
This 70-year-old Indian woman has been to 66 countries in the last 25 years. And she isn't slowing down
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Dr. Sudha Mahalingam, 70, has visited 66 countries across six continents, which she recounts in her book "The Travel Gods Must be Crazy." We asked her to recap some of her most memorable experiences, including skydiving in Australia.
(CNN) — Solo travel wasn't considered safe, ideal or trendy for Indian women 25 years ago. Those who traveled alone were often criticized for defying cultural and societal norms -- dismissed as adamant, single women who didn't care about their own safety. But that didn't deter Dr. Sudha Mahalingam. When she tagged along on her husband's work trips abroad, she used the opportunities to tap into her adventurous side.More Related News