This Happened To Me | Travel Tragedy | Story Time | Travel Tips | Safe Travel
Channel: Traveling Silly Places
Date: 28/02/2023

During my South India tour, I admired the people of Kerala for their kindness and simplicity. However, in Varkala, things didn't go as planned. I found myself in a dangerous situation because I ignored my gut feeling. This video is not about judging people but about how to avoid bad experiences.
While I was sitting by the beach, listening to the waves and enjoying the light breeze. A man I had met earlier while walking on the cliff approached me and asked about my plans for the evening. I told him I planned to watch the sunset at Kappil beach, and he offered to drop me off. Initially, I was reluctant to accept his offer, but he kept pressuring me.
I finally gave in and agreed. As we rode, he began to ride recklessly, competing with other riders who had girls on their bikes. He also told me a story about a German girl who had disappeared a few months earlier. This made me uneasy, and I knew something was off about the situation. So midway, I asked him to stop. I had to force him to stop. And when he did, I started pacing towards the beach. He stopped me and asked for my phone number in case of an emergency. He refused to leave until I did. I eventually gave in, but I knew I wouldn't be answering any of his calls or messages. 
So yeah, be safe, 
Talk to strangers, but also listen to your gut and be careful. Good experiences can quickly turn into tragedies if we're not careful.

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