As a French I have been to India 5 times over 12 years and it is my absolute favorite place to visit. I agree with you, the first time it was definitely a culture shock to me as it was so unlike any place I have been but the more I stayed the more I felt at home. I have been to all the places you have been along with Bengaluru, Mumbai, Indore, Kashmir, etc. The natural beauty, insane diversity, the delicious food and amazing people made me fall in love with this country. Of course people can have different experiences depending on where you have been and what time, but that could happen in any country. The first time I went was in 2012 which is a lot different to how it is now as India are growing faster than any country and I clearly noticed the difference in infrastructure when I last visited in 2022. Definitely looking forward to going again soon.
India is continent itself. Populatipn wise also and considering diversity factor. Dont judge India by just delhi, agra and jaipur. Its more than that.❤
most incredible architecture is in India Kailasa Temple at Ellora Caves- Imagine Carving a Mountain into a Temple from Top to Bottom Digging out 400 million kgs of rock & leaving no trace of debris.
As an Indian I had never heard of this Golden triangle. I only came across this when I saw some foreigners go there. These places are definitely tourist attractions but that also makes them quite hectic, especially Delhi. I went to Delhi and Agra and just like the foreigners I had this problem of taxi drivers constantly trying to persuade me for a ride and the only to way I found to get away is to develop a thick skin to say NO and ignore. If you try and be nice they will start doing it even more. I always took an Uber and that is what I'm going to recommend everyone coming here. I'm glad you went to all these other places to explore had fun. Can't wait for you next video ❤
Also, completely bang on when it comes to not acknowledging every single hello sir, hello mam 😀 even we locals don't notice or acknowledge everyone/everything.
Aww thank you! I felt kinda bad saying that, but I do feel like it’s good advice for someone visiting who also would feel ‘rude’ doing that in their home country. So it’s good to know Indians do it too! ❤️
@@NataliesPassport you gotta have a thick skin. Way too many people and way too many opinions, have to ignore most of the time. You will find people who would probably feel more at home with some white guy from US and you would find people who have never seen a foreigner in their life. You will find the most refined person and also the most uncultured at the same time 😅
Loved every single India travel video of yours. I admire how you were absolutely impartial & authentic/true to yourself throughout. I have been living in the US for 16+ years and envy you as you have traveled to and experienced more parts of India than I or most Indians have. Looking forward to your northeast India travel vlogs.
Yes, definitely!! 😍 I’m not sure when as I’m teaching full time in Bangkok again currently (so not as much free time to travel). But 100% I’ll be back as there are still so many places in India that I want to visit! 😍
@@yaozhong2545unlike china, you can get justice by the courts.. the media attention that particular case got, we may even see some betterment in the existing law for the same ...
6:44, If it is a family or a young married couple inviting you to their house, most of the time (99.99%), you won't have any safety issues visiting them, as they will treat you as a guest visiting their family. People in India are typically family-oriented, as you may have observed. If it is a young man or a few young males inviting you to their house (which I believe most well-raised males [by their families] in India would not do), then you may have to think twice about it or avoid it. Having said that, it is your choice/preference whether to accept or decline their invitation, as you are free to do so. This coming from an NRI living in the US.
Thanks for the insight! While I would love to take people up on the offer, it’s just a rule I have when I solo travel not to do that 🥹 I’m probably missing out on a few amazing experiences, but I’d rather be safe than sorry (not just India, but anywhere I solo travel)! ❤️
There are so many facet of diverse country like India. I mean it would be early and too soon to judge a vast Continental Size Country like India. India has got everything a traveler can dream and wish in their tour itinerary:- 22 Ski Resorts, Snow Capped Mountains Peaks and Hills, Glaciers, 7 Mountain Ranges, Frozen Valleys, Frozen Waterfalls, Frozen Lakes, Frozen Rivers, River Islands, Coral Oceanic Islands, White, Black, Clay Beaches, Caves (Historical Man Made and Stalactites, Stalagmites), Canyons, Cold Desert, Hot Sandy Desert, Salt White Desert, Red Desert, Waterfalls, Table Mountains, Hillocks, Rocky Hills, Plateaus, Plains, Ravines Badlands, Active Volcanic Peak, Mud Volcanoes, Forests-Alpine, Temperate, Sub Tropical, Evergreen, Rain, Mangrove, Lakes (Freshwater, Saltwater, Backwaters, Artificial Man Made), Cascades, Gorges, Estuaries, 22 Hot Springs, Lagoons, Swampy Marshlands, Grasslands, River Basins, Diverse, Exotic and Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna, Wettest Place on Earth, Asia's Cleanest Village, Heritage Gardens, Tulip Gardens, 2nd Coldest Inhabited Place on Earth, World's Highest Motorable Road Network, 3rd Highest Village on Earth, Prehistoric Sites, Dinosaurs Fossil Sites, Ancient Temples & Monuments, Ancient Civilization Archeological Sites, Paleontological Sites, 24 Natural Wonder Geological Sites, Sea Forts, Hill Forts, Riverside Forts, Island Forts, Hill Palaces, Royal Palaces, Historical Heritage Buildings, Museums, Nature Parks, Historical Heritage Hotels, Luxury Hotels & Resorts, Diverse Regional Cuisines, Mysterious Sites, Creepy and Haunted Sites, Abandoned and Ruined Sites, Adventure Sports, Apricot, Apple, Saffron, Tea Plantations, Coffee Plantations, Herbs & Spices Plantations, Orange, Sugarcane, Pineapple, Date, Papaya, Sunflower, Kiwi Fruit, Grapes, Cherry Blossom Plantations, Dragon Fruit Farmlands, Lavender Fields, Vineyards, Water Sports, Hiking, Mountaineering, Trekking, Spas, Golf Courses, Super Malls, Luxury Trains, Many Modern developed and developing upcoming cities and towns. There are 54 Wildlife National Parks, 553 Wildlife Sanctuaries, 31 Marine Wild Life Sanctuaries, 6 Marine National Parks, 5 Reptile Parks, 75 Wetlands, 72 Bird Sanctuaries, 13 Butterflies Parks, 122 Botanical Gardens, 164 Zoological Parks, 15 UNESCO Intangible Cultural Elements Heritage, 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and another 56 tentative UNESCO World Heritage Sites to mention few trivia.I woyuld request you Natalie to come back to India next time and Start from North Eastern 8 States of India, 2 Island Provinces on either side of Arabian and Bay of Bengal Coastline, Still you haven't covered Himalayan States/Union Territories of India, Eastern, Western and Central Indian States. India is not perfect just like any other Country and Society yet there is something enigma about this country which attract every travel around the world. Those who are Regular visitor to India, they adjust here perfectly despite of Cultural Shocks.
@@NataliesPassport Thanks so much for replying back. Most Welcome to India. Wishing all the best for yours future journey and praying for yours sound health. Take Care.
You are the only vlogger having neutral opinion about India hope you will come to India next time and discover beautiful wnd magnificent palace from desert to forest .. sea to mountains
I met so many people in hostels and during my travels who also love India! Unfortunately they can’t all make a video about their good experiences 😅 also a lot of people use India to get views so 🤷♀️🤦♀️ But yes, I’ll definitely be back to India!! There are still so many places I want to explore there 😍
Those are stupid uneducated people that do the hater comments. You have so much positivity especially when it comes to a place like India. It’s easy to only see the negative in it. You’re awesome Natalie. Love your videos. Please ignore the drunk, dumb haters. You don’t deserve that.
A very needed video. And coming from someone who has done solo travelling makes it even more impactful. Glad you had a amazing time here. India is looking forward to seeing you again. Hope you visit our country again. Cheers.
One more comment I'd like to add here. Although everything has been explained quite well..India is generally safe but unfortunately, there are also bad or unsafe people. I wouldn't really suggest solo travelling but if anyone's still doing, just follow basic safety rules. Avoid unknown places, take proper transportation ( not the cheap ones) , strictly avoid selfies (it's the most annoying thing and I get ashamed of this as an Indian I would never ever do it) and travel in a group. There are many more hidden gems in India like Kasauli, kodaikanal, Sikkim, Darjeeling, ooty, Munnar, Nainital.. Good places to visit. Thank you.
The level of harassment varies from state to state in India. South India is generally the safest where the harassment is generally limited to staring but will not escalate beyond that. Mumbai being more cosmopolitan and mixed with local Maratha culture where women tend to be empowered is also generally safe. The cowbelt states are the least safe where cultural attitudes towards women are terrible and a lot of men truly believe that that any woman who is out and about without male supervision is a slut who enjoys being raped. Delhi has a large influx of immigrants from rural UP and Bihar where women are covered up and kept at home. These immigrants believe that any woman not in traditional attire deserves it. With tourists the attitude is even worse. These guys watch western pornography, and think every white tourist is just like a porn star. This rape culture Is a problem that is very unique to India.
As a Indian girl I say no india is not safe for women or girls seriously if you not believe come and see rape and harrasment is normal You can get million of view but seriously come at your own risk 🙏🏻
Hey Racheal , just wanna say something for that comment above me. a toolkit is working against Indian tourism. I just opened the profile of this "Andromeda queen" and really , the picture seems to be fake and i dont really believe its an actual profile. What Natalie said is very apt, and im glad genuine female tourists are coming out with their real experience. Just follow basic common guidelines and be alert like how u would be in any foreign land, and u should be fine. Like as an Indian , when i visit abroad...i respect that fact that im not in my homeland and i should be alert whereever i go. its as simple. Also, India's rape rate is really low. About harassment, u will get harassed by vendors, taxi drivers, etc, and those village kids who never seen foreigners and would wanna take selfies lol.
Yes. Selfie craze is very intrusive most of the time for foreign visitors. Here even people from North East India got mistaken for Koreans and selfies were asked for in Delhi by locals.
Hey Natalie, As someone who has lived in the US for almost 30 years now, thanks for the honest opinion. If you miss any southern Indian food come over to North Dallas.
Aww thank you!! But actually I live in Bangkok so it would be easier for me to get back to India than it would be to Dallas 😅 (although there’s also tons of amazing Indian food in Bangkok 🤗)
I'm so happy that you complained to the police about those boys because if you didn't they'd grow up thinking this is acceptable behavior. Also you should have asked the police to contact his parents and inform them about it. They should be aware what kind of shitty behaviour their kids are learning. Happy that you had positive experience otherwise. Do come back and visit more. My recommendations in India are Khajjiar, Andaman and Nicobar islands, Lakshwadeep island, Rameshwaram, Kullu, Manali, Leh, Gangtok, Gulmarg, Darjeeling and many more (can't even list them all)
That’s why I said something - I don’t want it to happen to someone else!! But actually the police did call their family and make them come! 😱 I’ll definitely be back!! I want to visit the islands, north, northeast - there are SO many places!!! 😍
If any untoward incident has happened to you, we express our condolences for that. We welcome the solo India trip that you have reviewed. There is always scope for improvement. 🙏NAMASTE🙏
So sorry about the incident happened to you in my city in agra , its just out of a dozen apples one is always rotten Btw love your videos and thanks for sharing your experience here in india Please also visit the eastern india its completely different from the mainland india
Your experience is so reassuring! I love how you addressed both the challenges and the joys of solo traveling in India.Looking forward to more of your travels and videos! 🎥❤
Thank you 🥰 unfortunately this was the last of my India videos (for now) but I have a lot of videos from around India that I already posted! I had a great time!!
Travelling solo anywhere in the world, much less India requires a lot of courage. Doing the same in India, needs people who are not just brave but also smart and willing to be uncomfortable. You Natalie have achieved something incredible in these past 3.5 months. As an Indian woman, I myself aspire to travel solo one day, but knowing the horrific crimes that happen every minute and how unhelpful authority can be most of the times, always held me back. A scary amount of people lack civic sense and boundaries. But there is a fascinating unparalled beauty that is present in India that is still worth exploring and experiencing. There is a silent majority of people that is decent and always welcoming. You recognised that, took the challenge and ran with it! I absolutely loved watching your hill station videos, they were so relaxing! Thank you for visiting my country and giving a 360 experience. Hopefully someday we meet in our solo journeys around the world. Safe travels ❤!
Aww I hope you solo travel India one day!! I met so many Indians solo traveling India (females as well) and there are soooo many amazing places to go!!! Just be really smart about it, especially when you start, and I’m sure you’ll have a great time!! 😍
It really gets to me when I see foreigners getting harassed by fellow Indians. Even Indian women don’t feel safe anymore. It’s got something to do with certain cultures, poverty, and all that. India’s got a lot of great things, but it’s got its negatives too. There are definitely some cheap people around. But with such a huge population, there are also so many good people. If you visit India next time, make sure to check out the Northeast. The culture here is a bit like Thailand, Bhutan, and Tibet, and we’ve got similar food too. The people and landscapes are different from the rest of India, and honestly, you’ll feel a lot safer here
Thanks for sharing your experience about India.. hope to see you soon again in India and make sure to travel to the NorthEast part of India like Arunachal Pradesh, etc and also the South India.. there is also Andaman & Nicobar Islands and you should definitely Visit it once you will just love it. Love from Delhi ❤❤😊
I'm glad you had a great experience touring India. As you said, India is the most diverse country in the world regarding its people, food, culture, landscape etc. Cities are absolutely chaotic. Over the last hundred years, our Country's wealth and resources were looted by the invaders and british colonists. so, we are still recovering. which explains the bad infrastructure as compared to the US. I lived in the US for a few yrs and have noticed the cultural differences. Hopefully, you will visit the rest of India in your next travel plans.
Honestly I think a lot of the trains in India are nicer than those in the US (obviously the higher class tickets 🙈). My main issue with trains was being able to book tickets as the waiting lists could be sooo long!!! But thank you! I also hope I can come back soon to travel to more places 🥰
The level of harassment varies from state to state in India. South India is generally the safest where the harassment is generally limited to staring but will not escalate beyond that. Mumbai being more cosmopolitan and mixed with local Maratha culture where women tend to be empowered is also generally safe. The cowbelt states are the least safe where cultural attitudes towards women are terrible and a lot of men truly believe that that any woman who is out and about without male supervision is a slut who enjoys being raped. Delhi has a large influx of immigrants from rural UP and Bihar where women are covered up and kept at home. These immigrants believe that any woman not in traditional attire deserves it. With tourists the attitude is even worse. These guys watch western pornography, and think every white tourist is just like a porn star. This rape culture Is a problem that is very unique to India.
I am Indian and i accept this some people of India stare at girls or women which makes any women or girls uncomfortable or insecure nd for foreigners girls it's hard i know nd it's hard too for speak out on social platform nd u have channel with some indian audience nd i know all are not like them but i know how it feels cz i have a sister And I noticed that when I go out to the market with my sister people stare as if they have never seen any girls nd you are solo traveller i apologize as a indian but i I commented so that you know that there are such people in India who do not stare girls and they understand how girls feel too and don't worry, God will always love nd protect you 🙏
Maam, such women staring people are there all over the world.. Please dont single out as if it is an unique feature of our country. When my sister was there in Amsterdam for 3 years, she also used to get stared in her neighborhood and while traveling, most probably bcoz of her brown skin and the way she used to wear Indian clothes....and many used to approach her for a selfie tooo..
It also depends upon the area as you said , India is very diverse. Also it depends upon the way , You travel. And scammers , Yes they are annoying, Even to us Indians.
Exactly!! My favorite places in India aren’t visited by 90% of tourists. Going to Old Delhi and saying you’ve been to India is like going to the Bronx and saying you’ve been to USA 🥴
You should visit bangalore sometime, its a nice place. Most people with postive india experience have used bangalore as their base, instead of going to delhi
I’m currently in Jaisalmer, India. India is overall great, but my two major complaints are sanitation and noise. If they fixed that, India could be one of the best countries ever.
Sanitation, and noise are things even we indians are struggling with. The lack of sanitation mostly comes from lack of civic awareness and it will take some more years to fix. Hopefully we will see a cleaner India 🇮🇳
I think the safety aspect is completely overblown... it is generally a safer country compared to many other places. For instance in Brazil it's extremely dangerous to be out solo at night you could get shot or stabbed walking around Copacabana beach, lots of places in Central America that are dangerous, when I lived in Ecuador I know many people who got mugged in broad daylight... that type of thing hardly happens in India, and since guns are mostly illegal in the country there is very little gun violence there.
I completely agree! There are a lot of dangerous places in the world, but it seems like most people who visit other countries focus on the positives. While in India people focus on the negatives. Positives and negatives are everywhere, no matter the country!
Thank you so much for providing an honest and realistic review of travelling solo in India. There are so many videos portraying India being unsafe, unwelcoming & not for travellers especially solo female. I, being an Indian accept people here are not mature to let foreigners be at their own, and not to bother them. Trying to fleece them through various means, pestering for photos, groping etc are major concerns. Some major misconceptions prevailing about foreigners(ladies) being hippy, easy going & available have componded the harrasment. BUT 2 things you've pointed out should be the MOTTO of people travelling to India. "Always be SMART traveller." And you've so elaborately & beautifully mentioned how to be smart! 2ndly "India is not for immature travellers." Somebody travelling with notions of ease & comforts of a western world will never like it here. India is so vast, east of India is different from west, north from south geographyically, culturally, weather, food...its not for a reason that India is called a subcontinent! An inexperienced foreigner will surely get overwhelmed. Therefore your video should be a "must see" for folks planning a trip to India especially solo women. Hope you have had great memories and will travel again to discover more of our beautiful country and its people. May your channel keeps growing and you have more amazing trips to share. Will love to see a video where you find a new partner soon!! God bless you 🙂
Aw thanks so much🥰🥰 but I completely agree!! I think India is an amazing place to travel, even as a solo female, but you HAVE to be safe with it and def wouldn’t recommend for a first time solo travel country😅 I can’t wait to visit more places in India - even if I return solo 😍
Jesus! So I was right. We don’t wanna see Natalie on fire 🔥😂😂 But if you think as a professional content creator. You could have got million plus views on RUclips 😂😂 Take care mate and Stay away from that candle 🕯️;)
For Introvert its very difficult to travel in India , even for guys but you have to talk to people if you need any kind of help and most of the time they will help you if they are not in hurry
You know, the very same thing happened to me in Agra. Actually near the great mosque. I would recommend people to avoid that area altogether - I think I had read somewhere that this area should best be avoided by tourists but didn't remember in time. Didn't get any similarly bad vibes anywhere else in Agra and very rarely at all during our 4 week trip. Luckily we just could take an auto and get out of there. I didn't let that take away from my Taj Mahal experience at sunrise which is everything it is made out to be, in my opinion, and the other sights in Agra are gorgeous, too. Another negative point: In Agra of all places we picked up a stomach virus. So everyone heading to Agra: It really is worth the hassle but be extra aware of your surroundings and try to be extra extra safe what food is concerned. I have heard so often of people getting sick in Agra.
Visiting india.......is same as visiting den full of xapists... That's why indian men say " taali dono hath se bajti hai"..... Your fault.....why u visited india when u clearly know most men there are potential xapists.....
This is a very informative video. One should watch this video, especially those traveling solo. I really feel bad when some tourist faces this kind of harassment as I want to believe that here in India we treat Guests as Gods. I don’t know why some Indians are so obsessed about taking selfies with foreigners. But thanks for telling us your positive experiences as well. Absolutely love watching all your videos. Hope you visit again. Safe travels wherever you go.
Come to southern part of India Andhra Pradesh, Telangana - Hyderabad, Orissa, Karnataka, tamilnadu, Kerala, goa different states with different cuisines healthy veg non veg cuisines snacks desserts breakfast lunch dinner recipes high in heritage, culture, traditions r fabulous here❤
Plz come to india again before this year ends Btw i m getting married on 21 jan 2025 🧿✨ finally to my frnd thn bestfnd and now my hubby to be ☺️ after waiting for so many years and facing so many problems and challenges ups and downs in our lives finally with mahadev’s blessing 🙇♀️🙏🏻 wish me luck and happiness ❤
Aww unfortunately I don’t think I’ll make it by the end of the year as I’m back working full time in Bangkok. But I’ll definitely be back one day. Also congratulations!!! That’s so exciting!! I hope you have an amazing wedding 🥰
U should travel to ratnagiri, belgavi, mahabaleshwar, satara, nashik which r in the state of Maharashtra. Less foreigner touristy but amazing. U will enjoy than new delhi, agra. Hope u will go soon thr n visit.
Yes, there are bad apples everywhere, but Indian also hate foreigners getting troubled by locals/other issues, so if any foreigner getting any issue, just seek help from any normal man/woman, they will 99.99% help you. We Indians dont want few bad apples to tarnish image of India among foreigners. We as country are improving & developing, but in a democratic culturely diverse country like India where you cant use force on people, things take time. Thanks for coming to India & wish you even much better experience next time.
South Asia is a great place for travel. Particularly you should visit Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan. Maldives also is good travel destination for over worked and over paid corporates. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 What is great about South Asia is following: 1) Diverse ethnicities 2) Diverse cultures 3) Diverse climates 4) Diverse topography 5) Diverse religions 6) Delectable Cuisines 7) Diverse Architecture 8) Whole hearted and friendly people who speak English Unfortunately the most famous place in South Asia is India which only gets bad media coverage. Many foreign vloggers show India like how Nick Johnson or Tyler Oliveira show USA. They only visit ghettos in Delhi and Mumbai and slander India. Ghettos in Delhi are like bad areas in Cairo or Palestinian areas in Amman and Ghettos in Mumbai are like bad areas in Jakarta or Manila. If these vloggers show Pakistan: Lahore, Islamabad, Murree, Nathiagali and Peshawar. India: Kerala, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand Sri Lanka: Colombo, Galle, Nuwara Eliya and Kandy. Then they say that they had 1 month of great experience and want to visit Nepal next, they wouldn't get views. Only negative bs about India sells.
Unless you're a well experienced traveller, just avoid typical backpacking. Book better hotels before arriving, use uber or other taxi apps, eat at proper restaurants, take flights, better if you buy a tour package. Avoid the cheapest options. Skip the stereotypical sensory overload experience and try destinations apart from the Taj Mahal and old Delhi, spice markets and slums.
Cons of India: Garbage/littering, staring, personal space, courtesy, too much selfies Pros: Diversity of culture, topography, nature, food, wildlife, warm people if you get to know them I would go to hilly/himalayan region of India where everything is better or even Nepal which is just amazing.
The level of harassment varies from state to state in India. South India is generally the safest where the harassment is generally limited to staring but will not escalate beyond that. Mumbai being more cosmopolitan and mixed with local Maratha culture where women tend to be empowered is also generally safe. The cowbelt states are the least safe where cultural attitudes towards women are terrible and a lot of men truly believe that that any woman who is out and about without male supervision is a slut who enjoys being raped. Delhi has a large influx of immigrants from rural UP and Bihar where women are covered up and kept at home. These immigrants believe that any woman not in traditional attire deserves it. With tourists the attitude is even worse. These guys watch western pornography, and think every white tourist is just like a porn star. This rape culture Is a problem that is very unique to India.
Yes recently saw livestreams of men crowding around a woman at every stop in North India, and doing all sorts of nonsense. Its like they are in the dark ages of humanity.
India is like other country india is different do what Indian people do people always help other country people Avoid main roads honking is problem for indian too
CHEERS to Natalie, for her energy and Spirit, but any Indian women travelling Solo in India is a mountainous task, THE MOUNTAINS,BEING CULTURE ,FAMILY AND OTHER THINGS 😁😁but may be by 2050 things will change 🤣🤣
no it isn't. it depends a lot on where you are, what you are doing, whether you travel solo, how you dress etc. any guy can of course say that it's safe because they never have to worry about getting raped. i've been followed by creepy guys many times and at night i never felt safe if i was on a street alone. south india is generally safer though.
@@spiritwanderer777What you said is same for any country though. But yes India definitely need to improve not because women safety an issue exclusive to india rather India need a safe environment for everyone
@stephanatlas5331 not entirely, not every country deals with such high rate of rapes or has so many wild dogs or other animals on streets, or so many scam artists in tourist places, or lack of basic instrustructure in many places which all add to the factor of safety. not to mention that women in general are seen as lower class than man and you know it. so don't get me wrong, I absolutely love India and I'm moving back there in March to live, but it is not true to say it is a safe country for women and I cannot stand when people sugarcoat it.
I remember my mother telling me that Punjab was the safest state for women. She could walk alone in the middle of the night with little to no worry. But this was in the 90's before it became a drug infested hellhole.
The picture just showed continental USA (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). But if you look at at the numbers on the side, you’ll see USA size is almost 3x but India’s population is almost 4x 👍
@@NataliesPassport @ 3:10 in the map India: 3.8 million square miles , USA:1.27 million square miles that's wrong. What you are saying is completely right but what's written on the map is wrong. Anyway, thanks for your videos i literally travelled with you for 3 and half months with foreigners eyes. It's a different perspective how a solo female foreigner traveler sees India. And that kid incident was horrible and made me really sad.
I am in disbelief that you visited all the good places , visiting only Bangalore mumbai and delhi is just bs. I hope you recover from the indian trauma.And i think you missed the northeastern states.I am an indian and have visited only delhi and agra till now.Good luck to you.
Whenever I travel I like to visit as many places as I can! I would LOVE to go to Northeast India!!! That’s my goal next time I go back 🥰 hopefully you can visit more places too!
Glad you enjoyed your trip to India. The last time i was there was 20 years ago. you are actually my neighbor back in the States, i live in O H I O and you are from PA i think. Enjoy and Take care of yourself. Safe Travels
Good review..India is so much diverse that generalising anything about india is just foolish. Its like generalising 5 Americas at once. It has all the landscapes, mountains to desert to seas. Has all the seasons..it all depends on you what type of experience you want here...if you want good experience, spend a little decent money,have a local and it would be the best experience u will ever have
People should do proper research about safety and security before travelling to any locations around the world in detail abouth the states/provinces , districts , county/locality. And maintain contact with the national/state/local police and embassy/consulate. Even indians are sometimes not safe in india for males too. Foreign and indian biking community/campers have faced dangerous situations and fatalities. Don't go to sketchy places ! Some chinese travel vloggers ended up in syrian jail.
The golden triangle is not where experienced rich indians go. Our preferred destinations ain india are - goa, kerala, Pondicherry , north eastern states ,Uttarakhand, himachal ,andaman islands.
As a French I have been to India 5 times over 12 years and it is my absolute favorite place to visit. I agree with you, the first time it was definitely a culture shock to me as it was so unlike any place I have been but the more I stayed the more I felt at home. I have been to all the places you have been along with Bengaluru, Mumbai, Indore, Kashmir, etc. The natural beauty, insane diversity, the delicious food and amazing people made me fall in love with this country. Of course people can have different experiences depending on where you have been and what time, but that could happen in any country. The first time I went was in 2012 which is a lot different to how it is now as India are growing faster than any country and I clearly noticed the difference in infrastructure when I last visited in 2022. Definitely looking forward to going again soon.
Thanks for your love towards this country….definitely you have very good man
Just recently, there was protests in India about this female doctor who was raped and murdered, yet no justice was done.
@@yaozhong2545 because India have huge population 1.4 billion and Indian judiciary taking alot time but they have arrested.
@@KingShiv933 but nothing been done
I completely agree with all of this!! There’s definite culture shock as it’s unlike anywhere else, but the diversity makes it so amazing! 😍
India is continent itself. Populatipn wise also and considering diversity factor. Dont judge India by just delhi, agra and jaipur. Its more than that.❤
India is not a continent. India is part of Asia.
@vinsin328 i said as a metaphor. Get some education
@@vinsin328 india is not part of asia. it is just for name sake.
Just recently, there was protests in India about this female doctor who was raped and murdered, yet no justice was done.
@@yaozhong2545 and the leader of their state is also a woman. that is the irony
Cool wrap up video about your time in India !!! Good stuff.
Thank you 🥰
most incredible architecture is in India Kailasa Temple at Ellora Caves-
Imagine Carving a Mountain into a Temple from Top to Bottom
Digging out 400 million kgs of rock & leaving no trace of debris.
It’s on my list of places I’d love to visit one day! 😍
As an Indian I had never heard of this Golden triangle. I only came across this when I saw some foreigners go there. These places are definitely tourist attractions but that also makes them quite hectic, especially Delhi. I went to Delhi and Agra and just like the foreigners I had this problem of taxi drivers constantly trying to persuade me for a ride and the only to way I found to get away is to develop a thick skin to say NO and ignore. If you try and be nice they will start doing it even more. I always took an Uber and that is what I'm going to recommend everyone coming here. I'm glad you went to all these other places to explore had fun. Can't wait for you next video ❤
Thank you 🥰 I completely agree that Uber is the way to go!! I also usually never ignore people/say NO, but agree that it’s needed in India 😅
Don't worry about hate. You seems nice person and you explain india very well, trust me i am indian too
Thank you 🥰🥰
Also, completely bang on when it comes to not acknowledging every single hello sir, hello mam 😀 even we locals don't notice or acknowledge everyone/everything.
Aww thank you! I felt kinda bad saying that, but I do feel like it’s good advice for someone visiting who also would feel ‘rude’ doing that in their home country. So it’s good to know Indians do it too! ❤️
@@NataliesPassport you gotta have a thick skin. Way too many people and way too many opinions, have to ignore most of the time. You will find people who would probably feel more at home with some white guy from US and you would find people who have never seen a foreigner in their life. You will find the most refined person and also the most uncultured at the same time 😅
Glad you had a good trip Natalie! I would recommend North East India for your next trip. It’s serene, less crowded and beautiful.
I really want to go to that area!! 😍
Loved every single India travel video of yours. I admire how you were absolutely impartial & authentic/true to yourself throughout. I have been living in the US for 16+ years and envy you as you have traveled to and experienced more parts of India than I or most Indians have. Looking forward to your northeast India travel vlogs.
Aww thanks so much 🥰 I had a great time exploring India! I really hope I can visit the NE next year 😍🤞
I'm very happy to know that you enjoyed your time in India. Will you be visiting India again in the future as well?
Yes, definitely!! 😍 I’m not sure when as I’m teaching full time in Bangkok again currently (so not as much free time to travel). But 100% I’ll be back as there are still so many places in India that I want to visit! 😍
@@NataliesPassport Just recently, there was protests in India about this female doctor who was raped and murdered, yet no justice was done.
@@yaozhong2545unlike china, you can get justice by the courts.. the media attention that particular case got, we may even see some betterment in the existing law for the same ...
6:44, If it is a family or a young married couple inviting you to their house, most of the time (99.99%), you won't have any safety issues visiting them, as they will treat you as a guest visiting their family. People in India are typically family-oriented, as you may have observed. If it is a young man or a few young males inviting you to their house (which I believe most well-raised males [by their families] in India would not do), then you may have to think twice about it or avoid it. Having said that, it is your choice/preference whether to accept or decline their invitation, as you are free to do so. This coming from an NRI living in the US.
Thanks for the insight! While I would love to take people up on the offer, it’s just a rule I have when I solo travel not to do that 🥹 I’m probably missing out on a few amazing experiences, but I’d rather be safe than sorry (not just India, but anywhere I solo travel)! ❤️
There are so many facet of diverse country like India. I mean it would be early and too soon to judge a vast Continental Size Country like India. India has got everything a traveler can dream and wish in their tour itinerary:- 22 Ski Resorts, Snow Capped Mountains Peaks and Hills, Glaciers, 7 Mountain Ranges, Frozen Valleys, Frozen Waterfalls, Frozen Lakes, Frozen Rivers, River Islands, Coral Oceanic Islands, White, Black, Clay Beaches, Caves (Historical Man Made and Stalactites, Stalagmites), Canyons, Cold Desert, Hot Sandy Desert, Salt White Desert, Red Desert, Waterfalls, Table Mountains, Hillocks, Rocky Hills, Plateaus, Plains, Ravines Badlands, Active Volcanic Peak, Mud Volcanoes, Forests-Alpine, Temperate, Sub Tropical, Evergreen, Rain, Mangrove, Lakes (Freshwater, Saltwater, Backwaters, Artificial Man Made), Cascades, Gorges, Estuaries, 22 Hot Springs, Lagoons, Swampy Marshlands, Grasslands, River Basins, Diverse, Exotic and Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna, Wettest Place on Earth, Asia's Cleanest Village, Heritage Gardens, Tulip Gardens, 2nd Coldest Inhabited Place on Earth, World's Highest Motorable Road Network, 3rd Highest Village on Earth, Prehistoric Sites, Dinosaurs Fossil Sites, Ancient Temples & Monuments, Ancient Civilization Archeological Sites, Paleontological Sites, 24 Natural Wonder Geological Sites, Sea Forts, Hill Forts, Riverside Forts, Island Forts, Hill Palaces, Royal Palaces, Historical Heritage Buildings, Museums, Nature Parks, Historical Heritage Hotels, Luxury Hotels & Resorts, Diverse Regional Cuisines, Mysterious Sites, Creepy and Haunted Sites, Abandoned and Ruined Sites, Adventure Sports, Apricot, Apple, Saffron, Tea Plantations, Coffee Plantations, Herbs & Spices Plantations, Orange, Sugarcane, Pineapple, Date, Papaya, Sunflower, Kiwi Fruit, Grapes, Cherry Blossom Plantations, Dragon Fruit Farmlands, Lavender Fields, Vineyards, Water Sports, Hiking, Mountaineering, Trekking, Spas, Golf Courses, Super Malls, Luxury Trains, Many Modern developed and developing upcoming cities and towns. There are 54 Wildlife National Parks, 553 Wildlife Sanctuaries, 31 Marine Wild Life Sanctuaries, 6 Marine National Parks, 5 Reptile Parks, 75 Wetlands, 72 Bird Sanctuaries, 13 Butterflies Parks, 122 Botanical Gardens, 164 Zoological Parks, 15 UNESCO Intangible Cultural Elements Heritage, 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and another 56 tentative UNESCO World Heritage Sites to mention few trivia.I woyuld request you Natalie to come back to India next time and Start from North Eastern 8 States of India, 2 Island Provinces on either side of Arabian and Bay of Bengal Coastline, Still you haven't covered Himalayan States/Union Territories of India, Eastern, Western and Central Indian States. India is not perfect just like any other Country and Society yet there is something enigma about this country which attract every travel around the world. Those who are Regular visitor to India, they adjust here perfectly despite of Cultural Shocks.
Yessss - I’ll definitely be back!! As you mentioned there are still so many places in India that I want to visit! 😍
@@NataliesPassport Thanks so much for replying back. Most Welcome to India. Wishing all the best for yours future journey and praying for yours sound health. Take Care.
You are the only vlogger having neutral opinion about India hope you will come to India next time and discover beautiful wnd magnificent palace from desert to forest .. sea to mountains
I met so many people in hostels and during my travels who also love India! Unfortunately they can’t all make a video about their good experiences 😅 also a lot of people use India to get views so 🤷♀️🤦♀️
But yes, I’ll definitely be back to India!! There are still so many places I want to explore there 😍
@@NataliesPassport you are always welcome 🤗
Those are stupid uneducated people that do the hater comments.
You have so much positivity especially when it comes to a place like India. It’s easy to only see the negative in it.
You’re awesome Natalie. Love your videos. Please ignore the drunk, dumb haters. You don’t deserve that.
So nice!!❤
Thanks so much 🥰🥰
A very needed video. And coming from someone who has done solo travelling makes it even more impactful. Glad you had a amazing time here. India is looking forward to seeing you again. Hope you visit our country again. Cheers.
Thank you 🥰 I’ll definitely be back one day! 😍
Thanks for visiting India 🙂🙏,hope you will have more awesome India Trips in Future
I definitely will - even solo again! 😍😍😍
One more comment I'd like to add here. Although everything has been explained quite well..India is generally safe but unfortunately, there are also bad or unsafe people. I wouldn't really suggest solo travelling but if anyone's still doing, just follow basic safety rules. Avoid unknown places, take proper transportation ( not the cheap ones) , strictly avoid selfies (it's the most annoying thing and I get ashamed of this as an Indian
I would never ever do it) and travel in a group. There are many more hidden gems in India like Kasauli, kodaikanal, Sikkim, Darjeeling, ooty, Munnar, Nainital.. Good places to visit. Thank you.
The level of harassment varies from state to state in India. South India is generally the safest where the harassment is generally limited to staring but will not escalate beyond that. Mumbai being more cosmopolitan and mixed with local Maratha culture where women tend to be empowered is also generally safe. The cowbelt states are the least safe where cultural attitudes towards women are terrible and a lot of men truly believe that that any woman who is out and about without male supervision is a slut who enjoys being raped. Delhi has a large influx of immigrants from rural UP and Bihar where women are covered up and kept at home. These immigrants believe that any woman not in traditional attire deserves it. With tourists the attitude is even worse. These guys watch western pornography, and think every white tourist is just like a porn star. This rape culture Is a problem that is very unique to India.
nicely put bhai. also add, you will always get help in India. no need to go to police always
@@bye122ty sahih al-bukhari 5134
Agreed - you always need to be extra safe when solo traveling! ❤️
This was very much required video for travellers.
I hope people see it instead of all the negative videos. I really had a great time in India and I hope more people will travel there too! ❤️
Love the insight!! Maybe India can be our next travel spot!! 😍🎊
As a Indian girl I say no india is not safe for women or girls seriously if you not believe come and see rape and harrasment is normal
You can get million of view but seriously come at your own risk 🙏🏻
Hey Racheal , just wanna say something for that comment above me. a toolkit is working against Indian tourism. I just opened the profile of this "Andromeda queen" and really , the picture seems to be fake and i dont really believe its an actual profile.
What Natalie said is very apt, and im glad genuine female tourists are coming out with their real experience.
Just follow basic common guidelines and be alert like how u would be in any foreign land, and u should be fine.
Like as an Indian , when i visit abroad...i respect that fact that im not in my homeland and i should be alert whereever i go. its as simple.
Also, India's rape rate is really low. About harassment, u will get harassed by vendors, taxi drivers, etc, and those village kids who never seen foreigners and would wanna take selfies lol.
@@ANDROMEDA_QUEEN yeah, if you go out of major north indian cities, rape rate is not that bad. Himalayan region are perfectly safe
@nikhilkay1 maybe
@rohitb5834 as a Indian i know groud reality what you donon jharkhand state 8 men rape
Bla bla
India is rape capital go and search
Thanks Natalie for your honest and sweet reviews. You’re welcome again to explore more of this continent called India 🇮🇳. Thanks.
Thank you 🥰 I’ll definitely be back!
Great video as always Natalie!!! Balanced and honest ❤
Thank you 🥰
Yes. Selfie craze is very intrusive most of the time for foreign visitors. Here even people from North East India got mistaken for Koreans and selfies were asked for in Delhi by locals.
😱 oh wow. That’s wild when it’s your own country!
Hey Natalie, As someone who has lived in the US for almost 30 years now, thanks for the honest opinion. If you miss any southern Indian food come over to North Dallas.
Aww thank you!! But actually I live in Bangkok so it would be easier for me to get back to India than it would be to Dallas 😅 (although there’s also tons of amazing Indian food in Bangkok 🤗)
Thanks for sharing your genuine experience 🫡
Thanks for watching 🥰
I'm so happy that you complained to the police about those boys because if you didn't they'd grow up thinking this is acceptable behavior. Also you should have asked the police to contact his parents and inform them about it. They should be aware what kind of shitty behaviour their kids are learning. Happy that you had positive experience otherwise. Do come back and visit more. My recommendations in India are Khajjiar, Andaman and Nicobar islands, Lakshwadeep island, Rameshwaram, Kullu, Manali, Leh, Gangtok, Gulmarg, Darjeeling and many more (can't even list them all)
That’s why I said something - I don’t want it to happen to someone else!! But actually the police did call their family and make them come! 😱
I’ll definitely be back!! I want to visit the islands, north, northeast - there are SO many places!!! 😍
If any untoward incident has happened to you, we express our condolences for that. We welcome the solo India trip that you have reviewed. There is always scope for improvement. 🙏NAMASTE🙏
Overall I had a great time 🥰
You idiot , condolences are given for someone dead ....your English is so poor , that this Foreign Girl will be laughing at you
Thanks for sharing genuine experience feedback..
Hope you visit west side of India (Gujarat, Maharashtra) and you would have great experience there..
I only went to Mumbai. But hopefully one day I can explore more places around there and in Gujarat 🤞
@@NataliesPassportgandhinagar is nice place . Must visit.
Maharashtra forts and historical monuments is good places to travel@@NataliesPassport
Nice to hear you had a great time in India. Hope we get some videos from western part of the country.
Aww unfortunately all my India videos are done now. But hopefully I can return next year and explore some more places! 😍
Thanks for making such an informative video. As an Indian, completely agree with your views.
Thank you 🥰🥰
So sorry about the incident happened to you in my city in agra , its just out of a dozen apples one is always rotten
Btw love your videos and thanks for sharing your experience here in india
Please also visit the eastern india its completely different from the mainland india
Thank you 🥰 regardless of that situation I still had a great time in India! I really want to visit the NE next time! 😍🤞
@@NataliesPassport thank you so much🥰, keep posting love your vlogs
Nice, genuine review, welcome back again to Incredible India!😊
Thank you 🥰
@NataliesPassport welcome 🙏
Next time please come to North East Indian states. You will not forget it.
I really want to! 😍
Your experience is so reassuring! I love how you addressed both the challenges and the joys of solo traveling in India.Looking forward to more of your travels and videos! 🎥❤
Thank you 🥰 unfortunately this was the last of my India videos (for now) but I have a lot of videos from around India that I already posted! I had a great time!!
@@NataliesPassport You're welcome! ❤ I’ll definitely check out your other India videos-it sounds like you had an amazing experience!
Travelling solo anywhere in the world, much less India requires a lot of courage. Doing the same in India, needs people who are not just brave but also smart and willing to be uncomfortable. You Natalie have achieved something incredible in these past 3.5 months. As an Indian woman, I myself aspire to travel solo one day, but knowing the horrific crimes that happen every minute and how unhelpful authority can be most of the times, always held me back. A scary amount of people lack civic sense and boundaries. But there is a fascinating unparalled beauty that is present in India that is still worth exploring and experiencing. There is a silent majority of people that is decent and always welcoming. You recognised that, took the challenge and ran with it! I absolutely loved watching your hill station videos, they were so relaxing! Thank you for visiting my country and giving a 360 experience. Hopefully someday we meet in our solo journeys around the world. Safe travels ❤!
Aww I hope you solo travel India one day!! I met so many Indians solo traveling India (females as well) and there are soooo many amazing places to go!!! Just be really smart about it, especially when you start, and I’m sure you’ll have a great time!! 😍
তোমাকে বাড়ি থেকে ছাড়বে?😂
@@BadAss_691you are definately ghaadi dukar chuslim for sure
Then u go and travel in siriya pakistan bangladesh afganistan. Europe is also not safe for woken and and compare the rape crimes in Europe with india.
always a bengali.
Wow- as i went through the video being a indian guy, great video -This should be the go to video for every foreigner girl trying to come here.
Thanks so much 🥰🥰
It really gets to me when I see foreigners getting harassed by fellow Indians. Even Indian women don’t feel safe anymore. It’s got something to do with certain cultures, poverty, and all that. India’s got a lot of great things, but it’s got its negatives too. There are definitely some cheap people around. But with such a huge population, there are also so many good people. If you visit India next time, make sure to check out the Northeast. The culture here is a bit like Thailand, Bhutan, and Tibet, and we’ve got similar food too. The people and landscapes are different from the rest of India, and honestly, you’ll feel a lot safer here
Basically muslim people you need to ignore.. they are degrading India's name 90 percent rape accused are muslim specially victims are hindu girls..
Yes the 'Holy' land of North India is full of unholy men.
Better to visit other parts of India.
I live in Thailand, so I would LOVE to see that part of India!! It was really cool exploring Dharamshala which all the Tibetan culture there 😍
Thanks for sharing your experience about India.. hope to see you soon again in India and make sure to travel to the NorthEast part of India like Arunachal Pradesh, etc and also the South India.. there is also Andaman & Nicobar Islands and you should definitely Visit it once you will just love it. Love from Delhi ❤❤😊
I’ll definitely be back! I’d love to visit the NE, the islands, and so much more! 😍
@@NataliesPassport your Always welcome to India ❤️☺️
Your Shimla vlog was amazing. I have never went there, but I really want to
I hope you get to go one day! It was amazing there!! 😍
I'm glad you had a great experience touring India. As you said, India is the most diverse country in the world regarding its people, food, culture, landscape etc. Cities are absolutely chaotic. Over the last hundred years, our Country's wealth and resources were looted by the invaders and british colonists. so, we are still recovering. which explains the bad infrastructure as compared to the US. I lived in the US for a few yrs and have noticed the cultural differences. Hopefully, you will visit the rest of India in your next travel plans.
Honestly I think a lot of the trains in India are nicer than those in the US (obviously the higher class tickets 🙈). My main issue with trains was being able to book tickets as the waiting lists could be sooo long!!! But thank you! I also hope I can come back soon to travel to more places 🥰
@@NataliesPassport It's because of the online ticket booking .
The level of harassment varies from state to state in India. South India is generally the safest where the harassment is generally limited to staring but will not escalate beyond that. Mumbai being more cosmopolitan and mixed with local Maratha culture where women tend to be empowered is also generally safe. The cowbelt states are the least safe where cultural attitudes towards women are terrible and a lot of men truly believe that that any woman who is out and about without male supervision is a slut who enjoys being raped. Delhi has a large influx of immigrants from rural UP and Bihar where women are covered up and kept at home. These immigrants believe that any woman not in traditional attire deserves it. With tourists the attitude is even worse. These guys watch western pornography, and think every white tourist is just like a porn star. This rape culture Is a problem that is very unique to India.
I am Indian and i accept this some people of India stare at girls or women which makes any women or girls uncomfortable or insecure nd for foreigners girls it's hard i know nd it's hard too for speak out on social platform nd u have channel with some indian audience nd i know all are not like them but i know how it feels cz i have a sister And I noticed that when I go out to the market with my sister people stare as if they have never seen any girls nd you are solo traveller i apologize as a indian but i I commented so that you know that there are such people in India who do not stare girls and they understand how girls feel too and don't worry, God will always love nd protect you 🙏
Maam, such women staring people are there all over the world.. Please dont single out as if it is an unique feature of our country. When my sister was there in Amsterdam for 3 years, she also used to get stared in her neighborhood and while traveling, most probably bcoz of her brown skin and the way she used to wear Indian clothes....and many used to approach her for a selfie tooo..
Thank you 🥰🥰
It also depends upon the area as you said , India is very diverse.
Also it depends upon the way , You travel.
And scammers , Yes they are annoying, Even to us Indians.
Exactly!! My favorite places in India aren’t visited by 90% of tourists. Going to Old Delhi and saying you’ve been to India is like going to the Bronx and saying you’ve been to USA 🥴
@@NataliesPassport Absolutely
@@NataliesPassportHowever always stay safe especially in solo travel.
Follow the guidelines, keep emergency number with you .
Try to do in daytime.
You should visit bangalore sometime, its a nice place. Most people with postive india experience have used bangalore as their base, instead of going to delhi
I would love to visit Bangalore one day! I didn’t have time this trip as I was meeting a friend in Goa, but hopefully one day! 😍
I’m currently in Jaisalmer, India.
India is overall great, but my two major complaints are sanitation and noise.
If they fixed that, India could be one of the best countries ever.
sanitaion and noise will be automatically fixed if the population is fixed .We are working on ti for sure
india is a developing country after 200 years of colonial loot. so please be patient
Sanitation, and noise are things even we indians are struggling with. The lack of sanitation mostly comes from lack of civic awareness and it will take some more years to fix. Hopefully we will see a cleaner India 🇮🇳
sanitation will be fixed but not noise..its just not possible with Indians
Good observation, I feel the same ! I think it’s getting better!
I think the safety aspect is completely overblown... it is generally a safer country compared to many other places. For instance in Brazil it's extremely dangerous to be out solo at night you could get shot or stabbed walking around Copacabana beach, lots of places in Central America that are dangerous, when I lived in Ecuador I know many people who got mugged in broad daylight... that type of thing hardly happens in India, and since guns are mostly illegal in the country there is very little gun violence there.
I completely agree! There are a lot of dangerous places in the world, but it seems like most people who visit other countries focus on the positives. While in India people focus on the negatives. Positives and negatives are everywhere, no matter the country!
Love the honesty.
Thank you 🥰
Thank you so much for providing an honest and realistic review of travelling solo in India. There are so many videos portraying India being unsafe, unwelcoming & not for travellers especially solo female. I, being an Indian accept people here are not mature to let foreigners be at their own, and not to bother them. Trying to fleece them through various means, pestering for photos, groping etc are major concerns. Some major misconceptions prevailing about foreigners(ladies) being hippy, easy going & available have componded the harrasment. BUT 2 things you've pointed out should be the MOTTO of people travelling to India. "Always be SMART traveller." And you've so elaborately & beautifully mentioned how to be smart! 2ndly "India is not for immature travellers." Somebody travelling with notions of ease & comforts of a western world will never like it here. India is so vast, east of India is different from west, north from south geographyically, culturally, weather, food...its not for a reason that India is called a subcontinent! An inexperienced foreigner will surely get overwhelmed. Therefore your video should be a "must see" for folks planning a trip to India especially solo women. Hope you have had great memories and will travel again to discover more of our beautiful country and its people. May your channel keeps growing and you have more amazing trips to share. Will love to see a video where you find a new partner soon!! God bless you 🙂
Aw thanks so much🥰🥰 but I completely agree!! I think India is an amazing place to travel, even as a solo female, but you HAVE to be safe with it and def wouldn’t recommend for a first time solo travel country😅 I can’t wait to visit more places in India - even if I return solo 😍
Your point on size vs population i.e. population density explains most of the issues around lack of personal space.
It really does!!! I don’t feel like people are aware of it until you see a picture like the one I posted, and then it’s like 😱😱😱
@@NataliesPassport 😄 and you never get fully used to it....I have been trying for 34 years 😅
Loved your dharamshala vlog. Also your beautiful smile. Hope to see you soon in India ❤
Thank you 🥰 hopefully I’ll be back next year! 🤞
I’m so glad you are in Thailand now ❤️🇹🇭😮🙏
Just posted a video saying I’m backkkkk 🥰 even tho I’ve been back for a while now 😅🙈
@@NataliesPassport oh ok good 👍 take care of yourself and be safe ❣️
I liked your reaction ✌️🙂
Thank you 🥰
Thanks for the honest feedback. I was wondering How far was that candle 🕯️ from your hair 😳
Haha me too 😂
🤣🤣🤣 literally right behind me! Luckily if my hair caught on fire I’d see it on my GoPro 💁♀️🤞🤣
Jesus! So I was right. We don’t wanna see Natalie on fire 🔥😂😂
But if you think as a professional content creator. You could have got million plus views on RUclips 😂😂
Take care mate and Stay away from that candle 🕯️;)
For Introvert its very difficult to travel in India , even for guys but you have to talk to people if you need any kind of help and most of the time they will help you if they are not in hurry
I completely agree!
You know, the very same thing happened to me in Agra. Actually near the great mosque. I would recommend people to avoid that area altogether - I think I had read somewhere that this area should best be avoided by tourists but didn't remember in time. Didn't get any similarly bad vibes anywhere else in Agra and very rarely at all during our 4 week trip. Luckily we just could take an auto and get out of there. I didn't let that take away from my Taj Mahal experience at sunrise which is everything it is made out to be, in my opinion, and the other sights in Agra are gorgeous, too. Another negative point: In Agra of all places we picked up a stomach virus. So everyone heading to Agra: It really is worth the hassle but be extra aware of your surroundings and try to be extra extra safe what food is concerned. I have heard so often of people getting sick in Agra.
Visiting india.......is same as visiting den full of xapists...
That's why indian men say " taali dono hath se bajti hai".....
Your fault.....why u visited india when u clearly know most men there are potential xapists.....
Ok Pakistani@@bye122ty
It’s sad that that happens to people in the most famous place for foreigners to visit in India 🥺
This is a very informative video. One should watch this video, especially those traveling solo. I really feel bad when some tourist faces this kind of harassment as I want to believe that here in India we treat Guests as Gods. I don’t know why some Indians are so obsessed about taking selfies with foreigners. But thanks for telling us your positive experiences as well. Absolutely love watching all your videos. Hope you visit again. Safe travels wherever you go.
Thanks so much 🥰 overall I had a great time in India! I’ll definitely be back 😍
Come to southern part of India Andhra Pradesh, Telangana - Hyderabad, Orissa, Karnataka, tamilnadu, Kerala, goa different states with different cuisines healthy veg non veg cuisines snacks desserts breakfast lunch dinner recipes high in heritage, culture, traditions r fabulous here❤
I did go to Kerala and Goa, but there are still a lot of places in India I’d love to visit! 😍
Love from India... keep growing
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Plz come to india again before this year ends
Btw i m getting married on 21 jan 2025 🧿✨ finally to my frnd thn bestfnd and now my hubby to be ☺️ after waiting for so many years and facing so many problems and challenges ups and downs in our lives finally with mahadev’s blessing 🙇♀️🙏🏻 wish me luck and happiness ❤
Aww unfortunately I don’t think I’ll make it by the end of the year as I’m back working full time in Bangkok. But I’ll definitely be back one day. Also congratulations!!! That’s so exciting!! I hope you have an amazing wedding 🥰
@ Hmmm i will wait for your next indian trip … and Thankyou so much for your warm wishes 😇 love you from India 🇮🇳
Yes always it's depends on 😊
It does! Luckily I had a great time 🥰
1:37 to 2:09 absolutely agree with ya 👍🏼.
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Thanks for visiting India ♥️
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23:17 wow my dad is in police too 🙂
Happy to hear that
All the police I interacted with in India were great 🥹❤️
U should travel to ratnagiri, belgavi, mahabaleshwar, satara, nashik which r in the state of Maharashtra. Less foreigner touristy but amazing. U will enjoy than new delhi, agra.
Hope u will go soon thr n visit.
Hopefully I can visit that area one day! 😍
Yes, there are bad apples everywhere, but Indian also hate foreigners getting troubled by locals/other issues, so if any foreigner getting any issue, just seek help from any normal man/woman, they will 99.99% help you. We Indians dont want few bad apples to tarnish image of India among foreigners.
We as country are improving & developing, but in a democratic culturely diverse country like India where you cant use force on people, things take time.
Thanks for coming to India & wish you even much better experience next time.
Thank you 🥰 and I completely agree!! I felt very supported by the people around me when I was traveling.
3:09 I think the size of the USA is shown incorrect in the representation.
Mmm I meant it’s just continental USA so Alaska and Hawaii aren’t there? 🤷♀️
As for the negative commentators (some of them are done intentionally, by adversaries, to cause a negative image).
😭 it is annoying. But definitely more positive than negative 🥰
South Asia is a great place for travel. Particularly you should visit Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan. Maldives also is good travel destination for over worked and over paid corporates.
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What is great about South Asia is following:
1) Diverse ethnicities
2) Diverse cultures
3) Diverse climates
4) Diverse topography
5) Diverse religions
6) Delectable Cuisines
7) Diverse Architecture
8) Whole hearted and friendly people who speak English
Unfortunately the most famous place in South Asia is India which only gets bad media coverage.
Many foreign vloggers show India like how Nick Johnson or Tyler Oliveira show USA. They only visit ghettos in Delhi and Mumbai and slander India. Ghettos in Delhi are like bad areas in Cairo or Palestinian areas in Amman and Ghettos in Mumbai are like bad areas in Jakarta or Manila.
If these vloggers show Pakistan: Lahore, Islamabad, Murree, Nathiagali and Peshawar.
India: Kerala, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand
Sri Lanka: Colombo, Galle, Nuwara Eliya and Kandy.
Then they say that they had 1 month of great experience and want to visit Nepal next, they wouldn't get views.
Only negative bs about India sells.
one should never visit al-fakistan
😭😭😭 I know, it’s so sad. There are so many amazing places to explore in India which don’t get as much coverage!
I hope you visit Meghalaya on your next India visit.
I hope so too! 😍 I really want to go to NE India!
Unless you're a well experienced traveller, just avoid typical backpacking. Book better hotels before arriving, use uber or other taxi apps, eat at proper restaurants, take flights, better if you buy a tour package. Avoid the cheapest options. Skip the stereotypical sensory overload experience and try destinations apart from the Taj Mahal and old Delhi, spice markets and slums.
Agreed! My experience in India would’ve been a lot different if it was the first time I solo traveled 😅
Cons of India:
Garbage/littering, staring, personal space, courtesy, too much selfies
Pros:
Diversity of culture, topography, nature, food, wildlife, warm people if you get to know them
I would go to hilly/himalayan region of India where everything is better or even Nepal which is just amazing.
Very true! 😍
Hi!Natalie.The USA size was bigger than INDIA.I noticed the charts in video was incorrect.❤❤❤
Yesss - that was why I posted it! USA is almost 3 times the size of India, but Indias population is like 4x more than USA! 😱
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Yessss!! 😍 I’ve been here since songkran, living in onnut. Saturday I’m moving to a new apartment in Bangkok (with a year long lease) 🥰
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The level of harassment varies from state to state in India. South India is generally the safest where the harassment is generally limited to staring but will not escalate beyond that. Mumbai being more cosmopolitan and mixed with local Maratha culture where women tend to be empowered is also generally safe. The cowbelt states are the least safe where cultural attitudes towards women are terrible and a lot of men truly believe that that any woman who is out and about without male supervision is a slut who enjoys being raped. Delhi has a large influx of immigrants from rural UP and Bihar where women are covered up and kept at home. These immigrants believe that any woman not in traditional attire deserves it. With tourists the attitude is even worse. These guys watch western pornography, and think every white tourist is just like a porn star. This rape culture Is a problem that is very unique to India.
okay camel man
muslim rules were mostly in cowbelt india. maybe you are talking about their descendants
Yes recently saw livestreams of men crowding around a woman at every stop in North India, and doing all sorts of nonsense. Its like they are in the dark ages of humanity.
I hate that some places seem generally unsafe 😭 but it’s also bad to stereotype a whole country and there are so many amazing places as well!
India is like other country india is different do what Indian people do people always help other country people
Avoid main roads honking is problem for indian too
I agree! I felt like so many people were willing to help.
CHEERS to Natalie, for her energy and Spirit, but any Indian women travelling Solo in India is a mountainous task, THE MOUNTAINS,BEING CULTURE ,FAMILY AND OTHER THINGS 😁😁but may be by 2050 things will change 🤣🤣
Thank you 🥰 yes, I hope it continues to get safer for solo female travelers especially!
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Yes India is safe for women!! 1.4 billion people in India how can you judge India?
no it isn't. it depends a lot on where you are, what you are doing, whether you travel solo, how you dress etc. any guy can of course say that it's safe because they never have to worry about getting raped. i've been followed by creepy guys many times and at night i never felt safe if i was on a street alone. south india is generally safer though.
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I feel like as long as you’re smart about traveling, there’s no reason to be extra afraid of India 🤷♀️ I had a great time!
@@spiritwanderer777What you said is same for any country though. But yes India definitely need to improve not because women safety an issue exclusive to india rather India need a safe environment for everyone
@stephanatlas5331 not entirely, not every country deals with such high rate of rapes or has so many wild dogs or other animals on streets, or so many scam artists in tourist places, or lack of basic instrustructure in many places which all add to the factor of safety. not to mention that women in general are seen as lower class than man and you know it. so don't get me wrong, I absolutely love India and I'm moving back there in March to live, but it is not true to say it is a safe country for women and I cannot stand when people sugarcoat it.
Selfies- india makes you experience the life of a celebrity for the trip 😅
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I remember my mother telling me that Punjab was the safest state for women. She could walk alone in the middle of the night with little to no worry. But this was in the 90's before it became a drug infested hellhole.
I’ve actually heard both of those things - that it’s the safest for women but also that it’s had a lot of problems in recent years 🥺
The comparision map was wrong US is roughly 3 times of INDIA 😂
The picture just showed continental USA (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). But if you look at at the numbers on the side, you’ll see USA size is almost 3x but India’s population is almost 4x 👍
@@NataliesPassport @ 3:10 in the map India: 3.8 million square miles , USA:1.27 million square miles that's wrong. What you are saying is completely right but what's written on the map is wrong. Anyway, thanks for your videos i literally travelled with you for 3 and half months with foreigners eyes. It's a different perspective how a solo female foreigner traveler sees India. And that kid incident was horrible and made me really sad.
i Hope our police treat us, the way they treat you. 😂
I hope so too 🥺🥺🥺
Thx for sharing.
Thanks for watching 🥰
I hope you will come to Chongqing China, which is the largest city in the world and the only 8D city. love from Shenzhen China❤
I’d love to visit China one day! I’ve never been.
Thanks for your share
Thanks for watching 🥰
hey ...your perspective is my prespective....ditto ....!!!!
Very intelligent - you handled india well by avoiding unnecessary chatter and being modest in dresswear. Astute! Shows street smarts....
Thank you 🥰 I had a great time!!
I am in disbelief that you visited all the good places , visiting only Bangalore mumbai and delhi is just bs. I hope you recover from the indian trauma.And i think you missed the northeastern states.I am an indian and have visited only delhi and agra till now.Good luck to you.
Whenever I travel I like to visit as many places as I can! I would LOVE to go to Northeast India!!! That’s my goal next time I go back 🥰 hopefully you can visit more places too!
May be some time but allways not natalie ..but i love you lot ❤❤❤ .it depens upon place to place
Exactly! But you can say that about any country ❤️
Glad you enjoyed your trip to India. The last time i was there was 20 years ago. you are actually my neighbor back in the States, i live in O H I O and you are from PA i think. Enjoy and Take care of yourself. Safe Travels
Thank you 🥰 yesss you’re right - I’m from PA!
Very good my friend
Thank you 🥰 next videos in Thailand! 🎉❤️
@NataliesPassport wow
Will you come to India again?
Definitely! 😍 there are still so many places in India that I want to explore!
Good review..India is so much diverse that generalising anything about india is just foolish. Its like generalising 5 Americas at once. It has all the landscapes, mountains to desert to seas. Has all the seasons..it all depends on you what type of experience you want here...if you want good experience, spend a little decent money,have a local and it would be the best experience u will ever have
Completely agree! India is so much more than what’s generally shown in the media!
Inexperienced people also went to Moon and North Pole and South Pole
As far as safty concern, this universe isn't safe
I hope the people who went to the moon at least had some experiences! 😅🤣 but completely agree - there are good and bad places everywhere.
Nice explain love from Kashmir ❤❤❤
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These kids are done. These free internet has ruined them.
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Yes you are safe in my country Bharat but yourself awareness is must important 🙏🙏🙏
Completely agree!
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Awww thanks so much, Sameer! 😍❤️❤️
People should do proper research about safety and security before travelling to any locations around the world in detail abouth the states/provinces , districts , county/locality. And maintain contact with the national/state/local police and embassy/consulate. Even indians are sometimes not safe in india for males too. Foreign and indian biking community/campers have faced dangerous situations and fatalities. Don't go to sketchy places ! Some chinese travel vloggers ended up in syrian jail.
I agree 100%!! There are good and bad places anywhere. If you travel to all the bad places in any country you would end up hating that country! ❤️
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I like your videos
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first one to watch
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The golden triangle is not where experienced rich indians go. Our preferred destinations ain india are - goa, kerala, Pondicherry , north eastern states ,Uttarakhand, himachal ,andaman islands.
I agree that there are so many amazing places to visit in India! But most foreigners want to see Taj Mahal first as it’s so famous 🥹