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That's is a good question and I would be interested in knowing the answer too. I think it will depend on a number of factors. Number one, what sort of massage are you having? I think we usually tip on restaurants and taxis, but also on massages? I guess this will depends on the country costumes...

I agree that it goes down to personal preference. If I was to stay for a short period of time I would prefer the traditional accommodation because for me traveling is to see new places, to meet new people, to experience new costumes, so I would not make sense to stay in a similar place to what I...

I think that it all depends on how many months you are pregnant, if it's just at the beginning of the pregnancy I guess it's fine, but if you are already 4 or 5 months pregnant I say it's somewhat dangerous as we never know what can happen and you might need immediate medical assistance.

That is why they are so worldwide spread with so much success. Not only they export what they are good at, but they also have the capacity to blend with the local culture and use local products. Everyone eats a Mcdonalds every now and again.

How great, backpackers from Israel, welcome to the forum! I think it's awesome to backpack, that's the best way to learn a new place. Awesome forum right there brianna, quite a few locations you are indicating. When I think India I imagine big cities, but obviously there are big natural...

There are quite a few ways to find groups to travel with. One it's simply to go to a travel agency and ask for group trips so we will be automatically inserted in a group in that way. Another way is to look for informal groups in FB or another sites. Right here on our community for example, why...

This was precisely the advice I was about to give you. I mean, I don't know about you, but for me traveling is a big deal, involved money and time available, so I think you are better off doing it with someone who shares your interests.

Hi Gary, nice to meet you and welcome to the forum! Lucky you that you are traveling to India, I am sure you will enjoy it. As for the difference between lamb and sheep it's a simple one, lamb it's up to one year of age and from that age on it's considered sheep. Needless to say that lamb meat...

I fondly recall the days when I was traveling with my girlfriend at the time. We got to know a lot of new places and it's great to share those experiences with the ones we love. Meanwhile we had two kids and traveling is now different as it is more expensive and it has to be somewhat kid oriented.

No question there, common sense helps a lot, but sometimes common sense just comes with experience. This doesn't mean we cannot go alone to an adventure, at the same time being a women we need to be more careful and avoid certain placed, if we do that we can surely enjoy the best of the country.

So this is curious, why do you have an account with AirBnB is you haven't used their services? I have browsed quite a lot in AirBnB, but haven't actually made a reservation yet as other opportunities appear, but they always have great offers and their prices are really competitive.

Never tried it, but your description make it look delicious, so I looked it up on Google and indeed looks awesome, really makes me want to feel like trying it. Ice cream on a whole new level I do agree!

I have to say that I have a lot to learn about Indian geography, but after using google to check the islands I am really amazed as they look paradise in heaven. From the pictures I have seen those islands seems magical places. I am guessing there are loads of resorts for tourists there right?

Now this is something very interesting, there is actually where we can stay for free and they serve food the whole day? Why would they do that, is it a charity? Either cases, it's certainly something that we can take advantage of if we really don't have any money.

I think that the train can be the best option among the public transportation because in this way we would avoid traffic. From what I can see the traffic in the big cities can be pretty hectic, so if we have a way around that we can enjoy our time better than to be stuck in traffic.