Bad Luck After Visiting Varanasi - INDIA's Holy City [S8-E51]

After a fascinating day discovering India's ancient Holy city of Varanasi we end up having a bit of a problem !
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[@修身齐家看世界]

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[@meilankok7671]

Too bad we are in Malaysia. But we will celebrate with you virtually.

[@meilankok7671]

Blessed trip ahead

[@ginost7]

oh my god !! trudy isnt horny anymore!!

[@biddiemutter3481]

6:35 I love the architecture

[@pammac01-archie]

You are one amazing lady driving in India. You deserve a medal and I take my hat off to to you

[@LYNETTECampbell-l5d]

I have been holding my breath throughout each of your India videos.... the driving there is mad. Kudos Marianne for your confidence in driving in India...I don't know that I would even be able to get out of the car park there.

[@jaisabai4155]

The nicest thing I saw on this episode was that beautiful Kingfisher at the Ganges.

[@amitpatil2449]

Ganga not ganges

[@BrandenBrazil]

Varanasi is so special. I have been there twice. My wife and I love your videos, and enjoy watching them every Sunday. You are wonderful people!

[@Pammellam]

I wish you showed more meals and places you visited. If you were in Varanasi for several days, it would have been great to see more of the city…

[@MariaWerner-sf1ef]

Yes, it gets boring just to see the roads you’re driving on. I would be very interested to see your meals as well.

[@LadyLsound]

@@MariaWerner-sf1ef Gosh, I'm the opposite, as I love the road driving and seeing the country....Amazing footage and insight into India.

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Chris and Marianne. The rules of the roads in India🇮🇳 are crazy. Thanks for letting us ride along with y’all on y’all’s journey around the world.🌎

[@kurotaka007]

Another interesting episode! I’m amazed that with all the poverty, Indian people seem to find a way to smile. Also want to compliment you on today’s video editing. Not sure if you’re using a Lut(?) would love to know? I retired to Kamakura Japan and have started my own channel on life as an American expat adapting to life in Japan. You’re brave, brave souls driving. Admire your calmness and ability to adapt. You’re an amazing couple! God bless!

[@antifugazi]

Same in most countries

[@trygun4]

After four years in Sri Lanka, wearing out two horns, I learned that there has been developed extra strong horns for the Indian / Sri Lankan market. They’re a bit more expensive, but last longer.

[@tajmahmood8411]

😂well done you, driving in India without a horn is like driving blindfolded. Great video. Very brave

[@Nicolesibun]

Marianne, was the excitement to use the roadside toilet justified? I’m dying to know 😂. You are just awesome! We are exhausted just just watching you, I imagine Chris has his foot constantly on that invisible brake. Can’t wait till the next episode x

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha Ha - well ....... Yep Chris has been very patient with his foot LOL !! M xx

[@francinedowling8514]

Lovely India. I have been to Delhi/ Agra/ Jaipur. Taj Mahal. Lovely ❤❤❤

[@HaridasThakurDas]

Wonderful videos. Love your lady driver. Incidentally, Vrindavan where Lord Krishna lived is the holiest place in India. I first came to India in 1981 and I'm a Hare Krishna devotee. Keep enjoying your travels 😊🙏

[@omemeemom4102]

Can’t even say it’s organized chaos, it is just chaos. You are very brave and or a wee bit crazy. Love the videos

[@venkatadevaraya]

it works in India though chaos

[@doicare98]

8:10 to your right there was the birthplace of Rani Lakshmi Bai, she was the most brave queen who fought against East India Comp. with her baby on her back.

[@The_Travelling_Jonoberries]

Good to see you guys again, you will certainly have fond memories of India, certainly a place where Chris could explore on his new bike. 😮 Tha k you for allowing us to be part of your journey through India, take care, god bless and until the next episode please take care 👍👍🙏😇

[@jackiewilliams8246]

Don't you just love the Indian school signs? Ours show a girl and boy walking across a road, the Indian ones show children running for their lives!!!

[@thecomment9489]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 So funny.

[@karenevans5767]

'Marianne wants to have a go' is the new catch phase!

[@johnpaine72]

Well one of my questions answered thank you, (A) Too hot to sleep in the van and (B) security wise as it is your only means of transport and your home on wheels, of course you are going to play it safe. Enjoying every single moment with you and the people you meet on your travels. Health@Happiness to you both.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you

[@janeavery9346]

Magical filming of Varanasi and Marianne you are a modern day heroine driving in India and rowing on the Ganges xx

[@dyrectory_com]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching your video. I admire your sense of adventure! cheers, from Canada! 🕊

[@gbeeshrimp]

Your sense of accomplishment is well deserved, and we get to come along and enjoy it with you. Amazing. Hope you get the horn sorted. If not, then add some of the truck style air horns as an upgrade 😂

[@TechInspected]

Amazing, striking, and ulfiltered experience. Thanks for sharing!

[@Sheddys]

"An adventure is never an adventure when it happens. An adventure is simply physical and emotional discomfort recollected in tranquility." ~ Tim Cahill

[@mrgyani]

31:03 - there are relatively fewer accidents coz the traffic doesn't move too fast. It's just so crowded that traffic just moves slower.

[@VedaSay]

3:40 Mark Twain once said, “Benares is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together.”

[@bear6331]

Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful journey, I feel like I was there, always be safe and make it sound travel around the world till you get back! your fan in South Korea.

[@sallycatlin5903]

What a fascinating video. Thank you so much for taking us along. And somehow you always get the accompanying music spot on.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Sally 🌺🙌

[@samm4265]

It is common for the horn on these vans to have issues from time to time due to where it is located, near front wheel arch area under air filter side and bolted to side wing, the cables often get dirty/corroded from water spray on the roads, cleaning the pins can sometimes help, the other issue can be with the steering wheel, lack of contact with horn because it needs more grease, either way hopefully a simple fix for you. It certainly looks hectic in India.

[@vedantchoudhary9515]

Yoooo... Welcome to my City Varanasi.... Yup 😋 ✌️ ❤️ It's really a holy place in the world where you can visit... You'll going to feel different vibes & energy in this magnificent city. Well there are so many places here to visit that is... As you have already visited the Ganga River. & and other places are Sarnath, BHU, BLW, Ramnagar fort etc.. So thank you 😊 for visiting city Varanasi....

[@Nomad111.]

Indan road rules 1. there are no rules 2. the horn is a must for overtaking. 3. The bigger the vehicle the more right of way it has. 4. Flashing head lights from oncoming traffic means get out of the way I'm coming through. 5 Horn is the most important part of your vehicle. 6 Expect the unexpected. 7. Driving down the wrong side of the road is acceptable if done so with caution and constant use of the horn. This is because often there are concrete barriers in the road not allowing a U turn for up to 10 miles. So people take the the shorter way.)

[@rozadams7808]

Only tune in now and again but love your adventures Our Daughter has travelled all through Indian wish she had shared videos like you x so interesting..

[@priyanshutripathi3757]

29:53 that means If you want to bypass that truck, first honk-wait-only then if they give side to you to go then go, don't be in hurry or take shortcut, inform first by honking or else it may lead to an accident! Also, someware you see "Use Dipper at Night" means use projector headlights to inform the front vehicle to get a pass.

[@Surila-yg2do]

34:18 “See how loud is that truck is” “Maybe it’s a sign of being alive” 😂😂😂

[@josephdaly3327]

I think he was "subliminally" sending a message to our hosts to do the same, blast your radio in lieu of no horn. It's obviously a common fault over there, and I bet he's seen plenty of casualties by the roadside!

[@Surila-yg2do]

@@josephdaly3327 Not sure about them but I have seen many.

[@priyanshutripathi3757]

31:46 see, there is a sense of understanding grew up among the drivers that how to drive. In India, the only rule of driving is to keep moving forward towards your destination either slow or fast and adjust the path as available. Just keep informing the surroundings that you are moving forward and use honk, tail tights or anything just to make sure the driver in front of you knew that where you want to go. It is as simple as that.

[@Aaron-P]

Varanasi looked amazing!! The Indian people I've met all seem very friendly and engaging, seems the same in your videos. After they get over the disorienting sight of a couple Brits rocking up in a campervan, anyway! 😁 Trudy hadn't done that much shouting in all her life combined, and she lost her voice! That must have been a stressful few hours drive. Well done!! ❤️❤️😎👍xx

[@choongmaylin5309]

I am at the edge of my seat watching this video 😂 fantastic driving Mariane🎉🎉

[@shailz25]

If you notice from their previous travel vlog in West Bengal, UP looks far better in terms of cleanliness and road quality. Under Yogi, UP has truly transformed big time

[@gregrodrigues5453]

In India it is always a good idea to drive behind a truck or any other big vehicle since they make way for you.

[@sashacat53]

I agree, so much stress driving through India. Not a common traveling adventure. I have to give you lots of points for this one.

[@bradaltemeyer4472]

So Cool you will be doing a dinner and dance in Telford, Shropshire, on my only trip to the UK, I stayed with Helen and Tom Shropshire, (near Leistershire), very distant relatives. Enjoy your drive! For evacuating the Gulf Coast of Texas there are several highway sections that are designated for an extra lane heading away from the coast/ but only for HURICANE evacuation times (not an every day thing), wild driving there in India keep having fun!

[@TheEarthHistorysConfusing]

Thanks for sharing, safe travels.

[@stevepjackson]

Brave guys travelling India and well done Marianne. I hope your get the horn fixed. Take care and looking forward to the next one x

[@dennismatthews6660]

Thank you for bringing me along ,

[@rashiedameer2780]

This is much better

[@ibrahimuzun5040]

Türkiye, Giresun... güzellikler her daim yanınızda olsun.Biz hala yanınızdayız seviyoruz sizi.👋

[@jamesdunican1750]

Fantastic as always

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

Wow incredible sight.❤❤

[@londongirl5339]

Morning from.the UK Chris and Mariann brilliant episode theres nowhere quite like India stay safe guys💙❤

[@kylek2623]

Good luck and safe Journey from Malaysia.

[@jenna-a-gogo]

Great video. I really feel like I'm driving down the road with you. Loved the musical selection as well.

[@dipstudio508]

Love you both from India.

[@Ben_Dover_911]

When you have electronic problems, you can try to disconnect the battery for 15 min. (minus first). Sometimes it helps. Greets from Germany! 😉

[@HaridasThakurDas]

If you ever go to India again then I humbly suggest you go to Rishikesh where they have a fantastic arati to the Ganga at the Parmarth Nike tan ashram. Also, why not visit Vrindavan and ISKCON's Temple there, not with Trudy though 😊

[@priyanshutripathi3757]

47:10 the other lane is under construction that's why they are in your lane

[@gregrodrigues5453]

Another bit of advice. In India you need a good powerful horn. Also it is always advisable to drive close to the road divider on the right. This way people can only overtake on your left

[@solofamily19]

Wait for side may well mean what we do here in West Africa. Outside indicator on means do not overtake me as it's dangerous, inside indicator means it's safe to pass ... works brilliantly here, don't remember seeing it in India but I didn't drive myself there! Varanasi, home of my worst food poisoning/bacterial infection and 28 years later I still suffer on occasion 🙃 Why aren't you using iOverlander app? Brilliant to find garages, hotels, park ups ...

[@lorimajewski4592]

I'm so glad that tread the globe is going to go on . I was wondering what was going to happen when you got back to England. Great job driving Marianne Lori

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Lori 🙏😉🌺

[@SilverFoxDeux]

As I was watching,I was thinking, I'd love to try paddling. Then Marianne did just that! Weeeee

[@huacamaya119]

Uh, boy! Of all things!!!...Trudy's horn goes out!!!😅 She was probably like, "guys you are wearing me out!!" India is a trip!!!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha Ha - yep you might be right !!

[@susannetoon2709]

Negotiating those Roads and not scathed by sonething takes nerves of steel and deserves a medal which your community might give you in September and lors of hugs for carrying in regardless.And your amazing Inspiring quotes .Have a good rest over next few days and good healthy food.By the way you could buy a hand horn and Chris' could be in charge of that .!

[@Meryboo57boo]

Omg no horn !! Your future plans sound awsome, exciting & interesting.

[@sheilashells]

I started watching your videos when you arrived in India (it was a suggested watch) and I must say, I’m totally hooked! Is there a reason you’re not showing what you’ve been eating? I’m very curious if, where, and how you buy food while in the road in India.

[@janavanbeelen8489]

They usually do, I’m sure they will soon. Most of the focus on India so far has been just navigating the streets

[@raymondporter2094]

In other parts of this journey (in Malaysia for example) they frequently showed us meals - often when driving they'd stop at roadside cafes.

[@mrgyani]

​​@@janavanbeelen8489 the rickshaw run series, which also involves brits driving through india is such a contrast to this. The one by Jack Harries, Louis Cole, (Ben Brown, Will and Harry) - done 10 years ago is still a classic. [ only Jack Harries, & Louis Cole have the videos still up. Ben had uploaded a single video - it was sick - but it got taken down because of copyright music ] Watch them if you want to get a feel for India.

[@biddiemutter3481]

5:14 This answers the question of why the government don't prioritise good living conditions etc for poor people!

[@miriam2909]

I think probably due more to a very corrupt system. Just like every country but here it’s blatant. Even if they had a good rubbish collection the whole vibe would be better.

[@pahalwanathiest]

Most people are corrupt & blindly religious for them country comes last their convenience comes 1st hopefully younger generation is little more aware

[@benji1775]

Driving without horn in India is whole another level! all the stares from Indian rest station is.. overwhelming 😂

[@shirleygroves8139]

Oh my word is all i can say .

[@sumantapramanik]

Wrong way driving is not allowed in all the cities in India. It is regarded as offense in most of the renowned cities of India too. In Bengal border, Bihar and UP mainly have the issue of not following the driving etiquettes. Also about the road conditions, it is mixer of good and bad High Way Roads. Still in process of making good roads.

[@deepsharma3909]

Lol offense in books

[@colleenrodamer9497]

Omg the driving there is horrendous to say the least many blessings from North Texas❤

[@stlaw08]

Thanks for video, so that I dun need to.

[@timhigham5487]

Extraordinary. There are no road laws in India. Both sides of each road, including motorways, are fair game for anyone! Lucknow is the centre of Muglai Cuisine if you can spare the time. Also the Residency is very haunting if you can find a guide to show you. An epic site in the struggle for Indian independence.

[@criztofe]

everyone puts down that series of Ducato, but Trudy has convinced me otherwise.

[@Sue-mh6wi]

Hi guys, what an experience at the gange river. Great vlog, safe travels ❤❤

[@rozadams7808]

😮amazing footage

[@retiredpainter259]

Hope you checked the cap was sealed on the water before you drank it

[@letsexploreandtravelonadis6424]

Your India videos are making me want to visit. This is true adventure travel, it's not for casual tourists.

[@mrgyani]

You are probably the first comment that said so. If I may, I'll suggest you watch the Rikshaw Run series - 10yrs ago - by Jack Harries and Louis Cole - there's two series uploaded of the same trip on two channels. You could also watch any of the newer Rikshaw run series.

[@서찬교-b5x]

Yeh, I been there 🇮🇳, baranasi also, it's really amazing experience in my life~~I hope traveling again with my darling ❤️♥️💕

[@KulanThyagarajah]

Hi please come to Sri Lanka

[@jbcsafi]

Atithi Devo Bhava” meaning “Guest is God. Lets look positive side of India, Family values, Yoga, Vegan food etc. etc. as compared to West.

[@Surila-yg2do]

@@veiledallegoryEarlier even your ancestors did those too…

[@Maxsarkar]

@@veiledallegory UK. is the most corrupt nd evil in the world.

[@User1vucdn]

I think this was not the best time to visit india when temperature is above 40°C but please take care and best of luck for your future journey❤

[@epiceasters]

We are soooo doing this, brilliant Paddy

[@dkay4993]

What an experience! Would be total overload for me - I’m just about coping with the metro system in Seoul! Well done you for, again, taking it all in your stride with smiles! 🚐🚐🚐

[@MikeFisk-r1l]

Spent years travelling India in the eighties Always a fascinating edge of the seat exiting adventure no other country comes close to this experience Totally love these videos thanks for bringing back the memories😎

[@harjitkalsi6847]

Lovely watching your journey from the Uk

[@amandaharlow478]

Loved the festival scenes by the river - and that is a nightly event??? Brings back the memories of being there many MANY years ago! Glad to hear Chris is feeling better - I DID feel the last two videos blogs were a bit samey (endless "oh cow/bike/truck/narrow space/market!") and just dashboard videos.Can understand now that Chris wasn't 100%. Welcome back!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yes the are every night!! Yep there will be less food videos here as we keep getting the old Delhi belly !! Hey ho ... it is what it is !! M xx

[@VedaSay]

The horn: There are signs in India that will tell you...Horns do not create road or right of way!

[@shishirsharma2788]

Those who are not Indians know the importance of history and historical monuments very well. We Indians are completely backward in this matter.Wherever they see a historical monument or heritage building, they occupy it and open a tea stall or a snack shop or a police station.

[@KammiNeko]

When you guys get home you should edit the entire adventure into a movie length film!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi - thanks for this - it's something we've talked about - We loved the comment so much we decided to do a community post to ask everyone. - thanks again - Chris

[@snowman7615]

Yes that would be a great idea

[@Amatsuichi]

to be honest, I will miss these videos after your adventure ends... so, maybe, just maybe... after a well deserved rest... we might get a new series? There is still a lot of countries Trudy wants to visit ! :)

[@annataranto1414]

Very good editing.

[@bobjuniel8683]

At 41:33, In Thailand, that left "Shoulder Lane," is the designated motorcycle lane that motorcycles are supposed to use. Cars and trucks must watch mirrors on both sides for bikes and illegal cars on the left as well as vehicles on the right. Did you read the road laws in each state of India? Finding a driving school usually helps find the road laws on the internet.

[@tusharpratapsingh3998]

Greetings, 'Khira' is Cucumber only and "wait for side" means that before you try to overtake the truck wait till the truck driver gives you some space by moving to left. It was usually used when roads were not having dividers and only a line divided the to and fro traffic.

[@sammayet9002]

Interesting, splendid and I hope your horn is sorted out soon ❤❤😢

[@AbiARDH.Official]

oh no! no horn...that's scaryyy....Trudyyy how dare youuu

[@akhiruddinsuccessline4905]

I have driven all over south east asia, nothing like India. Can't understand why there's so much chaos on the road. And the side road is full of litters. Be careful guys. Stay safe.

[@ginost7]

2 middle age brits driving a dodgy ice cream van through the chaotic streets of india: NOW THAT IS A RECIPE FOR DISASTER!!! but i do love the entertainment and should i say a level of shadenfreude?

[@MyMiTV23]

36:34 No, he exempted your vehicle.

[@thetransferaccount4586]

another vlog for the folks

[@steverussell4817]

Now you know why I said get some air horns fitted....even as an addition...can run them off a separate switch...then you'll sound like one of those trucks....foot note....if in the Punjab are...the roads should improve...my brother built some of the motorways there...🚙🚙😊😊

[@anshukumarsingh95]

For driving in india you must have 3 things :- 1. Good horn 2. Good brake 3. And Good luck Out of all the three the 3rd one is most important. Govt had already increased the penalty amount for tackling these violations of traffic rules but I don't know when Indians will learn to follow rule. 😅

[@seraphsfolly]

Be really careful around Agra. We went in four cars with Indian drivers, from Delhi, all four had accidents but thankfully not severe. We saw many other accidents.

[@jenna-a-gogo]

I had to check the numbers. Apparently there are 53 traffic accidents and 19 related deaths PER HOUR in India. Yikes.

[@yasty6493]

What’s the name of the song in the background? It’s very nice.