- Do you have germ-a-phobia? If so don't bother to go, you won't survive.
- Bring plenty of insect repellent. Avoiding a mosquito bite could save your life. Use the type of repellent that has Deet. My doctor said it's the first defense against disease.
- A Fly swatter could help take care of Mosquito when they take over the car or outhouse.
-If you are American Bring toilet paper or small packs of tissue. You can buy it here but it's not a common item. You will need it at least until you get used to using your hand. Also with using your hand pick one and stick with it, you need the other hand to eat.
-Remember a plug adapter, I forgot mine and it was a huge pain in the butt to try sharing
one.
- Wear flip flops or sandals that don't require much effort to take off or put on. Indians don't wear shoes in homes or most stores.
-Learn a couple words in the local language. I didn't and was lost in most conversations. I was also very limited because I had to wait for someone to translate for me to use the toilets or shop. I did plan to use a translator app but my tablet has been dead for a few days now...back to my tip about a plug adapter!
- When going shopping know that Indian people are into presentation, you will be there a while. Sit down, cross your legs Indian style and get comfy.
- If you have big feet or are plus size don't bother going shop to shop looking for things the selection will be very limited just get it made. There are at least two tailors on each block. They can make clothes or shoes in 24 to 48 hours turnaround time. Its not very expensive either considering $1 is equal to about 54 rupee. I wear a size 10 shoes which translates to a size 41 in India. I did end up finding shoes but it took forever to find. I really wanted a dress but it was hard to find a nice one in my size. When I did find one the pants to it where to small to cover my lady lump.
- Taste the flavors of India. I was worried about finding food. I ended up liking almost everything I tried. Most Indians are vegetarian but I did find some chicken! My favorite dish was Kaju Curry. That's cashews cooked in curry seasoning. You can eat it with roti or rice.
- Bring plenty of insect repellent. Avoiding a mosquito bite could save your life. Use the type of repellent that has Deet. My doctor said it's the first defense against disease.
- A Fly swatter could help take care of Mosquito when they take over the car or outhouse.
-If you are American Bring toilet paper or small packs of tissue. You can buy it here but it's not a common item. You will need it at least until you get used to using your hand. Also with using your hand pick one and stick with it, you need the other hand to eat.
-Remember a plug adapter, I forgot mine and it was a huge pain in the butt to try sharing
one.
- Wear flip flops or sandals that don't require much effort to take off or put on. Indians don't wear shoes in homes or most stores.
-Learn a couple words in the local language. I didn't and was lost in most conversations. I was also very limited because I had to wait for someone to translate for me to use the toilets or shop. I did plan to use a translator app but my tablet has been dead for a few days now...back to my tip about a plug adapter!
- When going shopping know that Indian people are into presentation, you will be there a while. Sit down, cross your legs Indian style and get comfy.
- If you have big feet or are plus size don't bother going shop to shop looking for things the selection will be very limited just get it made. There are at least two tailors on each block. They can make clothes or shoes in 24 to 48 hours turnaround time. Its not very expensive either considering $1 is equal to about 54 rupee. I wear a size 10 shoes which translates to a size 41 in India. I did end up finding shoes but it took forever to find. I really wanted a dress but it was hard to find a nice one in my size. When I did find one the pants to it where to small to cover my lady lump.
- Taste the flavors of India. I was worried about finding food. I ended up liking almost everything I tried. Most Indians are vegetarian but I did find some chicken! My favorite dish was Kaju Curry. That's cashews cooked in curry seasoning. You can eat it with roti or rice.
