EMPOWER YOURSELF TO FEEL SAFE IN INDIA! Are you worried about traveling in India? Don't be! Imagine yourself fearlessly exploring the amazing markets of Mumbai, strolling the narrow lanes of Old Delhi, roaming the ghats of Varanasi, riding a camel across the Thar Desert, wandering the hills of Rishikesh, trekking in the high Himalayas or relaxing on a houseboat in Kerala's fabulous backwaters. With the confidence that you know how to stay safe, you are ready to enjoy the best that India has to offer! Go for it!Knowledge is power-and this is knowledge you can't afford to be without if you are a woman traveling in India, whether you are going solo or with others. Learn about: • the essentials of personal safety • the cultural issues relating to women's safety in India and other South Asian countries • how non-Indian women are perceived and the challenges we may face • why India is actually safer for visitors than Indian women • how to minimize and deflect sexual harassment • strategies for dealing with various potential situations and problems that might (but probably won't) arise. "Ongoing media reports of incidents related to women's safety in India, and the concerns they give rise to, mean that accurate and comprehensive information about the issue is invaluable more than ever. Travel Fearlessly in India, What Every Woman Should Know About Personal Safety serves this purpose for foreigners visiting India. It's a must-read book that will empower you to explore India confidently. Even if you've already been to India, or are planning to stay a while, you'll learn something from this very insightful and helpful resource." - Sharell Cook, author of Henna for the Broken Hearted, and India travel contributor/expert for Tripsavvy.