Thursday, September 02, 2004

Advise

Advise And Tips



  • Avoide brightly colored beverages
  • Be cautious in all isolated areas (parks)
  • Avoid eye contact
  • Carry only 1 big bag and pack light but make sure you have enough underwear
  • Do NOT get a cheap hotel room near Jamma Mosjuid
  • Bring Sandles, silk shirts, a watch, soup and music
  • Never believe anyone if it is in their interest to lie
  • Beware of ALL men
  • Don't get too worried about making times, cuz your train or bus will always be late (if it comes at all) and you will miss everything, so relaxe
  • Do not trust someone just because they are a police office or someone in authority
  • Don't take anything personal
  • Notice the random beauty
  • ALWAYS get the price of a service before you accept it
  • Question EVERYTHING
  • Bring floss
  • Beward the mango shake!
  • Duct tape your guide books so you don't look quiet so touristy
  • Be careful what you talk about(ext. hippies, drugs, etc.) you may be misunderstood by uneducated Muslims or conservative Hindus
  • Be respectful at all times
  • Trust your gut above all else
  • Bring a dairy or book everywhere you go (especially women) incase you need to look busy
  • Stay away from the party scene
  • Carry a rage with you everywhere especially in the summer
  • Never go on a 2nd class sleeper train alone (women)
  • Learn to defend yourself and carry pepper spray if possible (not that it will help in most situations but at least itw ill make you feel better)
  • You can't go wrong with Pizza Hut if your feeling a bit sick of Masala