First Time In Kollam | We Weren’t Ready For This! 😯 | Kerala Travel Vlog

Join us on our very first adventure to Kollam! Our journey started with a bit of a "tight squeeze" in a Maruti Alto, but that was just the beginning of the surprises. From discovering hidden food gems at the railway station to dealing with unexpected train delays, this trip was definitely an adventure. We check into a brand-new hotel just minutes from the station, give you a full room tour, and share our honest review of a late-night Kerala-style Chinese dinner. Is Kollam worth the hype? We're finding out! Don't forget to Subscribe to Shortleft Travels as we continue exploring every corner of God’s Own Country! Highlights in this video: Station Food Find: Discovering "Erode Cafe" and their amazing banana fritters. Travel Tips: Why booking the right sized Uber matters for your luggage. Hotel Review: A look inside a modern, family-friendly hotel in Kollam. Timestamps 0:00 - Starting the journey in a "tight squeeze" Maruti Alto 1:46 - Arriving at the station and luggage travel tips 2:54 - Discovering the hidden food plaza at the station 5:13 - Tasting spicy banana chips and Kerala banana fritters 6:54 - Reviewing the "full-bodied" tea at Erode Cafe 9:11 - Watching the trains and a "shaking" bridge experience 10:10 - Boarding the train (and making sure it’s not the ladies' coach!) 11:38 - Settled in for the 2.5-hour journey to Kollam 12:10 - Dealing with a 1 hour 40 minute train delay 14:07 - Finally arriving: First time in Kollam! 16:00 - Quick auto ride and arriving at the hotel 17:28 - Hotel room tour and unexpected room features 20:03 - Late-night dinner: Fried rice, noodles, and Chicken Manchurian 22:42 - Honest food review and "appetite hook" moments 24:32 - Cost breakdown and travel booking tips (Make My Trip) — SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL — ☕ Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/shortleft_tr... — FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY — Instagram:   / shortleft_travels   Facebook:   / inquisitiveexplorers1   #shortlefttravels #southindianvlog #keralatravelvlog #indiantravel Join our family adventures — food, fun, and all the adventures ❤️ ✨ Disclaimer: This video is not a paid promotion. All expenses were covered by us personally. The views and opinions expressed are entirely our own, based on our genuine experience.