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Lots of local stuff if I am not mistaken. Several types of fermented wine, as well as fruits that would really tickle your fancy if you tried it. Lots of strong stuff as well, and I think if you are a traveler and you have a curiosity for the different drinks around the world, you gotta try and...

It only happens for me when there is a storm incoming or something. I have never once had a delay when it comes to incompetence of the airport, they were only due to technical difficulties, weather, or security threats, and this isn't just in India, it's everywhere. Any respectable airport...

I suggest backpacking through the different cities, as you would be able to mingle with the local folk as well as partake in their culture, instead of just riding from one place to another, where you are missing out on a lot of things that you can only see by directly talking to the locals. It's...

I'm pretty sure this all depends on the living conditions of the individuals. You can't really expect the poor people to have enough funds to host this every morning. Some of them would be happy to just have bread at their table. So I guess what I'm trying to say is, although this may be the...

Backpacking with friends could be fun, but the idea of traveling together with the same group of people for a long time would really strain the relationship you have with one another. People can fight, people can say someone isn't pulling the weight in expenses, and people would sometimes get...

I think it depends if the owner is Indian or had some experience cooking in India. I have seen lots of Indian themed places where the people running it have no idea what to do, and just base it on movies and pictures online. The food is just made to look kinda foreign, but the taste isn't that...

Local jewelry shops would be your best bet, especially in the big cities. There are always gemstones being sold there, and for a surprisingly lower price compared to everywhere else. It's a good way to get souvenirs and stuff, and you will also have your pick in a diverse selection, as there are...

Not really, I'm pretty much reliable when I make reservations. I'm the type who is never late, and would never make excuses if I couldn't come. So I have never not used a reservation. I have had friends though, who were not as reliable, and I guess it's as simple as calling the hotel and...

The zoo maybe? There are lots of zoo enthusiasts that could tell you more, but they usually have shows especially when it comes to venomous snakes and people trying to tame them. I guess it's the same as training your dog tricks, snakes are conditioned to do a certain task when hearing music, in...

Scams are everywhere for travelers. It's usually pickpockets, but in worse cases, muggers: with knives or even guns, and you really don't have a choice other than give up your possessions. The thing you have to worry about is to be vigilant and well, to be honest, not be an idiot in these...

I honestly do not find the appeal in teas. I really tried it, I really did, but I just couldn't stomach the flavor. I don't know, maybe I prepared it wrong, maybe I let it cool too much or maybe I let the bag in too long, but I really can't find the taste drinkable. I guess it's different for...

I honestly have never seen it. Maybe it's because of the culture and food preparation, but it's mostly "natural" herbs and spices, and never msg or any other commercial food enhancers that can be found in other countries. I personally like it better, as it gives the food a more "home made" feel...

In personal experience, if you want to visit a place with less crowds and people bumping into you, your best bet is to visit OUTSIDE holidays or weekends, as these places are usually packed in those days. Maybe go during weekday mornings, especially non-holidays, so you can have as much of the...

Yes, but they are usually found on more expensive ones. So far the cheapest is just a room and a bathroom, and the hotel listings usually give the perks of renting their rooms, such as having great window views, quick access to landmarks, a kitchenette, and even free wifi. All you got to do is...

Yes, I live in the PH and sadly, the summer season is over. Afternoons here usually drizzle and have the occasional strong rains, but nothing major. The smell of fresh grass during the rain is great though, but it also limits my time to go outside without having to put an umbrella over my head...