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Asian Toilets

1. The toilets are what I worry about
2. What about when I'm trekking? I can't see any toilets!

Climate Issues

1. What's the weather like in India in December?
2. Should I take a sleeping bag?
3. Would I be stupid to travel in the monsoon?

Clothes and Packing

1. What types of clothes should I pack?
2. Is a pack or shoulder bag best?
3. Where can I leave baggage in Delhi?
4. Should I take a sleeping bag?

Confrontations With Culture

1. It's going to be a shock returning home after all this travel, isn't it?
2. Will beggars be a problem?
3. How can I be a better traveller?

Costs and Money

1. How much will India cost me?
2. How should I take my money - dollars, Euro, cash, credit card...?
3. Do I need to take a money belt? What sort?
4. How much should I tip people in India/Nepal?
5. How much money will I need for my trip?
6. Can I learn to bargain like a local?
7. What can I do to save money?

Cybercafes and Electrics

1. How do I safeguard my passwords in a public Internet shop?
2. Will it be easy to charge my camera batteries?
3. Is burning CDs from a photo memory card in Internet cafes easy?
4. Can I plug my electric toothbrush into an Indian power socket?

Hotels

1. How do I lock my room in a cheap hotel?
2. Is it a good idea to book rooms in advance?
3. What sort of hotels can I expect in India?
4. Help! I arrive in Delhi near midnight. What can I do?

Staying Healthy

1. Did you get sick in India?
2. Is it worth taking a mosquito net, and which one should I buy?
3. Which protection against malaria works best?
4. How can I prevent feeling crummy after the long flight?

Transport Options

1. Should I go on a bus or take the train?
2. How easy is it to pre-book train or bus tickets?
3. What's all of this "prepaid taxi" stuff I keep hearing?

Trekking

1. What about when I'm trekking? I can't see any toilets!
2. I'm going trekking in the Himalaya. Do I need full hiking boots or are sneakers enough?
3. Are trekking poles for walking in the mountains a good idea?


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