We hope you enjoy our experience and first impressions of India. If you have suggestions for additional places to go in India on our next visit, we would love to hear them. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@sansinutube7 ай бұрын
Definitely keep Munnar, Kerala and Lakshadweep beaches in your bucket list. And definitely negotiate before taking a taxi, tuktuk or rickshaw, and negotiate hard.
@vish63066 ай бұрын
Good you went to Kerala. It is a must but many miss it. Make sure you visit Coorg in Karnataka on your next visit. You may like Goa. The Andaman Islands, the north east and Kashmir are at the end points but worth visiting. You probably noticed the striking similarity between Kerala and Sri Lanka already. Carry bottled water. Stick to hot beverages and 7Up with absolutely No ice under any circumstances.
@kunwarsingh27266 ай бұрын
@serriajohndo you know of the rape statistics in the US or Europe? STFU
@nastybadger-tn4kl6 ай бұрын
Tamil civilization is first civilization of human world. Visit your ancient first. Yes most english words came from tamil not from sanskrit ( plagiarized from tamil) Dont go to tamil nadu in summer. its worst time.
@nastybadger-tn4kl6 ай бұрын
@serriajohn dumb. You got brainwashed by Western propaganda. In india they will say tamil created from sanskrit The reality is completely different Mandarin came from tamil . So is korean . so is latin and greek and english and also cameroonian remote village speak tamil Evidence of tamil is in all languages of the world. So what is the secret When they created tamil language they created it based on natural sounds. No human created artificial sounds Sanskrit flopped even though it sounded better but its like music we get tired of it afterwards We all see pyramid and how much older it is but Tamil is 30000 years old.
@WalkingEng7 ай бұрын
I’ve loved my trips to India, both for work and personal. What a brilliant and vibrant country, the people are great.
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. The people were wonderful. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com
@shivathealmighty6 ай бұрын
Indians can be great if you can choose wisely.
@damienspectre42316 ай бұрын
Used to be one of the FILTHIEST, UNSAFE, DISGUSTING, INCOMPETENT countries of the world 15 years ago. But now many parts are as good as Europe.. We were shocked by the transformation.
@allisonroorda79376 ай бұрын
I've loved my 5 visits to India. The people were so hospitable, and I feel like they're my extended family now.
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
We met so many nice people there as well. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@varsha95462 ай бұрын
i am indian, I tell you which states are safe for foreigners North India : himachal pradesh, ladakh, jammu and kashmir West India : goa, maharashtra, gujarat South India : kerala, karnataka, tamil nadu, andhra pradesh, telangana North-East India : sikkim, darjeeling, meghalaya, arunachal pradesh, assam, all north-east state are beautiful. my personal favorite states : Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, sikkim, goa, kerala, all north-east states, Must Visit don't go bihar, jharkhnad, uttar pradesh
@spicybrown757 ай бұрын
If it makes you feel any better, the rickshaw driver would have done the same to me...and I am originally from India. LOL. Your account of India was so fair and you didn't shy away from pointing out some issues like it being chaotic and having air pollution. I truly appreciate that. I have lived in the US for 30 years now and even I get a mild culture shock when I visit India. I hope you go back again and my slow travel plan is to explore India especially the Northeast region!
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks. It was still a great experience and we enjoyed the tour, if though the price was misleading. We can't wait to return and explore some other areas of the country. We try to be as fair as possible. Yes, there are plenty of opportunities in India, but the people were just so friendly and helpful to us across the entire country. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@sarak56387 ай бұрын
Rs20 is just way too cheap to be true . Minimum you can expect for 20 min one way is Rs 100
@amitray41056 ай бұрын
BTW don't trust indians who've left India about India . We certainly don't, it's a conflict of ..........
@arch3916 ай бұрын
20 per person for few kms is not too much for rikshaw. @@sarak5638
@Dimitri_19966 ай бұрын
I also visited kochi last year 😊 love from Argentina 🇦🇷
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Thanks. Kochi is great and we will be visiting Argentina again next year. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@akashsrivastav57446 ай бұрын
visit again ....try north east 😊
@maryrowe5067 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you enjoyed your trip. India is a marvelous country.
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks. We had a great time. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@blackman71866 ай бұрын
Loved the review as an indian. Glad that it was an honest account of your travels, you didnt dwell on stereotypes and you didnt sugercoat either. If you have plans to come again then i HIGHLY recommend the northeast, laddakh, Kashmir, Kerala etc.
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! We can't wait to return to northest India. It sounds amazing. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@tonyalaw81975 ай бұрын
Also try beautiful GOA and it's beautiful beaches. 😊 You will enjoy 🎉😊@@RetirementTravelers
@retirementbudgettravel6997 ай бұрын
Wow!!!! What a gorgeous video! The filming & editing was superb. A very interesting & eye opening video. It was inspiring!! Thank you!! 🌷
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks! India was a great country to visit. Happy Journeys! John & Bev
@anoopmohan49986 ай бұрын
Love from Kerala. India
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Thanks 😊 Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com
@Better_ND_Travel7 ай бұрын
I went to India for work. We interviewed loads of people; all interviews were conducted in English because it's so widely spoken. We weren't allowed to ride in tuk tuks sadly I have since ridden in them in Thailand and Sri Lanka. I also have fond memories of the breakfast buffet at the Hyatt Regency in Mumbai. The service and staff were wonderful, apart from the security guard who herded me back inside when I tried to find my way to the pool. Not sure what that was about! I hope to return and explore the smaller cities, the mountains, and places like Goa and Kerala.
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. The Hyatt hotels were all awesome. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@mehulpatel13136 ай бұрын
Uttrakhand and North Eastern States like Sikkim, Assam, and Tripura are a few amazing natural scenic places.
@maryegerton68487 ай бұрын
India is totally on my list. I want to spend a whole winter in Goa. I am thinking about that golden temple near the Pakistan border and the closing of the border ceremony as well. India is a powerhouse of stuff. What a great and true video. You guys are the best. ❤
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks for following along with us and so glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you have a wonderful trip. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@shivathealmighty6 ай бұрын
Goa is not worth more than a week. I am not sure where are you from. But I suggest you to visit Sikkim for huge mountain alpine forest, wonderful people much less chaos around. If you want to enjoy the jungle then visit Kanha national forest where the tiger roars. If you want to see the fort, palace visit Udaipur, jaisalmer, Chittaur.
@straighttalk75736 ай бұрын
Go to kerala , andamans , munnar, coorg and try and go to north east
@lovethomassowell7 ай бұрын
Thank you, John & Bev! Such a thoughtful video. What a gift to all of us. You keep stretching our comfort zone and increasing our travel confidence & competence. I was lucky to be in grad school with so many wonderful people from India. That adds further enticement to visit this fascinating country.
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! Thanks for the kind words and following along with us. Hope you get to visit India soon. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@CultureDrift2 ай бұрын
Your journey through the Golden Triangle brought back so many memories for me. The way locals insisted you sit on the subway was so heartwarming! Does anyone else have stories of unexpected kindness from their travels?
@RetirementTravelers2 ай бұрын
The people in India treated us so kindly the entire trip. We do love those memories. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@dsr82237 ай бұрын
I've been waiting for your report and am glad you had a great time. I went to India in 1995 as a single woman traveling with a trusted tour group. Oh my, yes, the drivers were terrifying! You didn't mention the pervasive beggers. Maybe that had been curtailed in recent years. I am haunted by some very sad things I saw, even though our tour guide helped protect us. But, as you said, the people were friendly. I'm glad I went, although I have no desire to return. Keep the videos coming, and thank you for all the great advice.
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing and glad you are enjoying our channel and website. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@matgranger50616 ай бұрын
India is nothing like it was in 1995. India is currently the 5th largest economy and the fastest growing major economy in the world.
@alettertomind5136 ай бұрын
Dear Traveller what can you expect from a country which was looted by britishers for centuries
@annetterobinson32137 ай бұрын
What a great video. I too loved India and as I went on a group tour with my sister I really want to go back with my husband. Will definitely look into some of the towns you suggested in the south as well as the golden triangle which is what I did. The Taj Mahal….wow blue me away it was so beautiful ! Only problem I found was I was sooooo sick of the Indian food by the time we left. Took me about a year to want to eat it again. 😂 Oh and add Varanessi to your next trip there…now that was something else to see the cremations beside the Ganges River..a trip I’ll never forget ❤
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing about Varanessi. We love Indian food, but after a month we were looking for some changes. We typically had eggs and yogurt for breakfast and more traditional Indian food for dinner. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@wisedesi4426 ай бұрын
You can find any food you want including Mexican won’t be same but options are there.
@whyme50247 ай бұрын
Kind of you to genuinely portray the country in such positive light and glad you embraced the chaos & enjoyed it. Looking forward to your video on $$$ management and happy travels.
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! We get lots of questions about money management and thought it was a great topic for Travel School. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@amazingplaceswithamy7 ай бұрын
Wonderful video! India is on my list and you made me much more comfortable
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Happy to hear that! So glad you enjoyed the video. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@matgranger50616 ай бұрын
Hello Indian here!! Avoid visiting Delhi and Agra. Visit places like Kerala, Goa, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Ladakh, Shimla, Gangtok, etc.
@neerajsharma-ls9vk6 ай бұрын
Great tips for visitors. ❤❤
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@christinecline-leung95207 ай бұрын
Your video just underscores to me how much attitude is everything. Appreciate this video and your content.
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much and thanks for following along with us. Glad you are enjoying our channel and website. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@alexvarvakis7 ай бұрын
My wife and I absolutely LOVE your vids and adventures, when we retire, we will follow suit, great job guys! ❤❤❤
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for following along with us. Glad you are enjoying our channel and website. Happy journeys and many blessings in 2024, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@GJM_US7 ай бұрын
Hello Happy Travellers, I am happy that you have had wonderful experiences in India. As a five decade immigrant to USA from India, I am proud to see my motherland treated you well. People are very kind and caring. As for your experience with paddle tuktuk, clearly there was some miscommunication. For the amount of time and efforts he put in, i say what he charged you is reasonable. 20 Rupees wouldn't even buy chocolate bar for his kids. Thank you again for your positivity. I can't wait to retire later this year and make a long trip to India.
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
We agree, it was still a great value for 90 minutes. It was just funny that they start off at 20 rupees!!! We had a fantastic trip and hope to return to several new places. Congrats on retirement and happy journeys. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@Hayleyansell2 ай бұрын
Love this, cant wait to see more when you get around to making the city videos...india is high on my list.
@RetirementTravelers2 ай бұрын
Thanks. We visited some great cities in India. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@joangravelle84557 ай бұрын
As always, great video! So sorry to hear you got sick Bev. I also got sick recently after dental surgery and I thought I am definitely too old to be praying to the porcelain gods. Stay safe!
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks for following along with us. Sorry to hear you got sick. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@mellocello1877 ай бұрын
Thank goodness the return tuk-tuk was only$12! What a lovely experience you decided to have (your positive attitude is everything) and I feel grateful for your video. Very well-done!
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! It was still a great experience. Can you imagine how much a "private tour" for 90 minutes would cost in the US. So glad you enjoyed the video. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@mellocello1877 ай бұрын
@@RetirementTravelers Yes, I was afraid for you that it was going to be $500!
@ladytrader6887 ай бұрын
While living in Silicon Valley my neighbors were from India. So generous and kindhearted. Really miss them. Good quick summary on India. Hope to visit someday.
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. We met so many wonderful people there. Hope you get to visit. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@hopeemond28407 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your very interesting travel to India with us! I really felt like I was right there with you. I leaned several new things about India from watching your latest video- loving that you took “ a break” from doing your travel school series. Indeed, I agree with other comments about how brave you are to travel to “less travelled roads.”
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for following along with us. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@bjdeng26465 күн бұрын
Thanks for this wonderful video. I hope my upcoming India trip is as good as yours.
@RetirementTravelers4 күн бұрын
We hope so. Have a great trip. John and Bev
@mattbailey93967 ай бұрын
India is fantastic! It is chaotic to us westerners, but if you can embrace other cultures, it won’t bother you too much. Glad it was a good visit for you folks!! Lots of fun for me to see it again--and relive the memories of my great visit to that fabulous country!
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks and it really is fantastic. We learn something new every country we visit. Glad it brought back some good memories. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@sbkpilot17 ай бұрын
India is amazing, but definitely helps if you have some prior travel experience elsewhere in SE Asia :) I haven't yet been to Kerala and it's tops on my list next time I visit India. Thanks for sharing!
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Kerala was actually our favorite of the places we visited. We think you would enjoy it. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@matgranger50616 ай бұрын
Not true....outside Delhi, Agra and Mumbai, India is pretty calm. Visit places like Kerala, Goa, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Ladakh, Shimla, Gangtok, etc.
@stevegrey982916 күн бұрын
Nice, helpful video. Good to know it's not as overwhelming as so many people claim.
@RetirementTravelers15 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@GoodLifeInSpain7 ай бұрын
I'm so pleased to see you guys finally got to India. It's an incredible country!
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks. We are so glad we finally went and spent a month. It is so big and diverse. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@myadira17 ай бұрын
I love your videos! Thank you so much for all the info, we have our plane tickets for end of October, I can’t wait!!! ❤❤❤
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. You are so welcome! We are very excited for you and hope you have an amazing trip. We will be doing some blogs on our website over the coming weeks and months. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@matgranger50616 ай бұрын
Hello Indian here!! Avoid visiting Delhi and Agra. Visit places like Kerala, Goa, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Ladakh, Shimla, Gangtok, etc.
@myadira16 ай бұрын
@@matgranger5061 thank you for your recommendation, I’ll search more info of the places you recommended to include something to our trip. We can’t avoid Delhi since our international flight lands there, but we are not staying long and don’t have high expectations 😅, and also want to stop at Agra to visit the Tag Mahal (we know it will be very crowded, but don’t want to skip it).
@matgranger50616 ай бұрын
@@myadira1 If you are visiting Delhi, stay in better areas in New Delhi like Aerocity, Connaught Place, areas in South Delhi. Avoid visiting Old Delhi and don't stay in very cheap hotels/dorms. Try using the metro in Delhi, which is one of the best metros and use online apps (Uber, Ola) for booking taxis and tuk tuks.
@irinic95467 ай бұрын
I sooooo impressed with your planning skills and adventurous spirit!!
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind words! John & Bev
@elizaC30247 ай бұрын
Very interesting video. I doubt that we will ever make it there, so thanks for taking me with you 😊.
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for following along with us. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com
@kimharris66497 ай бұрын
You both are so informative! Thank you!🙏❤️🙏
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and following along with us! So glad you are enjoying our channel and website. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@mjbalmmac15887 ай бұрын
You are so fearless and courageous. Looks beautiful
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! We had a wonderful time meeting nice people and seeing this interesting country. There were some challenges, but that is what world travel is all about. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@susanjoy15017 ай бұрын
Definately on our bucket list!
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Wonderful. Hope you have a great visit. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@Vanloves2travel5 ай бұрын
I love your sense of adventure and willingness to travel with an open and gracious spirit!
@RetirementTravelers5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. We feel blessed to be doing this! Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com
@BasicAmericanDadAbroad7 ай бұрын
Wonderful break-down of an amazing journey to fascinating destinations, thank y'all!! 🏆🙌
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! So glad you are enjoying our channel and website. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@harveyh36967 ай бұрын
Nice to be known in a positive manner!
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks. We had a wonderful time and learned so much. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@mellocello1877 ай бұрын
Thank goodness the return tuk-tuk was only$12! What a lovely experience you decided to have (your positive attitude is everything) and I feel grateful for your video. Very well-done!
@tammypavese96767 ай бұрын
What a great video, thanks!
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! Thanks so much. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@1967Rashmi7 ай бұрын
I am so glad you visited my country India and next time please do plan to visit Pune which is quite near to Mumbai.I would love to take you both around. Pune and the Western Ghats look amazing in the monsoon season
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. We had a wonderful time in India. Thanks for the suggestion and the kind offer. We will return. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@TheAngela2C6 ай бұрын
Good for you Guys! Glad that you liked India, I was scared to travel there, so went to Nepal instead. When do you go to Africa?
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
We want to go to Nepal as well one of these days. We leave next week for Africa. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@dan1ob7 ай бұрын
I was in India last November and agree! The people and sights are amazing. My only warning re tour guides is that they all seem to have commercial relationships with local merchants (rugs, jewelry, fabrics, crafts, etc.) so they'll drop you off to shop while they wait outside. I found my protests -- "I don't want to shop!" -- fell on deaf ears, as they earn kickbacks from the stores.
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Great point. We tell them upfront that we carry backpacks and don't buy ANYTHING. We DO NOT want to go to the stores. They listen most of the time, but not always. We will sometimes go to just video a local craftsperson and give them a tip to allow us to video them working. This works well for us. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@kirtigupta97536 ай бұрын
India alongwith its neighbours is called the Indian subcontinent because ofvthe diversity in culture, language, landscapes etc.
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Thanks. We had a fantastic time in this amazing country. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@vickimontague27495 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your vlog Going to the Golden Triangle later this year Looking forward to experiencing all this vibrant country has to offer 🙏🏻
@RetirementTravelers5 ай бұрын
Thanks. Hope you enjoy it! Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@huymbui7 ай бұрын
Thank you for another great video! How is India compared to Vietnam in terms of cost and unexpected things like the train and tuk tuk incidents?
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
We would say similar to Vietnam on both. It is really hard to say because India is so big and so diverse. Things can be expensive in the nice hotels and extremely cheap a couple blocks away. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@ancileah857 ай бұрын
I’m from st. Lucia and honking is usually to say hi when you see someone you know in another car. 😂
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks. for sharing. We saw some that as well. Happy Journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@angiebee5987 ай бұрын
What an adventure! Thanks for sharing!
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! Thanks for following along with us. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@gtanuja59316 ай бұрын
U can visit south India u can see variety of different foods temples heritage and culture especially Kerala and Tamil Nadu it's amazing Kerala, munnar, kochi, wayanad, Ooty, coimbatore, manglore, Gokarna, Coorg, Bangalore, Mysore, Alleppey, Karnataka world heritage site tanjavur bruhadeeshwara temple tamilnadu and palani temple tamilnadu here the god idol is made up of different types of ayurvedic medicines when we pour any liquid on idol it absorbs the medicinal properties of idol when we drink the liquid we don't get any diseses
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Thanks for all the great input on India. Much appreciated. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@Thomas-qp6fw7 ай бұрын
You guys are an inspiration!
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words. Hope you are enjoying our channel and website. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@lydiabolen78537 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience in India! I'm sorry you were sick, Bev. As I continue to plan my travels, I have often wondered what do you do when that happens. Do you cancel things and reschedule? Do you have to cut out part of your trip in order to make it to a future destination in time? Glad you're all better and able to keep going. Your positive attitudes are inspiring!
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
We cancelled one of our tours in a city and just took it easy for a few days. We are pretty flexible and usually build in some down days to work on our content. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@lydiabolen78537 ай бұрын
@@RetirementTravelers thank you, that's very helpful to know!
@stevec96697 ай бұрын
What an adventure. Thanks for sharing. Waiting to see more.👍
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@gazzafloss7 ай бұрын
Hey J&B, looks like you had a very enjoyable visit to India. Kerala/Cochi and Goa were highlights for us. In Mumbai we hired what we were told by the driver was an air conditioned taxi, got in, did a deal with the driver for a day tour, we headed off, it was hot so we asked the driver to put the a/c on, he pointed to the window winder on the door beside me and said "there are four for a/c", very educational.
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. There are certainly no guarantees when traveling abroad. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@arch3916 ай бұрын
Please visit North Indian mountain region including Uttarakhand, Himachal, Kashmir, Leh & Ladakh and North East regions of India if you like watching beautiful scenery, mountains, lakes, dense forests and vegetation, etc.
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Thanks. Sounds amazing. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@livingworkingoutsidebox7 ай бұрын
It sounds like a wonderful journey for you both. Your faces where lit up and the smiles seemed to go from ear to ear. 👂 😊
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Yes it is! Thank you for the kind words and for following along with us. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@jai.hind.12476 ай бұрын
Definitely would recommend to plan for Northeastern region of India. Its one of the most beautiful places on Earth. I'd recommend in this order Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura. Gateway to getting into NE India is via West Bengal, accessible to most NE states.
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. It looks amazing. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@donnawilson55147 ай бұрын
Love your videos. What program do you use to edit?
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
We use Final Cut Pro X. Thanks for watching and thanks for your kind words! John & Bev
@tomsen14627 ай бұрын
Nice video and contents. Learnt a lot from you. Following your videos, you guys are brave. Be safe and keep well!
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Glad you are enjoying our channel and website. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@sr92537 ай бұрын
The sky looks hazy. Is that air pollution or fog. It seems chilly as everyone is wearing jackets. India is on my list so I appreciate this video.
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
The Golden Triangle area in the north was quite chilly, especially in the mornings. Mumbai and Kochi in the south were very warm. There was more hazy pollution in the bigger cities of Delhi and Mumbai. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@Anonymous-One17 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. While India is on our travel bucket list, we have been talking about how chaotic it will be to go there. Hiring a guide who is recommended by the hotel is a great travel tip! We will definitely keep this in mind. Safe travels!
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure. Thanks for following along and hope you get to visit someday. It is an interesting experience for sure. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@matgranger50616 ай бұрын
Hello Indian here!! Avoid visiting Delhi and Agra. Visit places like Kerala, Goa, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Ladakh, Shimla, Gangtok, etc.
@devbtc5 ай бұрын
@@matgranger5061 Do you even know why people consider to travel to India? It's primarily for the Taj Mahal.
@matgranger50615 ай бұрын
@@devbtc Because they don't have knowledge about the good places in India.
@nunuvyurbiz1237 ай бұрын
I was going to ask what you did related to the logistics of finances leading up to traveling, such as did you cancel any credit cards that had foreign transaction fees (I know you already no longer had paper checks), and you're one step ahead of me (again). Looking forward to your next video!
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy our money management video next week. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@ankurgoel16386 ай бұрын
thanks for visiting... u guys are lovely..
@tommckinney14897 ай бұрын
Great tips, and thanks for settling my nerves about visiting India. My wife and I are also independent travelers, and we've been hesitant about going to India due to the chaos that's portrayed by the media.
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! There is chaos, but it is all part of the travel experience. You have to go with an open mind and open heart. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@matgranger50616 ай бұрын
Hello Indian here!! Avoid visiting Delhi and Agra. Visit places like Kerala, Goa, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Ladakh, Shimla, Gangtok, etc. Everything will be good!!
@shivathealmighty6 ай бұрын
You can visit sikkim. Gem of a state with almost zero crime rate and very little chaos around. People are exceptionally innocent.
@colleenn33015 ай бұрын
Thank you for another great video! I love your enthusiasm and positivity!
@RetirementTravelers5 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Thanks for following along with us and hope you are enjoying our channel and website. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@IdahoSolar7 ай бұрын
The only thing that has kept us from travelling to India is the fear of "Dehli Belly" and the air pollution. My spouse has allergies and mild asthma. Antidote, I have a friend who has travelled extensively in India. Says he eats street food with no I'll effects. The only time he got sick was eating at the Hyatt. His advice is don't eat it if can't see it being made.
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing the tips. Everything is certainly not perfect in India, but it is still a very interesting travel experience and we are so glad we went. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@temmert457 ай бұрын
I've been to Delhi many times. You will get "Delphi Belly" at least once. Charcoal tablets help plus they tell me bananas help but I am not sure about that. The people are fantastic but always anxious to make some money which I understand.
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips. We had a great time and will certainly go back. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@deepakberry32356 ай бұрын
Glad that you had a good experience travelling in India!!! Will highly recommend Jodhpur & Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, Bhopal and Jabalpur in Central India, North East of course (you need a minimum of two to three weeks to cover parts of it), Andamans and Nicobar Islands are fascinating as well!!!
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com
@anuradharewatkar5397 ай бұрын
Crossing streets is difficult in big cities for us too. We were born and grew up in India before moving to US
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Very challenging, but all part of the big adventure!!! Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@GlobetrotterGranny7 ай бұрын
Honking in Asia is most definitely part of their culture. The several times we traveled to China the driving was CRAZY but orderly, honking was just like you said warnings about passing, changing lanes, and so much more.
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
It is really interesting to just stop and listen to the honking. We were glad we weren't driving!!! Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@nanaontherun19687 ай бұрын
Where was the last place in the video, when you were in the water.
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
That was in the backwaters of Kochi. It was a wonderful sunrise trip. We loved it. The tour guide link we used is in the description. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@cocolenchoraw7 ай бұрын
I love the personal touch by the hotel staff. We had a similar experience in Malasia. Maybe someday I will tell you all about it over a beer in Osaka 😊
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
It was a very special gesture. That was one of the best hotel experiences ever. Travel stories and cold beer always go well together. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@cocolenchojapan7 ай бұрын
@@RetirementTravelers in short as we were checking in at the hotel I casually mentioned it was my wife's birthday. After that every time we returned to the room there were balloons, chocolate, flowers for the 3 days. Made her feel very special. Love watching y'all!
@RetiredLovingIt7 ай бұрын
Very interesting country
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Yes it is. We loved our month of travel in India. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@ladeanexploringgrandparent54857 ай бұрын
We love your interactions with each other as well as your video. We are planning to go there next year and your advice has arrived at a perfect time! Thank you for being so welcoming❤
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! Thanks so much for watching and following along with us. Happy journeys and enjoy your trip. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@sabineedelmann65317 ай бұрын
As long as someone else is driving..... so true! Was my experience as well. I love this land and its people!!
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
We had a great time and have no desire to ever drive there. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@andreablack45737 ай бұрын
Wonderful video thanks. Sorry did have to laugh at John holding a cricket bat like it was baseball 😅 but all looked like glorious fun. I have been to India twice and I can see how people find it life changing 😊
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Guilty. I had no idea what I was doing since this was the first time I ever picked up a cricket bat. 🤣 It was still great fun interacting with the local boys on the beach. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@kirtigupta97536 ай бұрын
When you define India, it's known as the "Oldest Continuously Inhabited Civilization in the world"😊 Namaste and welcome to Mother India.
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Namaste. We had an incredible month in India. The people were so kind. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@mikeykeyes6 ай бұрын
sorry to disappoint- the Australian Aborigines have the oldest continuously inhabited culture.
@sammie447 ай бұрын
Just found you! 😊 Can’t wait to watch your adventures. 🤩 ❤️ 🌷Sam
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard! Hope you enjoy our channel and website. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@harshaman73126 ай бұрын
India is best business place in youtubers anyway welcome to India 🌝
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Yes it is. Thanks. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@bollynerd6 ай бұрын
your exp at Hyatt- that's Indian hospitality for you. it just makes your eyes water up .. and the rickshaw driver's strategy made me laugh out loud.
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Thanks. India was a great experience for us. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@Fiwithoptions7 ай бұрын
Great video. I grew up in Kochi❤. Hi from Tampa 😊
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! We loved Kochi. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com
@arch3916 ай бұрын
14:29 Yes, in small towns it's better not to wear small shorts, and it's good to not stay outside after evening for too long in small villages.
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@leslee_fw7 ай бұрын
I highly recommend taking the tiny train to Darjeeling- it is fascinating
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Great tip. It sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@mopanimickey15917 ай бұрын
That was great. Loved your cricket style 😂
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. I had a rough first outing at cricket, but still had a blast. I actually hit it after Bev turned off the camera. 🤣 Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@francodiar69696 ай бұрын
Enjoying your vlogs. Some great tips. Hot-tip don't fly into Delhi. Fly into either Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, or Ahemdabad. These are much better cities. Also Agra now has a metro train straight to the Taj.
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips and glad you are enjoying our channel. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@kirtigupta97536 ай бұрын
You missed these : 1. Rajasthan : You have missed atleast 15-20 historical places in Rajasthan y You must visit Jodhpur Fort, Jaisalmer Fort (only living Fort), Chittorgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort(2nd longest Fort wall in the world -36km), outstanding Jain temples of Ranakpur and Bhilwara, Pushkar etc. The list is long. 2. Kerala: The best backwater boating is in "Alleppey". You also missed Munnar Tea Gardens, Wayanad, Thekkady etc 3. Infact you need a lifetime yo visit India because each of the 28 states have their own languages, food , culture, dance , music etc. Next time, please, plan a month in each state to explore it properly.
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Some great suggestions for our return visit. Thanks Happy journeys, John and Bev
@Indian-Hindu96 ай бұрын
😊🙏❤️
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@cherylkirwin83706 ай бұрын
Thanks for the advice. We are also retired and traveling full time. We’re planning to visit India in November so the advice is very helpful
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful and hope you have an amazing trip. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@AbhaySingh-jl6sk6 ай бұрын
Thanks for visiting India that too multiple places our country is full culture and love 😇
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
You are welcome. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@RotaryTeamVincent7 ай бұрын
Good job. Visit Hampi on your next trip.
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip. We will put that on our list. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@uchihamadaragaming53096 ай бұрын
Smog will be there only in heavily populated cities, otherwise you will have fog only(no pollution outside cities), it will be there for like 60% days which delays the transport in northern india.
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@mishmacD266 ай бұрын
India is my favorite place of all. Its been over 20 years ago that I visited on two extended stays. Traffic chaos and necessity to “honk your horn” is legit. Goa is also a soft place to land. 5 yr Visa? Wow. Sri Lanka!
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experiences. You would love Sri Lanka as well. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@nitheen020085 ай бұрын
Welcome to India ❤🎉. Pls do visit southern india
@RetirementTravelers5 ай бұрын
Thanks. We do want to return to southern India. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@hustler35776 ай бұрын
Guests are God & the world is one family,these are real values of India,yes it's overpopulous so sometimes mishaps happens,but our core values are truly treating our guests as God,I hope people like you come to India,enjoy your trip and have an appreciation for the unique cultural adventure 🙏❤
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. We had a wonderful time in India. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@heidixxx24546 ай бұрын
Another awesome video! Thank you.
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! Thanks for following along with us. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@jennystaples86946 ай бұрын
Thanks for making your videos. They make my day.
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
So glad you are enjoying our channel and website. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com
@catherinenightingale41377 ай бұрын
Hi John, hi Bev. Your video couldn't have been better timed for me, as I'm spending this Saturday morning researching India! My husband and I have just started our semi retirement travels and India is somewhere I feel we need to go. We're pretty adventurous, but one thing that's making me hesitate a bit is the toilet situation! I'm just not coordinated enough to use an Indian style loo! When you were out and about for the day in India, were there western style toilets available?
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
I only saw western style. They almost always had toilet paper; although, I carried paper in my pocket. Hope this helps! Bev PS Have fun and let us know how it goes!
@catherinenightingale41377 ай бұрын
Thank you Bev. You've sold me! India here we come.
@myadira17 ай бұрын
What a relieve to read her response. I already booked 😅, I had knee surgery but still suffer from knee pain, squat is not a position I can hold without pain 😢
@1967Rashmi7 ай бұрын
Of course there are Western toilets here. Please don't worry about this
@matgranger50616 ай бұрын
@@catherinenightingale4137 Hello Indian here!! Avoid visiting Delhi and Agra. Visit places like Kerala, Goa, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Ladakh, Shimla, Gangtok, etc.
@matgranger50616 ай бұрын
Cricket is very popular but it is not the national sport of India. Cricket is the national sport of UK. Try visiting places like Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Ladakh, Shimla, Puducherry, Gangtok, Coorg, Dharamshala, etc. in India.
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@carolmartin44137 ай бұрын
Well..this was interesting...definitely a unique experience for those of us not south asian related. It must be an international thing when eating food...our Indian neighbors insisted we stuff ourselves when we ate with them at their international bazaar here....and our Taiwanese hosts also insisted we stuff ourselves eating their native foods. Glad you're feeling better...Montezuma travels around apparently. Onward and forward!
@RetirementTravelers7 ай бұрын
Thanks. Travel always has some ups and downs! India was certainly an experience we will always remember. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@sandy1987126 ай бұрын
Thanks for visiting our India. Love from Delhi.❤
@RetirementTravelers6 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! We had a great time. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/