Bonjour j'aimerais savoir comment je dois m'habiller au Maroc, je n'ai pas envie de me retrouver en prison ou en garde a vue la bas, merci d'avance pour vos réponses
comme vient de te le dire tassili, tu t'habilles normalement ! pas en short ni débardeur en ville, normal quoi !
et profites bien de ce pays fantastique
Tu vas encore te faire une nouvelle meilleure amie....😏
Même en short et débardeur en ville, ça ne pose aucun problème...sauf si le temps se rafraichit🙂
Au contraire, les marocains apprécient bien les petites touristes qui se promènent en tenue légère.😉
"Commence par faire ce qui est nécessaire, puis ce qui est possible et subitement, tu te surprendras à réaliser l'impossible."
St François D'Assise
OUi, comme tous les pervers, ainsi ça augmente les statistiques des viols 🤪
Comment peux-tu traiter les gens de cette façon? Je ne supporte pas le manque de respect d'une population quelle qu'elle soit....qui plus est, lorsque cela est infondé!
Et, si on suit ton raisonnement...il doit y avoir un paquet de pervers dans les régions méditerranéennes européennes...là où il fait le plus chaud et que les tenues sont les plus légères....
Oh mince...tu vis justement dans cette partie....😏
"Commence par faire ce qui est nécessaire, puis ce qui est possible et subitement, tu te surprendras à réaliser l'impossible."
St François D'Assise
Attention Jack! c'est moi le vilain petit canard sur le forum Maroc...y'a pas de place pour deux😉
Eric, 1- tu n'as pas compris le sens de l'humour de Jack ( bon moi aussi depuis un moment j'ai ce même souci avec les autres😇, ça doit pas être la saison de l'humour)
2- Oui je trouve ton raisonnement un peu juste et arbitraire...
Si je vois sur la plage ou croise, un sublime nana en tenu sexy, tu peux me croire que je ne vais pas me priver pour l'admirer avec respect en me disant juste "waou quelle jolie femme"...
Par contre, il semblerait que toi, tu penserais à autre chose en voyant une femme non vêtue de sa doudoune polaire en poil de rat musqué et d'un pantalon 3 tailles au dessus de la sienne🙁..
Tu devrais te poser des questions, penser à un viol quand on s'habille sexy.Quand même la route est longue nan? ah bon pas pour toi...peut être as tu envie de parler? on peut t'aider si tu veux, les forums sont fait pour ça...
Bonjour ;
suite à votre question ci-dessus , je peux vous dire que la majorité des gens habitants les villes les plus visitées par les touristes sont habitués aux habilles des touristes étrangères que ça soit courts ou moins courts et en plus dans les semaines à venir le temps doit changer de saison alors y a aucune crainte a mon avis !!
bonne chance
Je parlais de pervers aux quatre coins du monde pas particulièrement en méditerranée!
D'ailleurs j'ai reçu un message privé de quelqu'un qui n'accepte pas les MP d'ailleurs je le cite :
" la bobo a la noix quiquagenaire , les petites tenues ce n est plus pour mémé" , je n'ai pas prétendu être une jeunette , et je maintiens même si ça devient hors sujet!
salut
ça dépend ou vous voulez partir , pour les villes ? avec la mondalisation et la téle c comme par tous , mais dans les petits villages il faut une "Jelaba" et des "baboucheS" ...
cordialement
Bonjour,
Faut quand même pas abuser , une jelaba !!! Un pantalon ou une robe pas courte suffit, ils sont habitués aux etrangers quand même ! Je ne parle pas de la caricature des babouches 😎
Bonjour, je crois comprendre le sens de ta question. D'abord le Maroc, c'est loin d'être l'Iran. Les Marocains ont l'habitude de voir des touristes en short et débardeur, particulièrement à Marrakech, Essaouira et dans toutes les autres villes touristiques. Ils sont tolérants avec les étrangers.
Cependant, pour passer inaperçue (enfin, si tu n'es pas blonde aux yeux clairs...), il est pratique de porter des blouses voiles à manches longues et des jupes mi-longues (sous les genoux). Lorsque je vais faire mes courses dans le quartier Mellah de Marrakech, tous le monde me prend pour une Marrakachie - d'autant plus que je suis une brune aux yeux noirs (style berbère) - Ainsi, je ne suis pas interpelée par les vendeurs tous les mètres et les prix à négocier commencent beaucoup plus bas. C'est bien plus agréable de se fondre dans la population, crois-moi ! 😉
Pour info, tu y es allé???? va sur la grande avenue dont j'ai oublié le nom qui fait près de 20 km de long et qui correspond à nos champs Élysées...Tu vas voir si les filles sont moins habillé sexy à Rabat ou Marrakech....
Tu réponds à la question pour ne pas créer de préjugé en en créant un autre...dommage...
Pour l'Iran c'est mieux d'y aller que de regarder TF1 et écouter l'oncle Sam😛....Beaucoup serait surpris...beaucoup
Pour info, tu y es allé???? va sur la grande avenue dont j'ai oublié le nom qui fait près de 20 km de long et qui correspond à nos champs Élysées...Tu vas voir si les filles sont moins habillé sexy à Rabat ou Marrakech....
Tu réponds �� la question pour ne pas créer de préjugé en en créant un autre...dommage...
Pour l'Iran c'est mieux d'y aller que de regarder TF1 et écouter l'oncle Sam😛....Beaucoup serait surpris...beaucoup
Je vois que nous n'avons pas la même culture !!!!
Tu apprendras que la culture iranienne est passionnante et qu'en aucun cas, je ne souhaite la fustiger.
Les codes vestimentaires et les coutumes demeurent différentes de celles du Maroc, voilà tout.
Moi, j'essaie de m'adapter quand je voyage et non de choquer les habitants, en me croyant chez moi.
Et si c'est pour traîner au Gueliz, quand je vais à Marrakech, je peux rester à la maison : les centres commerciaux sont les mêmes qu'en France ; je n'en vois pas l'intérêt.
Tu ferais mieux de partager tes expériences de voyages au lieu de susciter la controverse en déformant les propos des autres. Je trouve cela très irrespectueux.
Lol, ah bon tu n'es jamais allé dans ce pays??? alors comment peux tu affirmer respecter et adorer la culture d'un pays en annonçant des choses sans fondement?
C'est incroyable sur ce site le nombre de personne qui parte en sucette dès qu'on leur fait la moindre remarque qui les touche dans leur égo...
J'ai juste fais une remarque car justement, j'avais pensé comme toi, que tu étais une personne hyper irrespectueuse pour se permettre de sortir un préjugé comme ça...
Bon alors c'est qui le mal-éduqué? 🙂 Celui qui dit sans savoir ou celui qui recardre?...Allez un peu des deux, match nul on dira😎...
Encore désolé pour ton égo, tu t'en remettras, je n'en doute pas.
Pour faire simple.
Lorsqu'on va dans un pays a la culture et aux traditions différentes des notres, on a envie de respecter ou pas?(de s'intégrer chouilla ou pas, de se fondre un peu dans la masse ou pas?)
Après, qu'il y ait une partie des autochtones et des touristes qui ne respectent pas, c'est une autre histoire.
Je vis ici au Maroc, ma belle famille est marocaine, j'ai des amis, des voisins marocains , et je peux vous affirmer que certaines tenues dérangent.
Exemple:
J'en connais, (des marocaines)qui ont été priées d'aller se r'habiller, et des français(plusieurs)qui ont du remonter les murs de leur cour(a la demande et aux plaintes des voisins) pour se cacher.
Ils ne respectaient pas!
Cordialement
patrick
marche à l'étoile meme si elle est trop haute
(Alexandra David- Neel)
voyager n'est pas arrivé mais parcourir le chemin(stevenson)
une partie des autochtones .... qui ne respectent pas
Si je te comprends bien, une partie des Marocains subit l'ostracisme des leurs parce que ces marocains voudraient un peu échapper au carcan de la tradition ?
Si je te comprends correctement, tu juges ces marocains d'un mauvais oeil...😕
excusez- moi de vous dire que ca deviens un polémique !! qui va dévier vers autre hors le sujet au-dessus !!
SVP acceptons-nous l'autre comme il est son discrimination , message a tous le monde !! merci bon week-end a tous
.....et je peux vous affirmer que certaines tenues dérangent.
A mon avis tu évoques des comportements et non des tenues vestimentaires. Enfin, j'espère !😉
La vulgarité, l’exhibition ou l'impolitesse sont davantage des affaires de conduite que le port de shorts ou de minis jupes.
Au Maroc ou ailleurs il n'est absolument pas question que je modifie ma garde-robe pour me "fondre" dans la masse.
J'adapte mes vêtements au climat, c'est tout. Et si le port de tenues légères est interdit dans certains endroits (lieux de culte par exemple) je respecte et m’accommode. Il est facile d'avoir toujours sur soi un chech pour se couvrir ses épaules au cas où.
Qui respecte, qui ne respecte pas ?
Et surtout qui est respectable ?
Si on suit ta pensée, les alsaciennes devraient toujours se promener avec un gros noeud noir dans les cheveux, les bretonnes avec une coiffe en dentelle...
Pourquoi veux-tu figer le Maroc en un instant T ? 🤪
Qui pointe du doigt un Maroc engourdi...
Alors que la jeunesse évoquée dans ce film est plutôt sage, une association islamiste avait à l'époque appelé au boycott du film 😐
Changeons de sujet Latilla 😉
L'auteur du topic n'est pas revenue. C'est la mode ou quoi ?
En ce moment ça n'arrête pas...
Si tu veux être le plus tranquille possible évite toute ce qui est au dessus du genou et les débardeurs et les trucs moulants.
Sans pour autant adopté le look "bonne soeur"....
Moins tu en montre et plus tu es tranquille,
mais de toute façon les hommes au Maroc sont assez relou avec les étrangères,
attend toi à être sifflé et regardé, mais rarement plus.
Les lunettes de soleil c'est pas mal aussi car cela créer une "barrière".
Sinon si tu te ballade avec ton homme ou tes enfants tu seras peinard.
Il y a une différence de comportement des hommes avec les marocaines et les étrangères.
Je suis à Casablanca en ce moment, et effectivement ils y a des marocaines en petites jupes, débardeurs, et jeans moulants mais elles ne se font pas siffler comme moi qui pourtant se ballade en sarouel et manches longues...
Bonjour,
peut être tu peux être suivi par le regard des hommes mais pas au point de siffler et ça peut arriver aussi pour une belle femme marocaine c'est la nature des Hommes
ils apprécient tt ce qui est beau : personnes, nature, nourriture, ......
bon séjour et bienvenue
tu t'habille comme tu veux et comme tu le fais chez toi..c'est vrai que c'est un peu différent par apport en France mais personne peut te demander de t'habiller avec une façon ou une autre. met ce que tu veux ( si tu veux des photos des filles et femmes marocaines pour voir qu'est ce qu'elle mette fais moi signe 😉 )
I’m arriving in Tana on 9/10/26 as a solo female traveler.
Which hotel in Tana is good for the first night since I’ll get in at 10 PM?
What’s worth seeing around Tana?
I’m planning 2 nights in Tana,
then 2 nights in Andasibe? After that, Lake Itasy.
Any suggestions? Thanks
I contacted several agencies in Madagascar to arrange this 4x4 trip along the coast.
Always the same answer: a tailor-made trip with at least 2 participants.
Since I don’t want to travel alone and a friend isn’t available, I’m looking for a woman to share this trip with the agency Mahay Mada, which offers a 12-day, 11-night tour of southern Madagascar. I’m available from August 23 to September 14.
Thanks for your direct response at 0784659791. See you soon, Mireille
I’d love to settle around Da Nang for about a month and explore the surrounding areas in Vietnam.
I’ve already been to this country and don’t feel like rushing around every day like I used to a few years ago.
I’d really like to find some company to stay for at least a month, and then maybe spend a month in Cambodia...
Given that I’m now 76, I don’t want to run around like I used to, trying to see everything...
I enjoy calm people... Those who love life and with whom I can share a beer... And meet people to create a great atmosphere—la dolce vita....
Hi everyone,
I’m a 67-year-old woman who loves to travel, and for my third solo trip, I’ve decided to explore Indonesia.
I’ll be there from September 1st to October 5th, and I’m really struggling to plan my itinerary.
I’d love any advice you can share—I’ll read it all carefully.
So far, I’ve booked my first two nights with a local host in Jakarta, and then I’m heading to Borobudur. That’s all I’ve got planned for now.
Do you think I should book accommodations and transport tickets in advance? It seems really complicated, or could I just decide day by day based on how I feel?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a solo trip to Mongolia this summer, without an agency. However, I’d like to have a guide accompany me for certain parts of my journey.
From my research, I understand that most "activities," accommodations, and transportation are best arranged day by day, depending on opportunities and encounters. Without an agency, everything is organized on the spot.
I’d love to hear more opinions on this, especially regarding the Orkhon Valley.
Here’s the itinerary I’m planning:
* UB -> Mörön (flight) -> Khatgal (local buses)
A few days at Lake Khövsgöl
* Khatgal -> Mörön -> Jargalant -> Tariat (local buses)
A few days at the White Lakes
* White Lakes -> Tsetserleg -> Kharkhorin (4x4 with driver)
A few days in the Orkhon Valley
+ the Eight Lakes (horseback trekking with a guide)
* Return to UB
From what I’ve gathered, the first part should be fairly straightforward, but I have questions about the Orkhon Valley.
Here are my questions:
-> Tsetserleg to Kharkhorin route:
Have any of you made this trip by booking a driver on the spot when arriving in Tsetserleg? Was it easy to find an available driver? And did you find it easy/difficult/impossible to find other travelers to share the ride with? Ideally, I’d like to share this leg with fellow travelers.
-> The Eight Lakes: Could you share your experience with the Eight Lakes? Did you easily find a guide directly on site? Were you able to share this experience with other travelers?
Last question for women who’ve traveled solo in Mongolia:
-> How did you experience it? Do you have any specific tips or recommendations?
I’m considering a road trip (rental car) to explore the Canadian Rockies in September 2026, starting in Calgary and ending with about 10 days in Vancouver and the surrounding area. (Two weeks in the Rockies and a little under two weeks in Vancouver and nearby.)
I’d like to say that being a woman traveling alone doesn’t really bother me. That’s not the issue. Being a woman is just how it is, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon, but traveling solo is something I could fix by finding travel companions. However, I had a not-so-great experience in India with two girls who were total strangers at first and turned out to be quite annoying, so I’m a bit put off by the idea now.
My question is simple, assuming I do this trip alone: is it worth sticking *only* to driving? I have **zero** sense of direction—with a map, I’m hopeless. So, is it realistic to think, "With my GPS, I’ll just drive from Calgary to Vancouver and see what I see," since I don’t see myself hiking alone? I’m not easily scared, but I wouldn’t feel confident doing that solo. Unless all the sightseeing is done with a guide (but then, hello, the cost—my budget isn’t exactly overflowing).
What do you all think?
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Take care and happy travels.
Cheers,
Régine
Hi,
After a week of sports south of Bergen, I’m not sure what to visit during the following week between Bergen and Oslo.
I haven’t planned to rent a car.
I’d love your suggestions. Thanks
Hi everyone, I’m really keen to visit Iran for three weeks in mid-March 2015.
What worries me a bit isn’t so much traveling alone—I’m used to it and know the Middle East well—but rather the current events (Islamic State) that could potentially become dangerous.
Flights are pretty cheap at the moment, and I’d like to book before prices go up.
Any advice from people who know the ground situation and Iranian current affairs better than I do would be much appreciated! :)
Hi there! I’m in the middle of planning my first solo trip (as a woman). Do you have any ideal destinations with activities like hiking, diving, sightseeing, and easy ways to meet locals—all on a small budget?
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s had this experience before! :)
Hi there,
Who could recommend a reliable agency for visiting several islands, including the parks around Komodo? I’m traveling solo as a woman.
Thanks for your great tips!
Hi everyone,
I’m often in transit in Tokyo and I stay at the hotel because Japanese people speak little English and the signs are almost always in Japanese!
Any ideas for getting from Narita to a nice park or an onsen? I wanted to try Hokkaido, but apart from renting a car, it’s all trains! Any suggestions for a car with a driver? Or is it too expensive? Small group tours in Hokkaido? I read about the Explorator group’s offer—way too expensive!!!
I’ve got a maximum of 8 days. I’d just like a nice Japanese break.
Thanks for any tips you can share!
my friend, with whom I traveled to Iran, Myanmar, and India, really wanted to take a one-month trip to Armenia and Georgia. So we booked our flights (June 21 to July 19), but disaster struck—she can’t travel anymore due to serious family reasons.
Now I’m heading off on this adventure alone. It’s not that I’ve never traveled solo before—I spent three months exploring Southeast Asia by myself last year—but I still have a few questions, and I’d really appreciate your input.
* I don’t think traveling alone in these countries is very risky—what do you think?
* Maybe I could hire a driver? What would that cost, since some places seem tricky to reach by public transport. Do you have any driver recommendations?
* I don’t want to rent a car—the driving seems too unpredictable, especially in Georgia.
* I’d love to do some nice hikes—are there any guides available?
Here’s my rough itinerary:
YEREVAN and surroundings
YEGHEGNADZOR for Noravank
GORIS and TATEV
LAKE SEVAN
DILIJAN
HAGHPAT
TBILISI and surroundings
The CAUCASUS toward Mestia
UPLISTSIKHE
VARDZIA
Return to Yerevan for my flight
Thanks to anyone who can share their experiences or answer my questions!
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share a few tips that really helped me better prepare my carry-on luggage. After a few trips (and some mistakes too!), I’ve finally found a way to organize myself that makes life a lot easier. Maybe this can help other travelers here.
1. Choose a practical and sturdy bag
A good bag is the foundation. I’ve noticed that a model with a solid structure, sturdy wheels, and a well-thought-out interior really changes the experience. Hard-shell suitcases hold up better, especially when you’re hopping between flights. Personally, I use a Lambert suitcase because the interior is super well-divided, but the important thing is to find a model that works for you.
2. Rolling your clothes really works
It’s simple, but it saves so much space. Plus, it wrinkles less. I do this now for almost everything, especially lightweight clothes.
3. Keep everything in a small kit
100 ml liquids, toothbrush, cream, mini first-aid kit… Having all of that in one clear toiletry bag makes going through security much easier. It saves you from having to take everything out and put it back in a rush.
4. A pouch for essentials
Passport, headphones, charger, phone… I keep all of that in the same pouch. It saves so much stress when you need to find something quickly, especially on the plane.
5. Traveling lighter makes all the difference
Since I started choosing versatile clothes that mix and match well, I travel with a lot less. Less weight, fewer decisions to make, fewer things to lug around. It honestly makes traveling so much more enjoyable.
From the conversations I’ve had with other travelers (and several customers too), I’ve realized you can really simplify your trip just by organizing a little better and choosing good accessories.
If you have other tips or methods that work for you, I’d love to read them. We always learn from others on this forum.
Looking forward to exchanging with you all!
Hi,
Has anyone recently taken the boat to Casamance from Dakar and could share their experience?
From France, is it possible to book online, or do you need to go through an agency? How far in advance?
Boarding/disembarking: how does it work? Do we have to check in our luggage and then pick it up on arrival?
What’s the vibe like on the boat in the seating area?
Has anyone ever stopped over in Carabane? Accommodation options there?
Thanks so much if you have any recent info!
Exploring India by road is all about having a good driver. I highly recommend the one I’ve traveled with for 5 "safe" trips—Rajasthan 3 times over 16 years, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab. He’s been driving tourists for 25 years now and is more than just a driver. He knows how to talk about his country, the cities you visit, and suggests alternative routes.
He’s well-connected with real local guides who don’t just ramble (as he puts it himself) or drag you into shops claiming to be run by their "so-called family." Depending on your preferences, he can suggest well-tested itineraries and recommend typical hotels like Havelis.
For dining, he oversees meal prep based on your spice-level preferences. He’s Sikh and deeply respectful of his passengers.
He speaks English better than French, but one of his daughters is studying French at university.
Hi,
We’d like to spend about twenty days in Albania next July. We’re two women traveling together and we’re thinking of renting a small car. Does that sound reasonable, or should we avoid it?
Thanks for your advice.
Hi there,
I’m spending a week in Morocco (Rabat - Meknes - Fes).
I’ll be traveling solo—is it safe for a woman over 60?
For transportation, I’m planning to take the train. I was thinking of buying my ticket last minute, but it’s around the end-of-year period…?
I’ll be in Meknes on December 31st—any suggestions on how they celebrate New Year’s Eve there?
Is anyone visiting these destinations? Maybe we could meet up…?
Thanks in advance.
Hi there,
After hearing so much about Djerba, especially the GO clubs, is it risky for a young, pretty newly-retired woman to visit the island alone?
Thanks in advance.
Hi,
Does anyone know how late the buses run from Cusco Airport to the city center? I land at 9:30 PM, plus time to clear customs, pick up my luggage, and exchange some money—figure an extra 30 to 45 minutes. Though, come to think of it, I still have 5 sols from last time—maybe that’ll be enough for the bus?
Thanks.
Brigitte
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As I mentioned before, I’m heading to Istanbul next summer, and I’ve heard there have been quite a few attacks by Kurds in Turkey recently, which is making me hesitate about my trip.
What do you all think? :( I’m wondering if it’s really a good idea to go...
Hi everyone,
I’m 66 and just discovered solo travel in Uzbekistan—I loved it! So I’ve decided to explore Africa, starting with Senegal. I’m just beginning my research, but if anyone can give me advice on which month to go, what to see, and whether this destination is safe—or maybe suggest another African country—I’d really appreciate your tips!
Hi there!
We’re leaving in early November for a month.
Here’s our itinerary:
Arrival in Takhmau, then heading to:
Kampong Cham
Kratie – 2 days
Mondolkiri – 3 days
Ratanakiri – 3 days
Stung Treng – 1 day
Siem Reap – 4 days
Battambang – 1 day
Kampong Chhnang – 3 days
Kampot – 2 days
Islands (WE’RE HESITATING WHICH ONE?) – 4 DAYS
Phnom Penh – 2 days
That’s it! 😊
We’re backpacking… and we love spots that aren’t too touristy. If you’ve got any tips, we’re all ears!
Thanks
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There are two of us (women).
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Cheap accommodation.
Looking for community-based options.
And being close to public transport.
Thanks for your tips and experiences!
Best regards.
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Hi again,
I’m adding more details to my info request. Here are two proposed itineraries. We’re hesitating:
Colombo - Unawatuna 2 days - Sinharaja 1 day - Bandarawela 2 days - Kandy 3 days - Dambulla 2 days - Wilpattu Park 1 day - Kalpitiya 3 days - Negombo 1 day
What should we change or add a day for to include Jaffna?
Or:
Negombo 1 day - Anuradhapura 2 days - Jaffna 2 days - Sigiriya 2 days - Dambulla 1 day - Kandy 2 days - Ella 1 day - Galle 3 days
For your advice.
Is it better to finish in Galle or Kalpitiya?
Thanks in advance!
Nicole
This is a warning message! I’d like to address it especially to young women traveling alone for the first time in India. Other travelers may react to my post based on their own experiences, but I think what I’m about to say shouldn’t be taken lightly—unless that’s what you’re looking for!
Last July, I traveled to Northern India. I stopped in Khajuraho to see the famous tantric temples. I stayed one night, and that was more than enough. Khajuraho is very touristy, but you should know that 80% of young Indian men there are "gigolos." Locals call these young men (aged 18 to 30) "playboys" or "Lapka" (which means "capture the woman" in Hindi)!!!
They approach tourists with kindness and politeness, offering tea or a motorcycle ride (which they’ve often gotten from generous Western female tourists) to waterfalls a few kilometers from Khajuraho or other tourist sites. After befriending you, they charm you—be careful, these are professionals who are very skilled at this; it’s all they do, and they do it well. They’ll offer you food, drinks, and even temple entry to confuse you. They’ll suggest spending the evening or even the night with them. **Refuse (unless you’re into local flings and that’s why you came)!!!!**
At first, you’ll be seduced by their generosity, let your guard down, and then they’ll make you believe in *true love*. They won’t leave you alone and will keep in touch via email or phone if you give them your details. The lines they use to soften you up and scam you include: *"I’m the only one taking care of my family, my brother is sick, I don’t know what to do..."* All of this is to manipulate you into offering them money. They’ll never ask for it outright (to avoid being exposed) but will wait for you to suggest it.
If you receive emails from them, they’ll never be signed, and their name won’t appear in the email address (to avoid leaving traces). They use fake names to avoid being reported. If you believe their sob stories and offer help, they’ll give you a bank account number to send money via Western Union. These young men make a living from this—selling their bodies and scamming people! They’re very skilled, charming, manipulative, and *big-time cheaters*!
(Especially one young man who goes by the alias *Tony*—apparently the most skilled. He lives in a hotel near the lake, *Krishna Cottage*, and is in regular contact via Skype with Western women he’s tricked into believing he loves them while shamelessly scamming them. He even opened an internet café on the roof of the hotel with money he stole from women who fell for his charm.)
So, young romantic women craving love, sensitive singles, or anyone emotionally vulnerable—**don’t let yourself be scammed!!!** This behavior is becoming more common in India and is still relatively unknown. Male prostitution is on the rise, and cases of romantic scams and financial fraud by gigolos are increasing.