A foreign traveller has gone viral for posting a refreshingly honest and practical guide for anyone planning their first trip to India. In an Instagram reel that’s now making the rounds, creator Rory Porter, who has already visited India twice this year, breaks down what newcomers should really expect when it comes to transport, food, and the country’s trademark warmth.

“You are thinking of going to India, but you don’t want to do like every other broke backpacker you see on the internet,” Porter begins, before diving straight into his top advice. He urges travellers to ditch the outdated stereotypes and consider taking India’s modern trains, including the Vande Bharat Express.

“Indian trains aren’t really that bad… Trains like Vande Bharat are high-speed and common in India. They are al

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