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Portuguese Solo Traveller Shares How Indian Men Changed Her View
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News18•06-10-2026, 18:00
Portuguese Solo Traveller Shares How Indian Men Changed Her View
- •A 24-year-old solo traveller from Portugal named Ana shared how her perspective of India shifted completely after experiencing the kindness of local men.
- •Despite receiving heavy warnings about harassment, robbery, and constant stares before arriving, Ana found people to be exceptionally helpful and friendly.
- •Ana is currently hitchhiking across India as part of an epic journey from Portugal to Australia, having already visited Haryana, Punjab, Kashmir, and Ladakh.
- •While praising the warmth of the people she met, Ana still advises solo female travellers to remain cautious and take necessary precautions, especially in big cities.
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A 24-year-old Portuguese solo traveller named Ana shared that despite receiving warnings about harassment, robbery, and stares before arriving, her interactions with helpful and kind local men completely shifted her view of India during her hitchhiking journey.
As part of her extensive hitchhiking trip through India and Nepal, Ana has traveled solo through Haryana, Punjab, Kashmir, and Ladakh.
While Ana highlighted the warmth and kindness of the people she met, she acknowledged that solo travel is not completely safe and advises women to remain cautious and take precautions, particularly when visiting large cities.
