American travel vlogger Drew Binsky shares his unpleasant experience of getting stranded at Islamabad airport during Operation Sindoor.
Drew Binsky Stranded in Himachal Pradesh Amidst Monsoon Landslides
Drew Binsky, an American travel vlogger with over 5.6M subscribers, is currently stranded in Himachal Pradesh, India, due to monsoon-induced landslides in the region[1]. Binsky, whose real name is Drew Goldberg, has made a name for himself by visiting all 197 countries worldwide and sharing immersive travel stories through platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat[3].
Binsky first shared his travel stories on blogs and began posting videos on his YouTube channel in 2017. He is also the holder of two Guinness World Records: one for visiting the most UNESCO Heritage sites in 24 hours, and another for packing a suitcase the fastest[1].
Recently, Binsky described an experience at Islamabad airport during Operation Sindoor, a military operation by India[2]. In a video he posted on Instagram, Binsky shared a firsthand account of the landslides during the monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh. He pointed out that there are currently 20 landslides within 10 miles of his location[1].
Upon arriving at the airport, Binsky stated the airport was closed, workers were camped outside, the flight was cancelled, and all flights were shown as cancelled on the screen[1]. Binsky's video has received nearly 450,000 views and hundreds of comments, with many viewers questioning why he chose to travel to Himachal Pradesh during the monsoon season[1].
According to Binsky, there was a 50-50 chance they would fly out. However, he also expressed concern about the dangerous conditions, stating that they are "basically trapped in no man's land" and have no idea how long they will be stuck[1]. Binsky's travel companion expressed a slightly less optimistic view, stating that they might have to walk for several days to reach the nearest town[1].
Binsky ended the video by wishing luck and stating that the situation is happening live, right now[1]. Workers are trying to clear the debris caused by the landslides, but the situation remains uncertain. Binsky's unique perspective and firsthand account of the monsoon-induced chaos in Himachal Pradesh offer a glimpse into the challenges and uncertainties faced by travellers during such natural disasters.
[1] Drew Binsky's Instagram post [2] Drew Binsky's YouTube video [3] Drew Binsky's YouTube channel
Drew Binsky's social-media posts about his stranded situation in Himachal Pradesh have sparked discussions within the travel lifestyle community, with followers questioning his decision to visit during the monsoon season. As the situation unfolds, finance experts are speculating on the potential impact on the video-sharing market, given Binsky's significant influence in the travel and entertainment industry. Meanwhile, Binsky's immersive travel stories, now including real-life accounts of natural disasters like the landslides in Himachal Pradesh, may shift the focus of his YouTube and Instagram content towards a more raw and authentic brand of finance-independent documentation.
