“Travel Influencer Sparks Debate After Revealing ₹50 Lakh Spent in a Year: ‘Where’s the Income from?'”

Sharanya Iyer, a popular travel content creator with over half a million Instagram followers, has revealed that she spent more than ₹50 lakh over the past year, predominantly on international travel. Her post, which has since gone viral with 1.3 million views, showcases the dramatic shift in her approach to personal finance. The influencer confessed that she previously adhered to a strict savings regimen, but 2024 saw a marked change in her attitude, with an emphasis on spending, especially for her passion—travel.

According to her Instagram video, Sharanya visited over six countries in 2024, with the most significant expenses including ₹5 lakh on flights alone. The remainder of the funds was spent on accommodation, activities, and experiences across the globe. Among her trips, Sharanya visited places like Laos, Thailand, Madeira, South Africa, Greenland, and Iceland. The costs accumulated to ₹1 lakh for Laos and Thailand, ₹1.5 lakh for Madeira, ₹8 lakh for South Africa with her parents, ₹3 lakh for Greenland, and ₹2.5 lakh for multiple visits to Iceland.

Sharanya also disclosed that aside from travel, she spent ₹22 lakh on purchasing a new Hyundai car and ₹5 lakh on medical expenses that weren’t covered by insurance.

On Instagram, she reflected on how 2024 had transformed her mindset. “I used to be such an obsessive saver, spending sparingly on the ‘big’ things. 2024 changed that, with help from my dad and friends,” she wrote. Sharanya added that learning to spend on experiences rather than just save had brought her joy and a sense of safety during a difficult year. “Not everyone needs to agree, but this has been my significant move last year, and it brought me so much JOY and a sense of safety,” she shared.

The revelation of spending ₹50 lakh in one year has sparked surprise and curiosity among her followers. Several Instagram users commented with questions about how Sharanya was able to afford such an extravagant lifestyle. One user asked, “What is your source of income? Lucky that you can afford this.” Another commenter humorously noted, “Meanwhile, finance influencers are experiencing trauma after this reel.”

Sharanya explained that part of her Iceland trip was sponsored, which helped lower the costs, and clarified that the price did not include the cost of flights.

Despite the positive feedback from many, some followers expressed concern about the wisdom of spending large amounts at a young age. One comment warned, “Not saving and spending all income on traveling at a young age is a very crazy idea! I really don’t think it’s advisable.”

Sharanya has vowed to focus on reducing material consumption in the coming year and looks forward to sharing more travel adventures in 2025. The influencer’s video, filled with both admiration and skepticism, is likely to spark continued debate on social media regarding the balance between financial responsibility and living in the moment

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