Full Stop India

Fifty-three percent (53%) of travelers on TripAdvisor do not recommend Hotel Breeze Residency, and I couldn’t agree more. While doing my pre-trip research Stateside, a brief perusal of the hotel’s website looked and read like any other mid-range property. Though in reality, this older hotel has seen much better days.

Open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day for your scalping pleasure. Shiv Mandir, located on old airport road in Bangalore, is the epitome of crass tourist traps. My travel bud and I had a few extra hours to burn before leaving for the airport, we’d already done the city tour and partaken of [...]

Twice I tried to give Pepper Garden Coffee House my business while staying in Kumily, Kerala. Lonely Planet recommended this spot plus it was a short walk from my room so why not? My first try was to grab a chai and peruse the menu for a possible breakfast option. I walked up to the [...]

Several years ago my travels passed me through Chandigarh when, at that time, I did most of my sightseeing of the city. My visit in 2009 was merely for logistical reasons in-between points of interest that were too far to cover in one day’s driving. All I wanted was a bed, a hot shower in [...]

Have traveler’s checks or currency to exchange for Indian Rupees? I took a chance on using their services after seeing signs and reading about them in my guide books. Multiple offices exist in Delhi apparently offering only specific services in each. For money exchange I was redirected 3 times to a final destination of Connaught Place.