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EPISODE · May 28, 2025 · 32 MIN

India Unfiltered: Sally Jacks on the Trip That Changed Everything

from The Travel Podcast

India's all over the news and on the TV, but think you know it? Think again.TV presenter and friend of The Travel Podcast, Sally Jacks, returns to share stories from her latest trip to India — and it’s not what you’d expect. Yes, there’s the Taj Mahal. Yes, there’s colour, chaos and curry. But there’s also a millionaire living in the slums. A charity feeding 60,000 kids a day. And a luxury hotel stay that cost less than your average UK B&B.From the dizzying traffic of Mumbai to the joy of Holi, from spiritual traditions to shocking contrasts — Sally’s experiences are unforgettable, and this episode will leave you wondering why you haven’t booked India yet.Episode Highlights[03:59] Sally reveals how adding Mumbai to her trip made the flight cheaper.[05:55] A single charity is feeding 60,000 children a day — find out how.[10:12] What it’s really like to witness people riding on top of moving trains.[13:22] Inside one of the world’s most famous hotels — for the price of a Premier Inn.[15:15] Sally’s most unforgettable moment? It wasn’t the Taj Mahal.[19:04] What the slums of Mumbai really contain might surprise you.[27:02] A once-a-year festival where strangers throw paint on your face.[30:17] Why cow urine is sprinkled on bonfires — and what it means.If you're interested in exploring this life-changing country, contact your Not Just Travel consultant who shared this podcast with you, or go to notjusttravel.com and enter your postcode to find a consultant near you.Have a question?Have a question, an idea for a future episode, or a guest you’d love to hear from? Just follow this link in to share your thoughts - we’d love to hear from you.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

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India's all over the news and on the TV, but think you know it? Think again.TV presenter and friend of The Travel Podcast, Sally Jacks, returns to share stories from her latest trip to India — and it’s not what you’d expect. Yes, there’s the Taj...

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