India travel tips for girls – your complete guide for 2016

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5 tips for booking a camel safari in Jaisalmer

Alison Adey

Planning to do a camel safari in Jaisalmer, India? We've put together 5 tips to ensure you get the best possible experience. Why? Because some backpackers come...

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A surprising tour of Delhi’s slums

Alison Adey

Want to see inside a Delhi slum? Reality Tours offers backpackers the chance to visit Sanjay Colony in central Delhi. And it's nothing like you'd...

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Is India too dangerous for solo female travellers?

Alison Adey

Is India safe for girls travelling solo? Should we be avoiding remote areas in northern India? It's a controversial question but one that keeps popping up,...

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Delhi metro – the quickest way to get to airport

Alison Adey

Looking for the quickest and safest way to get to Delhi Airport? Get the super-fast Airport Express Metro Line and stay safe on your travels in India. Airport...

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Spanish woman attacked in Pushkar

Alison Adey

A Spanish woman and her boyfriend were attacked in the Indian town of Pushkar on 5 April. According to local reports, the couple were walking to a temple in...

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Should you tip in India?

Alison Adey

Wondering if you should tip in restaurants and hotels in India? While there is no obligation to tip, we would highly recommend it. Tipping in India is a way...

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9 tips for girls catching overnight trains in India

Alison Adey

Catching an overnight train in India? The majority of people have no problems but as a female traveller you will need to take extra care. Unfortunately many...

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Pacsafe Portable Travel Safe – best invention ever!

Alison Adey

Worried about taking your laptop, iPad and smartphone travelling? If there's one thing we can recommend buying before you leave, it's the Pacsafe Travelsafe 5L...

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India: 5 common scams to be aware of

Alison Adey

Travelling to India? Unfortunately, scams are rife. You only need step off a bus to be bombarded with false information, overpriced rickshaws and dodgy...

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7 tips for women catching overnight buses in India

Alison Adey

Catching an overnight bus in India? Learn how to stay safe with our top tips for solo female travellers. 1. Book a single seat/bed on 2+1 bus - VERY...

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