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Tank tops and sleeveless shirts are fine if you are hiring cabs and not using public transport. It may be a little unsafe if you wear them while using public transport like buses and local trains.

Don't carry your laptop in a laptop bag and try and carry it in any other type of bag, even a rucksack. This helps because if you make it obvious that you are carrying a laptop you might become the target of organized gangs that steal laptops.

The best laundry services are located in hotels. They are available only for hotel guests but I want to point out how exclusive they are. Whenever I have clients staying in hotels I tell them to give clothes to the hotel laundry without any worry.

I always buy my gems from a trusted seller in Jaipur. I have been buying stuff from him for many years and he will never scam me, because I am his old customer. Besides, established sellers who have a good reputation will not be involved in scams.

I collect peacock feathers to adorn my house with decorations and buy them in the local market. I am in awe of peacocks especially when they dance which is a sight worth watching. Peacocks are very common in India and are also very popular.

I hate it when I have to walk a mile or more to get to a beach from a hotel. Make sure that the beach is in the hotel premises and not a long distance away, so that you don't have to walk that far in your swimsuit.

I love Irish cream liqueurs and buy them whenever I can, especially when I am at duty free shops at international airports. There is nothing like a good liqueur after a long day and a good meal at night.

I agree that traffic is quite chaotic in India but if there is a will there will be a way. The government can enforce rules and make special roads and zones for driverless cars. A new concept can be made to work if it is popular among the people.

I can assure you that there are more window shoppers in India than in Europe. People like to check things out and rarely buy most of the items that they look at. You can do it all day long if you're in Delhi without a care.

You get a variety of food in India ranging from the tikkas available in the north to a variety of pancakes that are the most popular dishes in the south. The west and east also have their unique dishes; but if you want to taste all of them you can do so in various restaurants located across most...

Traveling as a foreigner is risky only if you visit places that are known to be hostile. Most people realize that tourism provides jobs and opportunity to earn to the locals and hence they are always welcome. In fact, some countries have a major part of their economy comprising of tourism...

I wonder which is better out of the two. While a plan that includes breakfast is good since you don't have to spend extra or go out to eat, an MAP plan does give you breakfast and dinner - but my point is why have 2 meals in the hotel? It s always good to explore places outside and get a taste...

Each time I have stayed in rooms that are too close to the elevator, I've had nothing but regret. I have even written a negative review about the hotel that I stayed in although it wasn't too bad. So if you plan to put up a a busy hotel, take rooms that are away from the elevator.

India has several hotels that are affiliated to known international brands like the Hyatt, Holiday Inn and Sheraton. These are ideal for business travelers who would prefer to stay in deluxe hotels and get the same kind of service that they expect while traveling in Europe or the US.

The Shatabdi express trains depart from some of the bigger cities like Delhi and Mumbai and cover distances that take 6 or 7 hours. They are ideal for business travelers but tourists can also make good use of them by reaching their respective destinations my noon or earlier.