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    Bringing Pets Along To India

    Hi Faye1232212. My advise to you is that the money that you are thinking of investing to take your pet with you on the trip, that you put better use to it by paying someone you know to take care of him. Another solution is that you place him in a doggie hotel in your own town before your trip...
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    Six Less Known Historical Places In India

    Oh wow! All these places are breath-taking, I would love to visit them all! The destination I would like to visit first though is Kumbhalgarh, because of its visual appeal. The second one would be Bhangarh, because of the rumors I read about it being haunted. hehehe
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    Planning A Trip To Goa!

    Hi everyone! I have been considering making a trip to Goa, not sure when though, but I have a few questions about it, before I make a final decision.;'p[ I'm hoping you can help. I was considering visiting the Goa beaches because I've heard they are famous for their party-like atmosphere, so I...
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    Visa confusion

    Hi Alexandoy. See the link below, it is to a website that can answer all your questions. Applying for visas is available for many nationalities online now. If you follow the instructions you will be able to do it, quickly, easily and without having to pay extra fees or charges for receiving help...
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    Driving In India

    Hi Steve! My advise to you is that you avoid driving in India at all costs. A good option is to rent a car and hire a chauffeur during your stay there. My advise is based on your personal safety and that of your colleagues. Driving in India is not safe for someone who has never lived there. The...
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    Cultural Appropiation In India. How To Stay Polite ?

    I agree with Hiraeth and GammaRay in regards to the topics to steer away from, the use of conservative clothing and the imitation of the customs. People will really respect you for trying to adapt to the culture during your stay at a foreign country. My advise is that you also study the law of...
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    Advantages Of Travelling Alone

    I can definitely see how traveling alone has its advantages, and I certainly agree with many of the reasons given. I personally though, would rather travel with 1 or 2 more people. Being a woman I feel safer going to a foreign country accompanied. Maybe I'm not confident enough, but I would...
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    American To Get Indian Visa

    Hi Honest Abe! In the link below you will find everything you need to apply for a visa. Pretty much everything is done online now, and the process is very smooth and easy. In this same site you can fill out your E-tourist visa application. Indian e-Tourist Visa
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    Do Canadians Need A Visa To Visit India?

    Hi Leahcim132. Yes all Canadian citizens require a Visa to go to India. They call them E-visas, because everything is done online. The Canadian citizen can go online and apply for a tourist visa. It takes 3 to 12 business days to process. They give you 30 days tops to visit the country. The...
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    Street Food

    Hi, I've only been to The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and New Delhi, so those are the only places I can compare with. I found there to be more variety of street foods in New Delhi, and these were also more appealing to me my taste. I think the large food diversity is maybe due to the fact that...
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    Do you ever go to eating places according to TV programs?

    My favorite food and travel show is Man vs Food. In my time watching the show, I was able to try out 3 of the restaurants the host visited. I didn't try the challenges that he tried against the restaurant, but I very much enjoyed the food. I was able to eat authentic Deep Dish Pizza from...
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    Dogs Vs Cats

    Oh wow! That's a very tough question! I love both cats and dogs equally. I currently have both, and each has their Pros and Cons. Cats are cleaner than dogs, get sick less, they are hilarious, and so darn cute! Dogs on the other hand, wear their hearts in their sleeves, are loyal to the end, are...
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    Some Safety Tips For A Foreign Traveler In India

    Thank you very much for the tips TravelGuide. The 2 tips that caught my attention the most were the ones where you warned about accepting food from strangers and being weary of overly friendly people. Frankly I have been to India before (in groups) and the thought hadn't even crossed my mind...
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    Rare Long Holidays Or Frequent Short Trips?

    I would prefer the luxurious vacation, but with the opportunity to get to know the culture. I don't know, I think maybe if I had the money, that I could enjoy more of the things that a country has to offer and in a safer way. It's certainly not my case, but it feels really good to not have to...
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    Opportunities For Working Holidays In India?

    Hi Amelia88. Yes in India work visas are provided to foreigners, but they are very strict about the requirements. In addition to that you must have already obtained the position in the company that you will be working for and they must vouch for you. It's actually easier to get a work visa to...
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