Seriously, even after being a middle class Indian I and all my my family and friends travel by third class AC compartments but you travelled by unreserved compartments. Kudos to your bravery but don't repeat this mistake again.
im from a midle class myself but i take the non Ac or reserved sleeper class when alone just for the experience and with family. Unreserved only for under 3 hours journey when im alone and only if its not crowded. For overnight or long distance with family always the AC ! 3rd tier or 2nd tier AC. Depends on the people too. You should not get in if its crowded im sorry u had this experience.
In India you have in a single train there is around 10-12 coach. 1.Unreserved coach fare is lowest and seats are first come first occupied, and generally over crowded (Low fare and over population in India ) There is no space for police to roam or monitor. 2 Reserved Ac coach sleeper 3 tier - are reserved and police are there to monitor on intervals. 3.3rd AC , 2 AC 1 Ac generally have attendees. You can also tweet on @RailMinIndia with your train and coach number for any issues. like harassment, theft, medical help, police, bad food. The action is pretty immediate. Thanks & Regards
Darkhorse, you are correct regrading some tight-wads, but this girl most likely rode a cheap ticket for bragging rights of cultural assimilation. Note that she made a big deal of ignoring travel advisory. I know how mountain climber types are with their internationalist persona
I have one word for you. MACE!!!! Sexual harassment is no joke. I don't care if a guy is bigger than me, I would fight to the death to defend anyone getting assaulted.
haha yeah super smart idea. Really really really piss off some guy who's bigger than you and will start swinging when the burning starts. Mace typically doesn't work like you think it does mr white knight.
Love your positivity! I've been wanting your videos lately and you seem to always get into a little trouble but you always seem to still enjoy traveling!
Girl, if those male friends of yours weren't there, you could have been in serious trouble. Don't take these situations as a joke. India is a very dangerous place for women and you need to take care. I've read and saw people describing horrible things that happened to them out there and many women trying to be strong, independent or whatever make the dumb mistake of travelling alone to India and regret it.
Dumb people never understand. It is not joke or random incident. Rape and brutal killing of females, like horror movie, is very common thing in India. Most cases go silent because Indian media try to hide it.
@ Be Andal. This happened in India / Sexual Assault, with one of lady tourist "TRAVELLIGHT" Go through the link, it is an eye opener for tourists from abroadth-cam.com/video/myhubCtp-DI/w-d-xo.html
I traveled all around all around India for 2+ months as a solo female traveler and then again years later for 3 weeks as a solo female traveler and had one minor incident (this one.) I very much disagree with your comment.
@@lindsaymccormick9607 Thank you. There are ignorant, racist comments from Indians against India and they truly believe that women are always safe in western cities despite the reality.
My friend (a girl) was raped on a standing room train by 3 men. Another (a guy) was robbed and beaten badly. I was in a taxi alone and was delivered to the wrong hotel with 10 dudes all sitting around staring at me. Only a fool would travel solo in India. There’s nothing tough or brave about it. Sooner or later you are surrounded by a group and you’re going nowhere.
No it's wrong. These kind of people found you everywhere in the world even in your country But why don't you look other side of coin there are so many people who help you guys. If you wants to travel solo or safely you must have some preparation
You have other footage that riding on the train, and etc So, where is the footage of the groping footage and etc? You are recording this, I figure, one of the thing you would do is to pull your camera out and start recording when all these are going down. So where is it?
Wow!!! That sounds like a really horrible experience. But hats off to your level of patience Lindsay because travelling in an unreserved compartment in India is a challenge for even us Indians. I had to do it once and trust me , you DO feel like a freaking Tuna. And you did the right thing by going into the reserved compartment. I can totally understand that travelling in the non Ac compartments can be fun because you get to see the real India but these unreserved ones just takes away the entire fun factor. Because C'mon, one should be able to move at least to have fun. Lol. Anyway, I am glad that you survived that but i feel ashamed as an Indian that you had to go through something like that in my country. I wish you all the best for your future journeys though 😊
Hi Mukat, thank you so much for the kind message! Please don't be ashamed, I had the most amazing experience in your country- I met some of the most kind people I have ever encountered on my travels. And I totally agree about unreserved- I had to try it once (I have to try everything once 😉) but I won't be doing it again. Sleeper non-AC is such a dream. I know AC is nicer but non-AC is way more fun and the whole reason I came to visit India was to see "real India" and be able to meet and spend time with its wonderful people. I feel so lucky I was able to spend so much time in India and it will always have a special place in my heart. I love it so much I'm actually coming back for 3 weeks this December! 😄
+Lindsay Mc Sounds Great!! I am from Mumbai. If you happen to come here then i would love to show you around and maybe get featured in your Vlog 🙈😝 ( Read: Fanboy) lol. Please do let us know about it in advance in your vlog.
Of course! Unfortunately we will be only up north this time but if we happen to make it down to Mumbai, I will definitely let you know. I would love to visit Mumbai again - such a fun city!
+Lindsay Mc No worries😊 You are coming back at a good time though. Don't know what your itinerary is going to be but the Hornbill festival is an amazing event celebrated in the first week of december in Nagaland which is a North Eastern state in India. Its very huge and is a whole week extravaganza consisting of rich tribal culture, Music, food etc. It will definitely be worth it. You can google it. I am sure you will love it.
You are a nice person and BRAVE TOO :). I am sorry you had to face that problem in my country. I appreciate the positive message that you are spreading to would be travelers on how to travel safely in India. As in every country its important to be careful. I guess as a country , we have to improve a lot. Have a Safe Journey, Enjoy Life, Take Care
I'm just curious to know have you tried sitting on unreserved trains gate and looking down. Specially when train crosses bridge. It is very scary and amazing. Its like one side fear of death so you hold the gate very tightly that you can't fall.🙂🙂
I'm planning on traveling to India and Nepal this summer and have found your channel extremely helpful! What month did you trek the EBC? My schedule only allows me to go in June and I'm worried it wont be that great because of the monsoon season
Don't take unreserved compartment. Book OLA online, take 2-3 girls with you, A man with you would be even more good. Live in a 7 star hotel in capital of any state. Don't visit backward states. Don't visit low class areas. Don't go outside of hotel after 6:30pm. Or reach there till that time. Carry bottles water, you can get it from any store, have a indian women as friend there. Have information about IFS office, it's in Delhi. Don't eat street food. Eat only in the you're hotel. Or big restraunts. Dont go to crowded places.
thank you for sharing this! Hearing REAL experiences is very important, I'm glad you are talking about what a lot of other people are afraid to do. I feel you though, I travel alone a lot (going to Israel next month alone), and sometimes we do things or make mistakes but we have to in order to learn that we shouldnt do them again! love your videos and your perspective, thank you!
Yes! Exactly! Making mistakes (sometimes even huge, stupid ones) is all part of the journey and I wouldn't change it for the world :) Thanks so much for watching and for your kind message - hope you enjoy Israel! Happy travels!
I'm a new subscriber & your video was very informative. That's for all the clues to traveling in India I'll make sure I travel reserve class when on the train looks scary. I've been solo traveler before and encountered some weirdos on my travels. It's no fun but, I was a bit scared but ended up leaving the area to safer ground. Stay well & God bless you on your travels! Greetings from New York City! ❤️🙏
Holy bananas!!! You traveled in General Class Train !!! You must be rewarded for your bravery. I'm a guy & would not dare get into one of those compartments.
Been to India and I traveled in a group of three girls. Same thing happened to us. We volunteered at missionaries of charities. Keep the videos coming, I'm definitely waiting anxiously for the next video!
So proud of India. This is the way we treat the world. I am so glad this person took it so well. But this can be a life long trauma for many. We should advertise India now as the place to test your sanity when being publicly groped. Thank-you India. Not enough words for the great things we do.
Loving these informative videos , your killing the content Lindsay , is there any trains in india where you can sit on top of the train ? 1.5 subs whoooo, you will be at 10k in no time. Keep it up , i will be supporting your journey all the way
Thank you so much, Chris! I don't think you're "allowed" to sit on top of any of the trains in India but sometimes they get so crowded people do anyway. I never personally saw anyone do it but I have seen photos and videos that's for sure. And thank you so much dude- I really appreciate the support! What's been so cool is the community that is starting and seeing the same people (like you!) commenting and giving me feed back. I love hearing what you guys think and making videos that I hope are helpful to you. It's been such a fun process! :)
I have just watched every video in this series! Can't wait for more! Can't see why you don't have thousands and thousands of views on a series like this it's so cool! Did you ever go over $30 a day? And when are you doing your next back packing adventure? You're so cool.
Hey Thomas, thanks so much and thanks so much for watching :) In Europe, we blew our $30 a day budget some days but South East Asia, India and Nepal, this were so cheap it more than enough made up for it. $30 a day is more of an average because all and all it was $12K USD for 12 months of travel :) I'm finishing up this series and then not sure about the next place... I need to start brainstorming again ;)
You actually replied! Yay! You should do load of videos on different topic as well? I presume you've finished you traveling for now, because you're recapping the journey in front of the white background? I hoped you enjoy your trip as much as I enjoyed watching it. Can't wait for the next videos 😍
Thanks Thomas! I am back in Los Angeles now, it was an amazing trip but it's good to be home too :) Lots of more travel on the horizon though. Editing the next video right now, hope you like it!
Lol! Of all India you chose the train between Delhi and Agra (Uttar Pradesh). This is the funniest part. Anywhere in India, anywhere but not this part.
she handled the situation brilliantly???? What would have been brilliant if they went apeshit on these mofo's. She had 2 male friends with her? and the gropers had to grope her a couple of times before they actually did something and at first she was like 'thanks but no'?? thats not the type of reaction such blatant disrespect requires. Whats needed is they need to be kicked in the nuts to unlearn this behavior but she already said int he comments section, she would never kick someone in the nuts not even in a situation like that. Oh how mature! Yeah, that's how you tach these men , the punishment for doing this is not severe, so its a good idea to try it again with other women, with you for example.
@@Dippmip In situations like these when there is majority of criminals in the compartment then first thing that automatically comes to mind is "how to minimise the damage". If she acted according to u then her those 2 friends would be of no use against the mob.may be something worse could have happened. And its a foreign country which she was travelling for the 1st time. So i think she acted very smartly.
i am sorry behalf of them .... maximum people who travel a long distance in general coaches they r illiterate and they dont respect women ... u can travel in sleeper coaches ... it is safe
subha mukherjee thanks Subha. I loved the sleeper cars and felt totally safe while riding the train in that class. I just wanted to try General for the experience but I'll definitely be riding sleeper from now on - way more space and more fun. Thanks!
as a guy, I too don't get on general coaches, you won't believe but once i was in a general coach there were people who were travelling with live chickens just wrapped around a huge stick. You can find the most unpredictable things in general coaches.
I wonder why all foreigners obsessed with North of India ...come down south you will feel safer even in unreserved coaches...you will feel difference between north and south ...other than metros in North.. things need to get improved ...you will feel they are 50 years back from South...So go around South india too ...and if you find uncomfortable next time ..shout at them or give them a slap...everyone will back off...Because in North (other than metro) women doesn't or will not provide much privilege like men ...
Oye..wt u talking abt...have u been to north.. north consists of punjab as well bihar.. .u brainless..50 years ahead...eat like animals dress like tribes living standard is so poor...
Yes!true..they are obsessed with North..They would go there and based on their experiences generialize the whole of India..and say its crappy..shiity..smelly and all bad things..There is still the south,east and west which they avoid and not most often go to..
North or South, East or West... no where it is safe in India for a girl to travel alone, either she is a foreigner or Indian. Govt has to bring some strict laws to punish them or to educate people some decency and respect towards women.
wow...i liked it..even aftr such an incident took place..u didn't blame on country r the train..u said it ws due to travel in general class..nd u liked reserved travel.i loved ur humble attitude.
I just buy reserved ticket from ticket officer on train but not travel long distance in unreserved ticket. I experienced to barely stand in train and sit on door step. Am planning for Everest base camp trek this year 🙂
On every social media, even Embassy suggest foreigners to what to do in India, but you intentionally travelled in General Compartment is more like prey intentionally walking towards danger. Anyways - always take AC compartment. We Indians themselves don't travel in general compartment being from Middle Class.
great stuff, new sub. yt suggestions blessed me today! I'm newly a high school grad and this is all i really want of my life. that said, how long and how much did you save for your travels? also any advice?
you can disregard the how much and how long, I just started at the beginning of your playlist, so i've learned. 12,000. but the advice is still desired.
Hey Justice, thanks so much! I'm happy to help! I saved up $12,000 for my trip - I had some savings already so it only took me a few months. If you're traveling on a tight budget, I recommend visiting places that are less expensive to travel to - South East Asia, India, Nepal. Staying in hostels and cheap guest houses and taking local transit instead of pricy tourist vans and buses will help with your budget as well. If you have any additional or specific questions after you watch my series, please let me know! I'm here to help :) Also, if you want you can check my blog for some more specifics. I just started it so there isn't too much info but it could be an okay start. It's lindsaymc.com - Thanks and happy travels!
OMG! Totally understand! Been there and gone through the same thing! Next time you ride a train amidst strange men take a safety pin and poke him in his groin. Works every time :)
The exact same thing happens in clubs in the US. Tight spaces, people trying to squeeze past each other and sure enough someone will grab you. Seen huge fights in clubs. Same thing in Italy where women complain being pinched or slapped on their butts. In France, you can get mugged or pickpocketed in the metro. So why bother getting into train compartments with a zillion people and then complain that people are grabbing you especially then you have been warned before.
Brought back some memories from the distant past. I've only journeyed to Lukla once with two of my buddies. What we did was we took a flight from Kathmandu to Kangel Danda and then hiked all the way to Namche, which takes about two days if you hike continously during the day. On our way to Namche though, we ran across a number of Maoist cadres and leaders carrying homemade rifles and bazookas. We did feel some unease in the begining, but it was all good and none of them harassed us. So we safely reached Namche, took rest for a day and then continued our hike again. It took a day and a half to reach Lukla from Namche, and I must say, it was definitely worth all the effort because we got to enjoy some great sceneries along the way. Well, after arriving in Lukla, it pretty much kept raining like forever. All flights had to be cancelled because of the heavy rain and so we just stayed in our rooms - eating, drinking and jamming for 3 days until we somehow managed to hustle a ticket back home.lolAnyways, always enjoy your videos. Very Interesting and informative.
Whoa, Tenzin! Talk about an adventure! Love the idea of flying to Kangel Danda and then hiking to Namche. So funny that you guys got stuck in Lukla - I did too after the hike! A storm came in and we were socked in for days. I ended up having to hike out and take a van. It was crazy! Thanks so much for watching and for sharing your story :)
One more travel advisory. Indian men usually think that foreigner girls are easy going, casual and an easy catch compared to Indian girls who are more reserved. Please maintain distance from men in general unless you are confident that the individual is a good guy.
This is the third video of your channel I watch, I like your video, you seem like a cool girl. Some of those safety tips for solo female travellers are really importante. I'm the first to say that sometimes it way to overprotective, but we all hear horror story of bad stuff happening to female in buses and train in India. So we need to be more careful. Thank you for sharing this story!
Hi Lindsay..I have travelled frequently between Delhi to Agra and The people who ride in unreserved compartment of train from places nearby Delhi are highly irresponsible and uneducated.I never travel like this even if I am a local .So you should avoid such travel.
videos are awsome and quite gully knowledge in to it . just a genuine advise please try to keep the background music low because its overpowering your voice and its hard to clearly listen . i mean , had to be very attentive :) overall thumbs up ADIOS
what those Indian guys did was a really dangerous situation thank goodness your guy friends were around. It could have been way worse. Sometimes they attack in packs.
Lindsay! I know it's been a while since you posted this, but I need your help! In about 6 months I plan to travel solo all over Asia for 8-10 months, and I plan on travelling as light as possible. My only concern about this is that I want to trek in both China and Nepal, where I'll need both warmer clothes and a few extra things(sleeping bag etc.) How did you get around this and/or fit it in your backpack without maybe having to buy a new one? I'd really appreciate knowing how you did it! Thank you!
These videos will help with packing and how I handled going from hot to cold climates. Thanks for watching and happy travels! th-cam.com/video/6JagePIXPBA/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/jh-XaJC-M-o/w-d-xo.html
Hi again, I really appreciate your answer but I have watched both videos more than once. It just seems as everyone who makes packing videos for EBC brings a ton of things and that you managed (as I understand) with the same backpack as you brought? Did you leave anything behind for the duration of the trek or did you bring EVERYTHING with you? Thank you!
Ah, I left anything I didn't need to bring at the guest house in Kathmandu I was previously staying at. Many have storage rooms where you can leave your stuff for free if you stay at the guest house before and after your trek.
These are the things we hate to admit but they do happen in our country . All i can say is that i am sorry on there behalf and i hope you return again in the country and have an amazing experience . Really sorry hope it would all change in the coming years when everyone is respectful towards the especially the tourists.
Hi Lindsay, You said you were in India for 2.5 months, may I know what was your itinerary, if there are places you didn't like, if there were places you wanted to visit but couldn't? I was planning a trip myself and I am bit confused on where to go and how long to stay and so on.
Hi Abdalla, I started in Kolkata, went down through Puri (I didn't love Puri, I would skip it next time) Chennai, Kerala, Mysuru (Mysore) Goa, Hampi, Mumbai, New Delhi, Rishikesh, McLeod Ganj and Agra. I LOVED Kerala, Goa, Hampi, Rishikesh and McLeod Ganj. I traveled by bus or train the entire time. I feel like 2 1/2 months was just enough. I didn't see everything I wanted to see but I started feeling like I was ready for something new after that amount of time. I'm going back to India this winter to explore the Rajasthan area and Pune. Have fun planning and happy travels!
That is really bad, there is a railway helpline you should have called or just dialed 100, they would get up on next station and take those morons down. Be safe.
I hate to say this but this happens a lot with men here in NYC, and it happens a lot on public transportation (buses and subway trains). And since the age of 16, I've been harassed and flirted with by Indian men who are new to this country (when they tried to get with me in a conversation I found out) and they do not back off even if you tell them no. I agree with a lot of people's comments here that you were lucky to have men with you who you knew. I'm not saying all Indian men are like this and I'm all for tolerance and co existence but they need to learn to respect a woman's space and to listen and understand that no means no; no matter where they live.
Ha, yes I did and I LOVED traveling with them. A lot of Israelis seem to travel India after getting out of the military and they were so much fun to travel with. They knew all the good spots and always knew someone everywhere we went :)
Adarsh Bhandary P I had an amazing time on the train! I just had one bad experience and so many wonderful ones - I love taking the trains in India :) thanks for watching!
The trains are super cheap regardless... for the General Standing Class it can be as low as under a dollar and for sleeper, it is still only around $5 to $10, sometimes less
Did you book Lukla flight way ahead of time? and also accommodations along the trek? Do most trek without guides on this trek? Sorry for so many questions but I want to figure out the cheapest way to do this trek. Looking forward to your next videos! :-)
No worries, I love lots of questions, Rafal! We booked our flight only a few days in advance, there are plenty of accommodations along the trek, you just walk up to them and ask if they have vacancy - it's only a few dollars a night but the accommodations are very basic (as its shown in the video.) I recommend not booking any accommodation in advance because you don't want to be tied to a schedule in case you are delayed or take longer than you anticipate. Lots of people trek without guides and porters. It's less expensive (obviously because you're not paying for a guide and porter plus their meals and accommodations) but also, for me- it's way more fun to figure things out on your own. Buy a good book and a map and you're golden. Signage can be spotty on the trek but it's totally doable - I would recommend trekking with a friend or travel buddy in case someone gets hurt however you'll meet people in the tea houses that you can trek with if you decide to go at it solo. Happy travels!!!
Thank you for clearing that up for me Lindsay ! Having the freedom to trek at my own speed was exactly what I was hoping for. And not having to spend a fortune on guides is obviously another one. Staying in basic accommodations just makes the adventure so much more memorable and fun. Yeah, I'll find someone to do this trek with me. Worst case scenario, like you said, I can bug someone on the trail. Thank you so much!
Thanks Roger! Started editing it right now - I don't have too much more on Kathmandu unfortunately but I have a little bit of Annapurna that will be in a later video as well. I loved Kathmandu though, such a special city
Apologies for your experience Lindsay. Usually its the uneducated and poor people in general class so please be safe ... suggestion for all the tourists.
I travelled once in General Compartment and after that I told myself I would travel 300 K.m by foot rather than going General. Most people in general Compartment are migrants from poorer states who are away from their wives for months and top of that it has 3-4 times more people than there are seats so no.1 tip while traveling Indian Railways is never go General.
Oh my god....ima middle class boy i feel afraid to go in general class . My dad never allow to go by unreserved...we have travelled one time in unreserve class,it is very uncomfortable to get stuck into there ..except calling GOD u cant do anything in unreserved class
one thing to take from this is the dangers of a frenzied mob ... this is a real thing in many underdeveloped countries and Linsday and her friends dont actually realise how close they came to confronting one. What happens is one or two locals start to beef with you for absolutely no reason. Doesnt matter if they are in the wrong you need to deescalate and walk away from the situation ASAP. In this example are the boys groping Linsay, if they acted badly in any way like the white guys pushed them off hard or even punched them YOU WOULD IMMEDIATELY BE ATTACKED BY A MOB, this is because the locals defend themselves and you are a foreigner. In a situation like that THINGS COULD HAVE GOTTEN REALLY BAD.
Even Indian Middle class does not travel in unreserved compartmen like that. That’s the worst choice. Travel in AC compartment which costs just 20-40$ and safe and comfortable. Travel to Kerala , Tamilnadu, Karnataka , Hyderabad and you will change your perception on India. Always travel in reserved AC train compartment only.
thumbs up for ur epic journey... stay safe travel safe and keep smiling..I live in Russia and here people knowingly fall onto our face just forget about girls.. so that they could say sorry and start a conversation in ENGLISH.... 😂 😂... pretty awkward.... right!!!!
You just validates other incident of abuse from this country. Sure, there will be incident like this in other countries but wow this blatant on your face and you have 2 guys with you. Keep safe always.
Dear Lindsay, sorry to hear what happened to you. Even though you kept the event down and simply moved yourselves out of it, which I can understand you being in a foreign country. However, I want to let you know, women harrassment is an illness and Govt of India is serious about tackling the issue. You can dial 182 for instantly reporting them to RPF. While I acknowledge the challenges, but I would request you to report these issues without fail for Govt to act and give these loosers the correct medicine they deserve. Non reporting also make them bold which is another thing to worry. So, it is a request that while traveling in india, keep the contact numbers of police/ law agencies stored in your mobile. Even you can tweet @railminindia for help during travelling, they are quite helpful. Regards,
how did you manage to book train tickets? because I've heard that you need to book reserved train tickets at least 90 days in advance.. is this true because I mean: how could that even be possible? oh and another question: how did you work out your 'skin treating routine'? And did you have any problems with wearing eye contact lenses like with hygiene ect..? Thanks so much for answering! Loving your videos so much! They're truly inspiring :D
Oh man. These are all very good questions. So for the trains and reserved tickets, you don't need to book that far in advance (I would sometimes book just a day or a few days before) but if you are NOT going to book far in advance you need to be very flexible. Sometimes the trains were sold out for weeks so you need to be okay with taking a bus to a neighboring town and trying to catch a train from there or just taking a bus the whole way instead. The trains were AMAZING but such a pain in the ass to book and figure out. Sometimes they have a small number of reserved tickets set aside for tourists that you can pay for at a higher price (it's still very cheap.) If you are in a major city, there may be a tourist train office INSIDE the station (do not buy the tickets from anyone selling them outside the station, there are a lot of scams) - they can sometimes help you book a ticket at last minutes notice but it's always luck of the draw. I would sometimes have to go back to the train station a few times a day for a few days to get a ticket out of town. But it's all part of the experience right? ;) There are also sleeper buses and cheap flights all over India so look those up to have an option in your back pocket if you get stuck. Ask your hostel or guest house about booking buses and you can find flights online. To answer you question about skin care - I would just wash my face with what ever small containers of local face wash I could buy where ever I was. I wore sunscreen every day and washed my face every night and didn't wear much make up. Sometimes I was in places without running water so I would just use the local bucket water or bottled water if I needed to... It wasn't the cleanest but it worked! My first time in India, I was still wearing contact lenses (I've since gotten Lasik) and it was a HUGE pain. I made it work somehow but it was very dirty and annoying. I would rinse off my fingers with water before I had to take my contacts out. I had stocked up on small bottles of contact solution before I left Thailand so I had enough but I don't remember if I saw much for sale over in India. You probably want to be sure you have enough to get you through your time over there. Hope this helps! Happy Travels!
This train problem again. Even we Indians face this trouble so we never travel in those cheap class !! there are many other good trains and classes, why you (being a foreigner) travel on these !!
That's why it's called cattle class for a reason. People may whine at this statement, but that's the truth. You can't change people's attitude. Stay safe. Always listen to advice.And don't lose ur life trying to save a few bucks ..
Seriously, even after being a middle class Indian I and all my my family and friends travel by third class AC compartments but you travelled by unreserved compartments. Kudos to your bravery but don't repeat this mistake again.
Lol, exactly. Try everything once and learn from experience ;)
im from a midle class myself but i take the non Ac or reserved sleeper class when alone just for the experience and with family. Unreserved only for under 3 hours journey when im alone and only if its not crowded.
For overnight or long distance with family always the AC ! 3rd tier or 2nd tier AC. Depends on the people too. You should not get in if its crowded im sorry u had this experience.
Why is safety not ensured on all train travels? Lack of police??
In India you have in a single train there is around 10-12 coach. 1.Unreserved coach fare is lowest and seats are first come first occupied, and generally over crowded (Low fare and over population in India ) There is no space for police to roam or monitor.
2 Reserved Ac coach sleeper 3 tier - are reserved and police are there to monitor on intervals.
3.3rd AC , 2 AC 1 Ac generally have attendees.
You can also tweet on @RailMinIndia with your train and coach number for any issues. like harassment, theft, medical help, police, bad food. The action is pretty immediate.
Thanks & Regards
Darkhorse, you are correct regrading some tight-wads, but this girl most likely rode a cheap ticket for bragging rights of cultural assimilation. Note that she made a big deal of ignoring travel advisory. I know how mountain climber types are with their internationalist persona
Damn, the way that she laughs at ppl warning her about taxi rides and streets after dark SAYS a lot
I have one word for you. MACE!!!! Sexual harassment is no joke. I don't care if a guy is bigger than me, I would fight to the death to defend anyone getting assaulted.
TatTvamAsi Lmao 😁😁😁😁 dude plz stop i hurt me stomach laughing reading your comment
mmmm not sure if that will workout
Unfortunately I don’t think they’ll let your trusty steed on the train.
haha yeah super smart idea. Really really really piss off some guy who's bigger than you and will start swinging when the burning starts. Mace typically doesn't work like you think it does mr white knight.
if you mace a guy in tight quarters like that everybody gonna get hit lol
i see a trend in these videos. H9w many youtubers have been sexually harrassed in India? Alot
and what's make it even more trendy is tot alk about it with a smile ont ehir face and then concluding that it was an overall 'amazing' experience.
But did she take anti malaria medication??
Hashirama Senju maybe they want to warn other travelers but not dissuade them from the experience of visiting another country?
And most of them comes back why it's telling the lie 😂
@@hashiramasenju4015 They will literally do nothing, it is a waste of time to go to the police in India.
Love your positivity! I've been wanting your videos lately and you seem to always get into a little trouble but you always seem to still enjoy traveling!
Girl, if those male friends of yours weren't there, you could have been in serious trouble. Don't take these situations as a joke. India is a very dangerous place for women and you need to take care. I've read and saw people describing horrible things that happened to them out there and many women trying to be strong, independent or whatever make the dumb mistake of travelling alone to India and regret it.
Dumb people never understand. It is not joke or random incident. Rape and brutal killing of females, like horror movie, is very common thing in India. Most cases go silent because Indian media try to hide it.
@ Be Andal. This happened in India / Sexual Assault, with one of lady tourist "TRAVELLIGHT" Go through the link, it is an eye opener for tourists from abroadth-cam.com/video/myhubCtp-DI/w-d-xo.html
I traveled all around all around India for 2+ months as a solo female traveler and then again years later for 3 weeks as a solo female traveler and had one minor incident (this one.) I very much disagree with your comment.
@@lindsaymccormick9607 Thank you. There are ignorant, racist comments from Indians against India and they truly believe that women are always safe in western cities despite the reality.
My friend (a girl) was raped on a standing room train by 3 men. Another (a guy) was robbed and beaten badly. I was in a taxi alone and was delivered to the wrong hotel with 10 dudes all sitting around staring at me. Only a fool would travel solo in India. There’s nothing tough or brave about it. Sooner or later you are surrounded by a group and you’re going nowhere.
El Labradorus well said
No it's wrong. These kind of people found you everywhere in the world even in your country But why don't you look other side of coin there are so many people who help you guys. If you wants to travel solo or safely you must have some preparation
Where in India was this exactly?
This is a great informative video. I've been to India and Nepal and agree with everything you said. Well done and very will put together. -Ash
Thank you so much, Ash! :)
I just stumbled upon your channel and my word, it is underrated. Great videos. Keep going. You have a new subscriber.
Cheers!
Thank you so much, Mayank! Really appreciate your support :)
Can't wait for your next video! ;)
Thank you! :)
You have other footage that riding on the train, and etc So, where is the footage of the groping footage and etc? You are recording this, I figure, one of the thing you would do is to pull your camera out and start recording when all these are going down. So where is it?
Nice one Lindsay.
Even Indians Try to Avoid Unreserved, And we are extremely used to Crowds
Wow!!! That sounds like a really horrible experience. But hats off to your level of patience Lindsay because travelling in an unreserved compartment in India is a challenge for even us Indians. I had to do it once and trust me , you DO feel like a freaking Tuna. And you did the right thing by going into the reserved compartment. I can totally understand that travelling in the non Ac compartments can be fun because you get to see the real India but these unreserved ones just takes away the entire fun factor. Because C'mon, one should be able to move at least to have fun. Lol.
Anyway, I am glad that you survived that but i feel ashamed as an Indian that you had to go through something like that in my country.
I wish you all the best for your future journeys though 😊
Hi Mukat, thank you so much for the kind message! Please don't be ashamed, I had the most amazing experience in your country- I met some of the most kind people I have ever encountered on my travels. And I totally agree about unreserved- I had to try it once (I have to try everything once 😉) but I won't be doing it again. Sleeper non-AC is such a dream. I know AC is nicer but non-AC is way more fun and the whole reason I came to visit India was to see "real India" and be able to meet and spend time with its wonderful people. I feel so lucky I was able to spend so much time in India and it will always have a special place in my heart. I love it so much I'm actually coming back for 3 weeks this December! 😄
+Lindsay Mc Sounds Great!! I am from Mumbai. If you happen to come here then i would love to show you around and maybe get featured in your Vlog 🙈😝 ( Read: Fanboy) lol.
Please do let us know about it in advance in your vlog.
Of course! Unfortunately we will be only up north this time but if we happen to make it down to Mumbai, I will definitely let you know. I would love to visit Mumbai again - such a fun city!
+Lindsay Mc No worries😊 You are coming back at a good time though. Don't know what your itinerary is going to be but the Hornbill festival is an amazing event celebrated in the first week of december in Nagaland which is a North Eastern state in India. Its very huge and is a whole week extravaganza consisting of rich tribal culture, Music, food etc. It will definitely be worth it. You can google it. I am sure you will love it.
You are a nice person and BRAVE TOO :). I am sorry you had to face that problem in my country. I appreciate the positive message that you are spreading to would be travelers on how to travel safely in India. As in every country its important to be careful. I guess as a country , we have to improve a lot. Have a Safe Journey, Enjoy Life, Take Care
I'm just curious to know have you tried sitting on unreserved trains gate and looking down. Specially when train crosses bridge. It is very scary and amazing. Its like one side fear of death so you hold the gate very tightly that you can't fall.🙂🙂
Whaaat? I haven't tried it but that definitely sounds like a crazy experience. I think I'll still with the Non-AC sleeper for now ;)
I'm planning on traveling to India and Nepal this summer and have found your channel extremely helpful! What month did you trek the EBC? My schedule only allows me to go in June and I'm worried it wont be that great because of the monsoon season
Hm.. Not sure about June. My trek ended the first week of May so that's the only time of year I'm really familiar with. Sorry I can't be more help!
good luck Leanna.
if you are coming to Pune/Mumbai let me know if i can be of help. :)
Dont
Don't take unreserved compartment. Book OLA online, take 2-3 girls with you, A man with you would be even more good. Live in a 7 star hotel in capital of any state. Don't visit backward states. Don't visit low class areas. Don't go outside of hotel after 6:30pm. Or reach there till that time. Carry bottles water, you can get it from any store, have a indian women as friend there. Have information about IFS office, it's in Delhi. Don't eat street food. Eat only in the you're hotel. Or big restraunts. Dont go to crowded places.
thank you for sharing this! Hearing REAL experiences is very important, I'm glad you are talking about what a lot of other people are afraid to do. I feel you though, I travel alone a lot (going to Israel next month alone), and sometimes we do things or make mistakes but we have to in order to learn that we shouldnt do them again! love your videos and your perspective, thank you!
Yes! Exactly! Making mistakes (sometimes even huge, stupid ones) is all part of the journey and I wouldn't change it for the world :) Thanks so much for watching and for your kind message - hope you enjoy Israel! Happy travels!
of course! you too!
I'm a new subscriber & your video was very informative. That's for all the clues to traveling in India I'll make sure I travel reserve class when on the train looks scary. I've been solo traveler before and encountered some weirdos on my travels. It's no fun but, I was a bit scared but ended up leaving the area to safer ground. Stay well & God bless you on your travels! Greetings from New York City! ❤️🙏
Reserved only.
Got it.
Thank you for your lesson!:)
Awesome videos...keep dishing um out..
Thank you! Editing the next one right now :)
Holy bananas!!! You traveled in General Class Train !!! You must be rewarded for your bravery. I'm a guy & would not dare get into one of those compartments.
Awesome video
so glad that happened to you! it makes my experiences not so bad
Exactly! We're all in this together right?
You're The Best Linds!! Keep walking!!
You're unbelievable brave!! Stunning young lady!!!
Thanks so much, Plur - will do! :)
Great video.. sorry that u have to face all this.. even Its hard for us travel in that class.. I have no idea how did u managed.. !!
enjoying ur travel vlog :) :)
sorry for your bad experience in the train.. hope that didn't sour your trip!!
liked n subscribed!!
It didn't sour my trip at all! Thanks for watching Raghav!
Been to India and I traveled in a group of three girls. Same thing happened to us. We volunteered at missionaries of charities. Keep the videos coming, I'm definitely waiting anxiously for the next video!
Ugh, so frustrating. Sorry it happened to you girls too. And thanks! I'm still editing away and will hopefully have up soon :)
u r srsly a brave girl...good luck with ur journey!!!
So proud of India. This is the way we treat the world. I am so glad this person took it so well. But this can be a life long trauma for many. We should advertise India now as the place to test your sanity when being publicly groped. Thank-you India. Not enough words for the great things we do.
I am really sorry to know what happened to you. It's upsetting. Hope someday things like this never happens to anybody
Loving these informative videos , your killing the content Lindsay , is there any trains in india where you can sit on top of the train ? 1.5 subs whoooo, you will be at 10k in no time. Keep it up , i will be supporting your journey all the way
Thank you so much, Chris! I don't think you're "allowed" to sit on top of any of the trains in India but sometimes they get so crowded people do anyway. I never personally saw anyone do it but I have seen photos and videos that's for sure. And thank you so much dude- I really appreciate the support! What's been so cool is the community that is starting and seeing the same people (like you!) commenting and giving me feed back. I love hearing what you guys think and making videos that I hope are helpful to you. It's been such a fun process! :)
Love your videos...new subscriber!
Thanks Thaoh! Welcome!
LOL your dad is doing greeat as his friends are. :) Thanks! #loveit
I have just watched every video in this series! Can't wait for more! Can't see why you don't have thousands and thousands of views on a series like this it's so cool! Did you ever go over $30 a day? And when are you doing your next back packing adventure? You're so cool.
Hey Thomas, thanks so much and thanks so much for watching :) In Europe, we blew our $30 a day budget some days but South East Asia, India and Nepal, this were so cheap it more than enough made up for it. $30 a day is more of an average because all and all it was $12K USD for 12 months of travel :) I'm finishing up this series and then not sure about the next place... I need to start brainstorming again ;)
You actually replied! Yay! You should do load of videos on different topic as well? I presume you've finished you traveling for now, because you're recapping the journey in front of the white background? I hoped you enjoy your trip as much as I enjoyed watching it. Can't wait for the next videos 😍
Thanks Thomas! I am back in Los Angeles now, it was an amazing trip but it's good to be home too :) Lots of more travel on the horizon though. Editing the next video right now, hope you like it!
Lol! Of all India you chose the train between Delhi and Agra (Uttar Pradesh). This is the funniest part. Anywhere in India, anywhere but not this part.
Salute to u , u handled the situation brilliantly.
If i was in that compartment i would not have handled the situation so maturely like u did.
she handled the situation brilliantly???? What would have been brilliant if they went apeshit on these mofo's. She had 2 male friends with her? and the gropers had to grope her a couple of times before they actually did something and at first she was like 'thanks but no'?? thats not the type of reaction such blatant disrespect requires. Whats needed is they need to be kicked in the nuts to unlearn this behavior but she already said int he comments section, she would never kick someone in the nuts not even in a situation like that. Oh how mature! Yeah, that's how you tach these men , the punishment for doing this is not severe, so its a good idea to try it again with other women, with you for example.
@@Dippmip
In situations like these when there is majority of criminals in the compartment then first thing that automatically comes to mind is "how to minimise the damage".
If she acted according to u then her those 2 friends would be of no use against the mob.may be something worse could have happened.
And its a foreign country which she was travelling for the 1st time.
So i think she acted very smartly.
i am sorry behalf of them .... maximum people who travel a long distance in general coaches they r illiterate and they dont respect women ... u can travel in sleeper coaches ... it is safe
subha mukherjee thanks Subha. I loved the sleeper cars and felt totally safe while riding the train in that class. I just wanted to try General for the experience but I'll definitely be riding sleeper from now on - way more space and more fun. Thanks!
General class is worst. The lowest quality of people you can find there
as a guy, I too don't get on general coaches, you won't believe but once i was in a general coach there were people who were travelling with live chickens just wrapped around a huge stick. You can find the most unpredictable things in general coaches.
Lol
You mean illiterate people don't respect women
Hahaha... Very nice logic
Am also feeling ashamed ,of being
Indian
Lindsay mc
Try only reserved class ,for travelling in india
I wonder why all foreigners obsessed with North of India ...come down south you will feel safer even in unreserved coaches...you will feel difference between north and south ...other than metros in North.. things need to get improved ...you will feel they are 50 years back from South...So go around South india too ...and if you find uncomfortable next time ..shout at them or give them a slap...everyone will back off...Because in North (other than metro) women doesn't or will not provide much privilege like men ...
Oye..wt u talking abt...have u been to north.. north consists of punjab as well bihar.. .u brainless..50 years ahead...eat like animals dress like tribes living standard is so poor...
Bihar is one of the most shittiest place in India..And i am not talking about the place..I am talking about the people..
Yes!true..they are obsessed with North..They would go there and based on their experiences generialize the whole of India..and say its crappy..shiity..smelly and all bad things..There is still the south,east and west which they avoid and not most often go to..
North or South, East or West... no where it is safe in India for a girl to travel alone, either she is a foreigner or Indian. Govt has to bring some strict laws to punish them or to educate people some decency and respect towards women.
Where do you recommend going in the South part of India
wow...i liked it..even aftr such an incident took place..u didn't blame on country r the train..u said it ws due to travel in general class..nd u liked reserved travel.i loved ur humble attitude.
Thank you Valrus
I just buy reserved ticket from ticket officer on train but not travel long distance in unreserved ticket. I experienced to barely stand in train and sit on door step.
Am planning for Everest base camp trek this year 🙂
Fantastic Video you have a great career ahead of you in TV/Movies. your awesome.
Thank you so much, Esh!
Oh wow, I was not expecting a reply, you made my day. If only I was twenty, cute and everything else you wanted in a guy or gal. x
Haha, thanks Esh! :)
On every social media, even Embassy suggest foreigners to what to do in India, but you intentionally travelled in General Compartment is more like prey intentionally walking towards danger.
Anyways - always take AC compartment.
We Indians themselves don't travel in general compartment being from Middle Class.
great stuff, new sub. yt suggestions blessed me today!
I'm newly a high school grad and this is all i really want of my life. that said, how long and how much did you save for your travels? also any advice?
you can disregard the how much and how long, I just started at the beginning of your playlist, so i've learned. 12,000.
but the advice is still desired.
Hey Justice, thanks so much! I'm happy to help! I saved up $12,000 for my trip - I had some savings already so it only took me a few months. If you're traveling on a tight budget, I recommend visiting places that are less expensive to travel to - South East Asia, India, Nepal. Staying in hostels and cheap guest houses and taking local transit instead of pricy tourist vans and buses will help with your budget as well. If you have any additional or specific questions after you watch my series, please let me know! I'm here to help :) Also, if you want you can check my blog for some more specifics. I just started it so there isn't too much info but it could be an okay start. It's lindsaymc.com - Thanks and happy travels!
Stay safe!!!
Great adventure .. living life ..
OMG! Totally understand! Been there and gone through the same thing! Next time you ride a train amidst strange men take a safety pin and poke him in his groin. Works every time :)
Haha! Insider tips - love it lol
local girls do this a lot. my females friends told.
Brawl in a crowd in a tight space! No ma'am!
I only brawl in open spaces ;)
The exact same thing happens in clubs in the US. Tight spaces, people trying to squeeze past each other and sure enough someone will grab you. Seen huge fights in clubs. Same thing in Italy where women complain being pinched or slapped on their butts. In France, you can get mugged or pickpocketed in the metro. So why bother getting into train compartments with a zillion people and then complain that people are grabbing you especially then you have been warned before.
Brought back some memories from the distant past. I've only journeyed to Lukla once with two of my buddies. What we did was we took a flight from Kathmandu to Kangel Danda and then hiked all the way to Namche, which takes about two days if you hike continously during the day. On our way to Namche though, we ran across a number of Maoist cadres and leaders carrying homemade rifles and bazookas. We did feel some unease in the begining, but it was all good and none of them harassed us. So we safely reached Namche, took rest for a day and then continued our hike again. It took a day and a half to reach Lukla from Namche, and I must say, it was definitely worth all the effort because we got to enjoy some great sceneries along the way. Well, after arriving in Lukla, it pretty much kept raining like forever. All flights had to be cancelled because of the heavy rain and so we just stayed in our rooms - eating, drinking and jamming for 3 days until we somehow managed to hustle a ticket back home.lolAnyways, always enjoy your videos. Very Interesting and informative.
Whoa, Tenzin! Talk about an adventure! Love the idea of flying to Kangel Danda and then hiking to Namche. So funny that you guys got stuck in Lukla - I did too after the hike! A storm came in and we were socked in for days. I ended up having to hike out and take a van. It was crazy! Thanks so much for watching and for sharing your story :)
One more travel advisory. Indian men usually think that foreigner girls are easy going, casual and an easy catch compared to Indian girls who are more reserved. Please maintain distance from men in general unless you are confident that the individual is a good guy.
This is the third video of your channel I watch, I like your video, you seem like a cool girl. Some of those safety tips for solo female travellers are really importante. I'm the first to say that sometimes it way to overprotective, but we all hear horror story of bad stuff happening to female in buses and train in India. So we need to be more careful. Thank you for sharing this story!
Thanks so much, Melanie! Thanks for watching and for the sweet comment and happy travels!
Hi Lindsay..I have travelled frequently between Delhi to Agra and The people who ride in unreserved compartment of train from places nearby Delhi are highly irresponsible and uneducated.I never travel like this even if I am a local .So you should avoid such travel.
In every country there are people like this. Since India's population is so large, I guess the number of such people is proportionally higher as well
You are always welcome to Nepal.
Well friend I am a mountain climbed and I climbed 4/5 of mount Everest and I am proud to be Indian!
I climbing Mt everest I lost my 1 finger due to cold!
Entertainment Shift Really?
videos are awsome and quite gully knowledge in to it . just a genuine advise please try to keep the background music low because its overpowering your voice and its hard to clearly listen . i mean , had to be very attentive :) overall thumbs up ADIOS
I travelled in general class only when I didn't have money to buy ticket for sleeper class...And trust me general class is like hell
Always travel with a native friend or an interpreter
what those Indian guys did was a really dangerous situation thank goodness your guy friends were around. It could have been way worse. Sometimes they attack in packs.
She just said unreserved compar-
and I'm like RIP, hun.
So sorry to hear about what happened with u in India yes it’s true should reserve tickets
Lindsay! I know it's been a while since you posted this, but I need your help!
In about 6 months I plan to travel solo all over Asia for 8-10 months, and I plan on travelling as light as possible.
My only concern about this is that I want to trek in both China and Nepal, where I'll need both warmer clothes and a few extra things(sleeping bag etc.)
How did you get around this and/or fit it in your backpack without maybe having to buy a new one? I'd really appreciate knowing how you did it!
Thank you!
Thiiis inlcudes bringing your camera gear and keeping it charged along the way! Maybe an idea for a video? ;) Thank you hun!
These videos will help with packing and how I handled going from hot to cold climates. Thanks for watching and happy travels!
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Hi again,
I really appreciate your answer but I have watched both videos more than once. It just seems as everyone who makes packing videos for EBC brings a ton of things and that you managed (as I understand) with the same backpack as you brought? Did you leave anything behind for the duration of the trek or did you bring EVERYTHING with you?
Thank you!
Ah, I left anything I didn't need to bring at the guest house in Kathmandu I was previously staying at. Many have storage rooms where you can leave your stuff for free if you stay at the guest house before and after your trek.
There is a word for young people who grew up in a 9th place trophy bubble and then go out to meet the world usually ending in tragedy.
As an Indian. I am really sorry for what you experienced
Dial 100. What were you waiting for?
These are the things we hate to admit but they do happen in our country . All i can say is that i am sorry on there behalf and i hope you return again in the country and have an amazing experience . Really sorry hope it would all change in the coming years when everyone is respectful towards the especially the tourists.
There are good and bad people everywhere - still LOVE India. Thanks for watching Shrey!
Hi Lindsay, You said you were in India for 2.5 months, may I know what was your itinerary, if there are places you didn't like, if there were places you wanted to visit but couldn't? I was planning a trip myself and I am bit confused on where to go and how long to stay and so on.
Hi Abdalla, I started in Kolkata, went down through Puri (I didn't love Puri, I would skip it next time) Chennai, Kerala, Mysuru (Mysore) Goa, Hampi, Mumbai, New Delhi, Rishikesh, McLeod Ganj and Agra. I LOVED Kerala, Goa, Hampi, Rishikesh and McLeod Ganj. I traveled by bus or train the entire time. I feel like 2 1/2 months was just enough. I didn't see everything I wanted to see but I started feeling like I was ready for something new after that amount of time. I'm going back to India this winter to explore the Rajasthan area and Pune. Have fun planning and happy travels!
When are you going back? I was planning to go from January till March, is that too far from your trip?
Ah, we will just miss each other. I'll be there in December but it will be a whirlwind trip. Excited for you though, I think you'll love India!
I hope I get the visa, I am a bit worried about that, for Egyptians everything is so complicated
Eeee, sending good luck your way. The Indian visa process is not an easy one for anyone. Good luck!
That is really bad, there is a railway helpline you should have called or just dialed 100, they would get up on next station and take those morons down. Be safe.
I hate to say this but this happens a lot with men here in NYC, and it happens a lot on public transportation (buses and subway trains). And since the age of 16, I've been harassed and flirted with by Indian men who are new to this country (when they tried to get with me in a conversation I found out) and they do not back off even if you tell them no. I agree with a lot of people's comments here that you were lucky to have men with you who you knew. I'm not saying all Indian men are like this and I'm all for tolerance and co existence but they need to learn to respect a woman's space and to listen and understand that no means no; no matter where they live.
..hi! thamks for the great video! i have a wird question
have you met a lot of israelis in india? if so how were thay?
Ha, yes I did and I LOVED traveling with them. A lot of Israelis seem to travel India after getting out of the military and they were so much fun to travel with. They knew all the good spots and always knew someone everywhere we went :)
Yogi Adityanath dealing with these types ... Hopefully in a few years the situation will be much improved...
Wonder if she think any differently about this in 2019.
Feel's sad to hear that you had to face such a horrid time in the train. :(
Adarsh Bhandary P I had an amazing time on the train! I just had one bad experience and so many wonderful ones - I love taking the trains in India :) thanks for watching!
Someone snatched my gold chain in unreserved class once....we dont even go near unreserved class...u got some serious ball girl....
Sheeshh crazy! but what's the price differences?
The trains are super cheap regardless... for the General Standing Class it can be as low as under a dollar and for sleeper, it is still only around $5 to $10, sometimes less
Did you book Lukla flight way ahead of time? and also accommodations along the trek? Do most trek without guides on this trek? Sorry for so many questions but I want to figure out the cheapest way to do this trek. Looking forward to your next videos! :-)
No worries, I love lots of questions, Rafal! We booked our flight only a few days in advance, there are plenty of accommodations along the trek, you just walk up to them and ask if they have vacancy - it's only a few dollars a night but the accommodations are very basic (as its shown in the video.) I recommend not booking any accommodation in advance because you don't want to be tied to a schedule in case you are delayed or take longer than you anticipate. Lots of people trek without guides and porters. It's less expensive (obviously because you're not paying for a guide and porter plus their meals and accommodations) but also, for me- it's way more fun to figure things out on your own. Buy a good book and a map and you're golden. Signage can be spotty on the trek but it's totally doable - I would recommend trekking with a friend or travel buddy in case someone gets hurt however you'll meet people in the tea houses that you can trek with if you decide to go at it solo. Happy travels!!!
Thank you for clearing that up for me Lindsay ! Having the freedom to trek at my own speed was exactly what I was hoping for. And not having to spend a fortune on guides is obviously another one. Staying in basic accommodations just makes the adventure so much more memorable and fun. Yeah, I'll find someone to do this trek with me. Worst case scenario, like you said, I can bug someone on the trail. Thank you so much!
Yes! Sounds like you have it sorted - you're going to LOVE it up there!
Oh I'm sure I will :) I'm obsessed about that place too. Add the Inca trail and Patagonia treks to it and I'll be a very happy man!
AH, yes! Me too - those are on my list as well. So many treks, so little time ;)
what a dangerous country
I love ur videos.I just found ur channel and I am happy I did.Can I know how old are you ?
Thank you so much! I'm 32 :)
waiting for the everest base camp episode ..love form Nepal :)...and can u please post another for kathmanfu as well :)
Thanks Roger! Started editing it right now - I don't have too much more on Kathmandu unfortunately but I have a little bit of Annapurna that will be in a later video as well. I loved Kathmandu though, such a special city
ABC is one of the compelling places... waiting for that one :)
It was unbelievable! Excited to post it next week
Apologies for your experience Lindsay. Usually its the uneducated and poor people in general class so please be safe ... suggestion for all the tourists.
What is with India’s big inconsistency? Some had an amazing time, and while some had a awful time. Some also the same within one trip.
I travelled once in General Compartment and after that I told myself I would travel 300 K.m by foot rather than going General. Most people in general Compartment are migrants from poorer states who are away from their wives for months and top of that it has 3-4 times more people than there are seats so no.1 tip while traveling Indian Railways is never go General.
Oh my god....ima middle class boy i feel afraid to go in general class . My dad never allow to go by unreserved...we have travelled one time in unreserve class,it is very uncomfortable to get stuck into there ..except calling GOD u cant do anything in unreserved class
one thing to take from this is the dangers of a frenzied mob ... this is a real thing in many underdeveloped countries and Linsday and her friends dont actually realise how close they came to confronting one. What happens is one or two locals start to beef with you for absolutely no reason. Doesnt matter if they are in the wrong you need to deescalate and walk away from the situation ASAP. In this example are the boys groping Linsay, if they acted badly in any way like the white guys pushed them off hard or even punched them YOU WOULD IMMEDIATELY BE ATTACKED BY A MOB, this is because the locals defend themselves and you are a foreigner. In a situation like that THINGS COULD HAVE GOTTEN REALLY BAD.
This is sad ☹️
really bad as in Lindsay having her clothes torn off?
Even Indian Middle class does not travel in unreserved compartmen like that. That’s the worst choice. Travel in AC compartment which costs just 20-40$ and safe and comfortable. Travel to Kerala , Tamilnadu, Karnataka , Hyderabad and you will change your perception on India. Always travel in reserved AC train compartment only.
I'm triggered already as those guys standing took advantage of you since you stood out and appeared Exotic.
thumbs up for ur epic journey... stay safe travel safe and keep smiling..I live in Russia and here people knowingly fall onto our face just forget about girls.. so that they could say sorry and start a conversation in ENGLISH.... 😂 😂... pretty awkward.... right!!!!
Haha, thank you! Happy travels to you!
God God God Think you!!!
You just validates other incident of abuse from this country. Sure, there will be incident like this in other countries but wow this blatant on your face and you have 2 guys with you. Keep safe always.
Your were too nice that's why they took advantage. I give guys the mean look when they give me the eye.
There should be warnings for people traveling general class on Indian Trains . I'm told there are now women only compartments.
Good idea!
Dear Lindsay, sorry to hear what happened to you. Even though you kept the event down and simply moved yourselves out of it, which I can understand you being in a foreign country. However, I want to let you know, women harrassment is an illness and Govt of India is serious about tackling the issue. You can dial 182 for instantly reporting them to RPF.
While I acknowledge the challenges, but I would request you to report these issues without fail for Govt to act and give these loosers the correct medicine they deserve. Non reporting also make them bold which is another thing to worry. So, it is a request that while traveling in india, keep the contact numbers of police/ law agencies stored in your mobile. Even you can tweet @railminindia for help during travelling, they are quite helpful.
Regards,
Common sense travel advice that’s useful for many countries
how did you manage to book train tickets? because I've heard that you need to book reserved train tickets at least 90 days in advance.. is this true because I mean: how could that even be possible?
oh and another question: how did you work out your 'skin treating routine'? And did you have any problems with wearing eye contact lenses like with hygiene ect..?
Thanks so much for answering! Loving your videos so much! They're truly inspiring :D
Oh man. These are all very good questions. So for the trains and reserved tickets, you don't need to book that far in advance (I would sometimes book just a day or a few days before) but if you are NOT going to book far in advance you need to be very flexible. Sometimes the trains were sold out for weeks so you need to be okay with taking a bus to a neighboring town and trying to catch a train from there or just taking a bus the whole way instead. The trains were AMAZING but such a pain in the ass to book and figure out. Sometimes they have a small number of reserved tickets set aside for tourists that you can pay for at a higher price (it's still very cheap.) If you are in a major city, there may be a tourist train office INSIDE the station (do not buy the tickets from anyone selling them outside the station, there are a lot of scams) - they can sometimes help you book a ticket at last minutes notice but it's always luck of the draw. I would sometimes have to go back to the train station a few times a day for a few days to get a ticket out of town. But it's all part of the experience right? ;) There are also sleeper buses and cheap flights all over India so look those up to have an option in your back pocket if you get stuck. Ask your hostel or guest house about booking buses and you can find flights online. To answer you question about skin care - I would just wash my face with what ever small containers of local face wash I could buy where ever I was. I wore sunscreen every day and washed my face every night and didn't wear much make up. Sometimes I was in places without running water so I would just use the local bucket water or bottled water if I needed to... It wasn't the cleanest but it worked! My first time in India, I was still wearing contact lenses (I've since gotten Lasik) and it was a HUGE pain. I made it work somehow but it was very dirty and annoying. I would rinse off my fingers with water before I had to take my contacts out. I had stocked up on small bottles of contact solution before I left Thailand so I had enough but I don't remember if I saw much for sale over in India. You probably want to be sure you have enough to get you through your time over there. Hope this helps! Happy Travels!
Thank you so much for your detailed answer! That's so helpful! have a great time :)
Well at least she doesn't travel to India on her own free will and then cry about it. I like her vibe. She'd be a good friend to travel with.
with all those requirement, I bet the pilots at lukla earn a lot!
What happened was happened !!!! Take care for future !!
im 6'5 220 lbs so when i travel with a female friend no one bothers us
the way you talk fastly is impressive
Lol thanks :)
This train problem again.
Even we Indians face this trouble so we never travel in those cheap class !! there are many other good trains and classes, why you (being a foreigner) travel on these !!
Thanks for watching Soumay! I always like to try everything once and then learn from experience. I'm glad I tried it but I won't be doing it again :)
That's why it's called cattle class for a reason.
People may whine at this statement, but that's the truth. You can't change people's attitude. Stay safe. Always listen to advice.And don't lose ur life trying to save a few bucks ..