Comments on: 1. Be Prepared

By: Harry Everett

Harry Everett — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:07:55 +0000

Regarding the VISA I was just wondering if you could possibly get one lasting longer than 6 months.
Thanks alot

By: Mark Otterway

Mark Otterway — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:11:57 +0000

Regarding Indian Visas- If you are applying for an Indian Visa in England avoid the hassle of going to the High Commission in London and avoid those notorious queues that I have heard can sometimes stretch beyond the 2 hour mark.

I got my visa very easily at the visa centre in Hayes. Filled out the form on the HCI website, took it along with me and was out within 5 minutes. 3 days later I went back and within 10 minutes I had my passport back with my 6-month multiple entry visa.

It cost me just £30 and I was so glad I didn’t go all the way into London to do it.

By: dean

dean — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:59:06 +0000

hi is it true u can still buy pristine royle enfeild mbikes there as im thinking of going, and buying 1 . thanks dean

By: Akshay

Akshay — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:37:48 +0000

The Ceremony at the India/Pakistan Border is at the “Wagah Border” and it sure is a must watch.
There is also a place called Jalliawala Bagh(which has a lot of history attached to it) which has to be on the MUST visit list when in Amritsar.

By: Rochelle

Rochelle — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:04:47 +0000

Hiya Steve,

Your site is amazing, I am traveling to Trivandrum on 8th April for 3week work placement but I plan to travel/sightsee on my free weekends. I have been panicking about what size backpack to take and what to pack…your experiences have given me all the details i need for a lightweight trip.

I had visions of taking a 35l backpack just for 2 days at a time traveling however, I now know this is too much.

I was wondering if you could give me some advice on what to pack clothes wise…obviously being female I am not sure what is culturally acceptable over there, I would like to wear vest tops and shorts as I do not always want to be covered up, however, I do not want to offend anyone.

I also am worried about the whole left-handed thing as i too am completely a lefty.

Any further advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:55:55 +0000

Hey Steve, I just learned about your India blog from Paul at Travemonkey.com

I finally wrapped up my RTW trip, and am glad I get to follow your Indian adventure from the comfort of my (parent’s) couch.

Thanks again for the generous dare while I was in Thailand last year. That photo with the ladyboys…well…I won’t soon forget. I’ll be sure to plug your blog whenever I can.

Be sure to plan on a trip to the India/Pakistan border from Amritsar for the daily border crossing ceremony. It was the most surreal experience of my RTW trip – classic India too!