India tips

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women travelling in India

Take a sarong - or three. These wonderfully versatile lengths of material can be used in so many ways. The most obvious is as a skirt, either to cover legs for modesty or simply to wear as a very light and comfortable piece of clothing. It can also...

By djcoode.

Contact lenses

If you wear monthly contact lenses, consider switching to dailies for travelling, as you won't need to carry cleaning fluid, and if you lose or break them it's not such a problem. Take a pair of glasses as back-up though..

By Chris67.

Exchanging money at New delhi airport

If you are not an Indian citizen you can't take rupees out of India. When flying out of Delhi you must change your currency back before you go though security as you are not permitted to do so after. There is a Thomas Cook open 24/7 towards the left...

By voyager.

Toilets in India

Most toilets in India have someone outside collecting payment - always keep a 10 rupee note handy to pay for them so you don't have to get out your purse/wallet which may make you vulnerable to theft. It's worth having toilet paper with you too as...

By voyager.

Keep track of travel rewards

Check out Travel Companion for iPhone to track your frequent flyer mileage and other travel loyalty rewards: http://www.travelcompanionapp.com/

By ashleydb.

Put a sock in it!

Take a spare sock or two with you either when travelling or on holiday. They make great sunglasses cases, small bags for bits and pieces, purses etc. I keep my camera in one to protect it from scatches.

By BelindaClarke.

Eating in Sri Lanka and India

Ignore your guidebook!!!! It's much safer to eat in restaurants and stalls THAT ARE BUSY WITH LOCAL PEOPLE in my opinion. The locals always know best, your guidebook does not. My proof? 5 months eating like this in India and Sri Lanka without one bad...

By JeremyAskew.

Use Plastic Bags for Plugs

If you find yourself with a sink but no plug, line the basin with a plastic bag - it should hold water for long enought to wash yourself or your clothes.

By voyager.

Exam Pencil Cases - perfect for taking liquids on flights

When you fly, the clear bag you put your liquids etc in must be resealable - I have found the perfect solution - pencil cases! The clear ones made for use in exams are ideal and cost less than 50 pence.

By voyager.

Indian Trains

When using 2nd class sleeper trains in India - purchase a blow up pillow and grab the top bunk.

By waybeyond.

Handling money in India

Keeping large amounts of money with you in India can be risky regarding theft. The best way to avoid this is to have two purses - one for the larger amounts of money (which you can leave behind at your accommodation or keep at the back of your bag...

By Lizziebee.

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