Korean actresses show how real it is to backpack in India

Travelling to India can be a make or break trip for some. While the country has a lot to offer with its culture, music and history, the poverty, dirt and inconveniences, however, can really affect some visitors.

Despite all its issues, India is still incredible and a sought-after travel destination especially for backpackers. But throw in some Korean beauties and see how the real side of India unravels.

Watch actresses Choi Yeo Jin and Lee Si Young take on the many challenges of backpacking in India in travel variety programme Suspicious Vacation, which is available on Viu every Tuesday.

The duo, known for their roles in K-dramas such as Dream High 2 and Wild Romance, decided to backpack to Rajasthan and Varanasi - two ancient cities in India that are full of history and beauty.

As expected, their 8-day jaunt in India is not without its set of problems.

From 18-hour train rides to camping overnight in the desert, the two face cultural and travelling experiences that are beyond what they had expected or planned. One can only imagine how these two managed to navigate the hustle and bustle there.

For anyone who has been to India or is thinking of it, the two episodes give an accurate insight and demonstrate true feelings when visiting this vast ancient land.

As for Choi and Lee, it wasn't until the end of their journey did they discover the true meaning of their trip in India.

Suspicious Vacation is a Korean travel variety programme where a celebrity and friend embark on a vacation to an exotic location. Watch it on Viu.com or Viu app with subtitles for free, and join the celebrities in discovering both beauty and inconvenient truths behind the facade of tourist destinations.

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