FOREIGNER travel in INDIA: BIGGEST Travel Mistakes NOT to MAKE | TRAVEL VLOG IV

FOREIGNER travel in India; BIGGEST Travel Mistakes NOT to make. Foreigner travel in India can be difficult as it's a complex country. You're bound to make travel mistakes being a foreigner in India. I've made plenty of travel mistakes myself while traveling in India as a foreigner. So here are the BIGGEST travel mistakes to not make in India as a foreigner.
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[@AD-cd9ob]

One major reason why foreigners fall sick after eating Street Food is because they eat each and every thing they see on a single day.Even we Indians don't do that. Try to take care about this fact.

[@alkeshpatel8469]

True

[@remabarve]

The food is teasty no one can resist.

[@Ram-wu6xv]

True

[@msb778]

That's so true

[@forratedrstuff]

No it's because the food is unhygienic

[@Michelle-ss1lo]

You look pritty in Indian clothes especially the pink dress 😍

[@SukhwinderSingh-lw8tk]

that pink salwar kurta was ..mind blowing...she was looking like heavenly angel

[@sunithshyamlal]

One of the biggest mistakes would be not to mingle with the locals.. Lot of tourists just stick together in groups and don't interact with the locals or immerse themselves in the culture. I realize safety is a major concern in india, but the best part about visiting a new country is meeting new people and understanding the culture.

[@highpeaks3598]

I agree, but, when foreigners do that, they get scammed by low lives.

[@enthrax1639]

Government should declare her the tourism brand ambassador of India... 😊😊😊

[@IvanaPerkovicOfficial]

Parveen Sharma haha that would be awesome!

[@IvanaPerkovicOfficial]

Ehm Ha That's so cool!

[@xeradKing]

@@IvanaPerkovicOfficial go for northeastindia

[@adityaatre1324]

@@IvanaPerkovicOfficial if you are still in Bangalore then do visit Hyderabad (rich in food and culture and historic place) would be happy to assist you ☺️

[@asmitachatterjee6512]

I agree.... the way she understands India is just awesome❤ Lots of love❤❤❤❤❤

[@sachinhota7977]

This video should be shown in Indian ambassy before giving visa for India🇮🇳

[@TheMsPants]

This was a great vlog - I've traveled in India and I completely agree with the insane luxury of India . Enjoy yourself 💕😘

[@sachinsh9398]

These were the few mistakes especially staying in cheapest hotel and then blaming the country is what I have observed with other vloggers. Many thanks for highlighting them!!!

[@qarthmusic8196]

India is chaotic.. but once you are used to it.. nothing even compares

[@mohammedmasiullah5201]

As I live in Bangalore, I always feel very happy when someone talks about Bangalore😁😁

[@RaptorMaitre]

This is very authentic. Actually even Indians travelling from one part to another, can use these tips. :)

[@TaniellePowell]

Oh this is so incredibly helpful!! Great video girl

[@IvanaPerkovicOfficial]

Happy to hear that, thanks!

[@kuldeepsingh8511]

Your pic very nice

[@shagunsaha8826]

8:10 some people actually make this mistake and later complaint about it, yes you should never compromise with your accommodation or safety, thanks for mentioning this 😞

[@kuldeepsingh8511]

Nice video

[@brent8407]

I mean okay but is it really normal to call that a mistake of the traveller? People want to book cheaper hotels for a reason, they don't expect luxury, neither do they require it but it's not normal it means it comes at the expanse of their safety. When you book the cheapest shit in other countries the only thing you're compensating is comfort, which is a choice of life.

[@shiwanisingh2085]

I luv n respect u for showing our country so nicely....

[@vaibhavgupta2950]

This video should be added to the course "Travelling to INDIA 101"..........:)

[@IvanaPerkovicOfficial]

Vaibhav Gupta Haha cool!

[@vrushankswami1368]

Thank you mam. Because of this type of vlogs foreigners are attracted towards the Indian tourism. Thank you for promoting the Indian tourism

[@ART_INDIA]

You are so beautiful looking in panjabee dressing........ that's the right way...to travel in our INDIA...... Welcome to our INDIA......🙏🙏🙏🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@NGSamir-lf4np]

Very good and informative video...keep it up..God bless.

[@pearlheartful]

Yes. Luxury is cheaper in India

[@nrependradimree6973]

thanks for understanding us. There are very few people like you who understand our culture and that was the best video one could have made.

[@IvanaPerkovicOfficial]

Aw thank you so much!

[@lokayatprakashan1373]

Nice . Well described 👍

[@veenakakade2833]

Correct knowledge about India... gr8 video👌👍

[@rishipriyaacharya9853]

I love how respectful you are to the culture and to the people in India! We definitely value such foreigners/ ppl who come to visit & experience this country! 😌🌻

[@akashgupta-qj1dm]

Girl, i think you felt the real pulse of India. You describe about us (Indian) and India so accurately that's just wow. Enjoy

[@ankursinha95]

This video is pure Gold. I believe every tourist coming to India should watch this. Well Done. 👍👏

[@nathannaveen9600]

It's really good information... thanks

[@harshitabhuyan8892]

One more point is to not get intimidated by the stares or selfies, most of the time it is just because you guys look so different that people get curious, it's mostly harmless unless you feel the "wrong" kind of stare, be careful then. And it's always safer for female travellers to travel in groups or with a friend. Have a great trip you guys. And use UBER or OLA, both are great.

[@rbharathkumar91]

Found this gem of a video. Brilliant job. Would show to all my western friends when they travel to India

[@themilesmile1399]

Amazing and informative video!

[@pilanisimanchal]

Good information for us.Thanks for sharing with us.

[@kanasabaratnam]

Hi Ivan Ji, it brought tears in my heart to hear you speak of how little we need to be happy. Thank you for such a beautiful commentary on India. I'm in Malaysia and I love to get lost in South India. Keep the good work going.

[@AdventuresofGeraldandRhia]

really useful. Thanks for the tips ;)

[@ElestialE11]

The best about u is that u r sooo adjustable, flexible and genuine.....I appreciate that🤠

[@vishnukumarpandey5861]

10:10 very true. I loved that part. It's a nice video and helpful for others.

[@girishsonar5244]

Great work, really appreciate you Ivana!!!

[@prija175]

Yaa thanks Ivana, very helpful tips! Lots of love from the Netherlands! 😊❤

[@virendernegi3907]

Good to know you liked and loved being in India.. You are always welcome to visit as often as you feel like..

[@4holidaymaniacs]

Wow, amazing informative video. You covered many aspects with the right information.

[@IvanaPerkovicOfficial]

Thank you!

[@ajjudxb100]

Thank 🙇 you for all the Useful information

[@user-me8qr2qm7o]

You are very informative about our country. Thanks

[@treeberry4]

Most logical and lovely videos on tips. :) Other videos some times show same misconceptions on India

[@adityaatre1324]

A very honest and genuine things I ve seen in any vlogging videos of other vloggers. Worth watching it...!!! Thanks Ivana. Good bless you 😇

[@richasharma3494]

Ivana you're fully Indian now haha. I've been watching your vlogs since a long time! Love your videos! 💖

[@sachinkotian8861]

That's true Ivana. Thanks for sharing your experience and giving some knowledge on how to travel in India for those who are visiting India for the first time. You know what? Being an Indian even I do makes few mistakes while eating fast food and booking hotels when we are visiting new places. Its really helpful for us also. Thanks yo

[@AmitAgrawal.]

Absolutely spot on Ivana! You're really something else... Always welcome to India! :)

[@sunilrodrigues3634]

So nice video so true from the heart .

[@abhishekmehan4275]

Amen sister! Literally needs to be the introductory video for how to visit india 101

[@pranav3580]

I loved this soooo much. Love you a lott.

[@REVIEWSONTHERUN]

Great tips. ✌️

[@AdityaSharma-mk5lr]

If you are gentle towards indian people and india then indian people and india is the best country for u here people likes u and enjoyed u

[@monicasharma8799]

superb Ivana... seriously love d way u explain each n evry thng in simple way... superb..👏

[@IvanaPerkovicOfficial]

Yay thank you!

[@shn_ntn]

Your video makes me wanna travel to India. Thank you for this!

[@sumitranjan3516]

WOW! You are really understanding INDIA in way, it is.

[@IvanaPerkovicOfficial]

Haha thanks!

[@amritaamy5075]

Super useful tips❤️🇮🇳

[@paraskumarjha5206]

It's nice to watch your vlog again, after a very long time.

[@abhinavpaitka5002]

awsome video sis...

[@raghavmuthiah8849]

Ivana, 100% desi women.

[@jibenbhatt]

No Evana, it could not be 100%, you forgot to include you and many others!

[@aadeshanand9014]

that Bonus footage shook me up there at the end.

[@pankajvedwala]

Wow.... Ivana thank you so much for the information you gave. You should start a vlog for foreigners how to travel and other stuff as you are already half Indian.... Go babe 🤘

[@whyamihere9150]

the one about budget is soooo true. Absolutely not a good idea to go for the cheapest option, especially with transport and accommodation.

[@rimadajulia4715]

Super handige video! Thanks voor de informatie. Makes me wanna travel to India! 😍

[@IvanaPerkovicOfficial]

Whoohoo go go go

[@somyzacharia8515]

You are incredibly knowledgeable ❤

[@vinayakpai4945]

I am very happy with your video. Every word of yours is true. Just subscribed you. Lots of love from South India.

[@banisankar2908]

App for Indian hotel Oyo room Make my trip Goibibo Where These are budget hotels For train IRCTC For travel Uber Ola Keep your GPS location on if something wrong happens you can send sos to friends and they can find you using location tracking apps

[@yashashwichaudhary5667]

this comment is actually very serious and yeah all apps mentioned here are genuine and most reliable.

[@zombievampire6585]

Yes these apps are a must to have.

[@whatever19997]

And 100 for cops,Cops respond quickly here in South India(I lived in Hyderabad and Bangalore) IDK about North though As North Indian states are not that developed.

[@avishekbhattacharjee812]

@@whatever19997 u would be surprised with cops in chandigarh and UP. They are fast responders.

[@shubhamjoshi6160]

@@whatever19997 who told u that North is not developed I know u people hate us cuz u ain't us we never say anything bad about South but u people r always jealous from us idk what's the matter stop mentioning North be happy with your South

[@pramodmuley7116]

This is appreciable, you are keeping aware all visitors who will visit India first time or planning to visit soon. As you are in India for long time, you can also update about weather status, which is now a specific need of a foreigner.

[@sumithshetty5875]

Hey!! You got new subscriber Love from india

[@reji505]

You absorbed india faster and understood well ,encourage friends to visit Ooty ,konark temple ,Darjeeling , unexplored places are there

[@kshitizanand5948]

I totally agree with all the points.

[@anandroyify]

you understand India so much....thankq

[@VamsiKrishna-ig9pr]

Doing good job. India is a lot misunderstood and you are trying to clear a few

[@navpreetsingh3293]

i love the way u eat pao bhajji.i will try ur way next time..never thought one can eat this way too....

[@shru1244]

Everything you told is so correct😳!

[@divyajyotisarangi6045]

Great Video. You are a true Indian. ☺️ And a cool wristwatch. 😍

[@IvanaPerkovicOfficial]

Aw thank you!

[@jainronak4935]

I love your honesty

[@vivekparameswaran5848]

I love the way she speaks !!and her slang !!

[@vanshika7754]

Hi ivana thanks a lot for sharing these I'll surely keep them in my mind before traveling from India to India , Hehehe lol ...tq once again 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@DM-oz2qs]

I literally got emotional listening to you.. The way you speak about India. I just loved it.. 😍😍

[@KhansKitchen]

Very nice video

[@shyamjee447]

Nice to see you

[@rajandeora3423]

Your vlog always 👌👌👌👌 Keep it up God bless you ivana

[@ParminderSingh-zr5yo]

Ur videos r always amazing and I think some Indians can relate 2 this video when they travel 2 different states, like me.

[@09rocknrule]

Ivana you look so confident, calm and wiser now then the first time you came to India. Wow it's incredible to see you've come such a long way. Keep it up 👍

[@christinafotaki9303]

extremely useful vlog!!!!!! and ladies it s useful to wear a duppata ! makes our life easier!Didi in 0.07 you look like a Rajkumari!

[@PranjitSaikiaGaming]

Nice/informative Video

[@IvanaPerkovicOfficial]

Thanks!

[@roshin2008]

this video needs to go viral.... not enough views for the content you have given out in this..

[@ayandas4435]

An awesome video. One thing to add : in India you will get lot of people who can speak and at least understand English because English is the official language in india and that will help u a lot. And if you ask any kind of help people will be happy to help you.

[@SanSan-ew7zj]

Amazing video💕

[@IvanaPerkovicOfficial]

Thanks!

[@raviischan8626]

On point

[@victordashmohapatra3546]

Super super informative 🙂 thanks. My personal add on would be: always carry water bottle,hand sanitizer , wet wipes n mosquito repellent creams. Start vlogging whenever u feel insecure. Share pictures of taxi number plate with ur fam. Keep pepper spray handy while travelling solo😈 read reviews of local on GPS for finding best restaurants n public toilets.

[@madanpandit5984]

She is so right..

[@yourfriend7052]

I'm glad to hear internet cheaper in India

[@saidaikrishna]

You have complete knowledge about India and our people. and you are eligible to advocate tourist.☺

[@pallavibhat89]

you look really pretty in indian clothes 🙂

[@sanjivpratap8800]

You are right

[@ankit5kaushal]

Hi. This is the first ever comment i am putting on youtube. Its a suggestion actually. If you still haven't experienced the 1st class travel by train (1st A/C compartment) then you should do it in any Rajdhani Express trains because the cabins in the bogie are much more luxurious and it will help you make a good video out of it. Rajdhani Express Trains Are the premium trains which connects the National Capital (New Delhi) to all the state capitals in India.

[@theindiankitchen3246]

I have been watching ur vlogs since a year but today after watching Ur two videos I finally subscribed Ur channel.....

[@baldevnarang7552]

I always watch ur videos. Impressed by ur detailed analysis. Lots of love from Indian people. Best wishes for ur future projects.

[@IvanaPerkovicOfficial]

Thank you so much!

[@ahmadmansoor8014]

IVana great video ..👍👍

[@xeradKing]

Love ur video

[@sukurali9393]

Love you so much Thanks

[@RohittKarwal]

Yes!! As you said about Travelling in a luxurious trains is in your bucket list. Then i would recommend you to opt for Maharaja Express a world class luxurious train making you a journey of various important cities known for its heritage like: Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur(Ranthambore Tiger National Park), Agra, Gwalior, and Khajuraho. I would also recommend you to visit A central india tour to Khajuraho and Orcha(Known for its temples, fort, package of experiences village life in India, as well as Luxurious hotels like Amar Mahal) Jhansi is closest city to reach Orcha and Khajuraho. Thanks

[@rohitkhosla8110]

The tourists to India are backpackers. They would rather travel second class.