India is continent itself. Populatipn wise also and considering diversity factor. Dont judge India by just delhi, agra and jaipur. Its more than that.❤
Also, completely bang on when it comes to not acknowledging every single hello sir, hello mam 😀 even we locals don't notice or acknowledge everyone/everything.
Aww thank you! I felt kinda bad saying that, but I do feel like it’s good advice for someone visiting who also would feel ‘rude’ doing that in their home country. So it’s good to know Indians do it too! ❤️
@@NataliesPassport you gotta have a thick skin. Way too many people and way too many opinions, have to ignore most of the time. You will find people who would probably feel more at home with some white guy from US and you would find people who have never seen a foreigner in their life. You will find the most refined person and also the most uncultured at the same time 😅
One more comment I'd like to add here. Although everything has been explained quite well..India is generally safe but unfortunately, there are also bad or unsafe people. I wouldn't really suggest solo travelling but if anyone's still doing, just follow basic safety rules. Avoid unknown places, take proper transportation ( not the cheap ones) , strictly avoid selfies (it's the most annoying thing and I get ashamed of this as an Indian I would never ever do it) and travel in a group. There are many more hidden gems in India like Kasauli, kodaikanal, Sikkim, Darjeeling, ooty, Munnar, Nainital.. Good places to visit. Thank you.
The level of harassment varies from state to state in India. South India is generally the safest where the harassment is generally limited to staring but will not escalate beyond that. Mumbai being more cosmopolitan and mixed with local Maratha culture where women tend to be empowered is also generally safe. The cowbelt states are the least safe where cultural attitudes towards women are terrible and a lot of men truly believe that that any woman who is out and about without male supervision is a slut who enjoys being raped. Delhi has a large influx of immigrants from rural UP and Bihar where women are covered up and kept at home. These immigrants believe that any woman not in traditional attire deserves it. With tourists the attitude is even worse. These guys watch western pornography, and think every white tourist is just like a porn star. This rape culture Is a problem that is very unique to India.
I’m currently in Jaisalmer, India. India is overall great, but my two major complaints are sanitation and noise. If they fixed that, India could be one of the best countries ever.
A very needed video. And coming from someone who has done solo travelling makes it even more impactful. Glad you had a amazing time here. India is looking forward to seeing you again. Hope you visit our country again. Cheers.
There are so many facet of diverse country like India. I mean it would be early and too soon to judge a vast Continental Size Country like India. India has got everything a traveler can dream and wish in their tour itinerary:- 22 Ski Resorts, Snow Capped Mountains Peaks and Hills, Glaciers, 7 Mountain Ranges, Frozen Valleys, Frozen Waterfalls, Frozen Lakes, Frozen Rivers, River Islands, Coral Oceanic Islands, White, Black, Clay Beaches, Caves (Historical Man Made and Stalactites, Stalagmites), Canyons, Cold Desert, Hot Sandy Desert, Salt White Desert, Red Desert, Waterfalls, Table Mountains, Hillocks, Rocky Hills, Plateaus, Plains, Ravines Badlands, Active Volcanic Peak, Mud Volcanoes, Forests-Alpine, Temperate, Sub Tropical, Evergreen, Rain, Mangrove, Lakes (Freshwater, Saltwater, Backwaters, Artificial Man Made), Cascades, Gorges, Estuaries, 22 Hot Springs, Lagoons, Swampy Marshlands, Grasslands, River Basins, Diverse, Exotic and Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna, Wettest Place on Earth, Asia's Cleanest Village, Heritage Gardens, Tulip Gardens, 2nd Coldest Inhabited Place on Earth, World's Highest Motorable Road Network, 3rd Highest Village on Earth, Prehistoric Sites, Dinosaurs Fossil Sites, Ancient Temples & Monuments, Ancient Civilization Archeological Sites, Paleontological Sites, 24 Natural Wonder Geological Sites, Sea Forts, Hill Forts, Riverside Forts, Island Forts, Hill Palaces, Royal Palaces, Historical Heritage Buildings, Museums, Nature Parks, Historical Heritage Hotels, Luxury Hotels & Resorts, Diverse Regional Cuisines, Mysterious Sites, Creepy and Haunted Sites, Abandoned and Ruined Sites, Adventure Sports, Apricot, Apple, Saffron, Tea Plantations, Coffee Plantations, Herbs & Spices Plantations, Orange, Sugarcane, Pineapple, Date, Papaya, Sunflower, Kiwi Fruit, Grapes, Cherry Blossom Plantations, Dragon Fruit Farmlands, Lavender Fields, Vineyards, Water Sports, Hiking, Mountaineering, Trekking, Spas, Golf Courses, Super Malls, Luxury Trains, Many Modern developed and developing upcoming cities and towns. There are 54 Wildlife National Parks, 553 Wildlife Sanctuaries, 31 Marine Wild Life Sanctuaries, 6 Marine National Parks, 5 Reptile Parks, 75 Wetlands, 72 Bird Sanctuaries, 13 Butterflies Parks, 122 Botanical Gardens, 164 Zoological Parks, 15 UNESCO Intangible Cultural Elements Heritage, 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and another 56 tentative UNESCO World Heritage Sites to mention few trivia.I woyuld request you Natalie to come back to India next time and Start from North Eastern 8 States of India, 2 Island Provinces on either side of Arabian and Bay of Bengal Coastline, Still you haven't covered Himalayan States/Union Territories of India, Eastern, Western and Central Indian States. India is not perfect just like any other Country and Society yet there is something enigma about this country which attract every travel around the world. Those who are Regular visitor to India, they adjust here perfectly despite of Cultural Shocks.
You know, the very same thing happened to me in Agra. Actually near the great mosque. I would recommend people to avoid that area altogether - I think I had read somewhere that this area should best be avoided by tourists but didn't remember in time. Didn't get any similarly bad vibes anywhere else in Agra and very rarely at all during our 4 week trip. Luckily we just could take an auto and get out of there. I didn't let that take away from my Taj Mahal experience at sunrise which is everything it is made out to be, in my opinion, and the other sights in Agra are gorgeous, too. Another negative point: In Agra of all places we picked up a stomach virus. So everyone heading to Agra: It really is worth the hassle but be extra aware of your surroundings and try to be extra extra safe what food is concerned. I have heard so often of people getting sick in Agra.
Visiting india.......is same as visiting den full of xapists... That's why indian men say " taali dono hath se bajti hai"..... Your fault.....why u visited india when u clearly know most men there are potential xapists.....
Yes, definitely!! 😍 I’m not sure when as I’m teaching full time in Bangkok again currently (so not as much free time to travel). But 100% I’ll be back as there are still so many places in India that I want to visit! 😍
Travelling solo anywhere in the world, much less India requires a lot of courage. Doing the same in India, needs people who are not just brave but also smart and willing to be uncomfortable. You Natalie have achieved something incredible in these past 3.5 months. As an Indian woman, I myself aspire to travel solo one day, but knowing the horrific crimes that happen every minute and how unhelpful authority can be most of the times, always held me back. A scary amount of people lack civic sense and boundaries. But there is a fascinating unparalled beauty that is present in India that is still worth exploring and experiencing. There is a silent majority of people that is decent and always welcoming. You recognised that, took the challenge and ran with it! I absolutely loved watching your hill station videos, they were so relaxing! Thank you for visiting my country and giving a 360 experience. Hopefully someday we meet in our solo journeys around the world. Safe travels ❤!
Aww I hope you solo travel India one day!! I met so many Indians solo traveling India (females as well) and there are soooo many amazing places to go!!! Just be really smart about it, especially when you start, and I’m sure you’ll have a great time!! 😍
If any untoward incident has happened to you, we express our condolences for that. We welcome the solo India trip that you have reviewed. There is always scope for improvement. 🙏NAMASTE🙏
most incredible architecture is in India Kailasa Temple at Ellora Caves- Imagine Carving a Mountain into a Temple from Top to Bottom Digging out 400 million kgs of rock & leaving no trace of debris.
You should visit bangalore sometime, its a nice place. Most people with postive india experience have used bangalore as their base, instead of going to delhi
Thank you so much for providing an honest and realistic review of travelling solo in India. There are so many videos portraying India being unsafe, unwelcoming & not for travellers especially solo female. I, being an Indian accept people here are not mature to let foreigners be at their own, and not to bother them. Trying to fleece them through various means, pestering for photos, groping etc are major concerns. Some major misconceptions prevailing about foreigners(ladies) being hippy, easy going & available have componded the harrasment. BUT 2 things you've pointed out should be the MOTTO of people travelling to India. "Always be SMART traveller." And you've so elaborately & beautifully mentioned how to be smart! 2ndly "India is not for immature travellers." Somebody travelling with notions of ease & comforts of a western world will never like it here. India is so vast, east of India is different from west, north from south geographyically, culturally, weather, food...its not for a reason that India is called a subcontinent! An inexperienced foreigner will surely get overwhelmed. Therefore your video should be a "must see" for folks planning a trip to India especially solo women. Hope you have had great memories and will travel again to discover more of our beautiful country and its people. May your channel keeps growing and you have more amazing trips to share. Will love to see a video where you find a new partner soon!! God bless you 🙂
You are the only vlogger having neutral opinion about India hope you will come to India next time and discover beautiful wnd magnificent palace from desert to forest .. sea to mountains
South Asia is a great place for travel. Particularly you should visit Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan. Maldives also is good travel destination for over worked and over paid corporates. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 What is great about South Asia is following: 1) Diverse ethnicities 2) Diverse cultures 3) Diverse climates 4) Diverse topography 5) Diverse religions 6) Delectable Cuisines 7) Diverse Architecture 8) Whole hearted and friendly people who speak English Unfortunately the most famous place in South Asia is India which only gets bad media coverage. Many foreign vloggers show India like how Nick Johnson or Tyler Oliveira show USA. They only visit ghettos in Delhi and Mumbai and slander India. Ghettos in Delhi are like bad areas in Cairo or Palestinian areas in Amman and Ghettos in Mumbai are like bad areas in Jakarta or Manila. If these vloggers show Pakistan: Lahore, Islamabad, Murree, Nathiagali and Peshawar. India: Kerala, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand Sri Lanka: Colombo, Galle, Nuwara Eliya and Kandy. Then they say that they had 1 month of great experience and want to visit Nepal next, they wouldn't get views. Only negative bs about India sells.
This is a very informative video. One should watch this video, especially those traveling solo. I really feel bad when some tourist faces this kind of harassment as I want to believe that here in India we treat Guests as Gods. I don’t know why some Indians are so obsessed about taking selfies with foreigners. But thanks for telling us your positive experiences as well. Absolutely love watching all your videos. Hope you visit again. Safe travels wherever you go.
I'm glad you had a great experience touring India. As you said, India is the most diverse country in the world regarding its people, food, culture, landscape etc. Cities are absolutely chaotic. Over the last hundred years, our Country's wealth and resources were looted by the invaders and british colonists. so, we are still recovering. which explains the bad infrastructure as compared to the US. I lived in the US for a few yrs and have noticed the cultural differences. Hopefully, you will visit the rest of India in your next travel plans.
Honestly I think a lot of the trains in India are nicer than those in the US (obviously the higher class tickets 🙈). My main issue with trains was being able to book tickets as the waiting lists could be sooo long!!! But thank you! I also hope I can come back soon to travel to more places 🥰
The level of harassment varies from state to state in India. South India is generally the safest where the harassment is generally limited to staring but will not escalate beyond that. Mumbai being more cosmopolitan and mixed with local Maratha culture where women tend to be empowered is also generally safe. The cowbelt states are the least safe where cultural attitudes towards women are terrible and a lot of men truly believe that that any woman who is out and about without male supervision is a slut who enjoys being raped. Delhi has a large influx of immigrants from rural UP and Bihar where women are covered up and kept at home. These immigrants believe that any woman not in traditional attire deserves it. With tourists the attitude is even worse. These guys watch western pornography, and think every white tourist is just like a porn star. This rape culture Is a problem that is very unique to India.
Thanks for sharing your experience about India.. hope to see you soon again in India and make sure to travel to the NorthEast part of India like Arunachal Pradesh, etc and also the South India.. there is also Andaman & Nicobar Islands and you should definitely Visit it once you will just love it. Love from Delhi ❤❤😊
It really gets to me when I see foreigners getting harassed by fellow Indians. Even Indian women don’t feel safe anymore. It’s got something to do with certain cultures, poverty, and all that. India’s got a lot of great things, but it’s got its negatives too. There are definitely some cheap people around. But with such a huge population, there are also so many good people. If you visit India next time, make sure to check out the Northeast. The culture here is a bit like Thailand, Bhutan, and Tibet, and we’ve got similar food too. The people and landscapes are different from the rest of India, and honestly, you’ll feel a lot safer here
Come back. This time to the North East, Uttrakhand above Risikesh, Himanchal. Great advice to avoid the Golden Triangle - full of touts and too crowded. Avoid Old Delhi and Varanasi is not for everyone. Also anywhere apart from UP and Bihar is fine.We need to move the Taj Mahal to another state. I live in Australia but took 5 months off to travel in India. I drove and upon my return found myself honking without thought till my gf slapped me. Glad u had fun. Also in India, life becomes much easier if you are linked the online payment system like the rest of the country. I hardly used any cash during my stay as I had an Indian bank account linked to the app. There must be a way to pay for those who don't. When in India, feel free to ask locals for advice, esp young people who speak good English and look decently dressed, esp girls. Say no to selfies. This nuisance needs to stop. Buses are a no for me. Trains are a hit and a miss. Also, now you know why Indian parents are known to smack their kids - they are a pain in the backside (no pun).
The level of harassment varies from state to state in India. South India is generally the safest where the harassment is generally limited to staring but will not escalate beyond that. Mumbai being more cosmopolitan and mixed with local Maratha culture where women tend to be empowered is also generally safe. The cowbelt states are the least safe where cultural attitudes towards women are terrible and a lot of men truly believe that that any woman who is out and about without male supervision is a slut who enjoys being raped. Delhi has a large influx of immigrants from rural UP and Bihar where women are covered up and kept at home. These immigrants believe that any woman not in traditional attire deserves it. With tourists the attitude is even worse. These guys watch western pornography, and think every white tourist is just like a porn star. This rape culture Is a problem that is very unique to India.
CHEERS to Natalie, for her energy and Spirit, but any Indian women travelling Solo in India is a mountainous task, THE MOUNTAINS,BEING CULTURE ,FAMILY AND OTHER THINGS 😁😁but may be by 2050 things will change 🤣🤣
I'm from luc, i was expecting something from there, if you could show footage from there, or even make a explanatory video on your last stop, that would be awesome!
Im an Indian, i live in South India Chennai. Im married to a white girl from US. So this butt smacking thing happened with her not just once but a number of times during our trip to Delhi and other north indian states. Most of the time this happens is when we are on the streets . These goons are always on a bike or a scooter and there is no way for me to chase them. The cops in north india try their best but they failed to catch them. And again something similar happened in my hometown Chennai and when the cops knew about it they scanned all the cameras and went as far as they could and they were caught. What happened was the guy who smacked her butt and the other guy who was with him had their arms and legs broken. The excuse the police would say is that they "Slipped and fell". Lol but the truth is they literally break them . They do this a lot to rowdies and goons in Tamilnadu. By doing so they spread fear among criminals. Thats the reason there is less crime in South India compared to the North. Because the police in south india give Third degree barbaric treatment to criminals like these. And the selfie part i totally fet it. It frustrates me when i take her to the beach. I keep telling her to say no to selfie. But sometimes she forgets what i keep telling her and she is too kind to strangers. I keep sitting for like 30 to 40 minutes in a corner of the beach while the people keep gathering around her for selfie. Its little annoying honestly that my girl(my wife) is with a bunch of strangers taking selfies. She has tattoos all over her body which attracts people asking for selfie even more lol. But its her choice i guess. I cant force her not to. Anyways i hope you stay safe on your journey. And my personal tip - Always carry a pepper spray. Happy travels:)
India is like other country india is different do what Indian people do people always help other country people Avoid main roads honking is problem for indian too
Unless you're a well experienced traveller, just avoid typical backpacking. Book better hotels before arriving, use uber or other taxi apps, eat at proper restaurants, take flights, better if you buy a tour package. Avoid the cheapest options. Skip the stereotypical sensory overload experience and try destinations apart from the Taj Mahal and old Delhi, spice markets and slums.
It also depends upon the area as you said , India is very diverse. Also it depends upon the way , You travel. And scammers , Yes they are annoying, Even to us Indians.
Exactly!! My favorite places in India aren’t visited by 90% of tourists. Going to Old Delhi and saying you’ve been to India is like going to the Bronx and saying you’ve been to USA 🥴
no it isn't. it depends a lot on where you are, what you are doing, whether you travel solo, how you dress etc. any guy can of course say that it's safe because they never have to worry about getting raped. i've been followed by creepy guys many times and at night i never felt safe if i was on a street alone. south india is generally safer though.
@@spiritwanderer777What you said is same for any country though. But yes India definitely need to improve not because women safety an issue exclusive to india rather India need a safe environment for everyone
@stephanatlas5331 not entirely, not every country deals with such high rate of rapes or has so many wild dogs or other animals on streets, or so many scam artists in tourist places, or lack of basic instrustructure in many places which all add to the factor of safety. not to mention that women in general are seen as lower class than man and you know it. so don't get me wrong, I absolutely love India and I'm moving back there in March to live, but it is not true to say it is a safe country for women and I cannot stand when people sugarcoat it.
Plz come to india again before this year ends Btw i m getting married on 21 jan 2025 🧿✨ finally to my frnd thn bestfnd and now my hubby to be ☺️ after waiting for so many years and facing so many problems and challenges ups and downs in our lives finally with mahadev’s blessing 🙇♀️🙏🏻 wish me luck and happiness ❤
Aww unfortunately I don’t think I’ll make it by the end of the year as I’m back working full time in Bangkok. But I’ll definitely be back one day. Also congratulations!!! That’s so exciting!! I hope you have an amazing wedding 🥰
U should travel to ratnagiri, belgavi, mahabaleshwar, satara, nashik which r in the state of Maharashtra. Less foreigner touristy but amazing. U will enjoy than new delhi, agra. Hope u will go soon thr n visit.
Glad you enjoyed your trip to India. The last time i was there was 20 years ago. you are actually my neighbor back in the States, i live in O H I O and you are from PA i think. Enjoy and Take care of yourself. Safe Travels
I travelled solo in many countries including Andorra, Frain, Spain, Norway, Italy etc. Im a dark brown Indian male. Whenever I visit a beach in Barcelona, a police office comes rips out my bag and checks what's inside. In France, I worked in a French government entity. Outside work, I was humiliated because of my skin color, physically assaulted by French lady 60 years old when I went to see my cat. I could have done the same but in Indian culture we respect women and of that age I just saw my mother. Whenever, I visit a shop in Europe, the sales person takes me pointing at the cheapest stuff in store. I say 'money is not important but I want quality'. They usually feel embarrassed and say 'I'll bring another sales guy and disappear. In Andorra, a lady kicked me out of a hotel because Im Indian and wiped the handle bars with the alcohol gel during COVID time and threatened to call the police if I didn't leave for a booking that I paid for. What I want to summarize is that, in todays society SKIN COLOR TALKS A LOT.' If I was strolling in a beach in Barcelona with a white girl, no police would bother. For the foreign solo female travelers to India, I just have a single question: if in EU or US if you stroll outside with a yoga pant, do you think a married guy with his wife besides him would not be seeing their butt? That's how the world is in reality.
Visiting india.......is same as visiting den full of xapists... That's why indian men say " taali dono hath se bajti hai"..... Your fault.....why u visited india when u clearly know most men there are potential xapists.....
The golden triangle is not where experienced rich indians go. Our preferred destinations ain india are - goa, kerala, Pondicherry , north eastern states ,Uttarakhand, himachal ,andaman islands.
Hiya, I just wanna tell ya that I am no creep (if that's what you might be thinking about me) like after watching this Vlog of yours it just felt to me that I must make myself clear. Am really sorry to know that you had some bad experiences in India. I hope this Vlog of ur reaches to those for whom it's intended for. And my respect for you has increased so much especially after this vlog, only because you travelled India as a woman all by yourself.. I mean that shit takes balls I mean literally it takes some real freaking solid balls to do that. Anyways I still do find u attractive... Maybe in some life maybe.. bye❤ 💋
In India females have to be more careful while travelling solo in 2 Indian states. UP and Bihar. Delhi too because it is adjacent to UP and there are many migrant workers who come to Delhi from UP. These are the two most backward states of India. Rest of India is pretty much safe for female solo travelers. South India is extremely safe. In fact, in my opinion, south India is more safe than some western countries.
I am in disbelief that you visited all the good places , visiting only Bangalore mumbai and delhi is just bs. I hope you recover from the indian trauma.And i think you missed the northeastern states.I am an indian and have visited only delhi and agra till now.Good luck to you.
Whenever I travel I like to visit as many places as I can! I would LOVE to go to Northeast India!!! That’s my goal next time I go back 🥰 hopefully you can visit more places too!
Natalie you mean well and you do try your best to provide a balanced account of your experiences travelling through parts of India. The fact is that India can be a very dangerous country for females generally, and by extension, dangerous for solo-travellers. Also, people are being cheated out of their possessions, savings, and scammed in India as I write this comment. And these vulnerabilities apply to solo-travellers. I'm glad your trip to India was, on the whole, a good one. Consider yourself lucky.
Thank you 🥰 I do feel lucky compared to the people who had really bad experiences. But also while solo traveling, I met so many solo girls in India who had spent a lot more time there than I did and they still loved it!! Next time I go I want to try to make a compilation video of random solo travelers and how they love India. It would probably be a lot more believable than a random ‘TH-camr’ making a video 🤷♀️
@@NataliesPassport Hello again Natalie. Your idea of producing a "compilation video" is a good one and would be enhanced somewhat if you were to include a couple of inserts of those whose experiences were not so good. Enjoy your travels and good luck. Daniel
@@danielrao3120you think Europe is safe.. really in Italy pickpocters.. in sweden rapes... In uk rapes.. india is 3 times population of whole europe .. still being developing country.. india is far far more safer for women compared to Europe.. don't bluff with few incidence in this vast country.. If you don't like be safe in your cacoon in Europe.. which is already degrading..
@@danielrao3120shame on you to color for few incidence here and there as if it doesn't happen in Europe.. check the rape statistics in Europe compared to india.. then do blah blah here..
The Americans did MyLai in Vietnam, AbuGhraib in Iraq and countless others. The youth of the richest country with every facility at their beck and call which youth in the global south , ravaged by 2 to 3 centuries of colonisation and continued neo-colonisation by the Global North and its corporate agents, can’t even dream of. India has a youth population of one billion plus under 30 and 95% of them are leading incredibly boring lives , even their dreams have died. Still 99.99% of them live with their moral compass intact and humble behaviour. In this huge country , generalising the behaviour of 0.1% people is not fair.
Did I generalize the behavior of anyone bad?? Not at all. And I did mention younger Indians stepping up to look out for me and other solo travelers. Maybe watch something before reading the title and assuming it’s all bad? 🥴
@@NataliesPassport You didn’t do it. I just love to rile Americans and Europeans , that’s it . I keep reminding them about their sins. You’re one of those who gave a fair and square account and having watched one of your videos months earlier , I had become a subscriber.
I am sorry to say but USA is way more dangerous compared to India. My friend is doing Phd in USA and he keeps saying that nobody goes outside after 7-8 PM. He will be returning back to India next year.
The picture just showed continental USA (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). But if you look at at the numbers on the side, you’ll see USA size is almost 3x but India’s population is almost 4x 👍
@@NataliesPassport @ 3:10 in the map India: 3.8 million square miles , USA:1.27 million square miles that's wrong. What you are saying is completely right but what's written on the map is wrong. Anyway, thanks for your videos i literally travelled with you for 3 and half months with foreigners eyes. It's a different perspective how a solo female foreigner traveler sees India. And that kid incident was horrible and made me really sad.
Natalie, You had the courage as a female traveller to explore India alone and go to places where some females have never been before. Your good heart and soul keep you in good stead for your motivation and that you respect people of all nationalties. Interesting Vlog. Natalie you take no notice of the haters they will didapear and you will still be doing your great, informative content for the people that want to see. Take care. 🩷🙏🩷🙏🥰🌸👍
bhai I don't understand this craze with selfies? like what do you do with them? You don't know them, they don't know you, why are you clicking random pictures. Sure if you have a small chit chat and become friendly, then I guess for memories sake. But like just handing over children or just randomly standing near them to click picture is plain stupid.
Like I said, India isn’t the only place it happens, although it was more extreme there (although that could also be based on having a bigger population maybe 🤔). But I could see some people being really weirded out by it 😅🤷♀️
@@NataliesPassportactually Britishers used to rule our country and they treated us like animals in our own country. Because this happened genaration after genaration, people sort of started to think white people are superior than us. And that is the reason they get exited when they see a foreigner. But as Indians are getting more educated, in future this thing will vanish. Educated new generation of India is not like that.( Completely my theory so many people will not agree 😅 )
Its a regressive culture, esp for females, so men do it for purposes like bragging on social-media, connecting with a (liberated) female, je*king off to the pic, etc. Yes, so their intentions are never good.
North India was invaded by Muslim Arabs. It is pretty rough for women. The place like Delhi is almost like Pakistan and Afghanistan. Real Indian culture is in display in south India. Women are respected in south India unlike any place in India
There is a difference between saying the country India and the "Indian" subcontinent... When someone says India it means the country. Don't just go posting random gyaan
As an indian i don't think its perfect for everyone because it can be different for them culturally overpopulation nd in some areas there can be safety concern pollution in few areas so its still a developing country with many issues which some person from a developed country might not like so it depends on someone whether he can adjust to that environment population those should travel all around india
Exactly - that’s why I wouldn’t recommend India for someone who hasn’t traveled much. But for real travelers who love experiencing new cultures? India is really unique and an amazing place to travel! 😍
Uttar pradesh bihar old Delhi can be dangerous areas as its very backward still even though its better compare to before old days but still sometimes foreigners i see visit it for being cheap mostly but it has higher crime rate so im not surprised uh didn't like nd had to face issue in agra also sadly but i would say people to visit less of these areas when they r in india
😢 it doesn’t. BUT as I said my only real issue was with kids being dumb 🙈 which as well can happen anywhere. Overall my experience in India was great 😍
@ @ well I would say you still manage to escape the worst, it’s not only dumb kids but... anyways seeing ur videos I can make out that you were very smart enough to keep yourself safe and know ur timings and places to visit. Keep up with more interesting videos n stay safe👍🏻☺️
These kids should have been punished, or else they continue to do this. Have seen several vlogs with kids touching, targeting/hugging females with heads in their breasts etc. And they will target mainly women tourists, because their own women kept conservative.
He will say anything to get a smell of the kitty , you should be aware of men like him who will show sympathy just to get into the pants. @@NataliesPassport. We call these men simps . Don't be scared of direct and honest or rude men cause we will directly say the truth now whether you like it or not it's upto you and we don't care . But the guys like him are the ones u should be aware of, he thinks you will give him the kitty lmao
India is continent itself. Populatipn wise also and considering diversity factor. Dont judge India by just delhi, agra and jaipur. Its more than that.❤
India is not a continent. India is part of Asia.
@vinsin328 i said as a metaphor. Get some education
Cool wrap up video about your time in India !!! Good stuff.
Thank you 🥰
Also, completely bang on when it comes to not acknowledging every single hello sir, hello mam 😀 even we locals don't notice or acknowledge everyone/everything.
Aww thank you! I felt kinda bad saying that, but I do feel like it’s good advice for someone visiting who also would feel ‘rude’ doing that in their home country. So it’s good to know Indians do it too! ❤️
@@NataliesPassport you gotta have a thick skin. Way too many people and way too many opinions, have to ignore most of the time. You will find people who would probably feel more at home with some white guy from US and you would find people who have never seen a foreigner in their life. You will find the most refined person and also the most uncultured at the same time 😅
One more comment I'd like to add here. Although everything has been explained quite well..India is generally safe but unfortunately, there are also bad or unsafe people. I wouldn't really suggest solo travelling but if anyone's still doing, just follow basic safety rules. Avoid unknown places, take proper transportation ( not the cheap ones) , strictly avoid selfies (it's the most annoying thing and I get ashamed of this as an Indian
I would never ever do it) and travel in a group. There are many more hidden gems in India like Kasauli, kodaikanal, Sikkim, Darjeeling, ooty, Munnar, Nainital.. Good places to visit. Thank you.
The level of harassment varies from state to state in India. South India is generally the safest where the harassment is generally limited to staring but will not escalate beyond that. Mumbai being more cosmopolitan and mixed with local Maratha culture where women tend to be empowered is also generally safe. The cowbelt states are the least safe where cultural attitudes towards women are terrible and a lot of men truly believe that that any woman who is out and about without male supervision is a slut who enjoys being raped. Delhi has a large influx of immigrants from rural UP and Bihar where women are covered up and kept at home. These immigrants believe that any woman not in traditional attire deserves it. With tourists the attitude is even worse. These guys watch western pornography, and think every white tourist is just like a porn star. This rape culture Is a problem that is very unique to India.
Glad you had a good trip Natalie! I would recommend North East India for your next trip. It’s serene, less crowded and beautiful.
I’m currently in Jaisalmer, India.
India is overall great, but my two major complaints are sanitation and noise.
If they fixed that, India could be one of the best countries ever.
A very needed video. And coming from someone who has done solo travelling makes it even more impactful. Glad you had a amazing time here. India is looking forward to seeing you again. Hope you visit our country again. Cheers.
There are so many facet of diverse country like India. I mean it would be early and too soon to judge a vast Continental Size Country like India. India has got everything a traveler can dream and wish in their tour itinerary:- 22 Ski Resorts, Snow Capped Mountains Peaks and Hills, Glaciers, 7 Mountain Ranges, Frozen Valleys, Frozen Waterfalls, Frozen Lakes, Frozen Rivers, River Islands, Coral Oceanic Islands, White, Black, Clay Beaches, Caves (Historical Man Made and Stalactites, Stalagmites), Canyons, Cold Desert, Hot Sandy Desert, Salt White Desert, Red Desert, Waterfalls, Table Mountains, Hillocks, Rocky Hills, Plateaus, Plains, Ravines Badlands, Active Volcanic Peak, Mud Volcanoes, Forests-Alpine, Temperate, Sub Tropical, Evergreen, Rain, Mangrove, Lakes (Freshwater, Saltwater, Backwaters, Artificial Man Made), Cascades, Gorges, Estuaries, 22 Hot Springs, Lagoons, Swampy Marshlands, Grasslands, River Basins, Diverse, Exotic and Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna, Wettest Place on Earth, Asia's Cleanest Village, Heritage Gardens, Tulip Gardens, 2nd Coldest Inhabited Place on Earth, World's Highest Motorable Road Network, 3rd Highest Village on Earth, Prehistoric Sites, Dinosaurs Fossil Sites, Ancient Temples & Monuments, Ancient Civilization Archeological Sites, Paleontological Sites, 24 Natural Wonder Geological Sites, Sea Forts, Hill Forts, Riverside Forts, Island Forts, Hill Palaces, Royal Palaces, Historical Heritage Buildings, Museums, Nature Parks, Historical Heritage Hotels, Luxury Hotels & Resorts, Diverse Regional Cuisines, Mysterious Sites, Creepy and Haunted Sites, Abandoned and Ruined Sites, Adventure Sports, Apricot, Apple, Saffron, Tea Plantations, Coffee Plantations, Herbs & Spices Plantations, Orange, Sugarcane, Pineapple, Date, Papaya, Sunflower, Kiwi Fruit, Grapes, Cherry Blossom Plantations, Dragon Fruit Farmlands, Lavender Fields, Vineyards, Water Sports, Hiking, Mountaineering, Trekking, Spas, Golf Courses, Super Malls, Luxury Trains, Many Modern developed and developing upcoming cities and towns. There are 54 Wildlife National Parks, 553 Wildlife Sanctuaries, 31 Marine Wild Life Sanctuaries, 6 Marine National Parks, 5 Reptile Parks, 75 Wetlands, 72 Bird Sanctuaries, 13 Butterflies Parks, 122 Botanical Gardens, 164 Zoological Parks, 15 UNESCO Intangible Cultural Elements Heritage, 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and another 56 tentative UNESCO World Heritage Sites to mention few trivia.I woyuld request you Natalie to come back to India next time and Start from North Eastern 8 States of India, 2 Island Provinces on either side of Arabian and Bay of Bengal Coastline, Still you haven't covered Himalayan States/Union Territories of India, Eastern, Western and Central Indian States. India is not perfect just like any other Country and Society yet there is something enigma about this country which attract every travel around the world. Those who are Regular visitor to India, they adjust here perfectly despite of Cultural Shocks.
You know, the very same thing happened to me in Agra. Actually near the great mosque. I would recommend people to avoid that area altogether - I think I had read somewhere that this area should best be avoided by tourists but didn't remember in time. Didn't get any similarly bad vibes anywhere else in Agra and very rarely at all during our 4 week trip. Luckily we just could take an auto and get out of there. I didn't let that take away from my Taj Mahal experience at sunrise which is everything it is made out to be, in my opinion, and the other sights in Agra are gorgeous, too. Another negative point: In Agra of all places we picked up a stomach virus. So everyone heading to Agra: It really is worth the hassle but be extra aware of your surroundings and try to be extra extra safe what food is concerned. I have heard so often of people getting sick in Agra.
Visiting india.......is same as visiting den full of xapists...
That's why indian men say " taali dono hath se bajti hai".....
Your fault.....why u visited india when u clearly know most men there are potential xapists.....
I’m so glad you are in Thailand now ❤️🇹🇭😮🙏
Nice, genuine review, welcome back again to Incredible India!😊
Nice to hear you had a great time in India. Hope we get some videos from western part of the country.
I'm very happy to know that you enjoyed your time in India. Will you be visiting India again in the future as well?
Yes, definitely!! 😍 I’m not sure when as I’m teaching full time in Bangkok again currently (so not as much free time to travel). But 100% I’ll be back as there are still so many places in India that I want to visit! 😍
Great video as always Natalie!!! Balanced and honest ❤
Thank you 🥰
Travelling solo anywhere in the world, much less India requires a lot of courage. Doing the same in India, needs people who are not just brave but also smart and willing to be uncomfortable. You Natalie have achieved something incredible in these past 3.5 months. As an Indian woman, I myself aspire to travel solo one day, but knowing the horrific crimes that happen every minute and how unhelpful authority can be most of the times, always held me back. A scary amount of people lack civic sense and boundaries. But there is a fascinating unparalled beauty that is present in India that is still worth exploring and experiencing. There is a silent majority of people that is decent and always welcoming. You recognised that, took the challenge and ran with it! I absolutely loved watching your hill station videos, they were so relaxing! Thank you for visiting my country and giving a 360 experience. Hopefully someday we meet in our solo journeys around the world. Safe travels ❤!
Aww I hope you solo travel India one day!! I met so many Indians solo traveling India (females as well) and there are soooo many amazing places to go!!! Just be really smart about it, especially when you start, and I’m sure you’ll have a great time!! 😍
তোমাকে বাড়ি থেকে ছাড়বে?😂
@@BadAss_691you are definately ghaadi dukar chuslim for sure
Then u go and travel in siriya pakistan bangladesh afganistan. Europe is also not safe for woken and and compare the rape crimes in Europe with india.
always a bengali.
If any untoward incident has happened to you, we express our condolences for that. We welcome the solo India trip that you have reviewed. There is always scope for improvement. 🙏NAMASTE🙏
Overall I had a great time 🥰
Wow- as i went through the video being a indian guy, great video -This should be the go to video for every foreigner girl trying to come here.
most incredible architecture is in India Kailasa Temple at Ellora Caves-
Imagine Carving a Mountain into a Temple from Top to Bottom
Digging out 400 million kgs of rock & leaving no trace of debris.
It’s on my list of places I’d love to visit one day! 😍
Thanks for sharing your genuine experience 🫡
Thanks for watching 🥰
You should visit bangalore sometime, its a nice place. Most people with postive india experience have used bangalore as their base, instead of going to delhi
This was very much required video for travellers.
I hope people see it instead of all the negative videos. I really had a great time in India and I hope more people will travel there too! ❤️
Thank you so much for providing an honest and realistic review of travelling solo in India. There are so many videos portraying India being unsafe, unwelcoming & not for travellers especially solo female. I, being an Indian accept people here are not mature to let foreigners be at their own, and not to bother them. Trying to fleece them through various means, pestering for photos, groping etc are major concerns. Some major misconceptions prevailing about foreigners(ladies) being hippy, easy going & available have componded the harrasment. BUT 2 things you've pointed out should be the MOTTO of people travelling to India. "Always be SMART traveller." And you've so elaborately & beautifully mentioned how to be smart! 2ndly "India is not for immature travellers." Somebody travelling with notions of ease & comforts of a western world will never like it here. India is so vast, east of India is different from west, north from south geographyically, culturally, weather, food...its not for a reason that India is called a subcontinent! An inexperienced foreigner will surely get overwhelmed. Therefore your video should be a "must see" for folks planning a trip to India especially solo women. Hope you have had great memories and will travel again to discover more of our beautiful country and its people. May your channel keeps growing and you have more amazing trips to share. Will love to see a video where you find a new partner soon!! God bless you 🙂
Thanks for visiting India ♥️
Thanks for sharing genuine experience feedback..
Hope you visit west side of India (Gujarat, Maharashtra) and you would have great experience there..
I only went to Mumbai. But hopefully one day I can explore more places around there and in Gujarat 🤞
@@NataliesPassportgandhinagar is nice place . Must visit.
You are the only vlogger having neutral opinion about India hope you will come to India next time and discover beautiful wnd magnificent palace from desert to forest .. sea to mountains
South Asia is a great place for travel. Particularly you should visit Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan. Maldives also is good travel destination for over worked and over paid corporates.
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What is great about South Asia is following:
1) Diverse ethnicities
2) Diverse cultures
3) Diverse climates
4) Diverse topography
5) Diverse religions
6) Delectable Cuisines
7) Diverse Architecture
8) Whole hearted and friendly people who speak English
Unfortunately the most famous place in South Asia is India which only gets bad media coverage.
Many foreign vloggers show India like how Nick Johnson or Tyler Oliveira show USA. They only visit ghettos in Delhi and Mumbai and slander India. Ghettos in Delhi are like bad areas in Cairo or Palestinian areas in Amman and Ghettos in Mumbai are like bad areas in Jakarta or Manila.
If these vloggers show Pakistan: Lahore, Islamabad, Murree, Nathiagali and Peshawar.
India: Kerala, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand
Sri Lanka: Colombo, Galle, Nuwara Eliya and Kandy.
Then they say that they had 1 month of great experience and want to visit Nepal next, they wouldn't get views.
Only negative bs about India sells.
This is a very informative video. One should watch this video, especially those traveling solo. I really feel bad when some tourist faces this kind of harassment as I want to believe that here in India we treat Guests as Gods. I don’t know why some Indians are so obsessed about taking selfies with foreigners. But thanks for telling us your positive experiences as well. Absolutely love watching all your videos. Hope you visit again. Safe travels wherever you go.
I'm glad you had a great experience touring India. As you said, India is the most diverse country in the world regarding its people, food, culture, landscape etc. Cities are absolutely chaotic. Over the last hundred years, our Country's wealth and resources were looted by the invaders and british colonists. so, we are still recovering. which explains the bad infrastructure as compared to the US. I lived in the US for a few yrs and have noticed the cultural differences. Hopefully, you will visit the rest of India in your next travel plans.
Honestly I think a lot of the trains in India are nicer than those in the US (obviously the higher class tickets 🙈). My main issue with trains was being able to book tickets as the waiting lists could be sooo long!!! But thank you! I also hope I can come back soon to travel to more places 🥰
@@NataliesPassport It's because of the online ticket booking .
The level of harassment varies from state to state in India. South India is generally the safest where the harassment is generally limited to staring but will not escalate beyond that. Mumbai being more cosmopolitan and mixed with local Maratha culture where women tend to be empowered is also generally safe. The cowbelt states are the least safe where cultural attitudes towards women are terrible and a lot of men truly believe that that any woman who is out and about without male supervision is a slut who enjoys being raped. Delhi has a large influx of immigrants from rural UP and Bihar where women are covered up and kept at home. These immigrants believe that any woman not in traditional attire deserves it. With tourists the attitude is even worse. These guys watch western pornography, and think every white tourist is just like a porn star. This rape culture Is a problem that is very unique to India.
Thanks for sharing your experience about India.. hope to see you soon again in India and make sure to travel to the NorthEast part of India like Arunachal Pradesh, etc and also the South India.. there is also Andaman & Nicobar Islands and you should definitely Visit it once you will just love it. Love from Delhi ❤❤😊
Arunachal is not India territory,it belongs to china idiot
@@shentracy7315 Watch your language. Those kind of words are not necessary.
@ i just tell the truth，shithold country india
It really gets to me when I see foreigners getting harassed by fellow Indians. Even Indian women don’t feel safe anymore. It’s got something to do with certain cultures, poverty, and all that. India’s got a lot of great things, but it’s got its negatives too. There are definitely some cheap people around. But with such a huge population, there are also so many good people. If you visit India next time, make sure to check out the Northeast. The culture here is a bit like Thailand, Bhutan, and Tibet, and we’ve got similar food too. The people and landscapes are different from the rest of India, and honestly, you’ll feel a lot safer here
Basically muslim people you need to ignore.. they are degrading India's name 90 percent rape accused are muslim specially victims are hindu girls..
Yes the 'Holy' land of North India is full of unholy men.
Better to visit other parts of India.
I live in Thailand, so I would LOVE to see that part of India!! It was really cool exploring Dharamshala which all the Tibetan culture there 😍
Loved your dharamshala vlog. Also your beautiful smile. Hope to see you soon in India ❤
Come back. This time to the North East, Uttrakhand above Risikesh, Himanchal. Great advice to avoid the Golden Triangle - full of touts and too crowded. Avoid Old Delhi and Varanasi is not for everyone. Also anywhere apart from UP and Bihar is fine.We need to move the Taj Mahal to another state. I live in Australia but took 5 months off to travel in India. I drove and upon my return found myself honking without thought till my gf slapped me. Glad u had fun. Also in India, life becomes much easier if you are linked the online payment system like the rest of the country. I hardly used any cash during my stay as I had an Indian bank account linked to the app. There must be a way to pay for those who don't. When in India, feel free to ask locals for advice, esp young people who speak good English and look decently dressed, esp girls. Say no to selfies. This nuisance needs to stop. Buses are a no for me. Trains are a hit and a miss. Also, now you know why Indian parents are known to smack their kids - they are a pain in the backside (no pun).
1:37 to 2:09 absolutely agree with ya 👍🏼.
Next time if you come to India go to beaches like Andaman & Nicobar Islands and in Lakshadweep island 🏝️
The level of harassment varies from state to state in India. South India is generally the safest where the harassment is generally limited to staring but will not escalate beyond that. Mumbai being more cosmopolitan and mixed with local Maratha culture where women tend to be empowered is also generally safe. The cowbelt states are the least safe where cultural attitudes towards women are terrible and a lot of men truly believe that that any woman who is out and about without male supervision is a slut who enjoys being raped. Delhi has a large influx of immigrants from rural UP and Bihar where women are covered up and kept at home. These immigrants believe that any woman not in traditional attire deserves it. With tourists the attitude is even worse. These guys watch western pornography, and think every white tourist is just like a porn star. This rape culture Is a problem that is very unique to India.
Love the honesty.
Thank you 🥰
Selfies- india makes you experience the life of a celebrity for the trip 😅
Thanks for the honest feedback. I was wondering How far was that candle 🕯️ from your hair 😳
Haha me too 😂
CHEERS to Natalie, for her energy and Spirit, but any Indian women travelling Solo in India is a mountainous task, THE MOUNTAINS,BEING CULTURE ,FAMILY AND OTHER THINGS 😁😁but may be by 2050 things will change 🤣🤣
Your point on size vs population i.e. population density explains most of the issues around lack of personal space.
It really does!!! I don’t feel like people are aware of it until you see a picture like the one I posted, and then it’s like 😱😱😱
@@NataliesPassport 😄 and you never get fully used to it....I have been trying for 34 years 😅
I'm from luc, i was expecting something from there, if you could show footage from there, or even make a explanatory video on your last stop, that would be awesome!
Im an Indian, i live in South India Chennai. Im married to a white girl from US. So this butt smacking thing happened with her not just once but a number of times during our trip to Delhi and other north indian states. Most of the time this happens is when we are on the streets . These goons are always on a bike or a scooter and there is no way for me to chase them. The cops in north india try their best but they failed to catch them. And again something similar happened in my hometown Chennai and when the cops knew about it they scanned all the cameras and went as far as they could and they were caught. What happened was the guy who smacked her butt and the other guy who was with him had their arms and legs broken. The excuse the police would say is that they "Slipped and fell". Lol but the truth is they literally break them . They do this a lot to rowdies and goons in Tamilnadu. By doing so they spread fear among criminals. Thats the reason there is less crime in South India compared to the North. Because the police in south india give Third degree barbaric treatment to criminals like these. And the selfie part i totally fet it. It frustrates me when i take her to the beach. I keep telling her to say no to selfie. But sometimes she forgets what i keep telling her and she is too kind to strangers. I keep sitting for like 30 to 40 minutes in a corner of the beach while the people keep gathering around her for selfie. Its little annoying honestly that my girl(my wife) is with a bunch of strangers taking selfies. She has tattoos all over her body which attracts people asking for selfie even more lol. But its her choice i guess. I cant force her not to. Anyways i hope you stay safe on your journey. And my personal tip - Always carry a pepper spray. Happy travels:)
India is like other country india is different do what Indian people do people always help other country people
Avoid main roads honking is problem for indian too
May be some time but allways not natalie ..but i love you lot ❤❤❤ .it depens upon place to place
Unless you're a well experienced traveller, just avoid typical backpacking. Book better hotels before arriving, use uber or other taxi apps, eat at proper restaurants, take flights, better if you buy a tour package. Avoid the cheapest options. Skip the stereotypical sensory overload experience and try destinations apart from the Taj Mahal and old Delhi, spice markets and slums.
It also depends upon the area as you said , India is very diverse.
Also it depends upon the way , You travel.
And scammers , Yes they are annoying, Even to us Indians.
Exactly!! My favorite places in India aren’t visited by 90% of tourists. Going to Old Delhi and saying you’ve been to India is like going to the Bronx and saying you’ve been to USA 🥴
@@NataliesPassport Absolutely
@@NataliesPassportHowever always stay safe especially in solo travel.
Follow the guidelines, keep emergency number with you .
Try to do in daytime.
Yes India is safe for women!! 1.4 billion people in India how can you judge India?
no it isn't. it depends a lot on where you are, what you are doing, whether you travel solo, how you dress etc. any guy can of course say that it's safe because they never have to worry about getting raped. i've been followed by creepy guys many times and at night i never felt safe if i was on a street alone. south india is generally safer though.
Sahi kha
I feel like as long as you’re smart about traveling, there’s no reason to be extra afraid of India 🤷♀️ I had a great time!
@@spiritwanderer777What you said is same for any country though. But yes India definitely need to improve not because women safety an issue exclusive to india rather India need a safe environment for everyone
@stephanatlas5331 not entirely, not every country deals with such high rate of rapes or has so many wild dogs or other animals on streets, or so many scam artists in tourist places, or lack of basic instrustructure in many places which all add to the factor of safety. not to mention that women in general are seen as lower class than man and you know it. so don't get me wrong, I absolutely love India and I'm moving back there in March to live, but it is not true to say it is a safe country for women and I cannot stand when people sugarcoat it.
Plz come to india again before this year ends
Btw i m getting married on 21 jan 2025 🧿✨ finally to my frnd thn bestfnd and now my hubby to be ☺️ after waiting for so many years and facing so many problems and challenges ups and downs in our lives finally with mahadev’s blessing 🙇♀️🙏🏻 wish me luck and happiness ❤
Aww unfortunately I don’t think I’ll make it by the end of the year as I’m back working full time in Bangkok. But I’ll definitely be back one day. Also congratulations!!! That’s so exciting!! I hope you have an amazing wedding 🥰
@ Hmmm i will wait for your next indian trip … and Thankyou so much for your warm wishes 😇 love you from India 🇮🇳
U should travel to ratnagiri, belgavi, mahabaleshwar, satara, nashik which r in the state of Maharashtra. Less foreigner touristy but amazing. U will enjoy than new delhi, agra.
Hope u will go soon thr n visit.
Ly ♥️
Yes always it's depends on 😊
It does! Luckily I had a great time 🥰
Nice insights.
We made a Video about the Staring 👀 problem...if anyones interested.
Thx for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed your trip to India. The last time i was there was 20 years ago. you are actually my neighbor back in the States, i live in O H I O and you are from PA i think. Enjoy and Take care of yourself. Safe Travels
As a Pakistani i fully support love respect and support USA Canada and its beautiful people from Pakistan , best regards from Pakistan.
Thank you 🥰
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I travelled solo in many countries including Andorra, Frain, Spain, Norway, Italy etc. Im a dark brown Indian male. Whenever I visit a beach in Barcelona, a police office comes rips out my bag and checks what's inside. In France, I worked in a French government entity. Outside work, I was humiliated because of my skin color, physically assaulted by French lady 60 years old when I went to see my cat. I could have done the same but in Indian culture we respect women and of that age I just saw my mother. Whenever, I visit a shop in Europe, the sales person takes me pointing at the cheapest stuff in store. I say 'money is not important but I want quality'. They usually feel embarrassed and say 'I'll bring another sales guy and disappear. In Andorra, a lady kicked me out of a hotel because Im Indian and wiped the handle bars with the alcohol gel during COVID time and threatened to call the police if I didn't leave for a booking that I paid for. What I want to summarize is that, in todays society SKIN COLOR TALKS A LOT.' If I was strolling in a beach in Barcelona with a white girl, no police would bother. For the foreign solo female travelers to India, I just have a single question: if in EU or US if you stroll outside with a yoga pant, do you think a married guy with his wife besides him would not be seeing their butt? That's how the world is in reality.
Visiting india.......is same as visiting den full of xapists...
That's why indian men say " taali dono hath se bajti hai".....
Your fault.....why u visited india when u clearly know most men there are potential xapists.....
The golden triangle is not where experienced rich indians go. Our preferred destinations ain india are - goa, kerala, Pondicherry , north eastern states ,Uttarakhand, himachal ,andaman islands.
Hiya,
I just wanna tell ya that I am no creep (if that's what you might be thinking about me) like after watching this Vlog of yours it just felt to me that I must make myself clear. Am really sorry to know that you had some bad experiences in India. I hope this Vlog of ur reaches to those for whom it's intended for. And my respect for you has increased so much especially after this vlog, only because you travelled India as a woman all by yourself.. I mean that shit takes balls I mean literally it takes some real freaking solid balls to do that. Anyways I still do find u attractive... Maybe in some life maybe.. bye❤ 💋
Remove that lip emoji, it is certainly making you look a creep.
Dude keep it to yourself.
Are you a dude pretending to troll?
I hope you will come to Chongqing China, which is the largest city in the world and the only 8D city. love from Shenzhen China❤
In India females have to be more careful while travelling solo in 2 Indian states. UP and Bihar. Delhi too because it is adjacent to UP and there are many migrant workers who come to Delhi from UP. These are the two most backward states of India. Rest of India is pretty much safe for female solo travelers. South India is extremely safe. In fact, in my opinion, south India is more safe than some western countries.
I am in disbelief that you visited all the good places , visiting only Bangalore mumbai and delhi is just bs. I hope you recover from the indian trauma.And i think you missed the northeastern states.I am an indian and have visited only delhi and agra till now.Good luck to you.
Whenever I travel I like to visit as many places as I can! I would LOVE to go to Northeast India!!! That’s my goal next time I go back 🥰 hopefully you can visit more places too!
As for the negative commentators (some of them are done intentionally, by adversaries, to cause a negative image).
😭 it is annoying. But definitely more positive than negative 🥰
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Thanks for your share
Thanks for watching 🥰
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Thanks for watching 🥰
Still safer than san Francisco or motown or Harlem or Detroit ot St Louis or Compton lol 😂😂😂
Very good my friend
Thank you 🥰 next videos in Thailand! 🎉❤️
@NataliesPassport wow
Natalie you mean well and you do try your best to provide a balanced account of your experiences travelling through parts of India. The fact is that India can be a very dangerous country for females generally, and by extension, dangerous for solo-travellers. Also, people are being cheated out of their possessions, savings, and scammed in India as I write this comment. And these vulnerabilities apply to solo-travellers. I'm glad your trip to India was, on the whole, a good one. Consider yourself lucky.
Thank you 🥰 I do feel lucky compared to the people who had really bad experiences. But also while solo traveling, I met so many solo girls in India who had spent a lot more time there than I did and they still loved it!! Next time I go I want to try to make a compilation video of random solo travelers and how they love India. It would probably be a lot more believable than a random ‘TH-camr’ making a video 🤷♀️
@@NataliesPassport Hello again Natalie. Your idea of producing a "compilation video" is a good one and would be enhanced somewhat if you were to include a couple of inserts of those whose experiences were not so good. Enjoy your travels and good luck. Daniel
@@danielrao3120you think Europe is safe.. really in Italy pickpocters.. in sweden rapes... In uk rapes.. india is 3 times population of whole europe .. still being developing country.. india is far far more safer for women compared to Europe.. don't bluff with few incidence in this vast country..
If you don't like be safe in your cacoon in Europe.. which is already degrading..
@@danielrao3120shame on you to color for few incidence here and there as if it doesn't happen in Europe.. check the rape statistics in Europe compared to india.. then do blah blah here..
@@danielrao3120you definately are those converts.. who hate Hindus..
The Americans did MyLai in Vietnam, AbuGhraib in Iraq and countless others. The youth of the richest country with every facility at their beck and call which youth in the global south , ravaged by 2 to 3 centuries of colonisation and continued neo-colonisation by the Global North and its corporate agents, can’t even dream of. India has a youth population of one billion plus under 30 and 95% of them are leading incredibly boring lives , even their dreams have died. Still 99.99% of them live with their moral compass intact and humble behaviour. In this huge country , generalising the behaviour of 0.1% people is not fair.
Did I generalize the behavior of anyone bad?? Not at all. And I did mention younger Indians stepping up to look out for me and other solo travelers. Maybe watch something before reading the title and assuming it’s all bad? 🥴
@@NataliesPassport You didn’t do it. I just love to rile Americans and Europeans , that’s it . I keep reminding them about their sins. You’re one of those who gave a fair and square account and having watched one of your videos months earlier , I had become a subscriber.
They don't have their moral compass at all. If laws did not exist, lots of men would do things, esp in North India.
@@alani3992not the case in America with them though. Are you real?
Photos is carzy 😅😅
I am sorry to say but USA is way more dangerous compared to India. My friend is doing Phd in USA and he keeps saying that nobody goes outside after 7-8 PM. He will be returning back to India next year.
What part of USA?
Will you come to India again?
Listen dude too be honest it's not safe for women. It's a sad reality
Luckily I didn’t have any really bad experiences, and I met a lot of other solo females in hostels in India who also love it there 🤷♀️
Can you please share your favourite places in India?
There is none
The comparision map was wrong US is roughly 3 times of INDIA 😂
The picture just showed continental USA (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). But if you look at at the numbers on the side, you’ll see USA size is almost 3x but India’s population is almost 4x 👍
@@NataliesPassport @ 3:10 in the map India: 3.8 million square miles , USA:1.27 million square miles that's wrong. What you are saying is completely right but what's written on the map is wrong. Anyway, thanks for your videos i literally travelled with you for 3 and half months with foreigners eyes. It's a different perspective how a solo female foreigner traveler sees India. And that kid incident was horrible and made me really sad.
Natalie, You had the courage as a female traveller to explore India alone and go to places where some females have never been before. Your good heart and soul keep you in good stead for your motivation and that you respect people of all nationalties. Interesting Vlog. Natalie you take no notice of the haters they will didapear and you will still be doing your great, informative content for the people that want to see. Take care. 🩷🙏🩷🙏🥰🌸👍
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Hi!Natalie.The USA size was bigger than INDIA.I noticed the charts in video was incorrect.❤❤❤
Yesss - that was why I posted it! USA is almost 3 times the size of India, but Indias population is like 4x more than USA! 😱
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@@NataliesPassportU're still living in Thailand right?
Yessss!! 😍 I’ve been here since songkran, living in onnut. Saturday I’m moving to a new apartment in Bangkok (with a year long lease) 🥰
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So your Indian videos are over😢
Like calberty in india photos lo😅
Its very very risky in India ...be careful while travelling solo. Especially avoid the pissfulls
india need to stop taking selfie
bhai I don't understand this craze with selfies? like what do you do with them? You don't know them, they don't know you, why are you clicking random pictures. Sure if you have a small chit chat and become friendly, then I guess for memories sake. But like just handing over children or just randomly standing near them to click picture is plain stupid.
Like I said, India isn’t the only place it happens, although it was more extreme there (although that could also be based on having a bigger population maybe 🤔). But I could see some people being really weirded out by it 😅🤷♀️
@@NataliesPassportactually Britishers used to rule our country and they treated us like animals in our own country. Because this happened genaration after genaration, people sort of started to think white people are superior than us. And that is the reason they get exited when they see a foreigner. But as Indians are getting more educated, in future this thing will vanish. Educated new generation of India is not like that.( Completely my theory so many people will not agree 😅 )
Its a regressive culture, esp for females,
so men do it for purposes like bragging on social-media, connecting with a (liberated) female, je*king off to the pic, etc. Yes, so their intentions are never good.
@@Peanutfrymost people don’t want to be part of a selfie
Just a suggestion, please check the map of India that you showed here.. That is not correct. Kindly recheck. Thanks
No one cares Indian map, don't be annoying
You messed up the size of the countries part.
So u will never come to India again?
Sebenarnya tergantung tempatnya dan oknum yang merusak daerah itu
Do you teach your kids to say "like" every other word ?
🤣 lollllll I do not. But yeah, I noticed when I did the subtitles for this that like my likes are like so excessive 💁♀️😅
Please use proper map of india 03:10 .
Wait! So you got scared coz the police did their job diligently? 🤪🤣
Lol what?? I said the police in India were amazing! 😍
North India was invaded by Muslim Arabs. It is pretty rough for women. The place like Delhi is almost like Pakistan and Afghanistan. Real Indian culture is in display in south India. Women are respected in south India unlike any place in India
Not Arabs but islamic invaders of all kinds.
But you are right North Indian culture was destroyed. South though was shielded.
Exactly muslim population wherever avoid those areas.. these people have rapist mindset all the time .
Wherever hindu population you are safe
1,The hospital rape happened in the South.
2, Delhi is the real Indian.
Agree
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Sistert u r new in this business n u will regret later most of the video in ur channel abt india is clik bat.
Ummmmm what? 🥴
@3.09 please fix the map of India. You are using wrong map of India.And also size of US and India incorrect. They need to be swapped.
India is not a country it's a subcontinent
It's a country 🤡 in the subcontinent.
There is a difference between saying the country India and the "Indian" subcontinent... When someone says India it means the country. Don't just go posting random gyaan
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As an indian i don't think its perfect for everyone because it can be different for them culturally overpopulation nd in some areas there can be safety concern pollution in few areas so its still a developing country with many issues which some person from a developed country might not like so it depends on someone whether he can adjust to that environment population those should travel all around india
Exactly - that’s why I wouldn’t recommend India for someone who hasn’t traveled much. But for real travelers who love experiencing new cultures? India is really unique and an amazing place to travel! 😍
Uttar pradesh bihar old Delhi can be dangerous areas as its very backward still even though its better compare to before old days but still sometimes foreigners i see visit it for being cheap mostly but it has higher crime rate so im not surprised uh didn't like nd had to face issue in agra also sadly but i would say people to visit less of these areas when they r in india
It's a shame really, that most of the foreigners esp women have had some sort of harassment or worse and this doesn't show good picture of a country!
😢 it doesn’t. BUT as I said my only real issue was with kids being dumb 🙈 which as well can happen anywhere. Overall my experience in India was great 😍
@ @ well I would say you still manage to escape the worst, it’s not only dumb kids but... anyways seeing ur videos I can make out that you were very smart enough to keep yourself safe and know ur timings and places to visit. Keep up with more interesting videos n stay safe👍🏻☺️
These kids should have been punished, or else they continue to do this.
Have seen several vlogs with kids touching, targeting/hugging females with heads in their breasts etc.
And they will target mainly women tourists, because their own women kept conservative.
He will say anything to get a smell of the kitty , you should be aware of men like him who will show sympathy just to get into the pants. @@NataliesPassport.
We call these men simps .
Don't be scared of direct and honest or rude men cause we will directly say the truth now whether you like it or not it's upto you and we don't care .
But the guys like him are the ones u should be aware of, he thinks you will give him the kitty lmao
@@alani3992personally I've never seen that
Next time if you come to India, go to Northeast, Andaman Nicobar and lakshyadeep
I really want to go to all of those!!! 😍
Solo travell for female is not easy anywhere in the world. Travelling solo in chicago is also takes some courage