Is Pakistan Safe to Travel to?
What do you first think when you hear the word Pakistan? For me, living in New Zealand and India, since 9/11 it’s been synonymous with terrorism. News reports, the movie Zero Dark Thirty, and Mark […]
Travel Safety
Foreign Woman Beheaded in India
Kerala Police have finally caught the two men who drugged, raped and beheaded a tourist – Liga Skromane from Latvia. Liga had been missing since February when she went to visit a beach in Kovalam. […]
How to Keep Your Belongings Safe in Your Room in India
The only time I’ve ever had things stolen from my hotel room was when I was in New York. I was sharing a bunk bed with a German tourist. I remember thinking when I met him […]
The Time I Was Nearly Kidnapped in India & How to Avoid Stalking
Stalking. It’s only ever happened to me once in India, that I know of. Once is enough to give you that sickening feeling in your stomach and ask yourself, “What could have happened?” The sun […]
How to Avoid the 3 Most Common Shopping Scams in India
Being overcharged, given wrong change, and high-pressure sales tactics are the 3 most common shopping scams for tourists to India. The first two I still deal with every week being a foreigner living in India. […]
India Rickshaw Scams Exposed & How to Get the Best Price [Exclusive Video]
After dealing with scammers who’ll approach you on foot in India, you need to know how to bargain and deal with Indian rickshaw (tuk-tuk) and taxi drivers so you can avoid massive foreigner price markups, […]
Catfishing Scammers in India (and How to Avoid Them) [Exclusive Video]
Scammers and touts are a major issue for visitors to India, so I went around the streets of New Delhi and covertly filmed scammers in action so you can see exactly what to watch out […]
Location of the REAL Government Tourism Office, New Delhi
As I highlighted in my video Catfishing Scammers in India (and How to Avoid Them), scammers are everywhere in India. Especially in New Delhi. One of the most common scams is leading you to fake […]
How to Avoid Being Overcharged in Stores in India
I never used to think twice about the change I was being given or the prices I was being charged in New Zealand, besides we barely use cash so any overcharges on my cards can […]
How to Avoid Air Pollution in India With a Mask [Exclusive Video]
At certain times of the year, air pollution in India goes off the scales. You must wear a mask to avoid breathing in these nasties. Watch my latest video below to know what you need […]