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So what's wrong in this ? Chinese people are also obsessed with taking selfie with foreigners.. nothing is wrong until u keep safe distance and behave like a human
@haarshlimbaachiya keep a safe distance?! How about not following people around like obsessed stalkers and minding your own business WITHOUT taking photos of other human beings.
thank you so much for sharing the Tour guide details, hotel etc.. I'm traveling by myself to Udaipur in Jan for the 1st time, this is so helpful and reassuring, thank you thank you thank you
Udaipur was our cup of chia. By nature, Harriet and I are laid back people. Our stress level rises when we are being rushed around and hustled. It sounds like Udaipur was your cup of tea Phoebe. Nobody should be uncomfortable travelling alone and being harassed . You did the right thing by being firm. So sorry to hear that happened to you. Don't let that prevent you from enjoying and filming your travels. Phoebe, what we love about you is your sincerity and honesty. Hope you're doing ok. Sending you much love ❤ from our current location in Guimares, Portugal . Harriet, Jim and Yuki
Hello Phoebe…with regard to your troubles with men in India, I know how it goes. I’m much older than you and have travelled most of my life…far more years than you’ve been alive, long blond hair and similar enough to you, often travel alone. So if I can offer a suggestion…have you tried to make yourself look uglier? 😂 By your videos, it looks like you are baring your shoulders…most men in India and many other cultures will be curious and stare, disrespectful men will see this as an invitation, even if you don’t see it that way. Is what it is. I’ve observed many other women bloggers who will cover up way more than you do. I do too. Do we still get asked for photos? Yes but we are feeling less harassed and exhausted by it because we’re covering up more. It’s a simple thing. We can still look stylish and beautiful and have more respectful encounters. I get you. I do. This is an issue for western women but there are things we can do so we must do it to thwart attentions, thus minimizing the stress. This is not rocket science. ❤
Hi@@laurie5844 the thing is no one has to cover up to feel safe. There are many indian women who dress modern, it's becoming a new normal,it can never be normal to dress for women the way they want if women start dressing as per men and men who think that they can get away by harassing others are only the one who harass, they justify their action by blaming their victim. It's so sad to see you do the same, i am a man from india,as far as i know about my culture it doesn't including harassing women,for choosing the way they want to dress and stares are common even for me. It's totally normal to get a stare. But it's not normal to harass.
@@Overloaded877 thank you for your reply and perspective. It’s valuable. I look forward to seeing how India has changed, as you convey. As a woman who has traveled all over the world and mostly alone, I can relay that it’s just easier to cover up when out walking in the city, when in a country that is not quite ‘there’ yet, as far as being fully modern. It’s coming, sounds like. Last time I was in India was in 2007 and am coming again this year. I will dress beautifully covered when I’m walking around cities and traditional towns. If nothing else, I will feel more secure because of this choice. It’s just a good practice for Western looking women who already stand out a lot as being different. I wish everyone had your evolved attitude…but they don’t. As well, I just feel it’s respectful to the local culture and I want to have the best possible experiences and connections with the local people. I just know it’s an obvious choice and an easy one to make, for me.
Hi Phoebe. Great job as usual and thanks for sharing your experience and even your frustrations. I think it's perfectly fine for you to vent. I know the majority of people in your community, including myself, enjoy you sharing your experiences (both good and bad) and care about your well being. Looking forward to your next video.
Thank you so much Don :) I really appreciate you and all our amazing friends here in our community giving me a space to feel confident to share every experience authentically! Personally, it's what I love most :)
Golden triangle is the dirtiest ,crowded and overpopulated and creepiest zone in india ..its the place good value indians tourist avoid most ..if u know what i mean ...its the stereotyped india .the sepia overtones.dirty roads , plastics , creepy men , honking cars...south india like kerala ,northeast india and north himalyan areas of shimla , gulmarg , leh ladakh etc are the places to be .....always go to these places first and NOT GOLDEN QUAD. ...what u find in the areas i listed ?.highly educated classier local people ..diverse climate ,different locations from beautiful beaches , hillstations , cold desserts , ,no creepy stalkers who hasnt seen women, higher women to men ratio ,more developed and better hdi regions .u will love it ...
@@travelforphoebeGolden triangle is the dirtiest ,crowded and overpopulated and creepiest zone in india ..its the place good value indians tourist avoid most ..if u know what i mean ...its the stereotyped india .the sepia overtones.dirty roads , plastics , creepy men , honking cars...south india like kerala ,northeast india and north himalyan areas of shimla , gulmarg , leh ladakh etc are the places to be ..
@@minazulkhan8287 we have water treatment plants, otherwise where do you think billion people drink water from. And yes 90% of Indian rivers are clean and there is nothing else to accept.
sorry to hear about your harassment experience - both online and offline. You don't have to apologise to be venting about it. It needs to be talked about a lot more.
Miss Phoebe:Congratulations to you for heading Udaipur, India this week in great joy to tours this amazing city to meet great people on the streets in June of 2024❤❤❤
Visit shimla manali and kashmir especially in January for snow. In summers its great. Shimla has many gothic british architecture as it was the summer capital of british india. And andaman nicobar islands and lakshadweep islands for white sand blue water beaches in winter.
Hi Phoebe, I love Udaipur too. It's so far my fave place in India. I visited five years ago and I'm planning to visit again. I went there solo, took a train from Jaipur.
Thanks for sharing this experience Phoebe . Udaipur is a fantastic place. You are absolutely fair in venting about the selfie please problem in some countries. It’s ridiculous how some don’t acknowledge the word ‘no’
I am from india and I really like your vlogs of udaipur city perfectly covered by you I think i never see before it in vlogs like this Nyc way to cover beautiful city "THE LACK CITY UDAIPUR" ❤️😍❤️
You are brave to have visited Rajasthan in the summer. I go to school here, and there's no chance I'll leave my dorm during the daytime, lol. Also, I'm sorry about your bad experience; things like that can really ruin the whole trip, but I'm glad you liked Udaipur. If you want a more relaxed experience with breathtaking views, I wholeheartedly recommend Leh in Ladakh. It's just a 1-2 hour flight from Delhi. I cannot recommend Leh and its nearby areas enough.
Lovely vlog Phoebe like always. Very honest feedback too and glad you enjoyed your visit. Udaipur is my personal favourite ❤ It’s a shame having to put up with the bad behaviour. More power to you for putting your foot down 👍 I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip, look forward to the next video 😊 Happy & Safe travels to you.
Golden triangle is the dirtiest ,crowded and overpopulated and creepiest zone in india ..its the place good value indians tourist avoid most ..if u know what i mean ...its the stereotyped india .the sepia overtones.dirty roads , plastics , creepy men , honking cars...south india like kerala ,northeast india and north himalyan areas of shimla , gulmarg , leh ladakh etc are the places to be .....i emphasis on avoiding the rajasthan , delhi agra route if its ur first time
I also wanted to do a tour but somehow I had this feeling that the guides will just be a nightmare...so I think you would have had a better time in the golden triangle if you had gone alone. Now this guide in Udaipur just looks like a sweet guy!!! I will fly into Udaipur and am glad now that it will be my first city!
Golden Triangle is overhyped among foreigners, we indians don't even know what does that mean. If you really want to enjoy India the best places are kashmir, Rajasthan, Kerala, meghlaya, Assam, andaman, Rameshwaram, madurai, Darjeeling,uttarakhand.
Hi! Phoebe 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 Thank You for sharing your experience in Udaipur and the lovely places of interest. Looking forward to your posting of Mumbai. Happy holiday. Stay safe and take care ❤️
@@travelforphoebe its just so much hot to travel rajasthan in summers. This time is good to travel mountain states Himanchal, Uttarakhand, Ladakh, Jammu , Kashmir
Miss Phoebe:Welcome to Udaipur, India this week in great joy to tours this amazing Indian city by meeting great people to interacts with them in June of 2024❤❤❤
Thanks your vlogs great a lot of things to view India amazing good beautiful country always if have time be watch on your videos yes injoy too well lovely to see from you wonderful ones.
India is very vast.....you have to travel whole 1 year to have everywhere visited, we Indians understand and also places just for foreigners it's been little more complex to visit coz here every state and place has its own culture and tradition
That’s a nice little city in India. I’m sorry that you have to deal with creeps while you’re traveling, especially what some of these losers post on your comments. As a male I’m always considerate and always try to avoid making others feel uncomfortable. Be looking forward to your next video
Really enjoyable video! You have captured the vibe really well. I loved the vibrant colours everywhere. The colours on the Sari you tried on looked amazing! You are right , reminded me of parts of Greece!
Golden triangle is the dirtiest ,crowded and overpopulated and creepiest zone in india ..its the place even good value indians tourist avoid most ..if u know what i mean ...its the stereotyped india .the sepia overtones.dirty roads , plastics , creepy men , honking cars...south india like kerala ,northeast india and north himalyan areas of shimla , gulmarg , leh ladakh etc are the places to be ..
This is why whenever i see all these male travel RUclipsrs say that anyone could travel here and there and I see them do things and go places that I would think twice about, I know we are not the same. Traveling as a woman is so different but they try to make it seem like all these places are just so safe even though we as women instinctively know that we probably would have to be more vigilant. I mean I don't expect them to understand since they are men themselves but really, I always watch their videos with a side eye
I couldn't agree more. I am brunette but am travelling in the Philippines and day 3 am fed up with the amount of harassment. I had to have a very chill, indoor day today to calm down before resuming travel.
Hey Phoebe loved your video about Udaipur. Udaipur is my home town and i would suggest you if you visit udaipur next time, visit it in rainy season in the period of July-sept. Udaipur is more beautiful at that time.
So good to see you enjoying a city in India, I do know what you are saying about Agra and Jaipur even when I travelled there 15years ago you could see how much they capitalised on tourists and found things were expensive and pushed on yo, Although I loved the halal mahal in Jaipur it was about the coloured and architecture. I am grateful I went to taj however the Golden temple was my fav of all the places and I truely believe it’s because of the feeling as it is still active and people were genuine there not just there to visit as tourists. Still asked for photos I too am blond with blue eyes but much less in Amritsar as they seemed to be more interested in their personal pilgrimage or experience.
Miss Phoebe:Thanks you so much for this new remarkable video this week from Udaipur, India to shows these amazing places in great joy & peace June of 2024❤❤❤
Glad that Udaipur made up for the unpleasant things in other cities. From your vlog it doesn't even look like you're there in peak summer. The lakes, waterways, and white buildings cool things down in Udaipur.
Loved the video & filmmaking, Phoebe. As an Indian, I myself don't fancy Golden triangle route myself. But I can understand why people from outside would want to travel there since that's the classic India you have seen & heard of. I think the best way to travel is if you have a friend or know someone in that part plan the travel for with recommended hotels & modes of transport. Unfortunately, Delhi is just the scam capital of the country, 1000 Rs. for that plate of food was definitely one. I would always suggest avoid travelling to big Indian cities, they are just not made for travel. Instead, you can travel to many small towns like Udaipur. If you are in Rajasthan now, I can recommend Jaisalmer for sure, I think you will like it. But it will be HOT. If you have more time, Himalayas would be a good option in this weather. All the best for your travels, hope your experience in India improves going forward.
Hi Phoebe, discovered your video just in time! I’m going to explore Udaipur on our own in October. May I ask (1) how I can do the boat ride? (I want to stop at the little island with elephant sculptures that you did too. Do I need to book the boat ride tickets in advance so that I can do the sunset ride? Where can I board the boar ride?)
Hey Phoebe, lying in bed with the flu, feel like I'm dying but happy to see this upload, it's really beautiful and the lake 😍 also your hair is looking nice I don't know if you did something different but it's standing out to me😂😂
Oh Zoey, noooo! I am so sorry you're sick darling, that's not good. Rest up and take care, I hope you start to feel better soon. Having a flu is awful! hahaha oh gosh - thank youuuu!
Hi @Phoebe, Firstly I like to give big thanks to you by coming over and exploring majestic manmade and natural beautiful places, flavorful feasts and warm hearted people! Apologies for slight hardship faced during this visit during Northern part. I really like that you enjoyed Udaipur as this was also one of my favorite cities to explore and learn more about For India tour 2.0, you can prepare yourself for these cities as well like North: Ladakh, famous for Tibetan monastery. Place of Dalai Lama, Kashmir, Chandigarh and Amritsar. South: Goa, Mangalore, Bangalore, Kerela, Auroville. Small tips: try out some food tours of cities that will also help you. Lastly in conclusion, I really appreciate your videos. Learning more about my own country. Thanks once again for being our Athiti(Guest) 🙏🏼😊 Cheers, one of your Subscribers from India in Ireland!
Hi Phoebe, India is beautiful. Stick with it and see the real India at your own pace. The dessert was gulab jamun, a deep fried doughnut soaked in syrup. Keep up the good work!
Well done Phoebe, you handle yourself so well during these trying times. Charlotte gets a lot online as well and in certain countries the attention is more than wanted 😢 i wanted to also let you know that you’re editing is *chefs kiss 🤌🏼 you’re doing so well and I notice the progress you’ve made since taking on the whole production 👏🏼 quick question, are you ever coming back to Aus? We are heading to the GC to make a base for ourselves in a couple weeks and it would be awesome to see you! Keep up the great work! You make me want to check out more of Asia that’s for sure!!
Golden triangle is the dirtiest ,crowded and overpopulated and creepiest zone in india ..its the place good value indians tourist avoid most ..if u know what i mean ...its the stereotyped india .the sepia overtones.dirty roads , plastics , creepy men , honking cars...south india like kerala ,northeast india and north himalyan areas of shimla , gulmarg , leh ladakh etc are the places to be ..
Hi there Phoebe....very nicely done on your trip to Udaipur....we are really excited to see this city....when i was exploring the youtube on this topic i stumble upon your channel for the first time and am so impressed with your presentation...i have noted down some of your trips highlights which will be useful for us during our planned trip to Rajasthan during the second week of Dec. Keep sharing your trips and i have subscribed to the channel now....thanks and take care...Namasthe
I understand there's lot of problem with out India , specially big crowded cities. And golden triangle should be least recommended thing in India except that Tajmahal. Otherwise I can assure you there's lot of beautiful place in India such as Goa , Hampi , Kerala , Ladakh , Pushkar ( rajasthan ).........
Hi Phoebe! The nature in this video was quite nice, I didn’t expect India to be so green as there’s so many people living there. Your Indian clothing looked fantastic 😊. That boat ride sure did meet your expectations, it’s the perfect scenery. I use Airalo as well, highly recommend it! I feel sorry for the misbehaving people who can’t just let a girl enjoy her trip without being sexually harassed. Terrible behaviour. Good that you got it out of your chest. I hope it doesn’t affect the way you look at a certain country or place, because somehow you will connect a place to the people. That’s why I hate Egypt, because of the people’s behavior. Hope you’ll get your comfort back soon and have an amazing week ahead 🤙
I didn't expect it to be so green either, Felix! I just never knew there were places with lakes like that - it honestly felt like being in Italy. So beautiful! Yesss, Airalo is the best! They're my go-to now :) Ahhhh so interesting about Egypt. It's a dream destination for me but I'm wondering if maybe it would be a good idea to do a proper group tour there so I'm not totally solo?
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Hi! Udaipurian here, i hope you liked the city. So sorry to hear about all the harrasment and sneak photos of you being taken. But here are some more places in or near Udaipur which you might want to check out next time if you do visit ; >Sajjangarh fort (the one you can see atop the hill from many parts of udaipur), >Chittorgarh fort (second longest continuous wall in the world). It is however a couple hour drive from main city but worth it. >The statue of belief (in the nathadwara district of Udaipur) >The "D park" and cruise café at the Goverdhan Sagar Lake. I hope you enjoy your future trips and stay safe!
Come visit Kolkata (City of Joy) & in fact the whole West Bengal 😀You will definitely like it better than any other cities in India. This city really goes easy on foreigners 😅 if you can't trust me you can watch some of your fellow vloggers from US (Daily Max, World Nomac) or UK or other parts of Europe who have visited Kolkata and other parts of WB recently. You will see a whole different culture, you will find a more calmer and more sweeter part of India. And by sweet I really mean sweets from sweet shops that will increase your sugar levels 🤣. In the north of our state WB we have Darjeeling Queen of hills and Himalayas you can't and shouldn't miss. Pro Tip: Don't Visit Kolkata or WB during Durga Puja Festival (depends from September end- October end) if you are traveling for the first time. Because the whole state goes into a festive mood with pandal hopping so you are going to miss out the touristy things because roads will be blocked and you will find million people on the road just walking for miles. It's a different euphoria and should be done on 2nd visit 😂 only
As a James Bond fan, I was quite excited to hear that you were going to Udaipur. I saw from another comment that you've not seen the movie "Octopussy," but, now that you've been to Udaipur, I think you'd like parts of the move (in my opinion, it's on the lower end of the list of Bond flicks). But, as stunning as the movie made Udaipur, you made it look better! You got to see the bad guy's lair (The City Palace) and the island hotel, where many scenes were filmed. I think you'd get a kick out of watching it and being able to say, "I was there!" (I get the same thrill when I'm in Key West and can visit some of the places filmed for another Bond movie, "License to Kill"). But, enough of my Bond-geekdom; on to more important things, like this great video! * Ok...the City Palace doesn't look anywhere as near as good in the movie as you did here. So much color! Wow. How did they miss all of that in the movie? * There is one shot you have from the Palace that shows the city--it's huge! What a view. * Based on this video, I'd really like to stay at the Taj Lake Palace island hotel (it's a bit...pricey! 😆And always booked!) * Seems that the best way to see anything in any tourist area is to get there as early as possible. And pick "off season" if you can. Yeah, it's hot...but you got to see so much more! * You know, sometimes you say the perfect thing: You feared India wasn't for you, but you kept on exploring based on a friend's recommendations and found what you love there. That's what travel (and, heck, life itself) should be--if it's not for you at first, keep looking. "Let's go keep exploring." You'll find your happy place and what you love. So glad you did in that city. * ...monkeys...your favorite, as I recall. 🤣 * Seemed like you got a great tour guide. Glad you were able to travel with him--seems like you had a great time and felt safe with him. * What an incredible Temple...so glad you captured them singing. That was amazing. * I think I read on Wiki that Udaipur is called the Venice of India--so you were spot-on with how you felt about it. * Being honest on this channel (and, thus, being honest with yourself) is why this vlog is so special. We know this isn't some "Insta" channel--it's real. Some of us know first hand, as we've been lucky enough to follow in your footsteps and on your recommendations. Thanks for that! * Not sure I've ever mentioned the smooth transitions you have between shots. But I do love them. While sitting in the cafe talking to us on A-roll, fade out from you saying that you'd go back...keep the voice over...and then fade into B-roll leading to the next stop. Nicely done. * Given how hot you said it was, it must have been tempting to jump into any of the fountains at the Garden of Maidens. 😜 * Those Saris looked beautiful! Too bad you couldn't fit it into your luggage (SIX meters?!? Wow--no wonder you couldn't fit it in!) * We may have paused the vlog a few times on the Yummy Yoga menu! That looked great! 😋. Full Tali!!! (Wish I knew what it all was, cause damn it looked good!) * Yikes! The price differences....sounds like what we do to tourists here at the theme parks in Florida...sheesh! * Less people, safer roads....that's our jam, too! * That boat ride looked almost essential...what a great way to see the city! (and thanks for the tip about where to sit). * We agree--not big "culture show" fans. Always seems a bit fake. But that did look and sound beautiful (at least what you showed). * Here's where you've helped us--you did the guided tour thing and can recommend that we do our own planning and our own trips. But, for some others, a tour is how they'd do it. Find what works best. * Again, thanks for the tips about how to get into India and the links to help those of us who'd like to visit (and, after this vlog, boy would we ever like to visit!) Phoebe: Erin is right and asked me to explain something. I owe you an apology. I signed off in my comments last week with a statement that goes along the lines of "men suck, sorry," and, in retrospect, that seemed flippant. And I fear that you may have taken it as such. If you did, I sincerely apologize, because, I assure you, it wasn't being flippant or dismissive. It was a bad attempt to quickly convey how I felt--it comes from someone who has, over my many years on this Earth (don't ask how many!) seen people--men--behaving abhorrently. These kind of men do suck. I will never understand the mentality. Do they think that kind of behavior will get them anywhere with their victim? I don't understand and, worse, I don't know how to stop it. Watching what happened to women--my friends and colleagues--while I worked at Disney...well, I can only imagine the situations you've faced. I ended a friendship with someone upon discovering his antics with a cell phone camera. I wouldn't want to read your DM's or email (glad to have read that you have filters put in place). With that said, you are one of the most courageous woman we have ever seen. Knowing that some people will behave that way, you decide to not let them deter you from your dreams. We hate that you have to scream at these vermin and do what you must to avoid them, but we so admire you for standing up for yourself. You've made serious sacrifices because of these horrid men. I remember you saying in another vlog that you actually had to move your home once a few years back. We completely agree that you need to ensure these vlogs are produced long after you've left your destination. And we agree that, unless it's in a group and controlled setting (like your proposed group travel trip), it's impossible to do a meet up. But still, you won't let that get in the way of your dreams and your life. Don't let it stop Travel for Phoebe. Know that you've got a great community here of virtual friends and supporters--feel free to vent anytime that you need, either on the vlog or in the comments. We'll support you, back you up, and may even be able to offer some assistance. Continue to be safe and continue to share your dream of a life of travel as long as you'd like. All our best and love and support. Rob&Erin
Oh, Rob - you are so thoughtful. And thank you, Erin, for sharing more of how these experiences are for women. I didn't find your comment flippant at all. I too just don't know what to do about it anymore. Like you said, I have to hide where I am and have had to move house because of it. Truthfully, I've been quite scared off the group trip plan. After I shared those videos I received an unexpected amount of harassment. So many messages and emails from men who see it as chance to date me and turn it into some weird version of the bachelorette. I found myself thinking, 'I don't need to do this and I don't need to feel unsafe or deal with any of it.' For now, I've shut the idea down. It won't stop TFP, don't you worry :) Thank you so much for always being so supportive! I appreciate you both so very much. P x
Great advice in this video. My wife, also a tall blonde girl from Australia, also gets a lot of stares when we’re in Asia (even tho she is walking around with an Asian looking dude). It also makes her uncomfortable when people randomly take photos of her. Nobody should have to feel unsafe when they are travelling
Golden triangle is the dirtiest ,crowded and overpopulated and creepiest zone in india ..its the place good value indians tourist avoid most ..if u know what i mean ...its the stereotyped india .the sepia overtones.dirty roads , plastics , creepy men , honking cars...south india like kerala ,northeast india and north himalyan areas of shimla , gulmarg , leh ladakh etc are the places to be ..
The golden triangle tour is definitely not a good idea for first time foreigners. For first timers i always recommend the south, northeast and the far north like Kashmir, Laddakh, Himachal etc. Delhi isn't even worth it, Rajasthan is GREAT tho with a well planned trip. Mumbai is also amazing, the elora caves and so on.
Hi Phoebe, I am an accidental follower of you :). I was searching for Ghan experience videos and stumbled on your channel. I feel ver yembarassed to hear from you that you had some bad experience with men in India. I am an Indian and feel ashamed that you had to face this. I enjoy watching your videos and glad that you had been to India. Kerala is really God's Own Country and a very safe place for international tourists. I am happy that you enjoyed your time there.
Hei love these videos...but instead of visiting the usual Mumbai or Agra, you should try exploring places in the himalayas like Sikkim, Ladakh, north east which will syrely blow your mind... You can also explore places like ooty or munnar in the south those are gorgeous locations as well...Also you could try viditing the Nicobar islands situated just beside Indonesia, its also a great destination. All the best with your travel....
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As an Indian, even I don't understand wtf a lot of us are obsessed with photos with foreigners😔. Hope we stop doing this.
So what's wrong in this ? Chinese people are also obsessed with taking selfie with foreigners.. nothing is wrong until u keep safe distance and behave like a human
@haarshlimbaachiya keep a safe distance?! How about not following people around like obsessed stalkers and minding your own business WITHOUT taking photos of other human beings.
It's attract foreigners to India becoming celebrity for a while 😂
thank you so much for sharing the Tour guide details, hotel etc.. I'm traveling by myself to Udaipur in Jan for the 1st time, this is so helpful and reassuring, thank you thank you thank you
I am from udaipur...
Welcome your🎉🎉
Please visit these places in India 🇮🇳❤️
1. Ladakh
2. Kashmir
3. Manali
4. Shimla
5. Rishikesh
6. Mcleodganj
7. Jaisalmer
8. Goa
9. Kerala ( kochi, varkala, Alleppey, Munnar)
10. Hampi
11. Darjeeling
12. Sikkim
13. Meghalaya
14. Andaman and Nicobar islands
15. Udaipur
Udaipur shouldn’t be last
add Karnataka
1.hampi
2.badami
3.pattadkallu
4.gol gumbaj
5.mysore palace
6.jog falls
7.mangalore sea food
list continues.......
Now She would nt visit any state in india because she was harassed in india.
Nainital
I totally agree with this list
Another great video. Thanks for sharing, Phoebe. The videos make India seem like a good travel destination.
Udaipur was our cup of chia. By nature, Harriet and I are laid back people. Our stress level rises when we are being rushed around and hustled. It sounds like Udaipur was your cup of tea Phoebe. Nobody should be uncomfortable travelling alone and being harassed . You did the right thing by being firm. So sorry to hear that happened to you. Don't let that prevent you from enjoying and filming your travels. Phoebe, what we love about you is your sincerity and honesty. Hope you're doing ok. Sending you much love ❤ from our current location in
Guimares, Portugal . Harriet, Jim and Yuki
Thank you so much for the kind words and support - hope you're having a wonderful time in Portugal!
I really don't understand why some illiterate village men get so excited after seeing white people! It's just beyond me
Hello Phoebe…with regard to your troubles with men in India, I know how it goes. I’m much older than you and have travelled most of my life…far more years than you’ve been alive, long blond hair and similar enough to you, often travel alone. So if I can offer a suggestion…have you tried to make yourself look uglier? 😂
By your videos, it looks like you are baring your shoulders…most men in India and many other cultures will be curious and stare, disrespectful men will see this as an invitation, even if you don’t see it that way. Is what it is. I’ve observed many other women bloggers who will cover up way more than you do. I do too. Do we still get asked for photos? Yes but we are feeling less harassed and exhausted by it because we’re covering up more. It’s a simple thing. We can still look stylish and beautiful and have more respectful encounters.
I get you. I do. This is an issue for western women but there are things we can do so we must do it to thwart attentions, thus minimizing the stress. This is not rocket science. ❤
Hi@@laurie5844 the thing is no one has to cover up to feel safe.
There are many indian women who dress modern, it's becoming a new normal,it can never be normal to dress for women the way they want if women start dressing as per men and men who think that they can get away by harassing others are only the one who harass, they justify their action by blaming their victim.
It's so sad to see you do the same, i am a man from india,as far as i know about my culture it doesn't including harassing women,for choosing the way they want to dress and stares are common even for me. It's totally normal to get a stare.
But it's not normal to harass.
@@Overloaded877 thank you for your reply and perspective. It’s valuable. I look forward to seeing how India has changed, as you convey.
As a woman who has traveled all over the world and mostly alone, I can relay that it’s just easier to cover up when out walking in the city, when in a country that is not quite ‘there’ yet, as far as being fully modern. It’s coming, sounds like. Last time I was in India was in 2007 and am coming again this year. I will dress beautifully covered when I’m walking around cities and traditional towns. If nothing else, I will feel more secure because of this choice. It’s just a good practice for Western looking women who already stand out a lot as being different. I wish everyone had your evolved attitude…but they don’t.
As well, I just feel it’s respectful to the local culture and I want to have the best possible experiences and connections with the local people. I just know it’s an obvious choice and an easy one to make, for me.
Hi Phoebe. Great job as usual and thanks for sharing your experience and even your frustrations. I think it's perfectly fine for you to vent. I know the majority of people in your community, including myself, enjoy you sharing your experiences (both good and bad) and care about your well being. Looking forward to your next video.
Thank you so much Don :) I really appreciate you and all our amazing friends here in our community giving me a space to feel confident to share every experience authentically! Personally, it's what I love most :)
Thankyou that was perhaps one of your best travel videos I have seen on India, stay safe!
Wow, thank you!
Golden triangle is the dirtiest ,crowded and overpopulated and creepiest zone in india ..its the place good value indians tourist avoid most ..if u know what i mean ...its the stereotyped india .the sepia overtones.dirty roads , plastics , creepy men , honking cars...south india like kerala ,northeast india and north himalyan areas of shimla , gulmarg , leh ladakh etc are the places to be .....always go to these places first and NOT GOLDEN QUAD. ...what u find in the areas i listed ?.highly educated classier local people ..diverse climate ,different locations from beautiful beaches , hillstations , cold desserts , ,no creepy stalkers who hasnt seen women, higher women to men ratio ,more developed and better hdi regions .u will love it ...
Indian city udaipur and rishikesh and haridwar and shimla so butiful visit 🇮🇳🇮🇳👍👍🕉️🕉️🚩🚩🙏🙏
Haridwar got spoiled
😂😂
I really liked it & Wonderful scenery!
Thanks for watching :)
@@travelforphoebeGolden triangle is the dirtiest ,crowded and overpopulated and creepiest zone in india ..its the place good value indians tourist avoid most ..if u know what i mean ...its the stereotyped india .the sepia overtones.dirty roads , plastics , creepy men , honking cars...south india like kerala ,northeast india and north himalyan areas of shimla , gulmarg , leh ladakh etc are the places to be ..
Wow~ unlike other rivers in india ,this river is super clear
Thanks for watching :)
90% of rivers in india are clean. Where do you think billion people get their water to drink?
@@rahulj.005 no they are not clean , accept it and put your ego aside . Water treatment plant is what makes water clean
@@minazulkhan8287 we have water treatment plants, otherwise where do you think billion people drink water from. And yes 90% of Indian rivers are clean and there is nothing else to accept.
@@minazulkhan8287 It's not your Pakistan or Bangladesh. Most Rivers in India are clean barring few in overcrowded cities.
sorry to hear about your harassment experience - both online and offline. You don't have to apologise to be venting about it. It needs to be talked about a lot more.
Thank you - that's so kind of you
Miss Phoebe:Congratulations to you for heading Udaipur, India this week in great joy to tours this amazing city to meet great people on the streets in June of 2024❤❤❤
Visit shimla manali and kashmir especially in January for snow. In summers its great. Shimla has many gothic british architecture as it was the summer capital of british india. And andaman nicobar islands and lakshadweep islands for white sand blue water beaches in winter.
Hi Phoebe, I love Udaipur too. It's so far my fave place in India. I visited five years ago and I'm planning to visit again. I went there solo, took a train from Jaipur.
Please visit these places in India 🇮🇳❤️
1. Ladakh
2. Kashmir
3. Manali
4. Shimla
5. Rishikesh
6. Mcleodganj
7. Jaisalmer
8. Goa
9. Kerala ( kochi, varkala, Alleppey, Munnar)
10. Hampi
11. Darjeeling
12. Sikkim
13. Meghalaya
14. Andaman and Nicobar islands
15. Udaipur
I would recommend you to visit jaisalmer city in state of Rajasthan. I will show you some places around.
Thanks for sharing this experience Phoebe . Udaipur is a fantastic place. You are absolutely fair in venting about the selfie please problem in some countries. It’s ridiculous how some don’t acknowledge the word ‘no’
I am from india and I really like your vlogs of udaipur city perfectly covered by you
I think i never see before it in vlogs like this
Nyc way to cover beautiful city "THE LACK CITY UDAIPUR" ❤️😍❤️
First time watching your videos. Awesome ❤
Thank you SO much!
You are brave to have visited Rajasthan in the summer. I go to school here, and there's no chance I'll leave my dorm during the daytime, lol.
Also, I'm sorry about your bad experience; things like that can really ruin the whole trip, but I'm glad you liked Udaipur. If you want a more relaxed experience with breathtaking views, I wholeheartedly recommend Leh in Ladakh. It's just a 1-2 hour flight from Delhi. I cannot recommend Leh and its nearby areas enough.
Oh wow! Leh sounds like a beautiful spot! I'll do some research :)
Nice to hv hd virtual touring of udaipur...Will watch in details later❤
Lovely vlog Phoebe like always. Very honest feedback too and glad you enjoyed your visit. Udaipur is my personal favourite ❤
It’s a shame having to put up with the bad behaviour. More power to you for putting your foot down 👍
I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip, look forward to the next video 😊 Happy & Safe travels to you.
Thank you so much darling, you're so kind x
Golden triangle is the dirtiest ,crowded and overpopulated and creepiest zone in india ..its the place good value indians tourist avoid most ..if u know what i mean ...its the stereotyped india .the sepia overtones.dirty roads , plastics , creepy men , honking cars...south india like kerala ,northeast india and north himalyan areas of shimla , gulmarg , leh ladakh etc are the places to be .....i emphasis on avoiding the rajasthan , delhi agra route if its ur first time
Thanks for a great video, going to India next Sunday and it really great with all the advice
I also wanted to do a tour but somehow I had this feeling that the guides will just be a nightmare...so I think you would have had a better time in the golden triangle if you had gone alone. Now this guide in Udaipur just looks like a sweet guy!!! I will fly into Udaipur and am glad now that it will be my first city!
Golden Triangle is overhyped among foreigners, we indians don't even know what does that mean. If you really want to enjoy India the best places are kashmir, Rajasthan, Kerala, meghlaya, Assam, andaman, Rameshwaram, madurai, Darjeeling,uttarakhand.
100 percentage agree😊
PLEASE COME ARUNACHAL PRADESH & DARJELLING , north eastern INDIA. ALL GUYS & CUTE LOVELY COUPLE PLEASE TRAVEL NORTHEASTERN INDIA. 😊😊😊😊😊😊
(2) How can arrange for the Lok Dharohar Folk Dance? Again, do I need to do advanced booking? Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks!
Hi! Phoebe 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 Thank You for sharing your experience in Udaipur and the lovely places of interest. Looking forward to your posting of Mumbai. Happy holiday. Stay safe and take care ❤️
Thank you soooo much :)
PLEASE COME ARUNACHAL PRADESH & DARJELLING , north eastern INDIA.
Great content and detail as always. 👌
Thank you so so much :)
@@travelforphoebe its just so much hot to travel rajasthan in summers. This time is good to travel mountain states Himanchal, Uttarakhand, Ladakh, Jammu , Kashmir
Miss Phoebe:Welcome to Udaipur, India this week in great joy to tours this amazing Indian city by meeting great people to interacts with them in June of 2024❤❤❤
Thanks your vlogs great a lot of things to view
India amazing good beautiful country always if have time be watch on your videos yes injoy too well lovely to see from you wonderful ones.
Welcome 🤗 to INDIA 🇮🇳🇮🇳
Very butterfly all shoots vlogs butiful vlogs butiful india 🇮🇳🇮🇳🚩🚩🕉️🕉️
India is very vast.....you have to travel whole 1 year to have everywhere visited, we Indians understand and also places just for foreigners it's been little more complex to visit coz here every state and place has its own culture and tradition
Welcome to Udaipur Rajasthan 🙏
That’s a nice little city in India. I’m sorry that you have to deal with creeps while you’re traveling, especially what some of these losers post on your comments. As a male I’m always considerate and always try to avoid making others feel uncomfortable. Be looking forward to your next video
Really enjoyable video! You have captured the vibe really well. I loved the vibrant colours everywhere. The colours on the Sari you tried on looked amazing! You are right , reminded me of parts of Greece!
Great video!! Loved the sights and the area you went to. You go girl solo travelling India inspiring - definite bucket list.. 🌺💜
Golden triangle is the dirtiest ,crowded and overpopulated and creepiest zone in india ..its the place even good value indians tourist avoid most ..if u know what i mean ...its the stereotyped india .the sepia overtones.dirty roads , plastics , creepy men , honking cars...south india like kerala ,northeast india and north himalyan areas of shimla , gulmarg , leh ladakh etc are the places to be ..
I love my india ❤❤❤I am indian odisha bhadrak District joy jaganath sir mam 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🚩🚩🚩
This is why whenever i see all these male travel RUclipsrs say that anyone could travel here and there and I see them do things and go places that I would think twice about, I know we are not the same. Traveling as a woman is so different but they try to make it seem like all these places are just so safe even though we as women instinctively know that we probably would have to be more vigilant. I mean I don't expect them to understand since they are men themselves but really, I always watch their videos with a side eye
We are not the same 😔🙌🏻
I couldn't agree more. I am brunette but am travelling in the Philippines and day 3 am fed up with the amount of harassment. I had to have a very chill, indoor day today to calm down before resuming travel.
Really nice to see that you didn't add typical music i expected on indian travel video that foreign people usually add 😂
Hey Phoebe loved your video about Udaipur. Udaipur is my home town and i would suggest you if you visit udaipur next time, visit it in rainy season in the period of July-sept. Udaipur is more beautiful at that time.
Plz also visit jodhpur Umaid bhavan palace
the hotel room at the last is pretty good
Would recommend you to visit more of the mountainous regions...will be much cooler, scenic and less intrusive
So good to see you enjoying a city in India, I do know what you are saying about Agra and Jaipur even when I travelled there 15years ago you could see how much they capitalised on tourists and found things were expensive and pushed on yo, Although I loved the halal mahal in Jaipur it was about the coloured and architecture. I am grateful I went to taj however the Golden temple was my fav of all the places and I truely believe it’s because of the feeling as it is still active and people were genuine there not just there to visit as tourists. Still asked for photos I too am blond with blue eyes but much less in Amritsar as they seemed to be more interested in their personal pilgrimage or experience.
Miss Phoebe:Thanks you so much for this new remarkable video this week from Udaipur, India to shows these amazing places in great joy & peace June of 2024❤❤❤
Love from udaipur rajasthan ❤
Glad that Udaipur made up for the unpleasant things in other cities.
From your vlog it doesn't even look like you're there in peak summer. The lakes, waterways, and white buildings cool things down in Udaipur.
Loved the video & filmmaking, Phoebe.
As an Indian, I myself don't fancy Golden triangle route myself. But I can understand why people from outside would want to travel there since that's the classic India you have seen & heard of. I think the best way to travel is if you have a friend or know someone in that part plan the travel for with recommended hotels & modes of transport. Unfortunately, Delhi is just the scam capital of the country, 1000 Rs. for that plate of food was definitely one.
I would always suggest avoid travelling to big Indian cities, they are just not made for travel. Instead, you can travel to many small towns like Udaipur. If you are in Rajasthan now, I can recommend Jaisalmer for sure, I think you will like it. But it will be HOT. If you have more time, Himalayas would be a good option in this weather.
All the best for your travels, hope your experience in India improves going forward.
Awesome vlog a beautiful part of the world
Hi Phoebe, discovered your video just in time! I’m going to explore Udaipur on our own in October. May I ask (1) how I can do the boat ride? (I want to stop at the little island with elephant sculptures that you did too. Do I need to book the boat ride tickets in advance so that I can do the sunset ride? Where can I board the boar ride?)
Phoebe, be careful and be safe!
Thank you :)
Udaipur Is most Beautiful city of india
Hey Phoebe, lying in bed with the flu, feel like I'm dying but happy to see this upload, it's really beautiful and the lake 😍 also your hair is looking nice I don't know if you did something different but it's standing out to me😂😂
Oh Zoey, noooo! I am so sorry you're sick darling, that's not good. Rest up and take care, I hope you start to feel better soon. Having a flu is awful! hahaha oh gosh - thank youuuu!
Hi Pheobe
Been following your account for such a long time and was great to see you my home country. So sorry to hear about your bad experiences. 😢
Hi @Phoebe, Firstly I like to give big thanks to you by coming over and exploring majestic manmade and natural beautiful places, flavorful feasts and warm hearted people!
Apologies for slight hardship faced during this visit during Northern part. I really like that you enjoyed Udaipur as this was also one of my favorite cities to explore and learn more about
For India tour 2.0, you can prepare yourself for these cities as well like
North: Ladakh, famous for Tibetan monastery. Place of Dalai Lama, Kashmir, Chandigarh and Amritsar.
South: Goa, Mangalore, Bangalore, Kerela, Auroville.
Small tips: try out some food tours of cities that will also help you. Lastly in conclusion, I really appreciate your videos. Learning more about my own country. Thanks once again for being our Athiti(Guest) 🙏🏼😊
Cheers, one of your Subscribers from India in Ireland!
Do vistit places famous for nature . Like laddakh kashmir whole northest and western ghats .
Hi Phoebe, India is beautiful. Stick with it and see the real India at your own pace. The dessert was gulab jamun, a deep fried doughnut soaked in syrup. Keep up the good work!
Love from Rajasthan India ❤❤
Well done Phoebe, you handle yourself so well during these trying times. Charlotte gets a lot online as well and in certain countries the attention is more than wanted 😢 i wanted to also let you know that you’re editing is *chefs kiss 🤌🏼 you’re doing so well and I notice the progress you’ve made since taking on the whole production 👏🏼 quick question, are you ever coming back to Aus? We are heading to the GC to make a base for ourselves in a couple weeks and it would be awesome to see you! Keep up the great work! You make me want to check out more of Asia that’s for sure!!
Golden triangle is the dirtiest ,crowded and overpopulated and creepiest zone in india ..its the place good value indians tourist avoid most ..if u know what i mean ...its the stereotyped india .the sepia overtones.dirty roads , plastics , creepy men , honking cars...south india like kerala ,northeast india and north himalyan areas of shimla , gulmarg , leh ladakh etc are the places to be ..
Hi there Phoebe....very nicely done on your trip to Udaipur....we are really excited to see this city....when i was exploring the youtube on this topic i stumble upon your channel for the first time and am so impressed with your presentation...i have noted down some of your trips highlights which will be useful for us during our planned trip to Rajasthan during the second week of Dec. Keep sharing your trips and i have subscribed to the channel now....thanks and take care...Namasthe
I understand there's lot of problem with out India , specially big crowded cities. And golden triangle should be least recommended thing in India except that Tajmahal.
Otherwise I can assure you there's lot of beautiful place in India such as Goa , Hampi , Kerala , Ladakh , Pushkar ( rajasthan ).........
I have been to " City palace " last year in October definitely it is beautiful and there is so many other sites to visit 😊
I think you had the wrong tour guide in Delhi and Agra.. sorry you felt unsafe. Glad you like Udipur. Looks amazing. Desert is gulam jaman.
Hi Phoebe! The nature in this video was quite nice, I didn’t expect India to be so green as there’s so many people living there. Your Indian clothing looked fantastic 😊. That boat ride sure did meet your expectations, it’s the perfect scenery. I use Airalo as well, highly recommend it! I feel sorry for the misbehaving people who can’t just let a girl enjoy her trip without being sexually harassed. Terrible behaviour. Good that you got it out of your chest. I hope it doesn’t affect the way you look at a certain country or place, because somehow you will connect a place to the people. That’s why I hate Egypt, because of the people’s behavior. Hope you’ll get your comfort back soon and have an amazing week ahead 🤙
I didn't expect it to be so green either, Felix! I just never knew there were places with lakes like that - it honestly felt like being in Italy. So beautiful! Yesss, Airalo is the best! They're my go-to now :) Ahhhh so interesting about Egypt. It's a dream destination for me but I'm wondering if maybe it would be a good idea to do a proper group tour there so I'm not totally solo?
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Hi! Udaipurian here, i hope you liked the city. So sorry to hear about all the harrasment and sneak photos of you being taken. But here are some more places in or near Udaipur which you might want to check out next time if you do visit ;
>Sajjangarh fort (the one you can see atop the hill from many parts of udaipur),
>Chittorgarh fort (second longest continuous wall in the world). It is however a couple hour drive from main city but worth it.
>The statue of belief (in the nathadwara district of Udaipur)
>The "D park" and cruise café at the Goverdhan Sagar Lake.
I hope you enjoy your future trips and stay safe!
if you still in india try to visit Mountain region of india in the north, Himachal pradesh manali or leh in laddakh.
Welcome to India 🇮🇳 ❤
12:13 Its Gulab Jamun A sweet dish
Udaipur beauty is just awesome ❤❤
Come visit Kolkata (City of Joy) & in fact the whole West Bengal 😀You will definitely like it better than any other cities in India. This city really goes easy on foreigners 😅 if you can't trust me you can watch some of your fellow vloggers from US (Daily Max, World Nomac) or UK or other parts of Europe who have visited Kolkata and other parts of WB recently. You will see a whole different culture, you will find a more calmer and more sweeter part of India. And by sweet I really mean sweets from sweet shops that will increase your sugar levels 🤣. In the north of our state WB we have Darjeeling Queen of hills and Himalayas you can't and shouldn't miss.
Pro Tip: Don't Visit Kolkata or WB during Durga Puja Festival (depends from September end- October end) if you are traveling for the first time. Because the whole state goes into a festive mood with pandal hopping so you are going to miss out the touristy things because roads will be blocked and you will find million people on the road just walking for miles. It's a different euphoria and should be done on 2nd visit 😂 only
Even indian try and avoid golden triangle, specially delhi and agra😂
As a James Bond fan, I was quite excited to hear that you were going to Udaipur. I saw from another comment that you've not seen the movie "Octopussy," but, now that you've been to Udaipur, I think you'd like parts of the move (in my opinion, it's on the lower end of the list of Bond flicks). But, as stunning as the movie made Udaipur, you made it look better! You got to see the bad guy's lair (The City Palace) and the island hotel, where many scenes were filmed. I think you'd get a kick out of watching it and being able to say, "I was there!" (I get the same thrill when I'm in Key West and can visit some of the places filmed for another Bond movie, "License to Kill"). But, enough of my Bond-geekdom; on to more important things, like this great video!
* Ok...the City Palace doesn't look anywhere as near as good in the movie as you did here. So much color! Wow. How did they miss all of that in the movie?
* There is one shot you have from the Palace that shows the city--it's huge! What a view.
* Based on this video, I'd really like to stay at the Taj Lake Palace island hotel (it's a bit...pricey! 😆And always booked!)
* Seems that the best way to see anything in any tourist area is to get there as early as possible. And pick "off season" if you can. Yeah, it's hot...but you got to see so much more!
* You know, sometimes you say the perfect thing: You feared India wasn't for you, but you kept on exploring based on a friend's recommendations and found what you love there. That's what travel (and, heck, life itself) should be--if it's not for you at first, keep looking. "Let's go keep exploring." You'll find your happy place and what you love. So glad you did in that city.
* ...monkeys...your favorite, as I recall. 🤣
* Seemed like you got a great tour guide. Glad you were able to travel with him--seems like you had a great time and felt safe with him.
* What an incredible Temple...so glad you captured them singing. That was amazing.
* I think I read on Wiki that Udaipur is called the Venice of India--so you were spot-on with how you felt about it.
* Being honest on this channel (and, thus, being honest with yourself) is why this vlog is so special. We know this isn't some "Insta" channel--it's real. Some of us know first hand, as we've been lucky enough to follow in your footsteps and on your recommendations. Thanks for that!
* Not sure I've ever mentioned the smooth transitions you have between shots. But I do love them. While sitting in the cafe talking to us on A-roll, fade out from you saying that you'd go back...keep the voice over...and then fade into B-roll leading to the next stop. Nicely done.
* Given how hot you said it was, it must have been tempting to jump into any of the fountains at the Garden of Maidens. 😜
* Those Saris looked beautiful! Too bad you couldn't fit it into your luggage (SIX meters?!? Wow--no wonder you couldn't fit it in!)
* We may have paused the vlog a few times on the Yummy Yoga menu! That looked great! 😋. Full Tali!!! (Wish I knew what it all was, cause damn it looked good!)
* Yikes! The price differences....sounds like what we do to tourists here at the theme parks in Florida...sheesh!
* Less people, safer roads....that's our jam, too!
* That boat ride looked almost essential...what a great way to see the city! (and thanks for the tip about where to sit).
* We agree--not big "culture show" fans. Always seems a bit fake. But that did look and sound beautiful (at least what you showed).
* Here's where you've helped us--you did the guided tour thing and can recommend that we do our own planning and our own trips. But, for some others, a tour is how they'd do it. Find what works best.
* Again, thanks for the tips about how to get into India and the links to help those of us who'd like to visit (and, after this vlog, boy would we ever like to visit!)
Phoebe: Erin is right and asked me to explain something. I owe you an apology. I signed off in my comments last week with a statement that goes along the lines of "men suck, sorry," and, in retrospect, that seemed flippant. And I fear that you may have taken it as such. If you did, I sincerely apologize, because, I assure you, it wasn't being flippant or dismissive. It was a bad attempt to quickly convey how I felt--it comes from someone who has, over my many years on this Earth (don't ask how many!) seen people--men--behaving abhorrently. These kind of men do suck. I will never understand the mentality. Do they think that kind of behavior will get them anywhere with their victim? I don't understand and, worse, I don't know how to stop it. Watching what happened to women--my friends and colleagues--while I worked at Disney...well, I can only imagine the situations you've faced. I ended a friendship with someone upon discovering his antics with a cell phone camera. I wouldn't want to read your DM's or email (glad to have read that you have filters put in place). With that said, you are one of the most courageous woman we have ever seen. Knowing that some people will behave that way, you decide to not let them deter you from your dreams. We hate that you have to scream at these vermin and do what you must to avoid them, but we so admire you for standing up for yourself. You've made serious sacrifices because of these horrid men. I remember you saying in another vlog that you actually had to move your home once a few years back. We completely agree that you need to ensure these vlogs are produced long after you've left your destination. And we agree that, unless it's in a group and controlled setting (like your proposed group travel trip), it's impossible to do a meet up. But still, you won't let that get in the way of your dreams and your life. Don't let it stop Travel for Phoebe. Know that you've got a great community here of virtual friends and supporters--feel free to vent anytime that you need, either on the vlog or in the comments. We'll support you, back you up, and may even be able to offer some assistance. Continue to be safe and continue to share your dream of a life of travel as long as you'd like.
All our best and love and support. Rob&Erin
Oh, Rob - you are so thoughtful. And thank you, Erin, for sharing more of how these experiences are for women. I didn't find your comment flippant at all. I too just don't know what to do about it anymore. Like you said, I have to hide where I am and have had to move house because of it.
Truthfully, I've been quite scared off the group trip plan. After I shared those videos I received an unexpected amount of harassment. So many messages and emails from men who see it as chance to date me and turn it into some weird version of the bachelorette. I found myself thinking, 'I don't need to do this and I don't need to feel unsafe or deal with any of it.' For now, I've shut the idea down.
It won't stop TFP, don't you worry :) Thank you so much for always being so supportive! I appreciate you both so very much. P x
@@travelforphoebei told u lady ..avoid north india ...go south india ..there is a reason why thereare more women than men there in south india
Please come to Odisha.... I am sure you will love it....
Dear friend. Thanks for visit udaipur, please visit bundi city also near by udaipur 🙏
I am from udaipur as well hope you liked the city sorry for any inconveniences though
Plz visit again 🙏
ohhh Phoebe you are coming to Mumbai that's so cool plz have a meet up ...
Welcome. To. India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
Great advice in this video. My wife, also a tall blonde girl from Australia, also gets a lot of stares when we’re in Asia (even tho she is walking around with an Asian looking dude). It also makes her uncomfortable when people randomly take photos of her. Nobody should have to feel unsafe when they are travelling
India is the last place you should go then. Lol. They can't control themselves.
I wish (and I'm sure your wife does too) that we could have an invisibility cloak like Harry Potter and go to all these places totally unseen :)
@@travelforphoebe Or better still, use the petrificus totalis spell on the people who are harassing
Golden triangle is the dirtiest ,crowded and overpopulated and creepiest zone in india ..its the place good value indians tourist avoid most ..if u know what i mean ...its the stereotyped india .the sepia overtones.dirty roads , plastics , creepy men , honking cars...south india like kerala ,northeast india and north himalyan areas of shimla , gulmarg , leh ladakh etc are the places to be ..
Most welcome..i from udaipur ❤...city of lakes
The golden triangle tour is definitely not a good idea for first time foreigners. For first timers i always recommend the south, northeast and the far north like Kashmir, Laddakh, Himachal etc. Delhi isn't even worth it, Rajasthan is GREAT tho with a well planned trip. Mumbai is also amazing, the elora caves and so on.
Welcome to India❤️
golden triangle is the worst because 2 out of 3 cities are unsafe (delhi and agra). trust me no one in india wants to visit these cities.
Yep. Also the heatwave in Delhi right now is unbearable at 50°C
Says the guy probably from Rajasthan. Your bias is reflected in the comment. I've been to Jaipur and it has not been a great experience either.
Nice joke 😂😂😂
how many cities are safe around the world?
Agra is pretty safe for tourists
Great explore our country welcome 🙏
Hi Phoebe, I am an accidental follower of you :). I was searching for Ghan experience videos and stumbled on your channel. I feel ver yembarassed to hear from you that you had some bad experience with men in India. I am an Indian and feel ashamed that you had to face this. I enjoy watching your videos and glad that you had been to India. Kerala is really God's Own Country and a very safe place for international tourists. I am happy that you enjoyed your time there.
Love you from Rajasthan
Another great video. Great tips . I was feeling worried for you 😂
Great journey
Great vlog Phoebe.I really liked it.Wonderful scenery.I keep it short in case I get censored of RUclips again.Thanks a lot!
I’m replying quick so RUclips doesn’t remove it on us again!! 😌 so happy you liked the video this week. Have a great week ahead ✨🌈
@@travelforphoebe Thanks a lot Phoebe! You too! See you next Sunday.
Love your videos! Just found your vlogs. Go back to Vietnam! More content please 🙏 😇😁
Thanks for coming in India
12:24 mix vegetable and gulab jamun
Hello
Just one question: how was the weather,is that hot 🔥
Shimla is very beautiful place,check it out in India
And we have raffles hotel in udpr
Name of the dessert is Bulam - jhulam😊
did you feel you missed by only doing one day ? i am also planning to do it one day
One day was a good amount of time
How did you survive the extreme heat wave
I’m from a very hot climate so, to me, thr temperature in Udaipur felt the same as home. I’m used to it!
Thanks for the videos iam leaving for India in one more month
Hei love these videos...but instead of visiting the usual Mumbai or Agra, you should try exploring places in the himalayas like Sikkim, Ladakh, north east which will syrely blow your mind... You can also explore places like ooty or munnar in the south those are gorgeous locations as well...Also you could try viditing the Nicobar islands situated just beside Indonesia, its also a great destination. All the best with your travel....
Thanks for watching :)