MY POSITIVE & HONEST SOLO FEMALE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE IN INDIA!
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2019
- I have seen many negative videos about solo female travel in India and travel in India in general however I had such a great time in India after spending 4 months in India for the first time so I wanted to make this video to share my positive experience in a very honest way.
I cover the aspect of the the attention solo female travellers get in India, the topic of unsafety in terms of theft, death, violence and rape and the harassment aspect.
I've been honest, it's not all easy, you do get looked at and men will want to speak to you, but I have not felt unsafe in any way in India as a female traveller. There have been times when I've been annoyed and times where perhaps I could have gotten into a bad situation but as I say in this video, I do not speak to strange local men, I do not take their number, I do not go out with them and this means that I do not put myself in any potentially bad situations.
I have never felt like my belongings would be stolen or that I would be mugged or harmed in anyway. Plus I have had many very nice experiences with the people of India especially families.
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Forget about people staring at foreigners, people in India will stop and stare at JCB trucks digging ground 😂😂
Completely true
Haha! Well like I say in this video, I stare at locals too! Everyone stares at everyone!
Some perspective or prediction of ur's abt India is wrong.....its Indian people's nature saying. how are u?. if any new person from diff countries wondering in the street ...so, there's not any business tactics behind their pleasant welcome....
Haha 😂😂😂😂😂
Haha. Staring is done just for the aliens,both the foreigners and the native villagers of India are aliens for each other.😂😂
She is staying in india for more than 4 months ,this is sufficient to explain safety in india.if india is unsafe then why someone espacially a solo women traveller would stay here for more than 4 months.
Vivek Suri that’s it! I would have left earlier and I wouldn’t be coming back if I didn’t feel safe.
Absolutely right Vivek
India is mix of good and bad people. Our conservative non-dating/arrange marriages culture and bollywood romantic girl chasing/flirting makes Indian men look creepy besides overwhelming poverty and ugliness everywhere.
That pretty much sums up what India is and what travellers are upto. Thanks for candid and honest opinions!
Cloud n Rain I think so and glad you agree! Thanks for watching and commenting.
YES YES YES YES YES!!! thank you so much for making this video Ellie! I have been travelling to India every year for the last 10 years. I agree so much with what you have said. I wish more people could hear this message and understand this. Just last week there was a travel vlogging couple who gave advise on India and said they wouldn't recommend women travel solo there, which made me so upset and angry as it's so wrong. People traveling to India just need to do some research before going and see things from a different perspective as you have shown in your vlog.
Yes in the 10 years I've traveled there India is getting easier and easier for tourists. There are more options in regards to food, transportation and hotels.
India is a beautiful country with the kindest most hospitable people, I have made many local friends on my travels and that's one of the reasons I keep returning.
I am SO looking forward to being back there in July.
Have loved watching your series and honest raw approach, happy travels to you!!
Jessica Bailey thank you for appriciating
Thanks for yr kind words.
What is the name of that travel channel?
Thank you Jessica for watching and commenting with your thoughts and experience. That’s so great to hear! 10 years wow, I bet a lot has changed in terms of how much easier it is to travel.
I really wanted to share this message too, I never once felt unsafe or threatened and I really hope it helps other females.
Also really interested in which couple said that??!! That’s outrageous!! How dare they say that when they haven’t experienced it! Soo crazy!!
But thank you again! Maybe bump into you one day there! :)
@@TheWanderingQuinn It was Hannah and Chad .... ruclips.net/video/vZ9A0SrZVzc/видео.html .... they were pretty respectful actually
Thats it !
SHE HAS TRAVELLED INDIA AS A SOLO FEMALE TRAVELLER FOR MORE THAN 4 MONTHS.
Thats the most honest review i have ever seen.
Thank u.🙏
Black Widow thank you!!
I'm Indian and I want to tell you one thing that you said in video that a lot of random people asks questions like where are you from and so on.
What I think about this is that people in India are very interested in talking to the people from different countries, different cultures and also some people tests their English speaking skills .
I hate that the media only shows the bad parts of countries because it’s killing tourism so I love finally seeing a positive video❤️
If you want to come to India I welcome you here
I am an Indian,when I came to Uk in the late sixties,the abuse I got was horrendous that did not deter me from settling in Uk
You had a choice to live in between in lndia and UK, you choose to live in UK which is understandable. It's sad that Indian elites asked British rulers to leave India because they wanted to self-rule. Self-rule is not easy when Indians are divided into millions of communities and think about their own self-interest first. It's shame that Indians have to flee from India to settle down in western and middle eastern countries despite all the abuses they receive. It's shame that Indians are getting demonized all over the world.
@@tejaswigarimella9359 You may not be 'slave' in your own country but most Indians are desperate to live in western countries. Imagine how westerners feel when they see Indians begging and pleading to live in their countries. Indians rush to take pictures with ordinary white tourists like they are celebrities. They stand and stare at western tourists like crazy fools. Your bollywood stars go to western countries to record their song and dance videos. They speak in American accent and treat average Indians like thrash. When NRIs from western countries get more respect than Indian scientists and engineers in India. Because deep inside we all know that we Indians don't know how to run our own country efficiently. We blame everyone for our inefficiencies except ourselves.
and u have genious mindset fool
So they told you they didn't want to invade their homeland but you stubbornly burrowed in like a tick. Give the British their homeland back. Go home.
@@MrSivansuresh You can't compare India before colonisation and after colonisation.India was golden bird before colonisation and after colonisation it was made to suffer.The things that you enjoy watching in British and French museum had been snatched from India.As far as emigration is concerned,it is only due to lack of services that isn't available in India because This is a country which has been exploited for 200 years.After Independence in 1947 ,india spent 4 decades to makeup for his losses and on the other hand you were always independent and developing.And you say Waoh India is poor ,diverse and will not make up as a country due to its diversity.But we have survived till now,not a single civic war has happened ,not a single dictatorship and will continue this UNITY AND DIVERSITY .While you can see what is happening around the other country which are less diverse had been independent and are facing civil war , military rule,or only fake democracy.
Just like dark colour is considered exotic in the west because it is rare similarly white colour is considered exotic in India..people stare because you are white ...people stare at other light skinned Indians.
Thank you so much for your video!! It helps me a lot to get those stereotypes out of my head about India! And I really like how you show the reality and make so good examples.
This is actually the best honest review about India! I live in Mumbai and shit happens here but there isn't a place in the world thats totally safe! Hope you visit India again soon! Peace😁
how about Switzerland
yeh bolke khudko dilasa dedo !!!! ham yahi kar sakte hai !
New subscriber here I'm so glad I discovered your channel through the magic of RUclips recommendations. I feel like I've learned a lot about religion, culture and the incredible kindness of people from other channels. Thanks for the tips. Will enjoy tuning in. It's nice to get a female perspective. I came for the sights (and food!) of India and knew I'd be impressed. What I didn't really expect was how kind the people who aren't trying to sell tourists something are. Love from New Orleans. ⚜️
Brilliant, thank you
Just Few Simple Tips :
1. Don't entertain overexcited Random people & Maintain Your Personal Space.
2. Don't hesitate in Taking stand for yourself if someone is pushing and touching you without permission.
3. Don't be a centre of attraction (as a foreigner you already are) but Dress accordingly.
4. For females Don't move alone where there are no women and nor to shady places nor in Dark.
5. Never share your contacts , or overfriendly conversation with strangers especially Men they may take that as a Hint.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. it will help lots of other traveller. big thumbs up!
Globetrotter Travel with Puran & Karen thank you! I hope so!
I am indian.Thanks for giving ur honest opinion.U r so pretty.Much love
I am so happy I found your channel and your videos!! I am planning on going solo travelling around the world in a year or two (covid situation depending!) and one of my first stops was India... but the negative videos made me reconsider going there! But this video and your India vlogs have massively reassured me and made me even more determined to go- it looks amazing!! I feel like I am a very similar person to you too and I am very much like “thank you no thank you” when it comes to being harassed when travelling, and it’s always worked up it I’m now, so it’s reassuring to see India is no different. So a massive THANK YOU!! Xxx
Hi from India
How was your experience in INDIA?
Thanks for showing India in a positive way ! :)
Apoorv Saxena thank you
i think in india young generation are understanding all issues and some people they are not well educated that they take selife with white girl, it,s so funny but their thinking is not wrong means, but not also all people, my views that india means many culture, custom and colours🙏
Nice video and based on common sense. One important point that was made by another traveling vlogger “Karl Rock” is be careful where you stay too. He refers to many foreigners going to very cheap hotels in not so safe areas. He had mentioned “pahar ganj” in Delhi , which i believe is dangerous for its drug and prostitution. I think he was referring to another female solo traveler who otherwise had a very good travel all over India, but had a terrifying experience at a cheap hotel in that area. And that’s true in any part of the world. In New York there are certain parts that are best avoided, even if you are local. And about staring , In Minneapolis which had a demographic of more than 90% white , in the year 2000 when I was there I was stared at quiet constantly, being Indian , especially in the suburbs, though the people were nice and friendly there.
And this link is from another solo British/Netherlands lady traveler resident who travels around the world. Interesting to watch too :
ruclips.net/video/j_Y9k_2u4zM/видео.html
niche yep I agree with the accommodation! That’s a point in my next video! :)
Looking forward to that Video 👍
Thank you for sharing your experience ✌️
Thanks
Thanks for sharing honest review, however there are few negative vlogs as well indicating harassing women esp when foreigners choose to go to the most crowded places and stay in cheapest hotels, but you seems smart traveler who knows what to expect and how to deal.
I’m glad I found your video today 🙏🏼🧘🏻♀️
that was a very positive review ,,, Thank you very much
Madam, welcome back India, I feel sorry for your uncomfortable experience, trying to change ourselves, I saw mostly all your india visit videos..
Gddd morrninnng. I just love your Intonation . Your English draws my attention . So lovely :)
k t thank you
You are right India is changing
HI, nice video, I still think wherever you go you have to take safety precautions, so nothing special about India as well. Wish you all the best for your future journeys, and come back to India we love your India videos, stay safe, stay healthy. Greetings from Vienna.
indians love bobs and vagene
Thanks for your honest summary about India. Though we have a very rich culture which has been cemented for generations, we lost our warm touch due to
1)Over population
2)Attitude towards girls(Especially white girls)
3)Poverty
We came from a culture where science and arts are the base of the society . The women is considered as pristine. Due to shallow education and over population some lost there valuable maturity.
Just for an example go through below feedback's many will be from men (mostly who r not employed or even if employed drawing basic salary with not much to do in life)
We cant blame anyone for this because some part of society need to grow
Some Indian men want to
1)Marry only white girl (Sick of Hollywood)
2)Escape India (move to western countries ,expecting a better salary)
3)Lazy attitude
But we are growing . As time passes people notice that education and character is the only thing which helps one to move forward.
My advice to any foreign travellers
1) If you are girl ( You will be more noticed by many indian men Please dont entertain any one that doesn't me not to speak at all, just hi and bye)
2) Just research your travelling plan in google (plan for the recommended places or spots)
3) At shopping dont bargain by standing just move on( Because we think with foreigners we can make more money ) (Its only because of desperation not intentionally)
4)South India is more professional than North India (So explore more on South)
5)All Indian men are not same.
Have a nice trip at India. :)
Exactly True!👍
@Rohit kumar Because unlike you who is a type of Sloths, I see the reality . Yes I am Indian by birth but working in Germany . Inability to read the basic theme shows your mental health. Just grow up do some thing for yourself rather than barking like this.
A tip read my message whole with patience. (Dont assume like all men or criminals first learn to read )
@Rohit kumar Alright if that makes u feel better, I don't have any shame in accepting you r smart and brilliant than me. Its just my opinion. You can have the last laugh if u want it so badly.
Glad that you had a good experience in India
mahesh chinta me too
More power to you girl
Thank you so very much for your considerate and reflected video! I totally agree with your opinions.
I also would advise girls travelling solo to watch the lokal women and follow their behaviour. If they, even younger ladies, walk the streets alone in the evening, I would consider it pretty safe.
I personally think the most dangerous aspect about India is the traffic. And does anybody stay away because of that? (I surely wouldn't)
Fiese Hexe haha that’s so true! I always felt safe at night too!
India is upcoming superpower
The whole world knows
But they ignore
Love from India 🙏🙏 sis be safe travel in any country
You gave many good tips for solo female travelers.very useful and interesting videos. Thank you .
Surabhimv Vimok thank you
That is great that had an overall safe and positive experience in India as I am sure lots of tourists do. I am sure there are some very kind and honest people in India as it is such a large and diverse country. However it is not fair to say it was only because you didn't put yourself in that situation that's why nothing bad happened. That is like saying well I haven't been killed yet because I didn't do this or that. I agree of course that you have to be careful and that there are ways of putting your in riskier situations. That being said there are plenty of people that did put NOT themselves in any situation at all but fell upon it from simply living and existing at the wrong time. It will not ever be their fault an the fact is that some tourists have had to face what so many local Indian women have had to face which is sexual assault and/or sexual harassment As some women born and raised in India who go to school and then out to work there have openly talked about how unsafe they feel it is for women as they have been grabbed harassed etc. simply trying to get to get work walking down the street or on a bus , in a taxi etc. They certainly didn't put themselves in harms way by being born there now did they? As a local they know and understand how to stay as safe as possible and avoid risky situations however it doesn't matter some have still been attacked even though they kept to themselves and just traveled to work because the fact is some men there not all but a small percentage do not view women as humans or as living being that deserve to have rights that is the sad truth. That being said there are other countries through out the world facing this issue not just India.
I invite you to India
Thank u for telling positively about my country
Thank u Quinn
Thank you
thanks for make this video love from india
Great video from honest RUclipsr...love from India
dev shah thank you
Missed the first ... dang you Shahid Singh!!!! jk :D
Nice biography that is also true it has to be roller coaster. Stay happy and blessed.
Yes she gain inner peace through islam
Indians are most helpful in nature too. If u ask a question to one person, U'll get more than enough knowledge you want from a lot of people without asking. Rights and wrongs can be found anywhere in the world.
Did you have to take malaria tablets?
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Very nice and open minded explanation..
This video needs to go viral.
Soumyadip Saha haha thank you
One person who made a great video about woman travel in India was Mr Bald from UK however he got abused by feminists in the comments section.
Abhishek Narasimha because he’s not female so he can’t comment on what it’s like to be a female travelling. I’m not making videos about Male travel because I don’t know what it’s like to be a male travelling..
@@TheWanderingQuinn There are some guidelines which women need to follow in India.
1) Stay in a proper area in a proper hotel. There are several budget chain hotels in India like Fab Hotels and Treebo which cost between US$15 to US$30 per night.
Don't stay in some prostitute hotel in a red light area for US$ 5 per night.
2) Don't roam around in isolated areas from 10 pm to 5 am under any circumstances.
3) Dress modestly, avoid tubes, spaghetti straps, tank tops and miniskirts. Also wear sneakers while trekking.
4) If you talk to men address them as Bhaiya in North India and Anna in South India. These mean brother.
5) Don't trust people easily. In India foreign women are too adventurous. If you step into a Tuk tuk and the driver practices his English with you, befriends you and invites you to his home for lunch why do you oblige?
You visit him in the slum, play cricket with the 15 year old kids in the neighbourhood park, pat their cheeks and spend time with the family of the Tuk Tuk driver.
What if the Tuk Tuk driver gets his friends, drugs you and harvests your kidney?
You should be careful, if you are in Marseilles and an Algerian taxi driver invites you for lunch you would refuse.
Just take precautions and use your common sense.
I m indian i m a vloger i really respect your concern
Love from India
agreed...
Thanks this is useful to know. 👍
Thanks for watching, :)
Quinn's notification squad!!! :)
metarus208 thank you
always welcome in india
Thankyou ☺️
I feel unsafe in India inspite of being Indian while traveling alone but still I keep traveling and learning with experience 🙂
Thats good.
Very nice picture and i am very happy, I'm Sandeep Kumar from jagraon city Punjab India and ex student Tstu tambov Moscow Russia, happy new year and merry Christmas.
so many car bike thefts rapes or occuring daily . How many days you stayed in India?
thank you
Ever since I was a kid I'm glad I had the maturity to not take photos with random white foreigners ,I just saw them as humans unfortunately my friends thought that they were exotic I'm glad that the young India has become mature .
Thats good
Thanks Ma'am for the truth
God bless you sister Jai Hind
Thank you
Have you been in kolkata?
The most unsafe i felt was infact in USA u can get shot just by walking on the street......i been there and seen it.
People stare at you because you are so sweet and beautiful.... Guys will only stare but never have the courage to speak to you... Any way you are a good person
India is beautiful country ❤️
Do you feel safer in South India or north?
both
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wow just to read that you had spent 4 months in there made me jalous hhh i hope you success and you merit like and shaire XO
I did! It was good!
Just like every country India is also safe, only few areas aren't safe to travel at night.. Just like every country have some restricted area...
So please stop thinking that India isn't safe to travel or live!!
And if anyone face any kind of problem, we (Indians) are very supporting and helpful... plz stop thinking like that!!!
"VISIT ONCE AND THEN YOU GUYS WOULD UNDERSTAND THE REAL INDIA"
Hello there,
I'm from madurai. Guess you haven't heard about Henk oochappan from Belgium. He has been travelling to Madurai for past 15 years(3 months every year). When questioned about the reason for the visit, He said "people". And he changed his name cause of his beloved friend oochappan(An old Madurai resident). Just thought if you have been more close to the locals you would have loved the place more. Instead of trying to avoid them, thinking its safe! I believe 99% of human beings are compassionate. I'm one among them.
with lots of love!
excuse
Ellie, when are you coming back to India?
Later in the year
Yes iam Indian
Nice video
There are some guidelines which women need to follow in India.
1) Stay in a proper area in a proper hotel. There are several budget chain hotels in India like Fab Hotels and Treebo which cost between US$15 to US$30 per night.
Don't stay in some prostitute hotel in a red light area for US$ 5 per night.
2) Don't roam around in isolated areas from 10 pm to 5 am under any circumstances.
3) Dress modestly, avoid tubes, spaghetti straps, tank tops and miniskirts. Also wear sneakers while trekking.
4) If you talk to men address them as Bhaiya in North India and Anna in South India. These mean brother.
5) Don't trust people easily. In India foreign women are too adventurous. If you step into a Tuk tuk and the driver practices his English with you, befriends you and invites you to his home for lunch why do you oblige?
You visit him in the slum, play cricket with the 15 year old kids in the neighbourhood park, pat their cheeks and spend time with the family of the Tuk Tuk driver.
What if the Tuk Tuk driver gets his friends, drugs you and harvests your kidney?
You should be careful, if you are in Marseilles and an Algerian taxi driver invites you for lunch you would refuse.
Just take precautions and use your common sense.
I don't agree with the third point as an Indian girl
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Ahaha .. 8:10 yah we are stupid 😂😂😂
Haha
😂😂😂😂
How much does it actually costed for you to travel all India... for my future reference
Not sure .It depends upon you life style ..But on an average. .20$ per day is ok ..I think ..With accommodation ..
Not much india is still one of cheapest country cheaper than south east countries too no problem
There’s a blog post on my blog, it’s linked in the description :)
Your case is an exception and not the norm.
If you're in bengaluru let me know.
Informative stories ❤️
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Honest question ,how you manage to travel for 4 months ?because traveling even Indian will make him/her sick even after traveling for 1 month ,from city to city and state to state and staying in hostel and eating hotel/street food .hats off to you !
Lol thanks
Nicely put. Do not eat Non-veg, green chilli dishes.
Madhan thank you
Being an Indian I feel responsible for the bad or good experiences every tourists face while traveling to India. I won't lie that there's no problem in india there are problems which needs to be fixed but in the majority of places you won't face any problem and in my opinion there should be no such place where tourists should be afraid of to go as india follows "atithi devo bavah" which means guests are equivalent to gods and we should take the best care of our guests and I request all the people visiting india to please look for the positive side until these problems gets fixed and trust me one day not only tourists but the locals also will not have any fear visiting any part of the country at any hour.
We can't blame any individual or person or community or locality for these issues as they didn't get the right upbringing the right education and the right atmosphere while growing up, and why they didn't get is because many people in india are still under poverty line they don't have money to even have a daily meal there are areas in which 8 to 10 people live in a house of just one room . But now the conditions are improving day by day and I assure everyone who visits india india will be perfect one day .
So please don't avoid visiting India just give us an opportunity to host you and we guarantee you that you'll face no problems. Assuring you as a responsible youth of India .
Thankyou.🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
The country you come from also has many problems, but foreigners enjoy much more in defaming India, there is no need for your backlash, India is a very lovely country....
Dear sister...am really glad and thankful to u because u are making this video after 4 months of solo travel in India ...I really appreciate that...coz most people make videos after a week of Indian tour and they find it really hard to relate to the life which they have been living ...and they don't understand that it gets easier and easier as days passes and finally u will get addicted to India
Yess you are so so right! One week is not enough to judge India on at all! :)
Safety first
Just use Uber or ola guys.
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Yes india is not dangerous for solo women just need little precautions dnt worry enjoy
Thats it
Extrapolating on the topic of theft.
I once had an overnight journey in a train to another city where I had slept only for 3 hours probably. The train way back home was scheduled 1 AM in the night the next day.
I was supposed to be busy for the whole next day, but fortunately my work was done till the afternoon.
I just sat on a bench while snoozing on one of the busiest train stations in India trying to be awake for the whole 12 hrs. Numerous people sat beside me and saw me snoozing all the while.
Tbh I was surprised to find that nobody even tried to steal my luggage which was loosely held by me whole time.
I think we guys are just extra cautious over theft. And theft seems to be actually very rare here. Anyway I still would advise the readers to be cautious, don't be like me.
Thats good
It is Very smart indeed that you decided not to drink with guys or to go home with them. I have seen man here have no control on their Harmons. I being my self Indian do not talk to such idiots.
finally some one mature talking.otherwise it would be negative
Thank you
Indian gov should watch this blog so they can get some knowledge
If u are female solo traveller just avoid going to delhi and you'll be safe. Delhi is the most problematic city. Even indian girls get scared there. Even if u want to go then book a tour guide.
Hii come to Goa it's totally safe...
yes rape is not good here or anywhere, but to those who are maligning India only in western media (cough cough british), would like to state only one thing, u really need to study Rape per million figures, refer wikipedia etc. And what u will find that on per million basis, India is better than most European countries & defiantly better than USA. Would women consider walking alone in alley ways in Paris in the night or Germany major cities. Those are known hot spots.
After much of research I understood there is no place on this earth which is safe...we need to take precautions in all places....even in developed countries...there are places were we should not go .... we need to focus the future generations to focus more on safety....
I agree.
goodluck
there is a reason for india's population
In any country traveling in group is better than solo.
And nice vedio
Thanks