Going to India in two weeks and I need some answers to some fairly basic questions.
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posted by Flamingo
on Dec 13, 2012 -
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Where can a single woman stay in Delhi for a few days that's both cheap and safe?
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posted by Tamanna
on May 22, 2012 -
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India Travel Filter: Does my favorite girl have a mild case of Meningitis? Shes in northern India and has a mild rash, headaches, and some dizziness.
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posted by specialk420
on Apr 13, 2012 -
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Solo traveling in northern India. What should I know/prepare? Is it safe for women travelers?
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posted by melizabeth
on Apr 7, 2012 -
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I'm in Mumbai. I just found out my visa situation in India is not ok. I need to speak to an expert about this. Who should I call or where should I go?
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posted by genmonster
on Jan 30, 2012 -
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Delhi Filter: Help a PHD with her upcoming long research trip to New Dehli - Housing, and general tips on life and work in Dehli.
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posted by specialk420
on Sep 25, 2011 -
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Describe your experience traveling semi-adventurously (developing country, language barriers, etc) with a very small infant, like a few weeks old small. Specifically concerned with health and safety issues but also comfort and parental sanity.
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posted by Slarty Bartfast
on Sep 19, 2011 -
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I am planning a trip to India by October and so far, places to see in my list include Delhi, Agra, and Varanasi. There's a whole lot more I want to visit but I don't want to exhaust my self with all the traveling as I will only have 2-3 weeks. In addition to the above mentioned places, where do you think can I visit to get a feel of rural India? Somewhere not so populated, countryside, and great interaction with the locals, possibly homestay too. Only requirement is that, it shouldn't be too far from my chosen destinations, somewhere I can stay for like 3 to 4 days immersing myself with the rural life, local culture.
posted by LittleMissItneg
on Jul 19, 2011 -
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What are your recommendations for things we should see, do, and eat in Bangalore?
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posted by bove
on May 11, 2011 -
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I am planning to take a year and travel India (mostly) and maybe a little Nepal and bits of S.E. Asia. I have over a year before my planned departure and would like to start preparing both physically and mentally. What skills can I learn to make me a better traveler.
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posted by travis08
on Jan 5, 2011 -
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What are the best things to do with my family during our trip to Southern India?
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posted by bove
on Oct 19, 2010 -
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Genius MeFi Brain Trust: my very sweet, very sharp fiancee will be conducting the bulk of her PhD research on a Fulbright in India this year (Delhi and points beyond TBD). She's been once before for a couple of months and she's asked me to get her a birthday present that helps remind her of home and her family.
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posted by chrisco
on Aug 31, 2010 -
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Where should I travel in Asia and the wider world between February and August 2011? Should I travel there and then at all? I'm trying to plan a round-the-world trip and am finding it very difficult. Apologies for my rambling question - I could really do with your help.
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posted by Kirn
on Aug 14, 2010 -
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We are planning to honeymoon in India for around 12 days in November. We are overwhelmed by all of the options and places to go. For first time travelers to India, what did you love, what did you hate, what would you do differently? What is your personal best advice that you would tell your best friend about a short vacation in India?
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posted by iknowizbirfmark
on Jan 31, 2010 -
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I'm going to go to India in February and March. I have no plans, and would like advice.
Sub-question: if I were to buy a teeny, very light laptop to use while there for email and writing, what kind would be best?
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posted by pseudostrabismus
on Jan 13, 2010 -
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Hi,
I will be living in Mumbai for 11 weeks next summer. I have an unlocked iPhone 3G. What is my best bet in terms of carrier and plan for the cheapest and most reliable data access? I plan to do local calls over the cell phone voice network and international calls via Skype on the iPhone.
Thanks in advance!
posted by jesseendahl
on Nov 17, 2009 -
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Travelling in India; I'm in Bangalore for a 2 week business trip, on Friday I have 1 week vacation. Part of me would like to see what I can during that time, but I'm also realizing (a) I've become a lazy traveller used to car rentals & Expedia, (b) getting to places here can take a long time. I'm becoming disenchanted because the do-able-ness of planning travel to multiple locations in such a short time seems hard, and I also have relatively heavy luggage & then there's also heat/ rain issues at this time of the year. Am I overthinking a plate of beans?
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posted by forallmankind
on Jun 14, 2009 -
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Things to do/see/eat/avoid/meet in these countries, on my first RTW trip? Finally heading out on a very unplanned RTW trip with one of those Star Alliance tickets. These are the flight routes I have set at the moment (three weeks before heading out, so still malleable)
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posted by avocade
on May 17, 2009 -
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Four kids moving to Delhi and needing two weeks entertainment there. Kids are 2, 4, 8 & 10. The 4yo is a boy, other 3 girls. How to entertain them (as non-parent traveling companion) for two weeks in India while kids' parents are getting jobs etc. sorted out? What to bring from London? There won't be much travel except the Heathrow-Delhi flight. Ideas appreciated please!
posted by anadem
on Feb 4, 2009 -
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NYC to Mumbai. Air India or Kuwait Airways? Phrased differently, should I arrive late night or early morning?
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posted by postcommunism
on Dec 14, 2008 -
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What are the must-have objects for a year-long trip in the World's south-east (India, Asia, Australia).
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posted by XiBe
on Sep 18, 2008 -
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My wife and I are planning a trip to India and we're strongly considering a volunteer/travel program like
Cross Cultural Solutions. Anyone out there ever participate in such a program in India? Anyone ever volunteer abroad through CCS? Please share.
posted by thejimp
on Aug 11, 2008 -
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I am going to be in Hyderabad for a month (February) for work and would welcome any feedback and suggestions. I read
this thread but I have some more specific questions:
I am staying in Banjara Hills at the Taj Deccan. I will probably be getting home around 9pm on weeknights. Are there restaurants, etc., in walking distance that would be worth checking out, or should I stick to the hotels? Is it an area one can easily walk around in? How safe is a woman alone at night?
Are there any quick weekend trips worth doing, say leaving Sat and returning Sunday?
What should I see in Hyderabad itself?
I don't want to be too skittish about eating/getting sick, what are commonsense rules to follow?
What are tipping conventions for hotels, restaurants, cabs, tours?
Are there any guidelines I should follow in terms of dress?
I would also welcome any and all other tips. Thanks!
posted by jules1651
on Jan 29, 2008 -
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What's the best way to organize a reasonably inexpensive (but not super-low budget) trip to India?
Should we use a travel agency to tour around (we do not want a group tour, though)--and if so, which one? Any recommendations for tour books? Any recommendations for must-not-miss sights?
posted by Malad
on Mar 10, 2007 -
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we're taking a four month old baby to north east india in two weeks. please give us some travel tips about travelling with a baby in india and keeping her warm and my nipples from getting frostbite.
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posted by taff
on Jan 8, 2007 -
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I will be leaving in a month for Jaipur, Rajasthan, to study abroad. I'll spend the spring living with an Indian family, studying international development, and doing an internship at an NGO in or near the city. Afterwards, I may travel around India for a while with a friend. Please give me any and all advice you have about traveling and living in India.
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posted by bookish
on Dec 15, 2006 -
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IndiaFilter: anybody have any specific tips on places to visit / avoid in Tamil Nadu?
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posted by UbuRoivas
on Dec 11, 2006 -
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Is trekking/bumming around the Indian Himalayas in February a good idea?
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posted by Wendy
on Nov 12, 2006 -
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A friend and I are planning to go to Chennai in search of adventure (we're from Singapore) in March '07. Any advice?
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posted by mordecai
on Nov 12, 2006 -
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I'm searching for a 3-month law-related not-for-profit summer job outside of North America. Where should I go, and what should I do?
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posted by evadery
on Oct 30, 2006 -
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