Dutch content creator discovers INR 117 hotel room in Pakistan, sparks internet reactions
A Dutch content maker has discovered a hotel room in Pakistan for under INR 117, or Pakistan ? 400 (about $1.40).?
Who discovered the cheapest hotel room in Pakistan??
Tom, also known as @traveltomtom, is an experienced traveller who has visited 159 countries, according to his bio. His most recent excursion took him to Peshawar, where he captured his experience with the inexpensive accommodations.
"I couldn't believe it when I saw the room," the content producer stated in the video, which has received over 860,000 views on Instagram. In the video, he also disclosed that for less than $2, he received more than he expected.?The video developer was initially sceptical when he climbed the stairs to the room, but once inside, he was surprised to see two beds and a small television. Is this the cheapest hotel in Pakistan? Maybe even throughout the world? Just 400 Prs for a bed, or $1.4 USD!" the caption for the post read.
What did the content creator say about the room??
In the caption, Tom shared how he stumbled upon this budget accommodation. "The story is that we met these super friendly people on the side of the street in Peshawar and had a chat with them, but we didn't get to see the room on our first meeting. The next day we walked past again and we decided to check it out. Why not!? The people in Peshawar are super friendly and they don't care about cameras and filming, the opposite... they love it!" he wrote.?
"So we asked if we could see the room and they were super proud and happy to show us. Surprisingly, it wasn't as bad as I expected. Considering the price and being one of the cheapest hotels in the world...Honestly, the Pashto people here in Northwest Pakistan are so kind, easy-going and above all they are super happy to see tourists!" Tom added.?
How did people on the internet react??
Tom's video has elicited a flurry of responses since it was shared. While some individuals expressed surprise and curiosity about visiting Pakistan, others expressed skepticism and misconceptions of the country.?
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"why do foreign people visit such poor side of Pakistan and not the luxury ones and then they show the media that this is how pakistan looks where in reality it is so beautiful and luxurious but these foreigners are just so eager to show this side of pakistan on social media," wrote one user.?
"These are middle-class families starting small businesses on their land. These kinds of hotels are super affordable for labor workers who come from villages to find work in cities. I'm glad there is space for every class of people," commented another. Check the viral video here.
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