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DRUGS Goa
15 Reviews I just had a harrowing experience at Palolem Beach in south Goa (with similar but minor occurrences in the north at Vagator/Anjuna/Calangute). I have recounted the story at the link below as a stern...
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SAFE LOCAL TRAVEL Mumbai
18 Reviews Monkeys as always have great way to adopt with human life. And Mumbai monkeys are no different. Although they don't roam freely within urban area but tourist spots get their special...
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Tap water Delhi
7 Reviews Like in the rest of India, be careful when it comes to tap water. Only used bottled water, and make sure that the bottle you buy is properly sealed, and not just refilled with tapwater. Futhermore, be...
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scary men on motorcycles Jaipur
2 Reviews I stayed in Jaipur for a month with a group of students. One girl in our group was riding in the back of a bicycle rickshaw one evening, and a group of four men on two motorcycles pulled the rickshaw...
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Different attitudes n cultures Hyderabad
5 Reviews Women coming to Hyderabad: Please don't wear shirts that are low cut or that show cleavage. You will attract some much unwanted attention. So no tank tops. Also, don't wear skirts or dresses or...
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MISCELLANEOUS Goa
31 Reviews The lack of waste management infrastructure for both hazardous and ordinary waste in Goa is shocking.Successive Goa governments have yet to take the problem seriously, and it is now reaching crisis...
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PAY HEED TO THESE Mumbai
12 Reviews Yep, I fell for it ! A street vendor came up to me at the Gateway of India brandishing a large (4ft long ?) balloon and offering packs of balloons for sale at INR200. Thinking my young son would love...
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General Warnings Delhi
27 Reviews 1. Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors. 2. Don't leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available. 3. Keep daily cash in separate pockets. 4. Don't...
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SOME LOCALS Goa
17 Reviews please avoid giving these people your money, they sell chicken that is a copy of kfc, (not as nice either), it is a goan woman and a english man, the women is not a nice person and if she happens to...
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WATER Mumbai
6 Reviews As with the whole of India, only drink bottled water and use it when you're cleaning your teeth. I kept a bottle with a bit of water in it beside the sink so as to remind myself to use it. Also, avoid...
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Climate Delhi
3 Reviews When I first arrived in Delhi in early November, it was hazy with a kind of smokey, misty, polluted atmosphere. It was fine and dry, mind, but as you can see by the photo's of Connaught Place, when I...
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WATER/MONSOONS Goa
9 Reviews It can be very strong waves along the coast of Goa. I know it, so take care when you swim in the Indian Ocean. I hit my leg. And don´t swim with bleeding sores in the water. I saw many do it and they...
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CLIMATE Mumbai
5 Reviews Mumbai, by and large, observes humidity throughout the year. Since it rests in the tropical zone, moreover close to sea, it enjoys more or less same weather. Its climate can be broadly divided into...
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Traffic Delhi
10 Reviews Well, travelling trought Delhi traffic is experiance! It seems everything which has weels will find it's way on Delhi streets! Sitting in the front passanger seat in a taxi is ceternly experiance, as...
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THEFT Mumbai
3 Reviews MOST COMMON THEFT IS LADIES PURSE/HAND BAG SNACHERS. STRANGERS ON BIKES SNACH PURSES AND MOBILE PHONES ON THE COMMON STRECH OF THE WESTERN EXPRESS HIGHWAY RIGHT OUTSIDE THE AIRPORT. ALL TRAVELERS...
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Beggars Delhi
2 Reviews While staying in Pahaganj we saw some very young children, no more than 5 or 6, roaming the street dressed like circus performers, with instruments and doing cartwheels etc. They look very cute, but...
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Shoe cleaners Delhi
2 Reviews You may just laugh on the tip when you read it in your guide books, that be careful with some of the shoe-cleaners, those nasty ones, who have not got big and heavy stuffs to carry (so that they can...
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Pickpocketers Delhi
2 Reviews As we were walking along a street just off the western end of Chandni Chowk, we noticed a couple of youths following us. They managed to slip in between us in the crowd, and I saw one of them try to...
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Comissions Delhi
3 Reviews Once you would need the service of an agency, for example to book a train ticket or whatever, before to agree for somehting, ask them which is the % or value of their services. So, before to confirm...
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When ordering a drink or juice in India- NEVER take ice cubes in the drink.The ice is not made with bottled water.Tap water is used to make ice, and this can make you ill.An upset tummy can spoil your whole holiday.
Common sense Acommon Travel rules as to where ever you go.#1. Don't go where you shouldn't go.#2. Follow the rule of law in the country that you reside.#3. Adhere to the rule of law from your home country.#4. Respect and "pre-" read up on the culture(s).#5. Gain some familiarity with the country's national language prior to your trip.#6. Practice the local language with the locals.#7. If concerned with lodging then don't do what isn't familiar to you.#8. Eat what has been cooked.#9. Drink bottled water that has a seal. Open it yourself.#10. Know your coordinates (esp. North & South). Memorize the major cross-roads prior to taking your trip. #11. Have a copy or two of your Passport in a safe place (either on you personally or in an emergency place).#12. Go electronic (with back up paperwork) when you can.#13. Be reluctant to share your full plans with strangers. #14. Be flexible.#15. How...
As an interesting side note. I always call my bank when traveling to tell them I'll be using my ATM card. My bank (a US Credit Union) told me they will not allow use of my ATM card in only 3 countries because of possible fraud. One was one of the countries in Eastern Europe, the second on was a countries in South America. The third was in India.
Ik had het al na twee dagen te pakken. Gigantische buikloop. Josée amper, maar die heeft uitsluitend vegetarisch gegeten. Dat raad ik je dus ook aan. Vlees is niet altijd even betrouwbaar. Iedereen van onze Shoestring-groep was trouwens wel een keer aan de diarrhee. Maar de meesten niet zo erg als ik.
1. Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.2. Don't leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.3. Keep daily cash in separate pockets.4. Don't flash jewelry or large sums of money.5. Never pay for anything upfront - including drivers.6. Avoid touts!7. Don't exchange money on the black market.8. Get a receipt when changing money at an authorized establishment.9. Carry small bills (Rs 10, 20, 50, 100) for tips, public transportation, etc.
Indians adore children and you will see (and hear) children all over - at all times - of the day and night. So your children will be welcomed warmly. But if your infant/toddler is new to travelling or is not a good traveller, India may not be the best place to visit. As difficult as India may be for some first time visitors, it will be much more so for a very young child.My daughter spent the first 11 months of her life in India. While things were diffifult then, we were able to control alot of the situations. All baby items - formula, diapers, wipes, baby food, etc. were easily available, although formula in particular, was 3 times the price as in the U.S.When we returned to India when my daughter was 19 months old, things were different. Mostly because SHE was now much more mobile. It was a very toddler un-friendly place in that there are few or no facilities for children that age.With...
You will come across monkeys in many places in India - everywhere from temples to forts to jungles. The monkeys in the jungles are not used to interaction with humans and there is less chance they will bother you. The monkeys that have been fed by humans are more likely to become aggressive - especially when they want more food. While the monkeys may look really cute, you have to remember that even though they'll take food right from your hand, they are still WILD animals.You usually can purchase bananas, etc. near wherever there are monkeys. We've never had a problem feeding monkeys when there was a group of people around who were also feeding the monkeys. But we've had a few unpleasant encounters with monkeys when no one else was around.Some suggestions: Keep track of all the monkeys around you. If you get distracted with one monkey, another may run up to you and try to grab the...
1. Within India dial 100 or 108 for police.2. Within India dial 101 or 108 for medical or fire emergency.3. Be aware of your surroundings. Report any suspicious activity/packages, etc. to police.4. Although it is common in India, do not offer bribes. If anyone asks for a bribe tell them you will report them to the Anit-Corruption Bureau or the nearest police station.5. Always carry your passport with you. Put a sticky note inside with the local telephone number of your Consulate.6. Do not buy, sell, or use narcotics. You do NOT want to end up in an Indian prison!!7. Be aware of travel warnings. Some areas are considered unsafe for foreigners.8. Never accept a ride if there's someone accompanying the driver in a taxi or rickshaw.9. Chain-lock your door when inside your hotel room.10. Don't flash jewelry or large sums of money.12. Be particularly careful with your belongings (including...
1. Learn at least Hello, Thank you, Yes, No, and Goodbye in Hindi (at least). 2. Turn your cell phones off inside churches, temples, museums, etc. If it rings and you must take the call, do it outside!3. If there’s a running commentary (live or recorded) or you're on a guided tour, be polite and be quiet.4. Dress appropriately and be respectful in temples, churches, mosques. ALWAYS remove your shoes (it's a good idea to carry or wear socks so you don't have to go barefoot). It's a good idea to carry a cover for your head as well. 5. If you’re traveling with children, don’t let them disrupt others around you. If they cry or throw a tantrum, take them outside.6. If you have a complaint, do it reasonably without yelling and cursing.7. Please use dust bins/garbage pails!
1. Drink bottled water (check to confirm seal has not been broken). Do NOT drink tap water or any water served in a restaurant in a glass unless you saw it being poured from a sealed bottle.2. Mind what you eat. One of my great joys while travelling in India is eating street foods. If you're not used to the food or have a sensitive stomach, eat only food that is cooked (and hot), fruit that can be peeled, etc.3. Bring stomach medications from home that you know work, just in case.4. Contact the health center in your home country for information on vaccinations and medications. This should be done several weeks before your trip as some medications need to be started weeks before your trip.5. Avoid eating at buffets, even at 5-star hotels.6. Wash your hands before eating, after using the bathroom, and other times as necessary.7. Carry wet ones or hand sanitizers.8. Be careful of...
Neemrana Fort-Palace State of Rajasthan
2 Reviews and 235 Opinions This is such a lovely place, whether for a couple celebrating their love or for a singleton,...
Taj Lands End Mumbai
4 Reviews and 521 Opinions 22,000 square feet of meeting space connected by pre-function areas suitable for exhibitions ...
Leela Goa
5 Reviews and 461 Opinions hallo was meeting adam pyotr mancic in the surfclub arambol. best friend at this time. every night...
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Q: Hello folks, I am thinking to travel to India from July 28-Aug 28 2012. It includes both north and south India. I heard about...
A: 1. If you limit your travels to the plains of India during Jul 28-Aug 28, 2012, you'll experience high humidity, heat and quite a few showers. As it is, South India is...
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