Full Stop India

On March 1st, all of India will be celebrating Holi. This year I’ll be en route to Bengaluru, where the festivities will be finished by the time the plane arrives. I had a chance to celebrate Holi in New Delhi with friends 2 years ago for which I am still grateful. Why? Because Holi demands [...]

All travelers to India wonder at some point how and where their laundry needs will be met while on the road. Hotel and private laundry services work well if your itinerary allows enough turnaround time. Do-it-yourself laundry is a simple way to keep your supply of clean socks and underwear under control.
Rin laundry detergent is [...]

Mid-morning hunger pains led me to Top Chen near 10 A.M. Located just across from Nyingmapa Monastery, a main draw for Rewalsar tourists, it was thanks to two loud customers sitting on the balcony yapping on their mobiles that I stumbled upon this place. I was sold on the outdoor seating providing perfect people watching [...]

Knowing which of the roughly 15 companies offering travel insurance is right for you can be a time consuming process. Some travelers may be covered by individual health care, auto, home owners or employer policies. However, be sure to read the fine print or make the appropriate calls to verify coverage abroad.
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You’ve crammed all you can into your bag but you may have forgotten a few important items. Before heading off to the airport double check you’re covering your bases.
Snacks
Many tourist destinations require long periods in the car/bus between stops. Bumping and grinding down the dusty roads of India may not  require much exertion but the [...]