'Stop Hating, Have You Been To Australian Airports...?': Netizen Reacts After Foreign Tourist Criticises Delhi Airport

A foreign tourist named Damon Zumbroegel from California, who frequently visits India and shares his experiences, faced criticism after making a negative remark about India at Delhi airport.

Damon Zumbroegel shared a video on X. In his video, he shows the immigration area at Delhi airport. Posting the footage on X, he wrote, “WELCOME TO INDIA? This is how one enters India in Delhi. The welcome to all visitors. Immigration......then....‘BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY!’ Not even 5 feet from immigration.” He added that it was a real video of immigration in Delhi.

The footage shows travellers with luggage standing near what appears to be retail and currency-related counters at the airport. His remarks quickly attracted attention.

A netizen reacts to criticism of India

However, one netizen strongly pushed back against the criticism. Responding to Zumbroegel, X user AshofJedi wrote, “Stop hating, mate. Have you been to Australian airports or so many other airports in the world? It's the same in Sydney, Melbourne, etc. Just because it's India, you have to take a video and put your rant on X.”

The user further accused the tourist of viewing India through “racist glasses” and urged him to “grow up and see the world” before criticising the country.

About Damon Zumbroegel

Damon Zumbroegel is originally from Lake Tahoe, California. Damon Zumbroegel is a global architect, humanitarian, and former Buddhist monk known for integrating ancient construction techniques with modern architectural designs. He currently serves as the Principal at Vihara and actively documents his architectural philosophies, travel, and lifestyle on his social media account. He split his youth between the inner-city streets of San Francisco and the mountains of Lake Tahoe, developing a deep appreciation for both urban and natural structures.