Recent content by Elaine Lat

As much as I would prefer quieter rooms, I'd feel safer in lower rooms just in case an emergency arises. I'm not really picky but being in a foreign country would make me be more cautious of my surroundings but not to the point that I'd obsess over it. If I can, I'd request somewhere to be at...

I'd like to travel with more than one person. There's always safety in numbers and it would also be more fun that way. It would be interesting to travel with different personalities and there may be activities tht would require more people than two. I definitely won't mind holing up in a single...

This also aroused my curiosity because Indian women are stereotyped wearing red dots on their foreheads. If it's just a fashion thing then people cannot be mad for women of other cultures to have red dots on their foreheads too. I've already seen so many hate comments towards women who like to...

The only influence the Indians have in our local dishes is curry or the use of turmeric. We are heavily influenced by other countries that colonized our own in the last few centuries. Indian dishes are unique like their own culture and we are only recently learning to embrace delicacies from...

Admittedly, I have no knowledge of any Indians mentioned in the Bible but I suppose those who are frequent Bible readers would know something. I've only planned a pilgrimage to Israel because the obvious place to be if you want to be where Jesus taught the people the words of God. If there's a...

A dip in the local hot springs would be very beneficial. This will be like going to an affordable spa as it is very beneficial for aching muscles and joints. I would very much like to visit the hot springs on my trip to India. I'm planning a trekking adventure and soaking at the warm water would...

When only the two of you know each other and you're both in a foreign land, there's a tendency to get closer and to be more open with each other. I dreamed of traveling with my boyfriend also but we cannot afford it right now. We broke up eight years ago and just got back together again so I...

This is somewhat similar to our "halo-halo", only ours have crushed ice, sweetened bananas and tubers, pearls, flan but no vermicelli. Still, it looks delicious and I would like to try it if ever I get to take a trip to India. I'm sure they have various street delicacies that would also be...

I would like to think you actually mean that you're passionate about snake charmers and their ability to entice snakes. It's one of the many somewhat stereotypes of what India is known for. You're really going to be wondering how they seem to have control over them but I think it's just regular...

This happened to a friend of mine abroad. She and her husband made reservations to a supposedly famous hotel three months before they flew for their anniversary vacation. She told me that upon arriving, they were welcomed warmly which looked that everything was alright. When their reservation...

There are actually a lot of bed and breakfast establishments in India since it is a known tourist destination. There are actually so many options in Mumbai alone and although some are considered luxurious, there are a few that won't be asking customers to shell out so much but still offer decent...

I've seen the photo of Dudhsagar Falls and it really looks breathtaking because it has four tiers and is over 300 meters high. It even looks scarier during the monsoon when the rush of water is very strong. Accessing is a bit dangerous though because it seems that you have to really travel...

I would be very happy to get to where those three men are in the first photo. It looks very picturesque and the trip there would certainly be worth the walk. I do wonder if you are also allowed to camp out there and also be allowed to swim at the falls?

I had the same idea but with a group of people instead. Some still think that this would be dangerous because it would be like inviting trouble to come with you on a trip. I think going with a few more people would be safer because statistically speaking, there's bound to be more decent people...

If we only have stun gun or pepper spray I'd bring those. All I have is a balisong knife, which I doubt would be allowed since it's a sharp object and not really just for defending yourself but also has the potential to hurt other people. I'd be more inclined to learn basic martial arts before...