Recent content by ellajanelle

Airports are really strict especially with this kinds of things. I'm not sure with other airports but as far as I know it's perfectly fine to bring self-defense items such as pepper spray as long as it's not hand-carried or brought to the aircraft along with you or within your reach, for safety...

I don't haggle in marketplaces or where I see farmers or fishermen selling their products. I feel really guilty when I ask for a discount with these types of vendors. I haggle a lot though when I'm in night markets or stores where they sell clothes and crafts, etc. I think haggling is OK if you...

The best advice I could give about haggling would have to be meeting halfway. I would usually go to the market with my aunt (she's Chinese, not to mean anything here). What I noticed is that she really gets great deals out of haggling! Her secret is that for example, the price is $50, she'd say...

I think it's really based on the type of internet connection and the area you're in. Based on the comments above, I think there's nothing to worry about. Hotels in India have really fast internet speed and it's free most of the time, as long as you're just around urban areas.

I do not mean to offend any culture or belief but I am not a fan of either goat or lamb meat. For me, they have a really nasty smell even when they're cooked! I am a picky eater and if I don't like the smell that the food gives off, I would most likely not eat it, no matter how delicious they...

I agree with OursIsTheFury. The difference could be attributed to the way the animals are raised. I think the kind of lamb you are referring to is the native one, much like the chickens that are grown in different areas. I noticed that the native chickens, or the ones raised in small farms, are...

I would always choose to travel with my significant other. He and I just have sooooooo much in common! We have the same taste in food, and we both love taking photographs of anything, anywhere! I've been with him for 5 years but I think travelling could help me get to know him deeper, if not...

I agree with Amelia, it's best to dress as the locals do so you won't attract unwanted attention to yourself. India is a conservative country, I'm not sure about the rules regarding this issue but it's better to be in our best behavior :)

I think there's really no problem with bringing herbal teas and supplements with you. I didn't know India was a source for tea. I only heard about other Asian countries like China especially. Thanks for the information, jnorth88! :) I just love drinking tea, especially after a long stressful...

Bicycles are really not ideal in busy cities. Very dangerous if you think about it. It's the most efficient one, though. I love to travel short distances with my bicycle. Imagine all the money you could save by not buying gas and the air pollution you didn't contribute. Plus, it's a healthy...

I'm not so much on taking photographs but rather shooting videos of wildlife. The thrill of it excites me and it's so amazing watching animals move about in their own way with their own minds. I like editing these videos too and just showing them around to my family and friends.

Some hotels charge for an extra person. Practicality is commonly observed in Asian countries so I would say that yes, it's common but there's an extra charge. That extra charge would be relatively low so it would turn out cheaper than actually getting another room.

I'm really surprised as I came across your posts. I never knew hotels offered such service! I've never been to a hotel that offered laundry service, or maybe I just didn't know about it. I think it's convenient to go for the hotel's laundry service. It depends on the hotel though, and on your...

I read an article online saying that over 2000 people have been killed by elephants in the last 3 years in various parts of India, especially those places which are heavily forested. Elephants can be really aggressive (the wild ones) so it's best to it's best to stay away from areas where...

Are they serious about this? It looks really uncomfortable! Lol. I heard there's a rule that if you're visiting India, you have to wear that kind of underwear. Lol kidding! Seriously though.. it's interesting and funny at the same time. I wonder how it feels down there. Seems too tight! :))))