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    Anything Of Note About Driving In India

    Here we go India has a left hand/right side drive India is heavily populated therefore so many people, cars and even cows on the road-be extra careful There is no different lane for slower moving cars so up your speed but do not over speed :) Marriage processions, ministers or religious...
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    Bike Taxis In Goa

    I have been to Goa and its true, the bike taxis are the in thing in Goa. They are affordable and good for site seeing as well. You can also go anywhere you want with them or even take the taxi the whole day with you as compared to other forms of transport. You can also access some places where...
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    What Was Your Favorite Part Of Visiting India?

    The cuisine is definitely one great part of visiting India. Indians put so much soul and effort into their foods and the end-product is unbelievable. I loved the spices and the chilies. There were also a wide range of dishes to choose from. However, my best part about visiting India was the...
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    Americanized Accommodations Versus Traditional?

    I have been to India and would definitely recommend a more traditional or rural stay if you are looking to experience the culture and India first hand. The Americanized stay is just similar to your stay at home and there is no adventure in it. To get a full Indian experience and something...
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    Would You Drink During Local Festivities Even If You're Not A Drinker?

    You don't have to drink much or alcoholic drinks if you never take alcohol. However, there are so many things you can drink while on vaca or on holiday or when with a group of people who are all drinking. For instance, before i started drinking alcohol :), i used to drink non-alcoholic...
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    Cadbury's Chocolate?

    Yes they are available in India. In fact it is the number one chocolate brand there. Cadbury chocolate is manufactured by Nestle India and therefore available in plenty. You can just carry a few to sort you out during the flight to India and may be a few hours after landing but you can totally...
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    Flight Delays

    I've been to India once and didn't encounter any flight delays. My friends have also been to India and they didn't have any flight delays. However, when travelling anywhere not just in India, it is important to factor in the possibility of flight delays. Delays could be spontaneous due to...
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    Has Anyone Really Never Tried Indian Food?

    I have not tried real authentic Indian food. I have tasted a spoon or two of some Indian food long time ago when i was younger but I've not really had meal. I used to work for an Indian company and my boss would treat us with Indian snacks but that's about it. I have never gone to an Indian...
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    How different is authentic Indian food to the food we get in Indian restaraunts?

    You cant possibly compare authentic Indian food made in India and the Indian food we get in restaurants. Although they may look or taste similar, most times the ones in restaurants are not authentic. The foods made in restaurants are sometimes not prepared by Indians but by hired chefs who have...
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    Where To Find Groups?

    You can easily find travel groups online. There are many travel forums specific to a certain location where you can find people who want to travel to a specific place and you can join them. The best place to find travel groups according to me is through tours and travel companies. These...
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    Important Cultural Differences

    Indians are very spiritual people and this a very different culture from that of the U.S where spirituality is not mandatory and is a personal choice. Indians are generally a conservative bunch which is totally different from U.S where people are open minded. This is with regards to dressing and...
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    Best Places to Visit in India

    You are right! 14 days is not enough to see the whole of India considering its size and population. However, there are some places that you must visit or see during your 14 days trip. Goa is one place that you must visit especially since you are young and energetic. It has a vibrant nightlife...
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