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Is it okay for women to wear shorts in India? I don't mean really short ones, but knee-long for example. Did you have any issues with this?

What has been the most useless things that you have ever carried around with you while traveling to India? I am looking for different opinions in order to make a list.

I am thinking about taking my laptop with me to India when I go there, as it will be very useful and helpful to me. I can update my travel blog often and won't have to take notes all the time and let them pile up. Do you think it is a good idea or is there a possibility that it gets stolen?

@Vinaya, I have never witnessed someone touching the feet of an older person, but I have seen it on television. I think it's really fascinating and a very unique tradition.

I am pretty sure most of the hotels offer the option of packed lunches. Otherwise, street food is also amazing in India. You can definitely find some options that are not so spicy.

For me, it really depends on how I am feeling at that period of time. If I feel like having some quality alone time, I prefer to travel alone sometimes.

Are there really a lot of differences between North Indian and South Indian foods? I did not know that! Is South Indian food much spicier?

Thank you for sharing this information, Swalia. It is really important to be aware of the cultural differences of the country one is planning to visit in order to know how t behave once there.

Pakistan is a very beautiful country. However, crossing the border from India may be a bit of a hassle and if it is just for one day, I don't think it's worth it.

I really like the idea of taking off your shoes before going into someone's home or into a temple. I think it keeps the place clean.

India is not the only country where you can find superstitious people. This is something that is common in almost every country I have ever been to.

I have never heard of Mayong black magic, but I know that a lot of people in so many countries still believe in black magic. So I wouldn't be surprised if people in Mayong still do.

I also have a huge bucket list of places that I want to see at least once in my life. But if I had to choose the place I want to see the most, it would be Australia! I love wildlife and Australia has a lot to offer in that regard.

This Datshi dish sounds yummy. I am not very keen on rice though, but I love mixed vegetables and I really enjoy eating spicy food.

I have seen a couple of cricket games on television and it looks like baseball in a way. Are they similar or is cricket completely different?