Travel
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Animated- Travel Diaries
When you meet a person, who loves to talk about their country so much that they cannot help but be animated. 🙂 Very endearing.
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An evening of Jianzi – Travel Diaries
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Traveling the world – Is Couchsurfing for you ?
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Hand crafted – Travel diary
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Major backpacking routes around the world
When planning a backpacking trip, the volume of information and the sheer scale of a country/region can be overwhelming. Breaking things down country wise is a good start, but still leaves much to plan in terms of the best route and direction of travel etc. . Couple this with the herculean task of arranging visas, can make you want to curl up in fetal position. It is true that backpacking is a true adventure when you deviate from the tried…
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India travel FAQ’s – Should I be worried about kickback system ?
Commission system is unofficial but well established and there isn’t much that can be done about it. As a tourist it can affect you, as a tourist, in many ways. Hotels/ Guesthouses/ Home-stays –Â Some establishments actively encourage taxi drivers and auto-rickshaw drivers to bring guests by offering commissions in return. This is a system, no one likes (except those making money of it of-course). As all the drivers know which hotels and guesthouses pay this kind of money there’s…
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India Travel FAQ – Are there fake bills on circulation?
Yes, there are. This is something that concerns the locals too. The most problematic bills are the 500 and 1000 INR notes. Here a couple of guides to differentiate the fake notes from real: 9 ways to identify the fake from real Currency security features It is advisable to check the currency you receive after every transaction. Note: Damaged notes are tougher to use for transactions, do not accept torn/mended notes.
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India Travel FAQ – How do I deal with touts in India?
Read this post on dealing with touts in SE Asia. Applies just as well to touts in India.
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India Travel FAQ – Advise on bargaining?
This depends on where you are shopping. In shopping malls, fixed price shops ( these have clearly marked signage either outside or inside the shop) bargaining is a waste of breath, you could try if you want, the worst you will hear is a No or a gentle nod towards the “Fixed Price” sign. That said, bargaining is a normal way of conducting business in night markets, souvenir stalls and even when booking local transport. Mastering the skill of…