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French Expat’s Instagram List of ‘Things India Does Better Than France’ Goes Viral

The creator highlights street food, jewellery maximalism, overnight buses, sleeper trains, hair care traditions, hospitality.

Overview

  • The post by Instagram user Freldaway, a French woman working in India, is titled “Things India Does Better Than France.”
  • Coverage by Indian outlets on January 13 helped propel the video across social media, where commenters largely praised her observations.
  • On street food, she points to variety, affordability and the social experience of chatting with vendors or browsing local newspapers.
  • She rates India’s sleeper AC buses and trains as more comfortable than French long-distance options and encourages rail or road travel for scenic journeys.
  • She admires traditional hair oiling and protective styles and says Indian hospitality made her feel welcomed, recalling invitations into homes and gifts of food.