Recent content by Jani

Just curious - are natives usually immune to their own water, or do they just know not to drink it? I hear that you shouldn't drink water in any foreign country, and I wasn't sure why.

You can usually opt to listen to music instead of watching a movie on a flight. I don't personally pull out my own devices. It's not really worth it for the time period. I don't sit still long enough for all that.

That is something you don't usually think about, but can happen. I guess it's a good idea to know where your American consulate is whenever you travel to a foreign country.

I think that food from the region of Goa is my favorite Indian food. It consists mostly of seafood and rice, which makes me feel like I am eating healthily as well as eating delicious food. If you ever get a chance, you should definitely try the kingfish. I highly recommend it!

These days, most long flights have complimentary movies you can watch. You can even play games on some of them. However, 20 hours is long, so don't forget to get up and stretch your legs. You need it for your circulation.

Is yellow fever still a 'thing'? I thought they had found a cure or preventative shots for that. However, there are always new illnesses creeping up.

Wow, that looks like fun! And like a banana! Thanks for sharing. That definitely looks like something I will be adding to my list of things to do while vacationing in India.

There probably are, but it would all depend on where you are planning to travel. I recently looked for one myself, and found one that was just short of 2 miles in Himachal Pradesh. It goes to Nashala via Jana Road. It looks like all level terrain and a nice scenic route.

I've learned that the Arabian Sea is major waterway between India and Europe. Is this mostly used for trade, or are there some nice tours to be taking while vacationing? Or would that be a trip in itself? Does anyone know where in Europe this goes to?

Thanks for breaking it all down. Once you arrive in a foreign country, the first thing you have to do is figure out how to get around. Guides like this are helpful.

Traveler's diarrhea? Oh, never heard of that. Is that something that happens when you drink the water is a strange place? Or is India's water safe to drink, no matter where you go?

Great looking guide! OK, so I have to ask - what is a banana boat ride? That is something I've never heard of, and something I just may be game for.

Most people only recognize the name 'Darjeeling' when it comes to tea. However, for those who like to hike, I've recently discovered that the Sinchalia Ridge Trail located there is an excellent place to visit. I just thought I'd share, as I was looking for some nice places to go for hiking. They...

I suppose visiting forums such as this is a good way to find interested travel partners. However, you might want to be a little more detailed. Like, where are you travelling from? Where would you expect to meet, etc...

Amelia, can you explain what a lassi is? Also Gulab Jamun? I have never heard of these, and I am also quite interested in learning about Indian desserts.