Want to join us at the finish line in the UK this summer or come and party with us at our charity dinner and dance ? Check out the events page on our web site : treadtheglobe.com/upcoming-events/. We'd love to see you all there - Chris & Marianne xx
Just wanted to put this here, I'm Hindu and its not normal to pay a Priest at Temples for doing their job. We just donate WHATEVER we wish, Be it Rs 10 or sometimes even coins. Temples normally have a Donation Box for donations. If someone demandS you pay a fixed amount, They are obviously trying to take advantage of you. Feel free to tell them, There is nothing in Hinduism or Jainism that requires peopel to pay the Priest. This is one of those "Scams" that have been popularized ONLY because Tourists pay them, Thinking its an ACTUAL PRACTICE, Its not.
There is nothing like home made Indian food, as I found out when I married a Hindu and we went to live with his family. All the food was homegrown, they had two cows for milking and made their own butter, cheese and ghee. They had chickens for eggs and to make into curry on special occasions. They grew a huge variety of vegetables and fruit and made their own spices we used to grind between two stones. We hardly ever ate meat and I didn't miss it. I loved the Dood Chai - milk tea loaded with spices and raw sugar and drink from a tin bowl (piala). We cooked on an outside fireplace with just a tin roof above it. Dozens of chapatis to feed the extended family and al the kids. It was true communal living with the grandparents and all the wives and hubbies and kid cousins and babies, all sharing the chores......it was a good life.
These people are definitely not Arab, they're 100% indian. But they have adopted Arab culture and religion. So I can't say about the authenticity of their particular culture.
Thats not India. Thats Rajasthan. Different states have different cultures and climate. Indian govt tries to endorse Rajasthan, Delhi and Punjab as what India is and these states are also what is stereotyped in Western Media as "proper" India. 😀 Anything different from what is in Rajasthan is called "u cant believe this is India" 😀
I had a dream last night that I was in India and walked among nothing but stone and all the people were so kind. I knew little to nothing about India. I have been watching your videos all afternoon. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
There is no place on Earth without good & bad people. 70% Indians live in North India and hence mostly crowded and have basic issues. 25% Indians live in South India which is mostly clean except the capital cities. Visit for Natural beauty -Kullu,Manali,Rishikesh,Laddakh,Kashmir, Darjeeling, Munnar, Lakshdweep,Ooty, Kodaikanal,Coorg,Madikeri,Goa ,Kerala and the mighty Himalayas etc To see modernity- Gurugram,Noida, Bangalore,Pune,Mumbai (mostly),New Delhi (not old Delhi),Hyderabad (not Sikandarabad),Ahmedabad For spiritually-Google about authentic kriya-yog teacher and learn from him. Precautions-Stay in good hotel,Eat in good restaurants (even Indians avoid street food),Travel by good trains (Maharaja,Vande Bharat,metros,Rajdhani) and by rented cars. Avoid travel in rainy season because muddy at many places. Avoid capital cities & religiously important cities as those are pretty chaotic/crowded and dirty at many places. One should research well before travelling to an unknown place.
actually woman are the backbone of every society in the world where this is the society and nation remains intact and strong..men mostly discussed nuclear bomb, world war and landing on moon..in western world under feminists movement the woman have disconnected from their role and strength..
I live in new zealand my Scottish history has ancestry that goes back to the romanian gypsy, I was told we have India in the bloodline bcoz of this connection, sum of the children are born with jet black straight hair my mother swears it comes from them ❤
A major gypsy group in India is from Rajasthan. Here's an excerpt from Wikepedia: "The Romani people, also referred to as Roma, Sinti, or Kale, depending on the subgroup, are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group that primarily lives in Europe. The Romani may have migrated from what is the modern Indian state of Rajasthan, migrating to the northwest (the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent) around 250 BC."
Wow. Amazing This shows how we all connected in so many ways. There's a phrase in Sanskrit found in Maha Upanishad of Atharva Ved(one of the four Veds):- "Vasudhaiva Kutumbhakam". It means "The World is One Family". And interacting with people of different parts of the world makes that phrase more prominent.
This English couple hopefully will tell the westerners particularly of Press variety that Muslims are not discriminated in India and they enjoy all the rights as any other religious groups.
One of my favourite cities in Rajasthan I've always stayed inside the fort which has been absolutely magical In winter the busy season lots of musicians come out playing their traditional instruments It's really the jewel in the crown. A definite must stay and absorb everything ✨💗
Authentic Indian food is so good! The fort was incredible . I was so surprised that it seems like another entire village up there. I really look forward to your videos so much. Different cultures are fascinating. 😊😊
Wow! Thank you for sharing! It is Father's Day here in the US and my daughters made me a homemade meal of Naan bread and Tiki Masala. We are in Detroit and could have picked this up from any number of restaurants, but they love to cook. I did not think much of it until I got back home and watched your latest video. India has truly touched every corner of this world with it's food and culture and yet I learned more today. Thanks!
It doesnt matter who i follow on TH-cam, the interaction with local people is always the best partfor me , just goes to show what beautiful friendly people you can meet
Cool to see how folks live 1/2 way around the World. I'm here in Sunny Florida, just finished dinner & watching this vehicle. For myself and many we get into a material driven World, these folks live a clean & simple life never forgetting to give thanks along the way. I've binged watched y'all today,never seen you before but interesting travels & SAFE TRAVELS to you & the Misses!
I, too, live in the sunshine state. My daughter married a great guy FROM NE India, and perhaps we will visit at some point. I love Florida so much and don't really desire to travel as much as I had. But, doesn't mean I won't lol
When I saw how long this video lasts, I knew it would be something special. This exceeded all expecations. This must be one of the best vdeos you have released, and your content is superb.
What a place.. sure makes me wants to get in there for a holidays. Staying with the people in the village was just something that money cannot buy.. memory , memories. .
This is my favorite episode for India. The first 5 minutes was very informative from the owner of the hotel. Then the visit with the family, priceless. And then Fort! OMG! I googled the history of the Fort whilst watching the rest of your video, wow! You get 10 stars out of 5 for this one! When I travel, my own country or anywhere else; it is the people that you share with that makes leaving your home worthwhile and what I believe we were meant to do with out lives. Yes the landscapes and all they the contain are marvelous but would be hollow without meeting people on a one to one and learning about the lives and culture and you already know that!!! Kudos! Safe journey's>
loving the longer videos. What a generous gesture of the family who hosted you over night and what lovely people. Loving the bright colors of the clothing, mats and bedding contrasted against the soil and stone. The fort was amazing. Thank you for taking us with you on this journey. I'll be watching this video again for sure.
So pleased to see a return to a more insightful ,less "road trip" ,snapshot of India , as you did bypass so much on the toll roads before crossing the Thar Desert. Jaisalmer Fort ,unusually for Rajasthan forts , includes dwellings rather than just remaining an historical site, so perfect for a less touristic exploration as the townsfolk set up for the day. To see also the local village life in comparison ,what an experience. Some foodie shots also .This video best in the India leg of your adventure .
Loved this episode! Really showed the Love from these beautiful Indian people and how proud and how hospitable they can be. Also a really nice break for Marianne from driving! I don't know how you do it Marianne, honestly. Looking forward to the next episode and hoping to catch the pair of you in September. Much Love!
I just love that little baby 'dalmation' goat - the energy with which he pranced about, almost like he was weightless.. so special!🥰 - what a lovely experience, with Ali & his family in their village.. really special!🥰
We had a tuk tuk tour in Udaipur, the engine wasn't quite man enough to transport three of us up a long hill to the summer palace. The driver made my wife Jenny get out and walk, he then took off before I had a chance dismount. I had to shout above the straining engine noise to let me out and walk with her. He was genuinely bemused as to why I wanted to also walk. He did wait for us at the top. A sign we noticed on the way down was warning of wild animals emphasised with a large painting of a leopard.
My favorite episode in ages. I love Jaiselmir and the Thar desert! So glad you got some time to really experience this very special place and have that time with the family in the village.
Indian life and households have really become developed and I can see that the people are far more prosperous than they were when I traveled alone for several weeks in India, in the 1990's. The home and the village they stayed at is much larger, well appointed and furnished than the ones I visited in Rajasthan those decades ago. In the video, I noticed the increase of Indian women walking alone in markets. When I was there, the ONLY women you saw on the streets were with a male family member or another, much older woman. Even two young women walking alone back then was considered a shameful and even dangerous thing to do. I found this out because I was a forty five year old American female, and quickly learned these things while there. This held in big cities, like Delhi, Bombay (the name change hadn't taken full effect yet), Varanasi, etc., as well as country villages. I'm happy that Indians have had opportunities to advance.
Ancient India was never discriminatory. Women walked freely and did not even wear a proper blouse with a saree. It was considered normal as bodies were not objectified. Indian traditional scriptures have reverence for women. Sadly, Mughal invasions brought a feeling of protectiveness for the women here. The women were not sent out because of fear for their safety. That sentiment has seeped through the culture in many ways. Slowly, we are going back to how India really was, prior to Mughal invaders.. It was an open and prosperous society even while being rooted in tradition.
@@anubhabhat2128 You are partially correct. But the fact is that, the state of women already started to degrade in later vedic age which had Bhraminical domination. And when the Mugals came, women's state became deplorable and then Brits used all such differences to rule over us. So it's a combination of a lot many different factors. You need to get your fact right, when you are saying that it's good that we are going back to the era prior to the Mughals. Really! I think you are trying to say something else but didn't get it out right😅. Instead we could use like, the town planning they had in earlier civilization say, like in the Indus Valley. And how do you know that the state of women was better in those times, because even the archaeologists are not able to decipher the texts/ symbols found in those times. So when you are saying that, seems like you didn't think it through and instead want to regress.
@@NikhileshP1008 Where are you getting this info from? I genuinely want to know. Because Brahmins never oppressed women. They encouraged their women to pursue education and the arts. They are literally known for that. Mughal oppression planted this seed of oppression against women. It was the worst, because the Islamic invaders raped our women.
What a wonderful experience to stay with the locals in their environment and then the jaunt around to the fort. I'm sure you've had many suggestions thrown at you for ideas like the book you've mention a few post ago, but when you were having lunch back at the hotel and Marianne said that was her favourite snack, I wondered if you'd share a list (or book of recipes) of your favourite foods you've both had during your trips along the way? Cheers!! Safe travel 💜
Just started watching you guys and I have to say, you are both very brave! I saw you driving in India when half my eyes closed lol. I'm recently widowed and got interested in watching Van life people, don't know why but I find them very interesting. Stay safe out there! Watching from the state of Michigan, U.S.A.😊
This was a brilliant video - thanks as always for opening our minds to different worlds. How is it that women get to work harder wherever we go!!!!! Wonderful ladies making beautiful food xxx keep going ladies ❤
How wonderful was that... you were truly blessed to experience family life close up. Happy and respectful children... amazing.... and their elders of course ❤. Great episode, the castle was mind blowing.... a city all of it's own.... nice to see you sampling the local faire. All good wishes for your further explorations.
I loved this episode. Watching the children perform and being silly in front of the camera just shows how we are all one and alike no matter where in the world we go.❤️❤️
Awesome video as always Chris and Marianne. Y’all always show how amazing each place is and how friendly and helpful people are in each place y’all explore. Thanks for letting us ride along with y’all on y’all’s journey around the world. 🌎
I really admire your down to earth in your travel experience and equally beautiful approach with people whom you meet. Not anybody can do what you are doing traveling and getting to Indians and India and its culture from the core and roots of people. Well done and good luck Cheers
Before watching this, we were just wondering when we would see some of the indian cuisine. And we did! Yay! For me it is one of the reasons why we always watch your videos. It's about people, surroundings and ofcourse food 😊.
So fun you got to help make the meal Marianne‼️👍😊What an experience sleeping outside and waking up to goats all around you‼️Those goats were so precious‼️What an experience‼️ The fort was amazing‼️WOW - that view of the city from up on top of the fort complete with a cannon👍‼️such an interesting video- thank you👍😊‼️
You two Brits really blended into the Bedouin way of life, there principles are uncanny identical to your current way of life, forget the coming home party, invest in this way of life and the endless episodes that you can produce for next to nothing 😮 Just think of the endless curries at your disposal, any way your call guys. Take care be safe and may the holy budda give you good fortune on your onward adventures 👍👍🙏
Excellent video! A great insight into the traditional lives of locals. Beautiful architecture even down the alleys and passageways. Thanks for showing us reality. Looking forward to the next episodes.🙋♀️ Stay well. Safe travels. 🙏🏼 ❤
great vlog what a wonderful family ali has such a nice person ,its great to see how others live ,and the more you travel the smaller the world becomes and how important family is stands out more and more ,such inquisitiveness among the young shows what a bright future the world has and that far outweighs the negativity of the press
Wow what an awesome video - thankyou! I must also say as a sewer/quilter I thought the quilts you slept on were absolutely gorgeous, would have loved a closer look. Thanks for sharing
What a fantastic episode! 🙏🏼 To understand the story of the gypsies all the way to their Indian origin, I recommend watching the lovely Latcho Drom documentary! The music is especially fascinating ☺️ ❤
You are so right in supporting the local businesses selling traditional goods. We do so whenever we visit off-the-beaten-track villages. If they don't make enough to survive, they will simply disappear.
Such an amazing episode, the stone architecture of the hotel you stayed in, and then the invite to spend the night and part of the day with the family who showed their truly wonderful hospitality to you both. The skills of the builders of the Fort and the holy places is a wonder. Thank you both for this opportunity to share this insight to this part of India. Regards Chris uk ❤😊
Best vid in ages! TBH we fast forwarded thru the Indian episodes so far, they just seemed to be driving videos. Amazing village stay, and the off season fort. So many hotels/shops/restaurants - must be packed out when the airport is open!! I hope you took a tuk tuk back.
Rajasthan is littered with magnificent forts and palaces. Great for history buffs! BTW, haven't seen you trying gulab jamun yet! The greatest sweet/dessert created by mankind.
Certainly showed the hardship for the women and animals, living in such harsh conditions. The sad and tired expression of the dear lady preparing the food said it all!!!!. I wish you safe and healthy travels. Gail, Czech Republic ❤️ ❤️
This is an excellent episode - I truly appreciated the real villager life. Much better than the city bustle - Thank you for sharing your adventures :-)
Found your amazing videos a couple of days ago, I've been binge watching, so much to watch, I'm so happy to have found two inspiring people. I'm absolutely loving travelling with you both, it's the best thing on TH-cam! 🌎
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Want to join us at the finish line in the UK this summer or come and party with us at our charity dinner and dance ? Check out the events page on our web site : treadtheglobe.com/upcoming-events/. We'd love to see you all there - Chris & Marianne xx
Hey! I would have loved to, but I dont have the money or the health to travel to England. Sorry.
Just wanted to put this here, I'm Hindu and its not normal to pay a Priest at Temples for doing their job.
We just donate WHATEVER we wish, Be it Rs 10 or sometimes even coins. Temples normally have a Donation Box for donations.
If someone demandS you pay a fixed amount, They are obviously trying to take advantage of you. Feel free to tell them, There is nothing in Hinduism or Jainism that requires peopel to pay the Priest. This is one of those "Scams" that have been popularized ONLY because Tourists pay them, Thinking its an ACTUAL PRACTICE, Its not.
There is nothing like home made Indian food, as I found out when I married a Hindu and we went to live with his family. All the food was homegrown, they had two cows for milking and made their own butter, cheese and ghee. They had chickens for eggs and to make into curry on special occasions. They grew a huge variety of vegetables and fruit and made their own spices we used to grind between two stones. We hardly ever ate meat and I didn't miss it. I loved the Dood Chai - milk tea loaded with spices and raw sugar and drink from a tin bowl (piala). We cooked on an outside fireplace with just a tin roof above it. Dozens of chapatis to feed the extended family and al the kids. It was true communal living with the grandparents and all the wives and hubbies and kid cousins and babies, all sharing the chores......it was a good life.
印度不愧是一个有着悠久历史文明的大国，风土人情真是太棒了。
These people are definitely not Arab, they're 100% indian. But they have adopted Arab culture and religion. So I can't say about the authenticity of their particular culture.
Thats raw India which even many Indian's never witness. Great work.
Because their classist materialistic mindset doesn't allow them to do so.
Thats not India. Thats Rajasthan. Different states have different cultures and climate. Indian govt tries to endorse Rajasthan, Delhi and Punjab as what India is and these states are also what is stereotyped in Western Media as "proper" India. 😀 Anything different from what is in Rajasthan is called "u cant believe this is India" 😀
I had a dream last night that I was in India and walked among nothing but stone and all the people were so kind. I knew little to nothing about India. I have been watching your videos all afternoon. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
There is no place on Earth without good & bad people.
70% Indians live in North India and hence mostly crowded and have basic issues.
25% Indians live in South India which is mostly clean except the capital cities.
Visit for Natural beauty -Kullu,Manali,Rishikesh,Laddakh,Kashmir, Darjeeling, Munnar, Lakshdweep,Ooty, Kodaikanal,Coorg,Madikeri,Goa ,Kerala and the mighty Himalayas etc
To see modernity- Gurugram,Noida, Bangalore,Pune,Mumbai (mostly),New Delhi (not old Delhi),Hyderabad (not Sikandarabad),Ahmedabad
For spiritually-Google about authentic kriya-yog teacher and learn from him.
Precautions-Stay in good hotel,Eat in good restaurants (even Indians avoid street food),Travel by good trains (Maharaja,Vande Bharat,metros,Rajdhani) and by rented cars.
Avoid travel in rainy season because muddy at many places.
Avoid capital cities & religiously important cities as those are pretty chaotic/crowded and dirty at many places.
One should research well before travelling to an unknown place.
@@ShadowSong634 👌👌👌👍👍
shows the women are the backbone of India....
It's the same in the Berber villages in Morocco. The women are so strong.
No society can function without the contributions of women.
@@cindy-ml7vo nice to know
Always been.
actually woman are the backbone of every society in the world where this is the society and nation remains intact and strong..men mostly discussed nuclear bomb, world war and landing on moon..in western world under feminists movement the woman have disconnected from their role and strength..
I live in new zealand my Scottish history has ancestry that goes back to the romanian gypsy, I was told we have India in the bloodline bcoz of this connection, sum of the children are born with jet black straight hair my mother swears it comes from them ❤
Amazing🙏🏽
A major gypsy group in India is from Rajasthan. Here's an excerpt from Wikepedia: "The Romani people, also referred to as Roma, Sinti, or Kale, depending on the subgroup, are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group that primarily lives in Europe. The Romani may have migrated from what is the modern Indian state of Rajasthan, migrating to the northwest (the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent) around 250 BC."
Wow. Amazing
This shows how we all connected in so many ways.
There's a phrase in Sanskrit found in Maha Upanishad of Atharva Ved(one of the four Veds):- "Vasudhaiva Kutumbhakam".
It means "The World is One Family".
And interacting with people of different parts of the world makes that phrase more prominent.
@@NikhileshP1008 I love that.... we are one big family of many diversities ❤️
@@Mylifebyon6424
Peace ✌
God bless everyone🙏
India is a tough place to be, but it can melt our heart and shape the way we think about life.....very beautiful video!
I think I love Rajasthan ❤️ beautiful people beautiful land.
This English couple hopefully will tell the westerners particularly of Press variety that Muslims are not discriminated in India and they enjoy all the rights as any other religious groups.
And THIS is what touring in foreign countries is all about......spending as much time as you possibly can soaking up the real culture. Great episode
@@Bulletguy07 👍👌
In every country , it's in the small village than we can discover the real spirit of the people . Bravo , nice to travel with you .
Great video, nice to see the customs and traditions of the Rajasthan region
Glad you liked it - it was our highlight !! And the family were so kind to have us stay 🌺🙌
One of my favourite cities in Rajasthan
I've always stayed inside the fort which has been absolutely magical
In winter the busy season lots of musicians come out playing their traditional instruments
It's really the jewel in the crown. A definite must stay and absorb everything ✨💗
Authentic Indian food is so good! The fort was incredible . I was so surprised that it seems like another entire village up there. I really look forward to your videos so much. Different cultures are fascinating. 😊😊
It really is the best travel programme you can find anywhere. Never heard of this place before, but it is beautiful.
@@dharmaqueenyeah. My daughter stayed there too and loved it.
Wow! Thank you for sharing! It is Father's Day here in the US and my daughters made me a homemade meal of Naan bread and Tiki Masala. We are in Detroit and could have picked this up from any number of restaurants, but they love to cook. I did not think much of it until I got back home and watched your latest video. India has truly touched every corner of this world with it's food and culture and yet I learned more today. Thanks!
It doesnt matter who i follow on TH-cam, the interaction with local people is always the best partfor me , just goes to show what beautiful friendly people you can meet
Cool to see how folks live 1/2 way around the World. I'm here in Sunny Florida, just finished dinner & watching this vehicle. For myself and many we get into a material driven World, these folks live a clean & simple life never forgetting to give thanks along the way. I've binged watched y'all today,never seen you before but interesting travels & SAFE TRAVELS to you & the Misses!
I, too, live in the sunshine state. My daughter married a great guy FROM NE India, and perhaps we will visit at some point. I love Florida so much and don't really desire to travel as much as I had. But, doesn't mean I won't lol
Same here from southern India. These folks seem tribal.
@@arjunraj823
Fun fact:- it's highly possible that even your ancestors were "tribals".
When I saw how long this video lasts, I knew it would be something special. This exceeded all expecations. This must be one of the best vdeos you have released, and your content is superb.
What a place.. sure makes me wants to get in there for a holidays. Staying with the people in the village was just something that money cannot buy.. memory , memories. .
This is my favorite episode for India. The first 5 minutes was very informative from the owner of the hotel. Then the visit with the family, priceless. And then Fort! OMG! I googled the history of the Fort whilst watching the rest of your video, wow! You get 10 stars out of 5 for this one! When I travel, my own country or anywhere else; it is the people that you share with that makes leaving your home worthwhile and what I believe we were meant to do with out lives. Yes the landscapes and all they the contain are marvelous but would be hollow without meeting people on a one to one and learning about the lives and culture and you already know that!!! Kudos! Safe journey's>
loving the longer videos. What a generous gesture of the family who hosted you over night and what lovely people. Loving the bright colors of the clothing, mats and bedding contrasted against the soil and stone. The fort was amazing. Thank you for taking us with you on this journey. I'll be watching this video again for sure.
Thanks Sally - we were very lucky to meet Ali and his fabulous family
OMG I could have bought everything in the shop you got the cloth from. Absolutely stunning. What a place. WOW.
So pleased to see a return to a more insightful ,less "road trip" ,snapshot of India , as you did bypass so much on the toll roads before crossing the Thar Desert. Jaisalmer Fort ,unusually for Rajasthan forts , includes dwellings rather than just remaining an historical site, so perfect for a less touristic exploration as the townsfolk set up for the day. To see also the local village life in comparison ,what an experience. Some foodie shots also .This video best in the India leg of your adventure .
Wow, wow - temples fabulous, amazing craftsmanship. What an experience for you.
38:57 the ancient indian architecture is just marvelous, i wish i can explore all one day.
This was my favourite video yet of your India travels.
Ours too !!
Loved this episode! Really showed the Love from these beautiful Indian people and how proud and how hospitable they can be. Also a really nice break for Marianne from driving! I don't know how you do it Marianne, honestly. Looking forward to the next episode and hoping to catch the pair of you in September. Much Love!
Thanks
You are welcome. 🙌🌷
Being in India is super interesting
I just love that little baby 'dalmation' goat - the energy with which he pranced about, almost like he was weightless.. so special!🥰 - what a lovely experience, with Ali & his family in their village.. really special!🥰
We had a tuk tuk tour in Udaipur, the engine wasn't quite man enough to transport three of us up a long hill to the summer palace. The driver made my wife Jenny get out and walk, he then took off before I had a chance dismount. I had to shout above the straining engine noise to let me out and walk with her. He was genuinely bemused as to why I wanted to also walk.
He did wait for us at the top. A sign we noticed on the way down was warning of wild animals emphasised with a large painting of a leopard.
What a story.😅
Male privilege in certain parts of the world is deplorable .
Love you🤣😂
Thankyou for another glimpse into local traditions/culture/food/celebrations! Awe inspiring!
My favorite episode in ages. I love Jaiselmir and the Thar desert! So glad you got some time to really experience this very special place and have that time with the family in the village.
Indian life and households have really become developed and I can see that the people are far more prosperous than they were when I traveled alone for several weeks in India, in the 1990's. The home and the village they stayed at is much larger, well appointed and furnished than the ones I visited in Rajasthan those decades ago. In the video, I noticed the increase of Indian women walking alone in markets. When I was there, the ONLY women you saw on the streets were with a male family member or another, much older woman. Even two young women walking alone back then was considered a shameful and even dangerous thing to do. I found this out because I was a forty five year old American female, and quickly learned these things while there. This held in big cities, like Delhi, Bombay (the name change hadn't taken full effect yet), Varanasi, etc., as well as country villages. I'm happy that Indians have had opportunities to advance.
Yes that's true,now a days this prejudice are gone I can say that.
Ancient India was never discriminatory. Women walked freely and did not even wear a proper blouse with a saree. It was considered normal as bodies were not objectified. Indian traditional scriptures have reverence for women. Sadly, Mughal invasions brought a feeling of protectiveness for the women here. The women were not sent out because of fear for their safety. That sentiment has seeped through the culture in many ways. Slowly, we are going back to how India really was, prior to Mughal invaders.. It was an open and prosperous society even while being rooted in tradition.
Wow nice review
@@anubhabhat2128
You are partially correct.
But the fact is that, the state of women already started to degrade in later vedic age which had Bhraminical domination.
And when the Mugals came, women's state became deplorable and then Brits used all such differences to rule over us.
So it's a combination of a lot many different factors.
You need to get your fact right, when you are saying that it's good that we are going back to the era prior to the Mughals.
Really!
I think you are trying to say something else but didn't get it out right😅.
Instead we could use like, the town planning they had in earlier civilization say, like in the Indus Valley.
And how do you know that the state of women was better in those times, because even the archaeologists are not able to decipher the texts/ symbols found in those times.
So when you are saying that, seems like you didn't think it through and instead want to regress.
@@NikhileshP1008 Where are you getting this info from? I genuinely want to know. Because Brahmins never oppressed women. They encouraged their women to pursue education and the arts. They are literally known for that. Mughal oppression planted this seed of oppression against women. It was the worst, because the Islamic invaders raped our women.
What a wonderful experience to stay with the locals in their environment and then the jaunt around to the fort. I'm sure you've had many suggestions thrown at you for ideas like the book you've mention a few post ago, but when you were having lunch back at the hotel and Marianne said that was her favourite snack, I wondered if you'd share a list (or book of recipes) of your favourite foods you've both had during your trips along the way? Cheers!! Safe travel 💜
Actually we have talked about making a cookbook of all our favourite dish recipes from each country so watch this space !!
Beautiful video Chris 👌👌👌
Just started watching you guys and I have to say, you are both very brave! I saw you driving in India when half my eyes closed lol. I'm recently widowed and got interested in watching Van life people, don't know why but I find them very interesting. Stay safe out there! Watching from the state of Michigan, U.S.A.😊
Thanks and welcome 🌺
To know a country,to find the soul,go to the remote area,their life is so natural,so pure,so simple.
This was a brilliant video - thanks as always for opening our minds to different worlds. How is it that women get to work harder wherever we go!!!!! Wonderful ladies making beautiful food xxx keep going ladies ❤
The children were adorable and so curious. Loved to see Marianne chatting with the girls while Chris was with the men.
This video was beautiful and amazing, a hidden gem. The temple's oh my gosh.
What beautiful architect thanks for sharing. Many blessings from North Texas.❤
How wonderful was that... you were truly blessed to experience family life close up.
Happy and respectful children... amazing.... and their elders of course ❤.
Great episode, the castle was mind blowing.... a city all of it's own.... nice to see you sampling the local faire.
All good wishes for your further explorations.
Beautiful episode. From the beginning quote throughout. So peaceful, thoughtful and educational.
The real India….
I loved this episode. Watching the children perform and being silly in front of the camera just shows how we are all one and alike no matter where in the world we go.❤️❤️
Rajasthan never disappoints
Awesome video as always Chris and Marianne. Y’all always show how amazing each place is and how friendly and helpful people are in each place y’all explore. Thanks for letting us ride along with y’all on y’all’s journey around the world. 🌎
Thank you, it is great to hear you are enjoying this adventure with us 🌺
Loved this episode ❤
I really admire your down to earth in your travel experience and equally beautiful approach with people whom you meet. Not anybody can do what you are doing traveling and getting to Indians and India and its culture from the core and roots of people.
Well done and good luck
Cheers
Before watching this, we were just wondering when we would see some of the indian cuisine. And we did! Yay! For me it is one of the reasons why we always watch your videos. It's about people, surroundings and ofcourse food 😊.
I really enjoyed the visit to the village, wonderful people!
Thank you very much! I absolutely enjoyed this video!❤🇲🇾❤🏴❤🏴
Lovely adventure. The sandstone architecture is stunning. And the saris are just so colorful and delightful.
Just loving your trip, thank you for the depth of each episode so we can really feel a part of it. Travel safely onwards
Love this video. It was wonderful to see the customs and culture of a beautiful people.
Wow what an amazing experience!
It really was !!
Great video, simple life there.
Fabulous that you got to have this village experience!
Totally out of this world, the place is like a time capsule shifting between modern reality and ancient legends!
Indian government should act against the guy asking for money inside the temple
Brilliant video thank you x
To me this is the true India, families together and sharing everything. May look poor but they seem happy. Take car4 😀
So fun you got to help make the meal Marianne‼️👍😊What an experience sleeping outside and waking up to goats all around you‼️Those goats were so precious‼️What an experience‼️ The fort was amazing‼️WOW - that view of the city from up on top of the fort complete with a cannon👍‼️such an interesting video- thank you👍😊‼️
The best experience here for sure - and waking to baby goats ..... perfect !!
Beautifully vlogged .
Authentic.
Simplest things bringing so much joy .
Just Beautiful ❤
You two Brits really blended into the Bedouin way of life, there principles are uncanny identical to your current way of life, forget the coming home party, invest in this way of life and the endless episodes that you can produce for next to nothing 😮 Just think of the endless curries at your disposal, any way your call guys. Take care be safe and may the holy budda give you good fortune on your onward adventures 👍👍🙏
Ha Ha - home is where your heart is - but there will be more nomadic travels in our future ....
Excellent video! A great insight into the traditional lives of locals. Beautiful architecture even down the alleys and passageways. Thanks for showing us reality. Looking forward to the next episodes.🙋♀️ Stay well. Safe travels. 🙏🏼 ❤
Just Amazing x
great vlog what a wonderful family ali has such a nice person ,its great to see how others live ,and the more you travel the smaller the world becomes and how important family is stands out more and more ,such inquisitiveness among the young shows what a bright future the world has and that far outweighs the negativity of the press
Thank you
I really love watching your video every week
Wow what an awesome video - thankyou! I must also say as a sewer/quilter I thought the quilts you
slept on were absolutely gorgeous, would have loved a closer look. Thanks for sharing
Yes they were a real work of art !!
That was a nice break before your next epic drive....That fort looks amazing....
Really enjoyed this video.
Great travelling info
What a wonderful experience you had at the village and shared with us... ❤❤.. that fort is amazing! Thanks for a great video
What a fantastic episode! 🙏🏼
To understand the story of the gypsies all the way to their Indian origin, I recommend watching the lovely Latcho Drom documentary! The music is especially fascinating ☺️ ❤
You are so right in supporting the local businesses selling traditional goods. We do so whenever we visit off-the-beaten-track villages. If they don't make enough to survive, they will simply disappear.
What an awesome vlog. This could and should be on TV. You guys are making great content! Definitely deserve more followers
Wow, thank you!
Such an amazing episode, the stone architecture of the hotel you stayed in, and then the invite to spend the night and part of the day with the family who showed their truly wonderful hospitality to you both. The skills of the builders of the Fort and the holy places is a wonder. Thank you both for this opportunity to share this insight to this part of India. Regards Chris uk ❤😊
I found this fascinating! Thank you for sharing Chris and Marianne!
This was a great episode. Thank you for showing us.
Best vid in ages! TBH we fast forwarded thru the Indian episodes so far, they just seemed to be driving videos. Amazing village stay, and the off season fort. So many hotels/shops/restaurants - must be packed out when the airport is open!! I hope you took a tuk tuk back.
What a wonderful visit. Lovely people.
I really enjoyed the stay in the Indian desert home in the little village, to experience what it is really like to live there
a very special visit
Stunning temples and fascinating gentleman, good idea for poppadom might try that, safe journey onwards you 2 xx
Loved this episode… Lots of very local insights. I love Rajasthani palaces
Thank you for sharing this unique adventure!
Rajasthan is littered with magnificent forts and palaces. Great for history buffs! BTW, haven't seen you trying gulab jamun yet! The greatest sweet/dessert created by mankind.
Oh I love this experience! How I wish I could be with you. This is right up my alley, as we say in the states. Love you guys, continued safe travels!
Us too! It was the experience we were searching for !!
Loved this video, and food played a part in this one. Mmmm, fooood lol 😂
What a lovely family , and people
Thank you for this amazing hour long video !
What an incredible experience to stay at this family’s house ! And the fort was amazing !
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Certainly showed the hardship for the women and animals, living in such harsh conditions. The sad and tired expression of the dear lady preparing the food said it all!!!!. I wish you safe and healthy travels. Gail, Czech Republic ❤️ ❤️
Great video
This is an excellent episode - I truly appreciated the real villager life. Much better than the city bustle - Thank you for sharing your adventures :-)
Prachtige video jullie laten zien hoe alles in werkelijkheid is. en jullie genieten van elke dag top 👍👍👩❤️👨🙏
Found your amazing videos a couple of days ago, I've been binge watching, so much to watch, I'm so happy to have found two inspiring people. I'm absolutely loving travelling with you both, it's the best thing on TH-cam! 🌎
Great content guys! Don’t you just love India! Pure magic. Hope I can get back there soon. No where on this planet like India.
Enjoy! 🙏🕉
lovely episode! Especially enjoyed seeing the beautiful, precious children. ❤
British women particularly love to use the word "chaos " with regard to India when all they do is take the beaten path to a miniscule part of this vast subcontinent that encompasses limitless expanses of the most peaceful and pristine places on earth.