Recent content by kokosflocken

You totally need to check out the Azhikode beach. The sunset there is really something else.

Oh, that sounds very interesting. What is your subject area?

I can see why you would be at a loss for where to start :D There's just so much to do and see. Ladakh is really beautiful, but Kolkata is a great city too.

If you want to be absolutely comfortable ( I mean with staring and such), cover up. And contrary to popular opinion, covering up in the blazing sunshine is actually a better idea than wearing shorts and tank tops. I would go with anything that ends below the knee, and on the top, nothing low...

There is some pretty strict regulations about bringing animals into the country. You'd better look it up well in advance, or you might have to deal with quarantine or be denied. There was quite a series of formalities to go through to take my pet out of the country, and a big looming problem was...

It's pretty safe. Just use your common sense. Tip: be especially careful with accepting food and drinks from strangers (don't). And keep an eye on your belongings.

This is assuming that the OP is at the airport. If he were at a central station, like VT (CST), it wouldn't be too bad.

I would recommend the Sundarban Tiger Reserve. If you're very patient, you will almost certainly see one.

Let me add Trasi beach to the list. There's a river on one side of the highway, and the sea on the other. It is spectacular indeed. The only problem is that the sea is a bit too wild (read: dangerous) , and so you're not allowed to swim, but its great for long walks, seashell-picking, or just...

I agree. If the time is regular work hours, you should check out the Prince of Wales museum. They have some really cool things like a dagger and weapons exhibit, and very often they have exciting temporary exhibitions and so on. Its a really nice place to kill a few hours in the morning or...

I'd like to add the oft-forgotten Bhaji pao as well. A slight variation of the vada pao, this one has batter-fried slices of potato in between two halves of a bun and the most delicious spicy and tangy chutneys with tamarind and chillies. You will be able to find this at any place that sells...

I think you will be fine at any level. There are separate classes for beginners and for advanced practitioners, and in either of them you get very personalized instruction. So if you aren't completely comfortable with a particular pose, you can modify it to your level. I knew only a very little...

I've traveled between these two at night, and it is not too bad. Everyone seems to be a lot more disciplined on the roads at night. I don't know why that is :P The only thing that would bother me if I were driving, though, is the big buses on the narrow roads. Those are somewhat scary. But my...

I have been to an excellent Yoga and Ayurveda center near Lonavala, Pune, called Kaivalyadhama. You can stay there for as long as you like, and the food is great. I've been there a couple of times now, and I always leave feeling completely refreshed. I highly recommend it. I also like the...

I prefer to travel alone. I will take a good book or music to keep me company. I I tend to notice more things along the way and at my destination when I'm on my own, thereby making the trip more memorable. However, if I had to pick someone to travel with, it would be a sibling. We are completely...