My honest opinion of Kerala. There's just one thing. India.

Speaker’s Honest Take on Kerala (Coastal Route via Varkala → Alappuzha → Nearby Towns → Goa)

The speaker shares a personal, “honest opinion” of Kerala, based mostly on the coastal areas they visited—around places like Varkala/Val, Alleppey/Alappuzha, and nearby towns—while traveling onward to Goa.

Key Positive Observations

Government priorities and social support

The speaker is most impressed by how local government priorities appear to focus on health, education, and employment, even in small/remote areas. They point to widespread clinics/community doctors and highlight employment-related initiatives, such as teams of women working on roads.

Local capability and communication

Many residents the speaker meets seem educated, articulate, and well-spoken, which they associate with Kerala’s strong emphasis on education.

Quality of life vs. overcrowding elsewhere

Kerala is described as a relief from overcrowding and the “crush of humanity” often linked with other parts of India. The speaker highlights calmer, walkable tourist lanes, with less dense chaos outside major cities like Kochi.

Tourist appeal and natural beauty

The region’s scenery is a major theme:

• Backwaters (Alappuzha)
• Cliffs/views (Varkala)
• Lush greenery
• Dramatic sea swells

This natural beauty is framed as a key reason Kerala attracts tourists.

Ease of independent travel through English

A practical highlight is that many people speak English, making navigation and casual interactions easier—finding buses/trains, getting directions, and chatting in cafes/restaurants.

Examples from Interviews and Encounters

Pramod / Promod (Kerala native; worked in Bahrain)

Pramod explains he left India in 1997, worked abroad (Bahrain ~14 years) in banking and cash/transfer-related work, then returned around 2011—describing it as a common “earn and return” plan. He later started/managed local business activities, including looking after a guest house and handling property leasing.

Brigitt(a) / Regita (German expat in Varkala)

Brigitt(a) has lived in Varkala for ~17 years, moving after repeated visits and settling around 2008. She describes a relaxed lifestyle, forming a “family” through adopting street dogs, and learning how quickly to show respect to locals.

Martin (Kiwi visitor; asthma improved via natural medicine)

Martin is an on/off visitor who returns repeatedly. He credits Kerala’s natural medicine industry with improving his asthma. He often works with Indian partners online and uses tourist visas to travel like a “digital nomad.” He also notes that hospital care in India is generally less financially devastating than in some other countries, though it can vary.

Students and young locals (aspirations and life goals)

The speaker records student conversations about aspirations—such as jobs/business, studying engineering, and possible plans to move overseas (e.g., UAE/US mentioned). Some also share personal goals like marriage, and preferences like pets.

Deaf-run business encounter (Ticky Boo / cafe)

The speaker visits a venue described as being run by deaf people, reflecting on the value of sign communication.

More casual tourist chats

This includes a visitor from the UK/England (Peter), who comes mainly in monsoon and around Christmas, returning about twice a year.

Practical Caveat: Electricity Reliability

The speaker notes that power can be unreliable in the areas they stayed. Outages reportedly occurred multiple times while they were uploading videos. They recommend that digital nomads plan for backup power (e.g., generators/inverters) if constant electricity matters.

They were also told outages may relate to routine tree trimming or cable maintenance—where cutting branches can lead to power being turned off.

Overall Conclusion

Kerala—especially the coastal towns the speaker visited—is presented as an outstanding, highly livable tourist region, particularly suitable as a first stop in India. The speaker strongly encourages first-time visitors to use Kerala to “get your India legs,” while advising travelers who need reliable electricity to choose accommodations carefully.

Presenters / Contributors

• Unnamed main speaker (YouTuber/host)
• Pramod / Promod (guest interview)
• Brigitt(a) / Brigita / Regita (German expat in Varkala)
• Martin (New Zealand / Kiwi visitor)
• Thomas (mentioned during the deaf-run cafe interaction)
• Wayne (name given during the deaf-run cafe interaction)
• Peter (UK/England visitor)
• Sinduja (student interview subject)
• Additional conversational locals/students are mentioned, but not clearly named in subtitles (e.g., youths discussing aspirations; other visitors like “Zabid”).