I Hitchhiked Across India (And this is what Happened)

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
  • I went on a journey through India with a girl I met online. From Kerala to Tamil Nadu. This is the story.
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Комментарии • 2 тыс.

  • @HikerGirl
    @HikerGirl Год назад +7395

    Some of the things I wanted to tell the world... thanks to luke I was able to get them to you. When he came to India I had nothing else on my mind except that a RUclipsr was visiting India.. but how quickly we bonded.. my first friendship outside of India.. what made it so beautiful was your good heart luke.. You have always taken care of me throughout the journey..I am so sooooo lucky to have a friend like you..
    talking about video, you are the best storyteller I have ever seen❤I was sure your video would be great but this is the best than I expected.I learned from you that it is possible to tell such beautiful stories.Thank you for being my friend, traveling with me, loving and caring so much..I sincerely wish you to travel many more, tell many stories, reach many heights..
    Miss you sugar daddy😢
    I read the comments on this video and when I read it I was very happy again. I have made some friends and relatives again. Heartfelt thanks for your love❤❤❤

    • @olalauren
      @olalauren Год назад +144

      Thank you for sharing your story with us all 💓 you are so inspiring. I’m going to subscribe to your channel now. Looking forward to hearing more from you

    • @HikerGirl
      @HikerGirl Год назад +150

      @@olalauren Thank you so much for your love. but my video is in Malayalam now I want to change it to English soon for everyone

    • @SuperMustache555
      @SuperMustache555 Год назад +48

      Thank you for sharing your story! This was an amazing video

    • @HikerGirl
      @HikerGirl Год назад +32

      @@SuperMustache555 thanks dear🥰

    • @drewed1781
      @drewed1781 Год назад +19

      Thank you! Beautiful story and your view of life is inspiring.

  • @itskylierae
    @itskylierae Год назад +2088

    One thing I love about Luke is that he never talks about himself. His videos are about the people he meets and he respects and listens to everybody he comes across. And he learns something from them. I really respect that.

    • @jonathanwijsman7719
      @jonathanwijsman7719 Год назад +4

      Love his content ❤

    • @adamuppsala1931
      @adamuppsala1931 Год назад +4

      Apparently you don't know anything about Luke and haven't seen his videos. He speaks too much about himself and mainly for this reason one of his recent videos got banned and removed from YT.

    • @itskylierae
      @itskylierae Год назад +1

      @@adamuppsala1931 wait he got banned?!

    • @adamuppsala1931
      @adamuppsala1931 Год назад +2

      @@itskylierae not 'he' but one of his videos. Try to read with comprehension

    • @itskylierae
      @itskylierae Год назад +2

      @@adamuppsala1931 that’s what I meant

  • @gracieKASMR
    @gracieKASMR Год назад +499

    She is a wonderful beautiful amazing free bird!!! 🦅

  • @NickONeill
    @NickONeill Год назад +201

    This woman is incredibly inspiring. It's sad to see what she has been through but absolutely remarkable that she has such strength, conviction, and clarity. Most people have the luxury of not having gone through her trials and tribulations yet still don't have the ability to generate similar clarity. Great story!

  • @TedNemeth
    @TedNemeth Год назад +97

    She is a superstar. A strong belief in self. When all those around her said society is THIS way, she stood strong and said I go THAT way. Thank you for giving such a strong women a spotlight.

  • @slayjae
    @slayjae Год назад +2019

    The fact that she hasn't lost her trust in people despite the things she has been through is really special and inspiring. I got emotional from watching this, thank you Luke for using your platform to share such special stories, it's so valuable what you do! I wish her all the best in life and hope that she can continue to do what she does ❤️

  • @NateOBrien
    @NateOBrien Год назад +295

    Hitch-hiking is such a freeing experience. Just living life. Enjoyed this film

    • @Sanyu-Tumusiime
      @Sanyu-Tumusiime Год назад

      no it's a terrible thing. he just freeloaded off of other people's work. he should've rented a truck and paid for it.

    • @twilight._.
      @twilight._. Год назад +12

      @@Sanyu-Tumusiime You completely missed the point of the video.

    • @igor_ostrovski
      @igor_ostrovski Год назад

      ​@@Sanyu-Tumusiimedid he illegally jump on people's trucks? No it was consensual don't be stupid

    • @aizen4851
      @aizen4851 3 месяца назад

      I just discovered Luke's channel and as I'm watching his videos I'm finding more and more comments of people I watch and I like. They say it right great minds think the same something like that.

  • @Julibeansreads
    @Julibeansreads Год назад +1001

    Amu has free spirit, which is even more amazing considering what she has been through. She really is a free bird💙

    • @TrueArmy7
      @TrueArmy7 Год назад

      @@earlysda hahahha you are Christian Extremist Missionary.... You convert People Forcefully... You Destroy So Many Native Culture... Nordic Viking Culture, Greece Gods, South Korea's Buddhist Culture, Etc And You Are Telling About India

    • @lavie7358
      @lavie7358 Год назад +1

      @@earlysda why are you under every comment saying negative stuff. Let people live, no hate but you genuinely need stop being that middle aged Indian aunty who has no connection to this wonderfull woman in the video but is here to give advice to a grown ass women. She can look for herself. Have nice day

    • @lavie7358
      @lavie7358 Год назад +5

      @@earlysda how about you do that. How about you pray and devote yourself enough to not be a negative person who just can't stop themselves from speeding negatively the moment they see a happy people freely enjoying their lives

    • @earlysda
      @earlysda Год назад +2

      @@lavie7358 Lavie, you have yet to explain what you see as "negative" that I've written.
      .
      You seem very unhappy..
      .
      Jesus is the only one who can make you happy forever.

    • @AjeetPratapSingh-ts9wo
      @AjeetPratapSingh-ts9wo Год назад +10

      @@earlysda bro stop converting people online...have a little bit shame.
      It's your personal relationship with Jesus. Everyone have their personal relationship with their god. Stop enforcing it on others.

  • @MuanteMT
    @MuanteMT Год назад +91

    As a Northeast Indian, I was fortunate enough to study in Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu). I had the opportunity to roam all over the South Indian states alone and i must say it was quite an experience! It was a blessing to have met all those wonderful people on the bus, the train and on the streets and just listening to their stories was a delightful memory and seeing this video somewhat made me nostalgic about it and you guys are really encouraging! ❤

  • @lordshuv-rowyoknow6486
    @lordshuv-rowyoknow6486 Год назад +111

    Mad mad respect to Amu, it's not easy pulling yourself back from a bad/ failed marriage, since even if you want to forget the past, society won't let you, even while we think we're 'modern' that old mindset is still remains within us, which hopefully should change as new generation come.
    It's nice and very refreshing seeing the goodness of people, when most are so self centred.

  • @TheCaroline1610
    @TheCaroline1610 Год назад +1109

    I spent a lot of time hitch hiking through Tamil Nadu. It was quite difficult, because everytime the driver saw a white face, they wanted us to pay. But once we found a driver who took us for free, it was always worth the wait. Most of them even offered us some money and food. Indian people just are the kindest.

    • @dimiberba2374
      @dimiberba2374 Год назад +10

      @@earlysda any experience?

    • @7_77_.
      @7_77_. Год назад +33

      @@earlysda rip you off? Everyone is not like you.

    • @earlysda
      @earlysda Год назад +6

      @@dimiberba2374 Yes, I've been to India 3 times. Even most Indians there don't trust each other. I remember the school book story my friend's son was studying in India in 2nd grade. It was about the 3 robbers and the old man with the goat. The first two robbers couldn't trick the old man out of his goat, but the 3rd one did, and the three robbers went away happy - end of story. Just incredible!

    • @TrueArmy7
      @TrueArmy7 Год назад +44

      @@earlysda according To Bible Earth Is Flat... Do You Believe This Theory Mr.Missionary😂

    • @TrueArmy7
      @TrueArmy7 Год назад +33

      @@earlysda I don't want to rot in the grave... I am happy to have my ashes mixed with the five elements (air, water, fire, earth, sky - five elements of nature)... Don't Convert People Forcefully Mr.Christian Extremist Missionary

  • @yasminbam8852
    @yasminbam8852 Год назад +347

    Amu is out there hitchiking with strangers throught India while I'm afraid to order pizza on the phone
    Queen❤️

    • @indranilmajumder7148
      @indranilmajumder7148 Год назад +16

      Everyone has their own challenges. Dont diminish your's 😊👋

    • @carrad123456
      @carrad123456 Год назад +6

      As she said it is all about luck!!
      There is news about pizza delivery boys molesting or even raping in India and here we see single alone woman hitchhiking and meeting stranger after stranger and is safe•
      It is all about luck!

    • @vishezar2137
      @vishezar2137 Год назад +1

      @@carrad123456 This is like telling there was a school sh**ting in USA. And all the children stopped going to school as schools are not safe anymore. There are rapes happening all over the world. Rapes happen in higher rates in Europe and USA compared to India. That does not mean that people stop living their life or live in constant fear in USA and Europe. The number looks huge just because of the higher population. But if you see the rate or per 1,000,000 people you will be shocked.

    • @5004-x7o
      @5004-x7o Год назад +4

      @@carrad123456 where did u hear these type of stories. Its not just about luck. There are many kind people in India.

    • @carrad123456
      @carrad123456 Год назад +6

      @@5004-x7o these are not stories, it happened recently this year in mumbai and pune, it waz in news, last year similar news came from UP and Delhi•

  • @LipiKatiha
    @LipiKatiha Год назад +301

    As an Indian fan of Luke since 2014, it’s such an honour to see him grow from just a simple RUclipsr who made funny videos to the person he is today making such beautiful videos showing his ups and downs, without hiding any imperfections or bad experiences. I love how he visited India finally after promising to come here, back in 2014! Thank you for coming and I hope you can keep coming back, Luke! 💓 And I hope you gain lots and lots of different experiences here because India is so diverse, you’ll get to see something different and hear a different language even within a distance of a few kilometres! ❤️ Thank you for making such a gorgeous video!!

  • @zenninahuynh
    @zenninahuynh Месяц назад +18

    Her comment at the end about family is important but sometimes you have to cross that is so true. Love your wholesome videos.

  • @JTS_Akhil
    @JTS_Akhil Год назад +36

    welcome to Tamilnadu brother 🥰

  • @RobertoHelou
    @RobertoHelou Год назад +197

    Damn Luke. I don't even have words to define your content and why i love it so much but i will try. It's a breath of fresh air, it's powerful, it's generous, you can feel deep empathy and love for humanity, and it's centered on someone else than just you. And I freaking love that. RUclips is full of "me, me, me, look at me" which is okay bit it's ALL THE TIME with most creators. You speak ideas and beauty through other people. You're the best at finding people as random and lovable as Amu. That need their ideals, opinions, and bold and beautiful stories to be shared to the world. People like her break stereotypes, give hope and assurance. Amu is a legend. I have so much respect for what she has done, it's going against the standards of a whole society. Because she's in touch with her consciousness, and her sense of what's right. Oh and also I love the way you build your voice overs with B-Roll. Waiting for the next video. Much love dude♥️

  • @aniketmukherjee8218
    @aniketmukherjee8218 Год назад +414

    The simple life, the villages, the nature and ordinary people going through their own hard lives but willing to help out a stranger, are what truly represent India. This was a fantastic video and Amu has such great character !

    • @HikerGirl
      @HikerGirl Год назад +9

    • @aperture0
      @aperture0 Год назад +2

      but it shouldn't. Industries, tech companies, military might, space programs, infra is what should represent India.

    • @BakaTaco
      @BakaTaco Год назад +2

      @@aperture0 I think that both the modern and traditional aspects of a country are what make it special.
      All countries have both of those things, and all countries have something to love, and lots of love to give.
      Having a simple life, or a life "with the current times" doesn't matter so much, so long as you're enjoying the life you have.
      There's so many values that we as humans have, and they vary from person to person and place to place. I think that's important to remember!

  • @benoftheweek
    @benoftheweek Год назад +27

    ok this explains a lot of your bereals, incredible as always luke

  • @tinapolley9073
    @tinapolley9073 Год назад +79

    Your friend hasn't posted in over 4 months. I hope she is okay. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you for bringing us along.

    • @HikerGirl
      @HikerGirl Год назад +104

      Yah am perfectly alright dear❤

    • @websurfer5772
      @websurfer5772 Год назад +11

      @@HikerGirl That's great, Amu. Good to hear. You rock!

    • @mahinegi3064
      @mahinegi3064 8 месяцев назад +1

      she is missing from last one year 😢😢

  • @larryinthewild
    @larryinthewild Год назад +17

    The scene where it transitioned to her getting her hair cut is one of the most beautiful scenes I've EVER seen on RUclips.

  • @greyy_097
    @greyy_097 Год назад +443

    Hearing her story I remembered a poem by Kahlil Gibran :
    And a woman who held a baby against her bosom said, Speak to us of Children.
    And he said:
    Your children are not your children.
    They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.
    They come through you but not from you,
    And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.
    You may give them your love but not your thoughts,
    For they have their own thoughts.
    You may house their bodies but not their souls,
    For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.
    You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you.
    For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.
    You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.
    The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, and He bends you with His might that His arrows may go swift and far.
    Let your bending in the archer’s hand be for gladness;
    For even as He loves the arrow that flies, so He loves also the bow that is stable.
    I respect our own culture, and our society structure, our sense of belongingness, our collectivist society, but for those who wanna be themselves, don't wanna be bound in the net called "what will others think?!!" mindset, you can't stop them from flying, from being free.

    • @anugupta2598
      @anugupta2598 Год назад +12

      Thank you for sharing verses so
      rich and beautiful.
      Every parent in this world shoud
      be made to read these lines

    • @Gatsbycom
      @Gatsbycom Год назад +6

      Thanks for bringing back the memory of this poem, which I read several years ago! They are so relevant to me now, as a father of 2 teenagers!

    • @anele.nsithole5593
      @anele.nsithole5593 Год назад +2

      This is a beautiful comment.

    • @suhask5761
      @suhask5761 Год назад +4

      Ig it was in 11th std

    • @infinite5795
      @infinite5795 Год назад

      @@greyy_097 ok ricebag flat-earther

  • @mariachirinos13
    @mariachirinos13 Год назад +183

    this was so well produced Luke. Your story telling is so amazing and how you are able to connect with people all around the world and showcase your experiences, your lessons. Very inspiring!

  • @DaveDisci
    @DaveDisci Год назад +28

    I teared up a lot during this. I can't imagine living in a world where I would feel free and free of what people think of me, what I want others to think of me, and free of time, no obligations, and just to live. You are both amazing. Loved this.

  • @cianducrot
    @cianducrot 8 месяцев назад +2

    Amazing film

  • @raghulchandrasekar3211
    @raghulchandrasekar3211 Год назад +30

    This video moved me to tears. There's something so pure and raw about discovering a country by hitchhiking. You can read a 100 books about the place and watch a 1000 videos but when you hitchhike, you hear the heartbeat of the place stripped of commerce and vanity. It's been a long time since a RUclips video moved me this much. I love the effort you've put into it, Amu for her story and strength of character, and thanks for showing me that there are kind people even in a low trust country like India.

  • @vivekchavanmusic
    @vivekchavanmusic Год назад +322

    This was an exceptional video Luke. Amu seems like the sweetest person. India is filled with some of the most diverse people, cultures and stories waiting to be heard.

    • @gokulb954
      @gokulb954 Год назад

      One india, one nation. No diversity will be in later. /s

    • @vedicarya7
      @vedicarya7 Год назад +5

      @@gokulb954 there will always be because of Hinduism, because of its vedantic conception of God "Brahman", it never tried to destroy tribal and rural cultures,rituals and deities, it tried to absorb them all to maintain unity.
      Yes, but if Islam takes over, u can imagine what's gonna happen, a sky guy will be holding sky to not to fall

  • @xenxkisu
    @xenxkisu Год назад +1222

    As a Bengali(East Indian), I just wanna make it clear that South India is so much more hospitable than North India!

    • @yashvasudev9245
      @yashvasudev9245 Год назад +16

      Yes dear east is more hospitable than north kolkatta alwayas visit quaterly,to relex my senses ,coz here life racing is to hard ,graduly what north has on monday will reach kalkotta by saturday thats for sure

    • @dr.nishantchaudhary8040
      @dr.nishantchaudhary8040 Год назад +83

      Their is only one single INDIA no south no north no east no west Only ONE INDIA 😍

    • @narendharan7859
      @narendharan7859 Год назад +140

      @@dr.nishantchaudhary8040 that's like a white guy saying there is no colour.. we are all same!
      Buddy we're not.. Respectfully, South is not same as North.. we just aren't!
      Beauty of India is that no part is as same as the other.. we argue, bicker, even fight but still we are India.
      Acknowledging our individual identity does not diminish the country buddy. Learn to differentiate nd give identity.

    • @MFDOOOOM
      @MFDOOOOM Год назад +1

      @@Y2T31 lol ironic considering how fast some souther states are turning islamic or Christian, preserving Dharmic culture what a joke lmao

    • @chewinggum5550
      @chewinggum5550 Год назад +2

      @@Y2T31 BS

  • @sewmini
    @sewmini Год назад +91

    so easy to fall into the trap of feeling alone or like you're the only one living. it's nice seeing glimpses of the lives of others, it grounds me.

  • @Gremlack13
    @Gremlack13 Месяц назад +8

    My wife’s family is from a small town in rural southwest Tamil Nadu, not far from Kerala.
    Going there a couple years ago was a life changing experience. It was amazing. I can’t wait to go back again.
    The mountains and the wife’s family farms are gorgeous. Kerala was amazing as well. Loved walking amongst the tea farms and jungles.
    The food is amazing in the south.
    Life changing experience.

  • @ikkarezlet1922
    @ikkarezlet1922 Год назад +64

    This is so emotional. Hope you enjoyed this process and your time in India. You're a lovely person. Hitch hiking honestly scares me because it is so unpredictable, but I am open to the idea. When I find the right people, why not? :) xoxo

  • @JustCallMe_Si03xx
    @JustCallMe_Si03xx Год назад +64

    Damn i didn’t want this to end haha i hope i have the courage to hitchhike when i get to India in a few months. Awesome video i hope there’s more. This was cool to watch

    • @rejuvenatingsoul3498
      @rejuvenatingsoul3498 Год назад +4

      Most Indians only hitchhike in remote areas of the country.

    • @JustCallMe_Si03xx
      @JustCallMe_Si03xx Год назад +1

      @@rejuvenatingsoul3498 awesome thanks for the advice brother

  • @Travestytrav2
    @Travestytrav2 Год назад +64

    I really enjoyed that video. I honestly wished it were longer and maybe you had turned it into a short series. Amu is without a doubt one of the coolest people on earth, and I hope she finds contentment on her journey. Safe travels, Luke and Amu.

    • @TrueArmy7
      @TrueArmy7 Год назад

      @@earlysda hahahha you are Christian Extremist Missionary.... You convert People Forcefully... You Destroy So Many Native Culture... Nordic Viking Culture, Greece Gods, South Korea's Buddhist Culture, Etc And You Are Telling About India

  • @Agnisuriya
    @Agnisuriya Год назад +13

    I'm also from south india it's great to see woman from my native place being so brave and optimistic about everything

    • @HikerGirl
      @HikerGirl Год назад +3

    • @Agnisuriya
      @Agnisuriya Год назад +2

      @@HikerGirl really sister you're so admirable my parents got separated before i born and neither of them wanted to take care me and i constantly got physically abused by my relatives since no one is there to stand up for me i lived under oppressed situation no one is there to celebrate my graduation or anything instead they gave me extra beating because i scored higher than their son and i always yearned for parent's love while everyone bringing their parents to sign i always feels left out and i never made a friend in my childhood because everyone bullied me since i'm so weak and they know my situation and in my adulthood i never bothered to make any friends but you're not like that i really like the optimism you have sister you're so strong

  • @phoneix24886
    @phoneix24886 Месяц назад +2

    Travel luck is actually a big thing!

  • @prachikulkarni360
    @prachikulkarni360 Год назад +64

    This is the first video I have seen of yours and it is just amazing. Have not seen such story telling for long. Also AMU’s story moved me and made me realise there is a lot to life, sitting and cribbing about what’s wrong does not make sense. I wanna live and as amu says fly like a bird.🦋❤🌈

    • @HikerGirl
      @HikerGirl Год назад +2

      Then just fly over the skyy❤

  • @jaypiper2
    @jaypiper2 Год назад +37

    Thanks for promoting hitchhiking. It's my favorite form of transport and have done it in 98 countries so far.

  • @kaydenisabella2887
    @kaydenisabella2887 Год назад +105

    luke you’re literally one of the most talented creators that i’ve ever seen on this platform. i love each and every one of your videos because they each teach something new, but all of your videos still have a common theme: everyone has their own unique and complex story. i love how you perfectly capture the story of anyone that’s willing to share it and tell the world what it needs to hear. you have sooo much purpose in this world, we need more people like you!!! thank you for an incredible video once again

  • @MissMcKennaMarie
    @MissMcKennaMarie 8 месяцев назад +8

    I hitch hiked in the northern part of India back in October. It was such a cool experience. It was so freeing and opened my eyes to what traveling can really be like.
    Long story short, I met a few guys in a hostel my first day in Delhi, and ended up spending a few weeks traveling with them. We went to Leh, Ladakh (northern India) and hitched a ride from there to Diskit. There were pretty insane roads up there: picture unpaved, rocky, and exposed cliffs. Went over a very high mountain pass at nearly 18000 feet (5480m). We had to split off into two hitched rides because it was hard as a group of 3 to get a lift. Our driver in the car I rode in was so kind and refused money from us. We even stopped for some hand-made noodles in the most delicious thukpa soup on the way and tried butter tea. They had a sweet dog in the car and I had to sit in the middle seat so the dog could have the window seat 😂
    Tried to hitch a ride a few days later up to Turtuk, but after spending 4 hours trying to hitch a ride and getting caught in a sand storm, we ended up having to get a taxi. The taxi driver was over an hour late lol. It was a crazy day.
    Hitch hiking is awesome. Be careful especially if you’re a woman! I felt safe because I was traveling with two men, but otherwise *personally* I wouldn’t have hitch hiked. But that’s just me :)

    • @Nagvanshieus
      @Nagvanshieus 4 дня назад +1

      Honestly I was really concerned when you mentioned you travelled north but i relieved that you mentioned it was ladakh and not the cow belt.

  • @murugapandianm691
    @murugapandianm691 Год назад +5

    I really got Goosebumps.. I like the video from tamilnadu new subscriber.. getting emotional.. thank you.

  • @nzapa21
    @nzapa21 Год назад +23

    Very happy to see you continue to put love and care into the amazing content you make, despite a lot of frustration with youtube. Wishing you lots of luck on your future travels. Happy holidays, stay safe :)

  • @ArtisticVoyages
    @ArtisticVoyages Год назад +43

    I love Amu's attitude and I feel exactly the same. Except I lived my life for others for 40 years. Glad to say that for the past 5 years I have also been a free bird. Not hitchhiking, but traveling full time and truly enjoying life on my terms! Thanks for this beautiful video. There are important messages to be shared!

  • @waseem.kooora
    @waseem.kooora Год назад +57

    it may be hard for you to upload very often, but it is definitely worth it, you make not only films, you tell stories.

  • @leechee5721
    @leechee5721 Год назад +3

    2:46 No its luck 😂😂 . i lost it there she is really funny.

  • @user-yt9yw6uf4m
    @user-yt9yw6uf4m 5 месяцев назад +2

    (South India) State of Kerala🌴😍☺️ must visit places:
    -Aleppy backwaters ('Venice of the East')
    -Vagamon ('Scotland of Kerala')
    -Munnar hill station ('Kashmir of South India') home to tea plantations, spice garden, tasty homemade chocolates and different wildlife
    -Varkala Beach and Kovalam Lighthouse beach
    -Fort Kochi attractions with Jewish synagogue, Dutch Palace and Portuguese church alongwith the European influenced streets
    -world's first water metro also try the land metro
    -Kerala is a major football hub and has got featured in FIFA channel
    -Athirapally waterfalls ('Niagara falls of South India')
    - Lulu International Mall (largest malls of South India in Trivandrum and Kochi)
    -Jatayu largest Bird Sculpture
    -Do interact with the locals they are really sweet and helpful
    -This state has the highest literacy rate
    -Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews etc.. all live in peace and harmony♥️
    -It is also the home of Ayurvedic medicine
    -The Kerala cuisine consists of non-veg including beef and pork and seafood.Also try the traditional meal served on banana leaf 😍

  • @FlorenceRyan
    @FlorenceRyan Год назад +185

    Luke!! I've been waiting to see what video you made in India! So excited to watch
    EDIT: Wow, this was not what I expected. Amu's story is special, yet so common in India. Child marriage & divorce are still such big taboos.. thanks for opening up. As a half-Indian female traveller, Amu inspired me a lot. I've been dreaming about hitchhiking and discovering my country for years but part of me is scared for my safety. She's right, you should "learn from your experiences, not from what other people say", and go see what the world is about with your own eyes, not just what you've read in newspapers or seen on TV. I'm really looking forward to going back to India now and create my own luck 🇮🇳 Thanks Luke, well done :)

    • @invisible3237
      @invisible3237 Год назад

      Child marriage is massely reduced
      Just like witchcraft and all are reduced in europe
      And talk about divorce it's good system in india
      They have many problems but not the ones you are saying florence

    • @invisible3237
      @invisible3237 Год назад +1

      @@youtubedekho8086 it was common in ancient days
      Likewise many country had some weird rituals it was normal those days like a gave example of witchcraft
      So putting it now shows ignorance of florence

    • @dimiberba2374
      @dimiberba2374 Год назад +6

      @@youtubedekho8086 lol child marriage is more common in North India than South

    • @srikrishnak196
      @srikrishnak196 Год назад +2

      @@youtubedekho8086 source : trust me bro
      Go check west Bengal cases . That's high

    • @AjeetPratapSingh-ts9wo
      @AjeetPratapSingh-ts9wo Год назад +2

      Divorce is still a taboo in India. But child marriages are almost non-existent now a days.

  • @kristenm9080
    @kristenm9080 Год назад +51

    I felt so much from this 9 minute video. The journey Amu and you had together looked beautiful. So excited to keep watching your videos Luke, and to now follow along on Amu's journey!

  • @MIBx18
    @MIBx18 Год назад +12

    Honestly this video is gold, it reminds me of the quality of channels such as YesTheory. Well and truly well done and i don't know why your videos have been getting less views, hopefully the algorithm will be in your favor and more people will find your channel and those wouldn't have subscribed before will enjoy this new and eye opening content and give you a chance.

  • @AviationInsight
    @AviationInsight Год назад +2

    Today was so cold and comfy felt like I needed to watch a Good documentary and wasted 40 mins already Suddenly this video was Suggested by RUclips The first time I Appreciate RUclips.

  • @patrickdorleans7822
    @patrickdorleans7822 Год назад +2

    Wow, talk about taking chances. Luv it

  • @SebTheBeastxD
    @SebTheBeastxD Год назад +34

    You can't imagine how hard I've been waiting for a new video since discovering your channel. And I've not been disappointed. It is incredible how much impressions, feelings and meaning you can put into just 9 minutes of video. Watching feels like making experiences, growing and developing for like half a year.

  • @PuffOfSmoke
    @PuffOfSmoke Год назад +20

    I love this. Amu, you're amazing. Go enjoy life. You deserve to be happy. Good one, Luke. 💯

  • @ItsJager
    @ItsJager Год назад +7

    I love a different lense of India 🇮🇳

  • @SD-js8rs
    @SD-js8rs Год назад +5

    India is best for Hitchhiking. Incredible India 🇮🇳

  • @jackiecat101XD
    @jackiecat101XD Год назад +20

    Luke I love your content. There's truly nothing like it that I've found anywhere else on youtube. You're living my dream life and I don't think I'll ever be able to do it. Not for the reasons you might think. I am not shy, I have no problem with contacting a random stranger and getting to know them, and I am also not picky. I can and have slept in the street with no complaints. The problem is: I'm terrified for my safety. I know there are many amazing people out there, but all it takes is one to end my life. I just have to decide if it's worth the risk. Being a woman and a survivor of assault, I am scared to just pick up and go to a random country, though I dream of it every day. So, what I'm saying is, thank you for living my dream life for me, so I can see what it would be like through your videos.

  • @CalamityTravels
    @CalamityTravels Год назад +14

    Amu has great character and we're so happy for her! Thank you for helping tell her story, you're one brilliant RUclipsr!

  • @belnolf
    @belnolf Год назад +23

    aaaaa this is amazing!!! so different from everything youve made so far but its still your way of sseing the world and the people in it, yiur storytelling is beyond compare
    love always❤

  • @marialovesmarklee
    @marialovesmarklee 23 дня назад +4

    She is so inspiring .I can't ever think of doing something like this .I don't even go to a movie / hotel alone .This feels so liberating .Good for her.

  • @mesajongte
    @mesajongte Год назад +23

    Amu's outlook on life is refreshing.

  • @praveenvasistha247
    @praveenvasistha247 Год назад +5

    I was emtional watching this. You go girl.. Ammu

  • @PK-VALAVAN_Vlogs
    @PK-VALAVAN_Vlogs 24 дня назад +2

    CHOLAN KING SOIL TAMILAN 💧 GIVE freedom girls life ...THANJAVUR TAMILAN 🤴

  • @richi6550
    @richi6550 Год назад +15

    This woman defines humanity she invited an unknown person and than travelled with him accross the south India keeping him safe showing him India that is beyond metro cities, such an amazing hospitality...

  • @zai91b
    @zai91b Год назад +8

    this was so inspiring because child marriage is a really a big issue in pakistan as well. more power to her. I love to see her doing amazing

  • @hannahdigitals
    @hannahdigitals Год назад +29

    I would try hitchhiking in India before I would trust hitchhiking in the US, I’ve heard way too many horror stories

    • @Qronous
      @Qronous Год назад +7

      Yeah, you’ll probably never get picked up in the US. Unless it’s a serial killer.

    • @Hana-mu7nx
      @Hana-mu7nx Год назад

      Girl be fr

    • @user-bp2fo4be6p
      @user-bp2fo4be6p Год назад

      Don't try in India, lack of wives, men gangr@@@pe even animals

    • @TheRishijoesanu
      @TheRishijoesanu Год назад +1

      No guarantees but South India is relatively safe, especially Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Kerala is the best place for foreigners to dip their toes into the Indian experience without getting a complete whiplash.
      The horror stories and the pollution you hear about India is mostly from North India.

    • @athul7545
      @athul7545 Год назад +5

      @@TheRishijoesanu don't try to seperate north and south which is mostly done by tamils and Kerala people. Especially from minority community

  • @humblebee7979
    @humblebee7979 Год назад +9

    This was lovely. Based on her past, I see why Amu leans more towards luck than fate❣ Safe travels to you both. 💕

  • @thecmjcoderbeckett3178
    @thecmjcoderbeckett3178 Год назад +2

    So much for my thought that Child Marriage was over in Kerala (for being the most progressive state) with my grandparents era.... I have never heard such things in Kerala, and I hate it when people r forced to go through these situations...

  • @rtos
    @rtos Год назад +13

    You could make a movie out of this! And appreciate Amu who thinks and lives in an original way!

  • @froggomod8347
    @froggomod8347 Год назад +14

    Thank you Luke for creating amazing journey like this, shout out to Amu, you inspire me so much, keep flying Amu💛

  • @jolie7698
    @jolie7698 Год назад +11

    The ending actually gave me goosebumps.. Luke, please never stop making these!

  • @televisionsoup4437
    @televisionsoup4437 Год назад +9

    I admire Amu's sense of freedom and confidence, this journey seemed to have a lot of meaning for both of you!

  • @rare_but_11
    @rare_but_11 Год назад +2

    This video is perfectly suitable for me

  • @TnZenitsu
    @TnZenitsu Год назад +2

    I thought she made a good decision Love from Tamil Nadu....

  • @lovegood3417
    @lovegood3417 Год назад +6

    "-Maybe it's not luck, it's fate
    - Nah, it's luck"
    I love her already haha

  • @VEE3RDEYE
    @VEE3RDEYE Год назад +10

    Truly love her energy & message

  • @craigory123
    @craigory123 Год назад +8

    Your growth as a person and an incredible storyteller of real life experiences, has been so beautiful to watch! I’m glad that you’ve allowed yourself to follow what really moves you, as your new style of filmmaking and storytelling is definitely your true gift and it touches all of us. Keep up the amazing work…it’s making life better for everyone along for the ride with you! Thank you! 🙏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼

  • @vishalbaibhav895
    @vishalbaibhav895 Год назад +2

    I was totally caught and indulged my full attention for 10s then this moment comes up, then I remembered again they missed it again @4:20 From that point was like I am all yours and tell me more more and more.

  • @joneskingsly3126
    @joneskingsly3126 Год назад +2

    தமிழ்நாடு உங்களை அன்புடன் வரவேற்கிறது

  • @aim1534
    @aim1534 Год назад +6

    when Amu cut her hair, i genuinely started to tear up... what a beautiful, free soul

  • @arishisa9496
    @arishisa9496 Год назад +6

    Wow she’s so so strong. I can’t even start to imagine what pain she’s been through.

  • @user-cz6zc9jc8m
    @user-cz6zc9jc8m Год назад +12

    Luke, you are a RUclipsr like no other. Please never stop doing what you do. ❤

  • @HunterWoodlawn
    @HunterWoodlawn Год назад +2

    This video was powerful, thanks Luke! I strive to be a free bird.

  • @waltissussybakka
    @waltissussybakka Год назад +2

    This is soo deep, it made me cry. Thanks

  • @juliafrost4967
    @juliafrost4967 Год назад +7

    That was absolutely beautiful. What a mesmerizing and strong woman. ❤

  • @SuperMustache555
    @SuperMustache555 Год назад +10

    Amu is such an incredible soul! Amazing video

  • @shahjehan
    @shahjehan Год назад +3

    This seems to glamorize a very dangerous behaviour. Hitchhiking is not glamorous and puts you at a high risk of unimaginable dangers.

    • @aelardiz
      @aelardiz Год назад

      If I'm putting my life at risk, then let be it...

  • @LOMASH29
    @LOMASH29 Год назад +2

    Fst time seeing any foreigner hichiking ...good to see you👏👏👏✌✌😇😇
    .

  • @bala3813
    @bala3813 Год назад +2

    வரவேற்கிறது தமிழ் நாடு ❤️

  • @nenadpopov3601
    @nenadpopov3601 Месяц назад +3

    I don't know this girl but I'm still so very proud of her for living what she really is, for being brave enough to go against everybody including her own family just so she can have her piece of mind, we should all do this and learn from her.

  • @palecap
    @palecap Год назад +7

    6:50 Wow. Her face said it all. Sending best wishes for her future ahead.

  • @JenniferCadena
    @JenniferCadena Год назад +16

    You are an extraordinary filmmaker! You deserve an Oscar! ❤

  • @isabelldawn
    @isabelldawn Год назад +1

    Very powerful film, thank you for sharing! ❤

  • @kingshukdas2727
    @kingshukdas2727 4 месяца назад +2

    Is it the sign of God??? I'm turning 30!!! And from long I've been dreaming to travell around India!!!!

    • @HikerGirl
      @HikerGirl 4 месяца назад +1

      Ofcourse you can...

  • @slumpyadventures
    @slumpyadventures Год назад +11

    This has to be one of the most amazing journeys I've watched you go on! I'm sure that this was an unforgettable experience that offered a new way of living. Amu seems to be a wonderful person as well, and her story is incredibly moving. Thank you for sharing! Wishing both you and Amu happiness and safe travels! 💚

  • @Ksandur
    @Ksandur Год назад +5

    You know what Luke, you're making great stuff. I hope the algorithm pick it up more often. I'm glad to see you thriving again!

  • @shahirrahman524
    @shahirrahman524 Месяц назад +1

    You deserve so much more 💓. You are a strong human being Luke. Wish you all the best. Reach out ever in Manila!

  • @niyasharis
    @niyasharis Год назад +1

    What an amazing presentation bro🥺🙌🏾
    Love from Kerala❤️✨️

  • @TechedCanvas
    @TechedCanvas Год назад +3

    Wow, extremely inspiring story Amu. Thank you for sharing with us 💖

  • @brandonjames7408
    @brandonjames7408 Год назад +5

    Simply beautiful Luke. Lots of love from Australia

  • @jkeysjlaurel5588
    @jkeysjlaurel5588 Год назад +8

    Beautiful video, Luke just never fails to impress me with each and every content he puts out, amazing job!

  • @tomorrow.
    @tomorrow. Месяц назад +2

    Such an inspiring women!!! The power she holds to connect with people ❤❤❤ Ammu is a star. I want her to know, neither your family or your background or your past doesn't determine who you are today. Live your life love ❤❤..
    Ps: this was absolutely beautiful and so meaningful

  • @Boviee
    @Boviee Год назад +1

    10 minutes? are you kidding me? make a 10 hour version of your 2 weeks. i'd watch it a million times