DARK Secrets of Pakistan | Solo Female Traveller on Varanasi, North East & More | Supertalks EP-175

In this episode of Supertalks by themovingship, host Raghav
Sharma sits down with Meike Hijman, a solo female traveller from
the Netherlands who has explored some of the most fascinating and
unexpected parts of the world.The conversation begins with some
unbelievable stories from Pakistan, where Meike visited a gun
factory in Peshawar and even tried using guns inside the factory.
She also shares a surprising experience where she felt the
Pakistani police network was so efficient that officers across
the country already knew her name.The episode then moves through
her travels across several countries including Bangladesh, Oman,
Iran, Kyrgyzstan, the UAE, Tajikistan, Austria and other parts of
Europe. Meike talks about what it truly means to travel alone as
a woman, the realities behind solo travel, and how different
cultures shape the experience.A major part of the conversation
focuses on her journey through India. From exploring the North
East in Nagaland to driving an auto rickshaw from Ladakh all the
way to Rajasthan, Meike shares unique stories from the road. She
explains why she feels safe in India and how Indian culture gave
her a deep sense of connection, especially during her time in
Varanasi.Currently travelling through Haryana and Punjab, her
journey as a Dutch traveller driving across rural India is
gaining massive attention online and many of her videos are going
viral.In this episode, she also shares practical travel advice
including her best budget travel tips, how anyone can travel the
world with limited money, and the real challenges she faces as a
female solo traveller.This conversation is a fascinating look
into the mindset of a traveller who believes the world is far
more welcoming than we often imagine.