Recent content by copicgo

First thing's first: get your shots! (I know you already mentioned it, but this applies to anyone just now reading this.) Second, utilize common sense that you'd use in your own country. Wash your hands after using public restrooms or handling anything that might be "dirty". Keep a little...

For basic savings, I set a fixed amount aside every paycheck. To be honest with you, I never considered creating a separate savings account for my travels. Usually, any sort of savings goes into one big "bucket" - nothing separated. I really fancy the idea of using a small percentage of my...

I have to follow this thread, now. I am a very artistic person myself, and I love sketching from real life. To piggy back off of this thread, would anyone be able to recommend popular sites where lots of people gather as well? I imagine painting would be fantastic for natural scenery like...

I am a huge fan of food - especially when it comes to different cultures and styles. I admit, I have not been exposed to many Indian dishes (gasp!), so since joining this board, I figured the best place to start would be to have the guidance of a recipe book. I think it would also be good to...

I've been getting more and more interested in Mountaineering where I live, and I think doing this anywhere would be just as fun as here. I'm curious as to what kind of gear you guys use when mountaineering in India. What shops do you guys recommend I can pick the gear up from? I'm up for any...

I actually love the idea of having a more deserted place for a honeymoon! I will eventually be married to my girlfriend, and the things we usually do on weekends are taking long walks and getting lost in mother nature... So having a beach where it's more or less unpopulated sounds super romantic...

When I travel in America, I love to go sight seeing in forests. They are places where I find peace and grounding energies, so if I am able to travel to India soon, where would you guys suggest to go for national parks that include forests? I'm talking about long trails through thick trees...

Couch surfing is a terrific idea! It's super popular in America, and I've heard of people traveling all over the country doing that. It's cheaper than hotels, but it is a bit riskier... As long as you do your research regarding who you're going to be staying with, it would be a much more...

I'm ALL about trying new foods, but the last one is going to give me NIGHTMARES! How exactly do they cook spiders? That's a dish I never imagined would be something to eat in any country. I don't think it'd be very nutritious. Does this mean they might also eat other insects and bug-like creatures?

I'm curious - what exactly is BLS? I've never had a visa before, but I heard they can be a real pain in the neck to get. Piggy backing off of this conversation, does anyone know the general cost of a visa for India? I'm not sure if it differs by country (that is traveled to) or if it is based on...