we love Karl Rock. We watched this while on our latest sub-continent excursion. Made us proud of both countries but would love a steak and cheese pie! Had a Dosa instead. 😄
❤🌞❤🌞
This is so wholesome, just these two talking..love them
My great grandparents were from India and I've been to India twice but it's so noisy and loud always. Punjab countryside is the only place where I felt at peace and could get a good nights sleep. My dad lived in NZ for few years and absolutely loved it. To each it's own I guess.
Yup there is lots of noise pollution in cities
@@VARMOT123chaotic in Indian cities too crowded and not pleasant
What a gorgeous video! As a Kiwi living in Aus, it makes me miss home- even though Australia is a lovely country too
I am an Indian who emigrated to US and I really like the quiet! Having no neighbors close by and the quiet is really appreciated! I love not sitting in traffic. We live in a small town in PA and approximately 2-3hr from any major city. It means we drive and travel a lot but then get to come back home to peace and quiet. Everyone to their own, I suppose! 😂😂
WITH LOTS OF LOVE FROM INDIA 🇮🇳KARL ♥️♥️♥️
Manisha is such a nice person, does her condition cause her any pain,I hope not. Your travels and stories are exceptional,I never get bored, and I've followed you throughout the good and bad times. Karl, I wish you and your wife a very merry Xmas
NZ is amazing, as is India. We travelled both islands in NZ a few years ago and the South Island in particular has a jaw dropping view around every corner, especially as it was winter when we went. We have been so fortunate to travel to both such contrasting places and all the differences are what make both places so special. i love the story about queuing in India. we were at the Pune train station and being polite Australians, we were letting everyone in until we realized we would miss our train if we didn't hold our ground.
Hustle is the key in india 😄
I love the South Island the Canterbury region down to Queenstown was amazing when I went
don't leave your kitchen sink out on the front lawn,,In The Land of the Long White Vape Cloud,,,..more ffffng vape shops than corner Dairies...
It's so cool that people in general look out for each other in NZ.
Love seeing you two light and happy together again after all you’ve been thru great video
i live in bangalore, people do randomly greet each other here in our area on morning walks. and its a lot less aggro here , unlike delhi and north india. and yes i came back after living 17 years in Sweden. I do agree with manishas point there, life become boring without a purpose as you can go months before really talking to people in those cold places.
Man you make some beautiful, wholesome videos. Happy to see you and your wife getting out there, enjoying life.
Awesome! Been waiting for this!
Thanks Jeff!
Yea its the same for my wife who is also from india. She tells me all the time im here in the USA for you only. Some of america is amazing to her but at the end of the day she loves her home in india. She keeps telling me i should buy a house and move to india when i retire. I think its a good idea but we will see. I love the video NZ looks very beautiful kind of reminds me of the state of maine in the spring and summer time.
as someone who lives in the country mostly all my life in the US. I would love that quiet peaceful environment
I’ve spent 6 months in New Zealand , when I was younger and a globetrotter. That was in 1983 . Beautiful country and friendly people, as a Sikh convert, wearing a turban, I was able to hitchhike, and I can say I didn’t face many problems. But it’s true, after travelling in India with a girlfriend from Christchurch , we felt New Zealand
was quite empty and almost too quite.
Love how clean and maintained the place is.....
I lived in Auckland for last 3 years and now have moved to Bay of plenty region!
Whenever I see the western coastline of Aotearoa while going to Tauranga or the islands where you can kayak to; I feel so blessed!
Only some lucky people get to live being one with the nature ❤️
Woohoo bless I miss Tauranga so much
Very lucky you are.
@@T.L.Robertson8366 Indeed! I so agree with you 🙌
You and your wife are so beautiful ❤️ I hope to visit India and learn for myself how beautiful India is
Your wife is a beautiful lady Karl and the weather in NZ is much like Scotland we get 4 seasons in one day 😂💕🏴
Lol
I have been living in Auckland since 2006 and i surly miss india a lot, each day of my life. :-)
I live in Wellington and I love the work culture here and it’s too peaceful and quite. Kiwis have warm personality and too kind. I miss India dearly during festivals, I miss wearing Indian clothes. During festival there is a hollow feeling I have. I think I failed to make friends and have a deep connection with people here where in India it’s easier to connect to people and Indians are tolerant in another level.
I find the only way to socialise here is if you go for drinks which is not the case in India. I guess we occasionally do drink but majorly we invite and go to people homes to eat food and bring sweets and dance to some Indian music.
Thanks guys for showing your country. My dream someday I will visit NewZealand.
From Singapore 🇸🇬: it's nice to watch your clips...interesting points and intense challenging common misconceptions people just assume!!..Great.. have a fantastic time guys!!
Manish is so elegant and takes everything in her stride. Classy! I love crowded cites, but to visit for a week or so, not to live in. I'm afraid I would like living in a peaceful place better (which I do). This was a nice tour, Karl!
Bikers aren't necessarily gangsters, they might just be motorcycle enthusiasts. It's true that many motorcycle clubs use crime for revenue, but not all of them, and only higher ranked members are privy. The others just ride around like that because they think it's cool.
Manisha is so pretty. I cant stop zooming in on her to fill up the whole frame. Karl ur such a lucky guy. Rooting for the both of yall.
You both are such a beautiful couple. Makes me smile watching your videos. 😊
I've just noticed that you drive the proper side of the road in New Zealand like here in Ireland or UK!!
New Zealand looks great! I would love to visit one day
NZ looks wonderful! Greetings from USA
The shades of green in New Zealand are so vibrant and lush, it seems like an incredible country to visit. If I ever get down to Australia, I'd love to spend some time in New Zealand as well.
Wait till you see Ireland
@@power-oe7trI want to hike around Ireland.
I lived in Auckland for a year and travelled the entire country from coromandel to rotorua, from Christchurch to queenstown very beautiful place
Beautiful country New Zealand,but India also has gorgeous places similar to this,peaceful calm and quiet,no honking car horns etc,the hillstations and many areas in North India are so beautiful,in fact there is a place in Tamil Nadu called the Switzerland of India its absolutely breathtaking.
Yeah kanyakumari
incredible india.
True,. In South India, places like ootty, kodaikanal, munnar, coorg, wayanad are all filled with lush greens and beautiful climate. . Calm n serene too. .its true that cities are always crowded and noisy.
What about North East india
It was very interesting listening to you and your wife talk about the differences between New Zealand and India. Funny and entertaining.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful country with your wife and us.
It seems New Zealand weather is similar to Florida. One minute, raining wait 5 minutes more the sun is out.
We love seeing you two enjoying life.
I think Florida would get way more sun and no where near as cold as NZ..
@@mjdirectsydney Very accurate.
Are you 21 years old?
@@pegasus3420 Much older.
Even in indian Himalayan states like himachal , utrakhand, sikkim , north east states (arunachal pradesh, assam , meghalaya , ) weather is same ..
Some time it may rain , it would be sunny with in minutes ( in summer ) ..
Snow in winters ..
And there are many natural hot pools in himachal utrakhand (states which I travelled, i have not visited north eastern states yet )..
As india is huge and every corner of india has different climate and different geography.. ( desert in west , beaches in south , mountains in north , lush green rainforest in East )
Maaaan, I love your " NA"s a lot at the end of your every English sentence. So lovely to hear it. It has given a rhyme to your conversation. Hasan From Iran
New Zealand is a beautiful country I always dreamt of living or settling in New Zealand.
Thanks for the virtual tour. New Zealand is beautiful those landscapes, beaches and sweet people out there. A must visit place
Karl, I have learned many things from your solo travels, but have to say the ones with your wife I enjoy even more! Happy travels to you both.
Such a beautiful country...I wish to travel someday ❤️
New Zealand is clean and very beautiful ❤❤❤
16:47 Soul Synchronised laugh👌👌👌
Stay blessed guys.
I live in the UK. I enjoy visiting India and having a blast for 3 months with family and friends. Then i want to get back. I get weary and tired. The constant noise and constant battle with the system there, i find it a huge strain The heat also wears me down.
New Zealand is so beautiful, love the landscapes, peacefulness, & clealiness like many western countries.
America is in the West right??
Then Why it's like any Developing Country in terms of Cleanliness, Crime, etc, etc??
@@gouthamsudheer2080 As an American, I can say that we have a lot of problems. It comes from being raised with that "you can do whatever you want, because FREEDOM" attitude. We see rules as something to break, which is good for creativity and unique thinking, but bad for most other things.
@@Love_N_Let_Live Even Canada, Germany, Scandinavian Countries, etc, etc have More Freedom than USA or Brazil.
Then Why Countries like USA, Brazil, Mexico and other these types of Countries Different from Rest of the West???
@@gouthamsudheer2080 Why are you even talking about this in this comment section? Lol... What's your motive?
@@Love_N_Let_Live Just a Doubt. For Knowledge.
Beautiful views of New Zealand. Thank you both for sharing your adventure with us.
I moved to Algeria from UK,no queuing here either,driving is crazy,Algerians are very welcoming to foreigners I must say....
It has been over 30 years so I don't know if they still exist but three locations of natural geothermal hotwater bathing pools in India that I have visited are all around the Kullu and Parvarti Valleys - मणिकरन गरम पाणीका कुंड in Marnikaran village, also in the village of Vashisht across the river from Manali and high up the top of Parvati in Khir Ganga.
What a nice outing! You guys must have enjoyed that very much.
New Zealand is such a beautiful country 💗💗💗💗
Love your Simplicity Karl. ❤️
Love your videos... The way u guys make it so easy.. chillax.. No rush.. No hurry.. Also details of local shops culture... Bravo
Very beautiful country, clean and lovely,I always love to stay there ❤️
What a beautiful country nz is . Thanks for the virtual tour Karl need more of this .
Karl does a great job has a beautiful wife .. really like the channel .🇬🇧🤓
Good you both are together and that is the most important thing in life.
i remember the last time i watched your video, you had trouble uniting with your wife? maybe it was during Covid times. i m so happy that now you guys are united! hope you are happy whereever you are!
The way he says " hain na? " after every sentence its so cuteeeeee!!!!😭😭💕
Exciting !!
They say, in New Zealand you can experience four weathers in a day. Nice video. Home is where the heart is 🙏🌹❤.
Enjoy your time in NZ and Come home safely both❤️
While watching this vlog I kinda felt like watching ZNMD , You two look good together , It may sound strange but i felt happy watching you guy's being happy 😄 💛
Karl I am your big fan from Punjab Pakistan 🇵🇰❤️🇮🇳 and India is my mother country and l like India and my all time lifetime favourite country because India is my heart ❤️ I visit India 8 to 9 times with my family because my mother is also Indian lady but she is married in Pakistan and I was born in Rawalpindi Pakistan 🇵🇰❤️🤗 please visit my country again with your wife most welcome 😁🙂👍
Karl is so charming and sweet. I am a huge fan of this channel! Love from Pakistan
New Zealand is so beautiful ❤❤❤