Lungi, The Dress of South India
In the high humid heat of South India, gone are the ill-fitting, black or navy polyester trousers so many Indian men pair with button popping tight shirts. In their place is a much more casual [...]
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Grab A Full Lunch at Indian Coffee House, Pattikkad Kerala
Aside from two Arabic colleges and an Arts and Sports Club, tourists are unlikely to make a stop in the small village of Pattikkad. Positioned on National Highway 47, the main artery between Coimbatore and [...]
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Spend Your Holiday at Holiday Inn Gem Park, Ooty
While on a tour of India I prefer not to patronize western brand hotel chains or restaurants, instead choosing to find local guest houses or Indian brand properties. So it was an unusual exception that [...]
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When to use Pre-Booked or Pick-Up Tour Guides
Tourists with travel to India planned will undoubtedly need the assistance of a tour guide at some point in their travels. Tour operators in India generally include these services within the most popular tour packages [...]
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Lime Soda Sweet, The Refreshing Drink of India
From the first sip of Indian sweet lime soda, a combination of fresh lime juice + simple syrup + soda water + salt, a celebration kicks off inside your mouth. Bubbly sweetness moves from the [...]
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Gadi Sagar Lake, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
A short walk from the Jaisalmer fort will land you on the banks of Gadi Sagar, a popular local hangout. Tourists come by default as part of their preplanned itineraries, and Do-it-Yourself travelers make an [...]
