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I know its different culture and all that but driving in India just looks like hell on earth 😂

I'm not afraid driving in India...but I'm more afraid that if my horn is broken..

Hi guys, I am Amit from India. I really appreciate your decision/guts to drive through India. It is super hard, fustrating, mentally straining and super super dangereous to drive here. People/ vehicles/two wheeled motorcycles/cars/cows/goats/dogs/e rickshaws etc etc can literally pop out from any where on road , even from top of your vehicle also😂. people love here to overtake from ALL sides of the road, most preferably from the left and this becomes a very dangerous scene mostly 2 wheelers and cars. one needs to keep an eye on both sides of road (calculating and predicting the moves of the people standing on the edge of road) instead of focusing on the centre and traffic ahead. drivers here hava a very bad habbit of swaying and turing on any available side left or right without giving any indication (specially the two wheelers /e rickshaws and they do not regret their move at all). People honk a loooooot they simply loooove it infact they subconsciously honk it . (It is getting into our DNA now)😂. What i think the reason for honking is that the driver do not honk to make the vehicle ahead to move or to take any action, but to simply make him aware that there a vehicle at his back and not try to do any monkey business on the rod swaying, turing or suddenly break checking the vehicle behind. this honking has now become a defense strategy or a survival technique now. Pot holes can really damage the suspension of vehicle, do mark any repair workshops on maps for your route. Indian weather is unforgiving specially may and june in north india. Do not eat any street food or drink water which is not packed. I would suggest to get 5 to 10 L of water boiled for drinking at ur hotels. being healthy and keeping safe is of utmost priority. all the very best for the journey ahead. By the way do you have plans to visit kanpur en route. I live in Kanpur (uttar pradesh) love to have a 5 mins with you guys... stay safe.

Marianne is such an amazing driver. There is no way I would ever attempt to drive in India and she handles those roads like she have been driving them for years. Stay safe you two!

OMG - we are so stressed watching you two navigate& negotiate ! Hats off to you both!

The lorries use indicators designed by BMW. Never meant to be used. 😅

The "No Spitting" sign at the end 😂

thanks for driving thru India, so we don't have to :)

After all this, city driving in the UK will be a piece of cake. Mirror, signal, HORN, manoeuvre!

I traveled in India in 1972. It hasn't changed. The traffic was scarey then too. You two are really troopers.

Maryanne if driving was in the Olympics, you would take Gold…Well done… Great footage….😊😅

Loved how the camera stayed on the young man in the red shirt until he wrenched up the courage to look Chris in the face, and his apprehension melted into a big smile. 😁 Marianne truly adapted to the driving culture so quickly! Chris, as well. He looked a downright comfortable copilot. A tollway penalty for using cash?! No "pay now cheaper" in India, I guess... 🤣🤣 I wonder how Ferris Bueller would fare in India. "Stop & Look Around Once In A While" is a great philosophy, just make sure you're well off the road!! Really looking forward to next week's video! ❤️❤️😎👍xx

A couple of weeks ago it was ancient oriental monasteries, lush green tranquil landscapes and spiritual walks up picturesque mountains. This week it's cows, navigating an asteroid field of people and tuk-tuks, honking and potholes. What a contrast!

I always wanted to visit India but looking at where you guys are driving through I wont be there in a hurry

와 인도까지 가셨군요. 한국에 계실 때부터 보기 시작했는데, 저도 이번 봄에 일본에서부터 여행을 시작했는데 그 덕분에 바빠져서 오랜만에 영상을 보게 되네요. 저는 지금 오키나와에 와있습니다. 전에도 대단하시다고 생각했지만, 실제로 여행을 하면서 영상을 만든다는 것이 얼마나 어려운 일인지 이제 몸으로 느끼고 있네요. 제 몸은 오키나와에 있지만 영상 제작 속도는 너무 느려서 1개월 전 영상을 만들고 있거든요..🥹 인도 여행 많이 기대됩니다. 안전운전하세요!

I can’t get over the amount of garbage everywhere.

Both of you have chosen each other,the perfect travel partner.awesome couple.

Marianne, when you shouted at that lorry you were coming through😂😂😂😅. I'm impressed with how lovely the hotels are. Stay safe. ❤

When in India, go with the flow. Don't fight it.

I have to say some of the accomodation you have found looks so good & clean & comfortable !! I once had a thing about perhaps visiting India, however now i have gone off the idea 😅 you are certaintly two very brave people ! Goodluck for the duration & onward journey 🙂

"Ninja potholes" 🤣🤣🤣 So funny.

Speaking of mosquitoes, I thot I noticed a mozzie flying inside Trudy on windscreen at about 30'.

My mom and I (she's 106) have watched you since the beginning of your journey but she was so worried about you in India she said she couldn't watch because she was afraid she'd have a heart attack! Lol !

One time in India I slept with my right foot not covered by net , in the morning I stopped after counting 200 bites

As if the driving wasn’t intense enough. Watching an ‘edge of the seat’ show to relax.😂 Marianne has nerves of steel and a soft heart (giving flowers). Chris keeps us entertained with his narration. You guys rock! India the most spiritual civilization in the world. Amazing!

I met a nice family that cooked dinner for me on a dried cow dung patty fire. The bread was cooked directly on the coals! It was delicious. Happy Travels

Im an Indian returned after 20 years outside of India. I stopped driving after 3 months as india is hell when it comes to driving. No discipline no rules and no roads. Everything drives in opposite direction even in highways. Police is non existent. They are focused on bribe. Not on anything else.

8:11 Background music ( Sitar & Tabla combination ) is superb 👌👌

Chris in Thailand,14 yrs here,thought driving here chaotic,so love you both,your the best Marianne,so cool,calm and collected,does Chris drive? Best of luck to you both😘

Awesome video as always Chris and Marianne. Those roads are absolutely crazy but Marianne is absolutely incredible driver. Thanks for letting us ride along with y’all on y’all’s journey around the world 🌎.

I think we could all write a book, on this episode alone!....Like the last one, it's been an absolute thrill ride. And talking of "Stealth Cow" Chris, that should be Marianne's new nickname. She's taken the bull by the horn, and mooving through that traffic like a udder native. She's a fully fledged Scru(tinous) driver now!

How did we end up driving across Northern Indian ? Living life love ❤️ Precious moment . Absolutely beautiful .❤

Great driving! You may need to have Trudy's suspension checked in the next country you go to after this leg!

You've got nerves of cold steel Marianne! Awesome 😎

Great Driving in India. Chris and Marianne both of you very humble and down to earth people. I like the way Chris narrates all the happenings around very subtle and calm speaking. Didn't see him getting upset in any way. Very coool in every move. Hats off to both of you. Keeping going.

Hahahaha....that was one hell of a fun road ride and i have to say lovely Marianne passed with flying colours! She definitely rocks!

Girl you have skills! I have been on the edge of my seat since episode S 8 46 lol. You guys rock. Hope you can continue your travels without much mishaps. Thanks for sharing your life!

Not always a fan of vlogs just showing the driving. But hey this is better than the 10000s of site arrivals in the UK.. you smashed it Marianne

Thanks so much. This one brought me right back to memories of driving in India 60 years ago. I cheer you on.

Enjoying the Chaos

It's doing my head in looking at the driving, dip my hat to you both.

Another gripping / nailbiting cross country adventure! I keep my fingers crossed you don't blow a tire on those awful roads 😝😵‍💫😵! Definitely upgrade Trudy's Horn: what about a really loud ship foghorn 😉? You can buy a Pop-Up Mosquito Net Tent which adapts to your hotel bed everywhere, they are cheap and can be stored flat. It saves my life when travelling in mosquito infested areas. I love your gorgeous red shirt Marianne! It suits you!

We have just had our first trip in our old/new VW van and inspired and excited by how you guys do it. We have had a blast. Love your videos.

Good choice of sitar music - set's the mood nicely. First class videos, many thanks for sharing your trip.

If you had passed through Bihar state, you should have visited BodhGaya. Bodhgaya is a place where Buddha got enlightenment.

Thank you for sharing your experiences. Safe travels!! ❤

Having been through many of the states in India on so many roads I’m always in awe at how skilled are most of the drivers - especially given how challenging are most of the roads. Marianne, you make it look so easy to drive there. I’m sure it isn’t, but you make look like a breeze - the mark of a real pro. Happy trails. Looking forward to your next video.

I am impressed with whatever GPS Road Maps you are using! Gets you where you are going. 👍

For viewers who might have formed an impression of India based on these videos, let's avoid overgeneralizing. The city chosen to land in and the journey to Mumbai may depict a specific region, but India's landscape and culture vary significantly across its states. While the chaos on Indian roads can be daunting for newcomers, it's a reality we've adapted to. Recognizing this complexity is essential. India's space program, like NASA's research, contributes to scientific advancement and national development, independent of on-ground realities. Just as different aspects of a country can coexist, so too can technological achievements and the hustle of daily life. So, while acknowledging India's complexity and challenges, it's important not to paint the entire country with a broad brush based on limited perspectives.

I just came back from Chiang Rai and watched this episode. This is something else. This is adventurism that I don't need. Good on you for having the guts to do this and showing us the real India.

Thank you for bringing along thru the chaos!

Wow! what a stark contrast between two most crowded countries, China and India.

You guys are awesome! Keep on keeping on! Loving the India content. 😊

Thank you for taking us along to see India. I know I’ll never have the opportunity to visit (not on my bucket list) but I’m able to see it through your eyes. What a busy, crazy, noisy video!!! I admire Marianne’s driving skills. I don’t know how she avoids all the bikes, buses, trailers, cows, dogs & potholes coming at her!!!!

India is an exceptional country, full of mystery and beauty……just as long as you know where they are, otherwise you must be vigilant and alert at all times. Drive safely and enjoy India. Since you don’t have any other choice! BTW, if you don’t Honk in India you’re unusual.

Your are an INCREDIBLE team ! Your driving and filming are awesome ! I hope you are having a wonderful day. 😊

Love the music that accompanied the video 👍

I have anxiety just watching you navigate through the chaos... hope you have a safe journey... CrAzYnEsS

You have soooo much patience! 💖🌹

Emphatic yes to your pondering about writing a book!! it would be riveting to read! xx

My nerves are shot just watching, preferred you not moving for a year in a car park in Turkey 😂😂 amazing driving Marianne,, nerves of steel! What an experience 👏

Marianne totally picked out the music!

Well thank you for showing most dirty places in the world so I take it out of my bucket list

This is better than any British TV show .

We used to train people out in India, couldn’t get anyone to go there in the end.

I have said this many times: India should be on everyone's bucket list. I lived and worked there for 5 years and was able to see all of the country, even hard to get into places, like Kashmir (at that time you needed a special permit), through my work contacts. It's an incredible country and you put up with all its foibles because it's got so many incredible sights and such wonderful people. And the Ganges, at sunrise, in Banaras (as it's my habit to call Varanasi), is one of the great sights.

Once out of the city/town areas, the country side is lovely!

Re your issues with the dreaded mosquitoes....try and get some mosquito coils.....they burn like a coiled joss stick...but the work...I used them in Singapore.. Malaysia...Sri Lanka...and Belize.....😊

In India, all tolls are cashless since few months. So if you are paying by cash then there will be a penalty. To Pay cashless, you need to have a fastag sticker on your vehicle which will be linked to your bank account and the money will be debited as and when you pass through a toll booth. I am not sure of the formalities as to how you can get a fastag for a vehicle without Indian registration. If you get one installed then things will be very easy for you.

Did you catch the road sign behind the gentleman wearing a red shirt at time 4:08? The sign screams "run for your life!". Funny.

I love how you say hello to all the animals on the way😊 (I do the same) and your 'whoopsies' every now and then. I live in a quaint hill station in South India surrounded by tea estates and eucalyptus trees. I am amazed at your patience on the road... You probably would have found South India different though the driving is pretty much as chaotic... a lot more traffic jams for sure. All the best for the rest of your trip. 😊

The most challenging but equally the most interesting part of your journey. Looking forward to your experience of Varanasi, hope you got to see the Aarti sunset ceremony performance on The Ganges.

I'm amazed your doing that in such a big van, will you use mousse t 's track I'm howny on the very busy bits of road :)

This is superb road trippin footage, well done to you both

Ouch..Oh how good to end with a lovely Hotel...Well earned.

SO interesting! Thankyou and stay safe

Dear Mariane & Krist! I am really impressed by the video. It was full of humour. India looks like as if it is another planet. Have a nice trip there🙋‍♂️

You’re doing well guys! Pot holes, cows, tuk-tuks, toll booths - you’ve got them all!! You do keep calm and carry on! Impressive every video! 🚌🚌

Splendid , spectacular and amazing ❤❤❤ enjoy 🎉🎉🎉

What an adventure you are having. Thanks for bringing a glimps of India to us. 🤗

Hope to see you interacting with the locals.

Had zero interest visiting India. Now thanks to you I have even less. Thank you.

Nerves of steel, you two!

I enjoyed watching your videos. You could have planned the entire trip through the state and national highways for a smooth and an almost uneventful journey. Most interstate travellers in India do that. There is no reason to subject oneself to the mayhem and idiosyncrasies of a small town or a village and therefore most highways are on purpose designed to circumvent them. Of course, the traffic sense in towns and villages all across India leaves a lot to be desired. At a lot of places, the highways are being upgraded which can cause temporary problems . Unfortunately and am sure unintentionally, IMHO, your narration as engaging as it was, tends to create a misrepresentation of the state of affairs in the country especially that of the road networks in the minds of those who probably will never visit the country. Showing the worse that there is and making it look like the norm seems to be a shortshot way to maxmise views these days. Anyhow, just a little note on the toll booth exchanges. The government encourages fast tag wherein the money is automatically deducted at each toll booth from the tag which is usually attached to the front screen of the vehicle. As exchange of cash takes more time, the government discourages it by imposing a 100 % penalty on those who still choose to pay through it. Have a safe and enjoyable trip!

When we first moved to South Texas and it was humid when it was pretty warm we would turn on our AC on full blast to make it feel like home

The M25 at rush hour looks like a breeze compared to the traffic on those roads!

Travel safe and take care!

Fascinating and frighting and WOW.

Fascinating journey. 😊

Love your videos. Cannot wait for next week. My dream was drive Durban to Egypt but unfortunately it is too dangerous. But it was a good dream. Africa is beautiful.

what a stressful journey !!!!

It's quite a challenging road trip. But the villages and towns along the way are interesting

With the haze, the drive looks dreamy:)

MARIANNE per USA Arizona terms, you kick ass.

“Fear is temporary. Regret is permanent. Adventure is taking a chance because it’s better than the question mark if you don’t.” quote from Dan Skinner. I assume your opening "Quote" is a variation on the original...now back to your video and India driving nightmares. 😉😋

This is like taking me on a road trip with you, sitting on your lap. Great. Sometimes I search the faces of those pedestrians crossing the road, or walking pass your van, and I wonder what is going on with their lifes. If only you can set up a chat with the locals, language barrier besides.

We really enjoy your videos! This series in India is particularly fascinating! We also enjoy learning the different words people use arround the world to explain the same thing. For instance - in the USA we say "people are honking at us" and you say "people are horning at us" - Thank you so much for sharing and teaching us!!! XXOO

Cows walk in the middle because that's where they are bothered least by flies. Also people honk when overtaking no to annoy you but to let you know that beware, we are overtaking you. In India horns are a means of communication between vehicles.

Loving your Indian videos. Marianne, you are a driver super star. Thinking of when we were in Türkiye, a guy told us, that the name Dolmuş (mini bus) means full to over flowing. My goodness India takes that to the extreme 😅 love it!