As an Indian Aussie, its this gross behaviour like this that gives us a bad rep all over the world. People should feel safe from all this crap no matter where you are in the world.

@travelforphoebe

10 күн бұрын

There are so many amazing people in India, it makes me really sad that things like this overshadow them

@The_rock_hi-GUY09

9 күн бұрын

@@travelforphoebe you have 💯 right that's the reason why I want to leave India 👍👍👍

@satplm3011

9 күн бұрын

​@sunnymitra6372 lol seriously? No one does this in the world other than Indian. Why happened in a first place? Should never happened

@beanoyip06

8 күн бұрын

That’s the ideal world which doesn’t exist.

@linus631

8 күн бұрын

She is lucky to make out of the Country unharm.😅

Sorry to hear about your experience.. My girlfriend (white french) and I (korean american) traveled to india/pakistan last year. We did everything ourselves with no tour and only ate and hang around local places. Surprisingly we weren't harassed much. I think you are right. If you are a white female solo traveling, you will probably get harassed more. We did get approached everyday but they leave us after we tell them to f*ck off. We don't really blame the individual people harassing us but the shit system and education these people grew up with. Because to be honest we went to wealthy areas in new delhi and it was the exact opposite. people were very kind and no one was bothering you. No one staring, no one trying to sell you stuff. It just tells you the significant discrepancies in a population. I just hope things improve in india so that future tourists don't deal with such pain. I also heavily blame your tour guides. I can't believe they took you too areas where you would get harassed more. That is a terrible red flag... Next time, check out northern india like srinagar and ladakh! It is very beautiful and people are kind. And pakistan! We loved it there so much. Although parts of lahore and karachi you might face similar issue. Thank you for sharing your experience and being honest! I think more people need to share their experience so they are prepared before going.

@sbkpilot1

10 күн бұрын

most will not harass a woman if they are with another man, they are usually looking for easy victims

@linus631

8 күн бұрын

She is lucky to make out of he country without major harm.😮

@travelwithedz

4 күн бұрын

wow! Thank you for providing this information about India.👍

India is really a tough place to be for western solo traveler, its really unfortunate what happened to you. I Had a similar experience during Holi festival a couple of yrs back and I was with my fiancé’ during those times..I’m glad you made it out in one piece Phoebe..

@travelforphoebe

10 күн бұрын

I’m so sorry to hear you had a similar experience. I made sure to avoid Holi as I’d heard quite a few stories from women about being groped in the crowds

@downtomars6268

10 күн бұрын

I don't understand why Western countries keep telling people they have the same values as India. Yet, clean beautiful countries deemed evil enemies are given harsher travel advisory warnings despite having lower crime and less hazards as not having shared values.

@MilanDas-yx8rz

9 күн бұрын

Not really......

@MilanDas-yx8rz

9 күн бұрын

Please visit Northeast part of India....than start to visit other parts of India ........try it.

@linus631

9 күн бұрын

This would never happened in China!

I am glad you are safe. Thanks for sharing

North India is beyond help, glad you’re safe ❤

i hate that you went through this, phoebe!! I'm so angry for you. it's sounds terrifying and of course people can say "it's just a photo" but it's your sense of safety and security and personal space while visiting a foreign place. and the hotel room key stuff is horrifying. I got a door stop alarm off amazon, its SO loud but also jams the door and sits easy and small at the bottom of a backpack for travel. thank you for sharing this experience. it is so important to share these sides of travel. onto better days my friend, sending big hugs, love and strength!

@travelforphoebe

10 күн бұрын

That door alarm is exactly what I need moving forward! Thanks so much Jaime. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the support ♥️ I think for the person asking it’s just one photo and for me it’s 40-50 photos a day. One of the guides commented about how many times I was asked, he was quite surprised. The thing is, when I used to say yes, men would want to touch me as well and I didn’t want that. They would post the photos and say I was their girlfriend or that we had slept together. Then, I discovered what was happening with some of these photos. They have been turned into deep fake p0rn0graphy. It’s disgusting. I know it’s not me but anyone who knows me or knows my family could see it and think it’s real. I often worry someone would show my parents. This thing of me exists and there is nothing I can do about it. The reality is, I cannot trust men to take a photo with them 😔 not even one.

@lifebyjamie

10 күн бұрын

@@travelforphoebe please get one ASAP!! I hope it helps!! even when travelling with a man I bring it. You just never know these days. I can’t believe this is happening so commonly to people?! My heart hurts for you and that people are doing this disgusting shit. It’s not right. I’m glad you stood your ground even if you felt like your voice did nothing. I hope you have taken it easy since and given yourself space to recover yourself, regulate your nervous system, take some extra time to put yourself in spaces / around people who make you feel safe, heard and loved. 💕

@The_rock_hi-GUY09

10 күн бұрын

Yes

@jplin68

9 күн бұрын

@@travelforphoebeAgree and you are totally right. Take care and God bless!

I appreciate your courage to make and post this video. This is common sentiment that ive heard about Indian men and its about time they learn about themselves...

Thanks for sharing your experience Phoebe. Hope you're going ok now too, much love.

Wow I watched your video because I got a couple comments on mine saying you had a bad experience and asking if mine was similar. While guys in India, and traveling in India in general, can be intense, it sounds like you had really bad luck! I solo traveled all over India for 3 months (booked my own trains, buses, hotels/hostels) and I didn't really have any issues. I also met lots of other girls who solo traveled India and loved it! Also whenever I had guys be annoying, other random guys on the street would get them to leave me alone. So yes - India is intense, but not every solo female traveler has a bad experience there. I'll definitely return to India again (even solo) to explore more places. And hopefully if you go back you'll have a better experience! ❤

@travelforphoebe

6 күн бұрын

I’m so glad you commented Natalie 🥰 thank you! Before I went, I had spoken to a few women who had experiences similar to yours and they really inspired me to visit. Glad to hear you had locals supporting you in those intense moments! Thanks again for taking the time to watch this and share - it’s so important for people to hear your experience too 🙏🏼

@mikejones-nd6ni

3 күн бұрын

Your what we call an outlier. if i talk to enough ppl i to can find someone that enjoys taking trips to their local dump/landfill too. Some ppl have poop fetishes. its just not the norm and very rare.

@vishnuvardhan3047

2 күн бұрын

As a Indian , I would say, dont go. Not safe to do Solo travelling in India. Go with a gang of friends.

@user-he9zt4hj9i

10 сағат бұрын

Visit Kerala, India. It's good even she said she is safe there.

Thank you for being brave an posting this video. 🙌

Thank you for sharing your honest opinion Phoebe. As a solo traveler too this is very valuable information. Sorry to hear everything you had to go through, it is not ok 😢 These people had no right invading your personal space like this, you are strong girl, they are the problem!

So sorry to hear of your experiences. Stay strong...

Oh Phoebe! I'm sooovdorry to hear about this. Big hugs. I love your honesty and love your videos. Pls keep creating ❤

You are amazing for speaking out and making this video so everyone is aware.

@travelforphoebe

10 күн бұрын

Oh gosh 🥹 wow. I’m overwhelmed. I was very nervous to share this. I felt like I didn’t have support in India but I feel like I’ve got it now. Thank you ♥️ getting support like this from other women means everything.

@travelwithedz

4 күн бұрын

Agree! 👍

Thank you so much for pushing past the feelings of discomfort to share your real experience with us. It's really important to hear. And I'm so sorry that you had that experience. It really sounded terrifying.

*If you are a solo female travelling in India and feel threatened, immediately speak to an Indian female preferably younger ones, majority of them will be more than helpful* also share locations with your family all the time (this applies anywhere you travel in the world).

Sending so much love and big hugs to you as a fellow female traveller! I went to the Golden Triangle, and thankfully, my Korean girlfriend and I felt safe 90% of the time! ❤

indian man here and i am just ashamed how bad our country is for solo travellers like you sorry from our side we are a developing nation but i am optimistic we will reach a good level one day thank you so much for coming out and narrating your experience a lot of introspection is needed

Thank you for sharing so honestly. I had been seriously thinking of a trip there in a few years time (not solo) but it’s really put me off hearing your experience. Not to worry, there are so many other places in the world to explore - life’s too short to have a horrible or terrifying experience. So sorry that you had to go through that - on the bright side it will make you appreciate your enjoyable travel that much more!

I am curious what agency did you book? Maybe it would have helped if you booked with a more mainstream agency like G adventures or Intrepid travel.

Hi Phoebe, I'm from Kerala, India and sorry to hear about your bad experience in India. I don't want to sound patronizing like others, as I think you would have figured many stuff by now on your own in the hind sight. But I sincerely request you to please upload a separate video with all the prepetrators of your bad experience in India. Including the tour group, videos or pictures of people who have harrassed you. I know, you may sometimes recieve cyber bullying for this from the ignorent Indians, but educated ones who understands the gravity of the situation will support you. Indian government itself is trying to improve their external brand and hence I m sure will take action on this. Please do tag the police departments of the respective states. Finally, i sincerely hope this wouldn't be the last impression of you about India. I remember your lovely memories of Kerala, even though you were with a group. Please do give a second chance, this time visiting Kerala again, Hampi, Bangalore, the northeast India etc. Please do your due diligence and stay with the best rated hosts in Airbnb and travel with local guides (Like Anand or Singh) and avoid the big tour agencies. Hopping for a better and safer travel next time. Good luck. Take care.

Күн бұрын

Thanks but no thanks

So incredibly sorry that this happened to you Phoebe.. thank you for sharing, I can only imagine how difficult it was to live through this but so brave of you to share your experiences. Not going to lie I teared up throughout this whole episode, you don't deserve to be treated like this- no one does. I encourage you to take the rest you need ❤

Travelled to India in May on business for the first time. I've been to 70+ countries. I returned back to Ireland and said to my family - 'never again', the worst country on earth for women to visit.

Very sad to hear all of this, being an Indian and also being part of the Travel Industry! I travelled to Australia last December and your videos helped me immensely, I was so excited to see how you'd cover India (especially the north indian leg of the tour as thats what we serve) but i am just really sorry for your experience!

I’m so sorry that you had this experience in my country. I live in Bombay and sadly other than Bombay and most parts of Bangalore - being a woman is quite tough in most parts of the country. More power to you and you don’t deserve this

Sorry to hear your experience in India. So brave you speak it out.

I’m so sorry you had to go through what you did, just absolutely speechless.

Thanks for sharing. It helps to inform and protect women who travels solo.

Im so sorry to hear what happened to you. Its gut wrenching. At the same time Im very glad you made it safe back home. Dont stop speaking up and telling your story. Lots of love❤️

Oh Phoebe! My heart was breaking while watching this video! I am soo sorry about what you endured in India and beyond! I was basically holding my breath at the thought of something happening to you…it must have been so scary! 😢 Thank you so much for opening up about your experiences, no one should ever be treated with such blatant disrespect!! I am so glad you got out of there and are now safe! Sending all my love.❤

I'm so sorry this happened to you. I know it's hard to put out a video that not is not all positive, but I appreciate you telling the truth of your experience.

Oh no Phoebe. I’m so sorry that you had to go through such a harrowing experience in parts of your India trip. I know it look a lot of courage for you to speak so freely about this. But, that is one thing I have always appreciated about your travel chronicles is your honesty to your community. And I think this is valuable information. I know it’s going to take some time, but I hope at some point, you’ll be able to put these experiences behind you. Continue to be who you are and don’t let this sidetrack you.

I’m so sorry you experienced such terrible treatment and thank you for sharing this video.. you are so brave! It sounds like you need to revisit Japan where things like this don’t seem to happen 💕

@travelforphoebe

10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much love 🙏🏼 I also had some wonderful experiences with truly lovely locals who took great care of me, welcomed me into their country and made me feel so safe. It’s such a shame these amazing people get overshadowed by the negative. Japan sounds like a great idea! You know I love it!

@imjadeemily

10 күн бұрын

@@travelforphoebe pleasure 💕 yeah it is such a shame! So grateful there were some amazing people to show you respect and a good time 💕

You're so brave, thanks God you got out of there ! Please take care

Good video Phoebe. Better be safe than sorry. And thank you for mentioning that Kerala was relatively safe.

@travelforphoebe

10 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching this, listening and being so supportive 🙏🏼 it’s a scary video to post. Yes, Kerala was great and I had a very good time in Mumbai as well

@pksrishav5134

8 күн бұрын

​@@travelforphoebeplease don't come here again as an Indian are request It's not safe for foreign tourist women

You have been through a lot... Full respect to you. Lived experiences are the most powerful stories...

My female friends all have at least one story, which is tough for me to hear since I've had such positive experiences. Thanks for sharing as I've had women ask me and I'm not sure what to say sometimes

We went to India last March, as always we joined a reputable American tour company and we had a fantastic time there. Our group had 32 tourists two guides and a driver. No harassment what so ever. Live and learn 😢

@downtomars6268

5 күн бұрын

There's was a case where Indian tour guides who spoke some Japanese along with others drugged and locked up a Japanese tourist and s.assaulted her for days until she escaped barely physically functioning, nearly stared to death. Japanese media barely mentioned it so as to not offend India and Indians kept calling it isolated.

@durgaprasadms9221

4 күн бұрын

When this happenend? Can you share a link ?​@@downtomars6268

Hi, glad you spoke about your experience . It also happened with the local people . I hope somebody will work on these things one day

Omg, dear, I’m sending you as much love as I possibly can… this is so traumatizing!! I had a very similar experience when I traveled to India. Even though I was with my boyfriend, it became unbearable to be on the streets.

Thank you for sharing. I was wondering about your genuine experience in India as a female. When I saw your first video I was actually inspired to visit someday because it’s a place I never really wanted to go but places have a reputation for a reason. It doesn’t come from nowhere.

@pksrishav5134

8 күн бұрын

As an Indian I request you please don't come here sister You are not safe here God bless you

@andreas_adventures

8 күн бұрын

@@pksrishav5134 Thanks haha

@pksrishav5134

8 күн бұрын

@@andreas_adventures God bless you sister Have a Nice day

@ruchirmundhra6716

4 күн бұрын

​@@andreas_adventures if u come only visit places like Kerela or cities like Mumbai which are actually very safe

@user-he9zt4hj9i

4 күн бұрын

Visit Kerala, India. It's good even she said she is safe there.

OMG..really sorry that you had to go through this. I actually saw your Mumbai video a few days back and it was so funny with your guide taking over describing things, it all seemed so pleasant. Looking at your reactions to him there, wouldn't ever have imagined that you would have been put through so much in the earlier part of your trip. Kudos to you for being so strong and optimistic to make every moment count. And then to have to go through an even worse phase again.. I am really sorry & disappointed that this happened to you. No matter what anyone says there is no justification for people to behave like this. I am Indian, and you are spot on for sharing your experience with everyone. Ofcourse everyone is not like this, but then anyone should not have to go through this aswell. Please keep sharing so others can learn and not go through such experiences. Stay happy & blessed. Cheers.

Oh my goodness, that is such an awful thing to happen. I did India as a solo female but went with a well known group tour. Our guide was fantastic but I stuck to him like glue as the 1 day I had on my own I felt very unsafe. Thankfully we had about 15 in our group so we were never really alone during the tour. The only reason I wanted to go India was to see the Taj Mahal but I ended up being pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I have been solo travelling now for nearly 30 years and as female traveller we really have to be so aware and trust our gut. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, it could ultimately save someone 😊

@travelforphoebe

10 күн бұрын

Wow! It sounds like you had a great experience, I’m so glad you did. I spoke to quite a few other women who had experiences similar to yours (and myself I’d had a mostly wonderful time in Kerala too!) are you able to share who h tour company you went with?

@traciewalker7892

10 күн бұрын

I travelled with Intrepid Travel. I have done many many trips with them which have been nothing but amazing. I have also travelled with G Adventures and I would highly recommend then aswell.

@travelforphoebe

10 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing! If I had my time over I definitely would have booked with either of those. When I was looking at dates they didn’t have a departure I could make so I went with someone else and it said group tour but it wasn’t. Live and learn I suppose.

Very sad to hear you had a bad experience in India. India is such a beautiful country with lot of cultural experience to savour. Wishing you all the best for your future travels. Continue to post your videos it's very helpful.

Sorry to hear about that . Even we as Indian feel helpless when hear such incidents. Just one tip, next time instead of male travel assistant hire woman assistant. They are less likely to scam you and will take you the places for shopping and food which you are really interested in.

You were so BRAVE, I would have never went there by myself. Glad you made it out safe 🙏🙏

Oh Phoebe this made me so sad watching 😢. I love that you are always honest in your videos. Thank you for being honest and letting everyone know your honest experience. Anyone who’s followed you for a long time knows you are pretty easy going so for this to completely rattle you it must have been bad. Sending you much love ❤

Sickening. I'm so sorry. 😮 Thank you for sharing your experience. It is helpful!

So so so relieved that you are safe now, that was so scary to hear about. Im sorry it is still ongoing. Please reach out to those who can support you. You arent being dramatic, your feelings are so so valid. Xx

Sorry to hear about the bad experience. I am glad that you had a great experience during your Kerala visit

Hi Phoebe, I've got so much to say here, I really don't know where to start. That was terrifying. I am SO glad that your trip didn't take a darker turn though. What you did endure is UNACCEPTABLE, those "men" are vile monsters. It must have been so scary for you. I'm a huge fan of you and your adventures, as well as a father to two young girls, watching you tell this tale I was torn between empathy, anger and wishing that I could have been there (if just passing by) to protect you. How dare they! I hope that you NEVER experience anything like that ever again. You are strong, you are amazing, you are brave. I hope you can continue to make your wonderful videos and that you will forever stay safe.

I'm so sorry you went through this. I was just in Goa 2 months ago but not in a tour group. I made connections there before I arrived solo (yoga retreats etc). May I ask where in Goa you were?

Thanks for speaking out.

I’m so sorry you had such horrible experiences. Thank you for your honesty. It’s important. The truth can save lives. ❤️‍🩹 I wish you healing from these traumas. I hope that you’re ok. ❤️‍🩹

I’m so sorry to hear about your experiences 😢💕 Thank you for shedding light on all of this so woman can make an informed decision around their travel plans. I will never travel here, this type of behaviour is not only unacceptable but disgusting. Sending you big hugs and positive vibes 🙏❤️

Sorry to hear what happened & I'm not surprised. It's hard being a Solo Female Traveller in India, especially North India. I'd always suggest to travel with a partner / in group when you travel in Delhi / UP / Rajasthan - men are very notorious in that part of the country. I hope you'll look past this experience & appreciate the beauty of India.

Hi Phoebe, how are you today? Thank you so much for your honesty and for sharing this with us. I'm genuinely glad to see you're physically okay. I understand that it may be difficult for your mind to let go of the guilt you're feeling, but I truly believe that one day you will realize it's not you, it's them. It's not your fault. You have a beautiful soul and a lovely spirit. Your curiosity needs to be nourished, and traveling does just that. It's not bad; it's amazing. I empathize with everything you've gone through as a woman and as a traveler. Thank you so much for giving this advice, especially to us. I also understand how challenging it is to receive these kinds of comments, but in the end, I always pay attention to the kindest ones. They bring light and hope, which is something very rare to find, especially on social media. You're an incredible woman, an amazing person, and now you have this experience that has taught you: you have to follow your instincts. You're powerful, you're worthy of respect and love. Thank you for sharing your amazing trips with us, with all the ups and downs. Thank you for your soul. Thank you for the incredible vibe you transmit. I wish you all the best.

As an Indian and a regular viewer of this channel, it's heartbreaking to hear, I am aware of the selfie menace that many foreign tourists face, it probably comes from the ingrained sense of white skin supremacy, what the colonisers left us with but things happening to the extent that you narrated, it's absolutely shocking and unacceptable, did you intimate your embassy in India and reached out to the tourist helpline? Also share your Tour Operator's details with the respective authorities or make it public, what you narrated is horrifying and it needs to be dealt appropriately. Also if any other potential tourist is reading this, please don't travel this way, it's the most disastrous way to explore India possibly!

Sorry you had to go through all of that... Really disturbing to think that this still happens in this day and age... I'm glad you got out of there... Take care Phoebe... sending positive vibes

I am so sorry you went through this -No one should have to. I have been to Goa ( a long time ago) and went to karela on my own. I am a bit shocked with these 2 places I hope you’re feeling ok.

Geez Louise India sounds scary. I love seeing you taking us along on your solo adventures & I love that you are doing it all alone ( some of the places you go potentially give me encouragement that maybe I could do them solo myself). I do love that you have included this vlog & that some of your India vlogs you gave us a taste of your authentic thoughts but I didn’t realise it was as bad as that !!!! OMG your hotel room ( if you can’t be safe in your hotel now that makes it dangerous). I can imagine how you felt and it’s bad you had to experience that but thanks for sharing ! Hmmm I won’t be going to India

When I was in India i was told by several people that local women squat and go to the toilet in the street because they are scared of what will happen if they go behind a bush. Might not be true but I was amazed how many women I saw squatting in the street when they could have gone down a side street behind a bush.

Thanks for sharing this Phoebe, so glad you are okay. I am British - half Indian, half English. I refuse to travel to India. The harassment I've gotten in the UK from Indian men alone since I was a literal child is enough to put me off. Sure, I sound dramatic and self obsessed but my experience of it has been no joke and I can't bear to romanticise a country that generally has such poor respect for women's safety. My grandparents had homes in Mumbai and Goa and they'd spend half the year out there, the only way you could tempt me to visit my heritage is if I were with an army of male family members! I was away in a completely different destination recently when some men harassed me for photos whilst I was watching the sunset. Ruined an otherwise totally perfect moment. The touching, and the way NO is not enough is just unbearable and my skin crawls for you. Love your solo travel content which is always awe-inspiring. 💛

Oh I am so sorry you had to go through this and it sounds horrible. I think I would have been on the first plane I can get out of there. Thanks for sharing at least now I know its not somewhere I will ever visit.

@travelforphoebe

10 күн бұрын

I wonder if I’d been with someone else if I might’ve left? Having someone else there with you to talk to about it can really help see the situation more clearly, you know?

Phoebe, I've just watched your blog. If I could, I would give you a big 🇦🇺 Australian hug, Im blon away what you have told us im lost for words ,people in this world really need to wake up to themselves well as I follow you from one Aussie to another please take care when travelling yeah,Take care

So sorry for the experience you had to face here in India!

I watched your trip to Vietnam and how happy you enjoyed the trip there, maybe you can visit Vietnam again and share more videos

Wow, this sounds like my worst nightmare. I do quite a lot of solo travel without my husband, Ludvig, and India has always been in the back of my mind... This video has helped a lot in my decision making. Thank you for sharing and being so honest.

Whaaaaat? I saw one or two of your videos in India (only some parts, I´m not interest in that place) and I thought you were sick, or feeling under the weather... I never imagined that kind of nightmare: I am really glad you are alive. When you told what happened inside the hotels I got goosebumps; and I'm from México, "the place where all the bad things are supposed to happen", but I've never heard anything like that. Perhaps you should upload new videos showing all the scary moments; do it for all the women that like you are solo travelers. Please learn your lesson: stay safe.

As an indian men I'm shocked to hear about the incident happened to you. It's not just about the foreigner solo traveling women its about women in general. But I'm shocked to hear that it was happening in cities in day light in busy area's and locals didn't helped you. Sorry phoebe for an horrifying experience in india. As an indian citizen i feel sorry about it. I would suggest you to file a report regarding this incident to indian high commission in australia. So that no one dare to do this with any women either local or tourist. Take care.

@MikeyCh09

8 күн бұрын

Shocked? Not shocked at all. Based off my own travel experiences this is a typical travel experience in India.

@junar88

7 күн бұрын

Really shocked? C'mon you Indian know this is very common in India don't deceive yourself 🤦

@anemone_aki

6 күн бұрын

@@junar88 Tourists outside the Urban places, Tourist destinations are quite rare. this is not as common as you might think. it happens mostly due to scammer tour guides/trip advisor. Of course I'm not discounting Phoebe's experience.

@Boba-hj2hx

5 күн бұрын

​@@junar88 we live here we also travel that's why we are shocked because it doesn't really happens with us Also there are so many scammers out there ots just we all know about everything and we can't be fooled around by them

@ffpredator5214

4 күн бұрын

Shocked, this happen every day 😂😂, guys running to take photo of women travel is common in India, you can see millions of videos😂😂😂

Hey Phoebe, I am from India and I live in southern part of India. Indians don't blast in comments it was my personal experience. During my teen age I visited north India in train despite I am a boy a man touched my private parts during the travel. I got scared at that time i was just a small boy. From that day I never go to north India alone. I got traumatised by it. Sorry to hear this happened to you.

Awww Phoebe, I'm so sorry you had such an awful experience. Thank you for being brave enough to share your experience. If you find yourself back in Singapore, I'll buy you the best Laksa in Katong. It won't change anything you went through but hopefully it would bring you a simple joy. Take care dear, stay strong. Also trust your instincts.

Dr.Akashh here Phoebe, I’ve been watching you since a year or so from India. Always loved your positivity n energy. Feels really bad that you’ve had a terrible experience. Apologies from India. I hope these uneducated people get some life n learn to behave with women. Loads of love n cheers to you. Stay charming as you are.

Hi Phoebe, I learned a lot from your videos when I was travelling to Australia and I have been following your page since then .. they were very helpful .. as an Indian I feel extremely ashamed that you had go through this.. India can be a little unsafe and since the population is this much there are all sorts of people here.. I am so sorry you had this experience.. and I hope you are feeling better now.. and to people who are planning to travel to India solo or in group I would suggest that try and find good reputable companies as your tour agents or plan your own itinerary in advance .. this is what I do when I travel India or anywhere across world..

Phoebe I am so sorry to hear about your bad experience in India. Glad at the end you are ok. The most important. If you’re thinking of travelling to Asia again, you can consider visiting China. Rich in culture/ history as well as friendly/nice people. It’s very safe too as a solo traveler no matter if it’s day or night. Anyway, have a good rest back home and you take care. Cheers from Macau, China.

How horrific! That would have been so scary. I'm glad you shared your experience.

@travelforphoebe

10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much love. I was very scared to post this 🙏🏼 your comment means a lot

Sorry for that .. ❤ take care. Hope it becomes better travel experience..

❤❤❤ hey Phoebe, so sorry this happened. Big hug, from one female solo traveler to another❤

I am going to Hoi A soon, did you feel safe there? I am feeling anxious after your India experience❤

@ledanglove

3 күн бұрын

Hoi an in Vietnam? If so, how could you compare Vietnam to India? Totally different worlds, it's much more safer than Thailand definitely

@Thailand-mt9op

3 күн бұрын

@@ledanglove I am not from Thailand. I just asked her if she felt safe as a women in Hoi An? I am a women alone. Why so aggressive? Not necessary 🙏🏻

As an indian i can easily suggest this - DO NOT COME TO INDIA AS A SOLO FEMALE TRAVELLER, DO NOT COME WITHOUT LOCAL CONNECTS, AND DO NOT COME DURING SUMMER . It sucks to say it, but india is not tourist friendly much

@jays5186

9 күн бұрын

The best and safest places are remote ones- ladakh, northeast

@Domebuddy

9 күн бұрын

@aayushkatyal921 are you accusing her of lying? This is a woman who has been to so many countries, and you are trying to invalidate her experience as if she didnt know what she was doing and just walking around ghettos. You are part of the problem with India. Please reflect on your actions and make India a better place.

@angelsavita524

8 күн бұрын

What about Kerala?

@jays5186

8 күн бұрын

@@angelsavita524 the south is always less intense. Kerela and Goa are definately a lot more enjoyable and safer than the north. I know kerela is good haven't seen it myself

@ayushsingh5716

6 күн бұрын

As Pakistani do also avoid to visit here

Yes 👍 you are right

I am actually terrified for you just watching your video because it could’ve been a whole lot worse as you and I both know. as a solo female traveler, I am terrified to go to India by myself or even me and one or two other women. I feel like I want to go in a large group of people which usually I don’t like traveling in large groups of people. I am so glad that nothing worse happened because that is truly life-changing in a bad way. I commend your courage and thank you so much for posting the truth of what actually happened and how these men behave.

I'm really sorry you had this experience. Honestly sounds awful. I cannot imagine how bad that felt for you. So glad your safe and your sharing this. Safety is always #1 priority. Hopefully sharing this gives others an idea of how things are for women. Your feelings and your experiences are valid and important. Hope you stay safe and you start to feel better soon. Hopefully this all stops. And people get a clue of how to treat people

Sad to hear that your experience was such a traumatizing one. Hearing about your experience makes me realize that we have much to improve on public place safety and the overall experience of a tourist by working on many different aspects. Clearly, having places to visit, fancy hotels, and eateries is not enough to create a safe tourism ecosystem. As an Indian who takes pride in the Indian culture of hospitality, it is very sad to hear that someone had to experience these kinds of things here. Call it self-criticism but respect for personal space and consent is generally quite low here, and that's something that seriously needs to be addressed. Sharing your experience was a very good thing I would say, these issues need to be acknowledged if we want to solve them. Bravo, for completing the tour despite the challenges and I really hope you have a much better experience if you ever visit India again.

I am glad you are safe and sound ❤treat it as an experience

Ohh love that was so frustrating..Hope you are feeling better ❤

I didnt care about photos went n s e and w except deserted places alone and found no issues..dirty often yea but people were generous and kind. ❤❤

@travelforphoebe

10 күн бұрын

It sounds like you had a great experience ☺️ There are so many wonderful people in India and beautiful places too. I’m glad you enjoyed it ♥️

Thank you for sharing your experience. It's quite frightening. I have a desire to travel the world, but I am now feeling hesitant about visiting India.

My best friend travelled solo there a few years ago and she said she was harassed to buy things and her driver keeps taking her to markets. She travelled the world solo and she swears never to return to India ever. :(

@ninjapirate123

18 сағат бұрын

Has your best friend also went to China?

@pixie0904

11 сағат бұрын

@@ninjapirate123 yes. She’s travelled pretty much around the globe. She went to China once, and that’s pretty much it.

From one woman to another I am so sorry you had your endure that horrendous ordeal whilst you were a visiting their country. I can not imagine the fear you must have felt. Thank you for making the truthful video and sharing it to inform other solo females. I for one would never travel to India alone or otherwise.😢 We had the same driver as you Duan in Ha Giang and he is the type of person you want on your travels . Although he spoke no English he took care of me like I was a queen and was kind and considerate the whole time as I’m sure he was to you. I’m glad you encountered at least a few nice men in India

@anuacharya7681

4 күн бұрын

You can travel to India alone don't go to shady unknown places in certain city especially Delhi like slum areas otherwise it's safer..one issue it's not with foreign women, foreign men also face this selfie taking issues....they may occupy your privacy..but it is not always...

Thank you for sharing this as it will help other women. A girl from my city was r*ped when she visited India. While going to the hospital and while reporting it there were men taking selfies with her. And men even now found her and send her lots of dms with disgusting comments, so I do understand you, it is truly terrifying. I'm very sorry this happened to you, very disgusted, and, thank you for sharing for other women to see they are not alone. Also, I heard many horror stories especially during holi festivity, but in general every girl going there had a horrible time and had terrifying experiences with drivers and hotel people even. Very shocking, hope this changes, it cannot continue to be like this, even for Indian women and what they have to endure...

Thanks for sharing.

Will you come jaipur ( pink city) ???

My Fiance and I watch your videos (Canada, Singapore, Japan, Korea) and we could feel the tenseness throughout your journey in India. You recorded such beautiful landmarks but it's unacceptable you had to deal with all those layers of harassment. The content you make is amazing and we wish you all the strength and prayers to move past this experience to get back the Phoebe we all know and love. The honesty of saying what you don't and do like keeps us engaged in a respectful way. Some travel vloggers over do it with how amazing everything is, but in reality it's not always greener on the other side. We can't wait to see where you end up next :)

Omg phoebe that is so scary, especially the incident of the door 💔💔 imagine you didn't barricade the door in a foreign country 😭😭. Glad that you are safe and I hope India tourism board or ministers see these videos and make a change. I hope that you are somewhere safe and somewhere you can just regroup and be calm sending love 🌹

Glad you said what you needed to say. Why should you feel bad narrating your experience? Its important these things are said out loud, because it can help other (female travelers) decide.

@travelforphoebe

10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for what you said here 🙏🏼 I was very scared to post this

hello Phoebe writing to you from Australia, bit of background ...im a middle aged woman who has been to India more than 11 times , i must say im very proud of you for starting this discussion in relation to this. it all happens ... my first trip i also went on a tour , but this tour was with many people , even though that was with many people , the scams are still very rife . fast forward to traveling alone for the next 10 times , photos etc yes , but im not backward in coming forward , i find that the pack mentality was usually from north India . Unfortunately in Goa , there are so many domestic tourists , the local Goan men would not do this , this behavior would be Domestic Indian tourists , who tend to travel in packs . again im really impressed with this discussion as it needs to be addressed . i hope that you have taken time to decompress form this trip . we need to see the world for what it really is , and discussions need to be had and explored Kind regards Greta

Never Travel India as Solo Women ....India is very beautiful amazing country but need precaution as Women Travelers ..... Better to Come India with family or in Group ...Do better research in advance about Hotel Restaurants...Cab Feel very sorry as Indian about your bad experiences in India .You go with Bad memories of my country ...Mostly it happens because of you are alone foreign women travel India ...... Infact if any Indian women travel solo in India ...they also face more or less similar Problems People mostly like take photos with foreigners in India but tourist can politely say no ...that is best strategy Wish that you come India in future ....and have best memories of Travel Life Here

Sorry to hear you had to (and still) endure such inappropriate behaviour / treatment - it is every solo female travellers worst nightmare! We all truly appreciate your honest and balanced review of your experiences and appreciate the courage it takes to speak up and openly about it, too often we or others dismiss it as "being overdramatic"... but it's not. I hope talking it through also helps you heal from the experience and it gives you the strength to continue travelling (elsewhere) and feel safe and relaxed when you do.

OMG, how terrible. As a female, i will never put inida on my travel list. Thank you for sharing your true experience. I admire your bravery