5 tips for surviving India
Remember that India is very different from Western countries. Culture clashes are unavoidable!
For instance, spitting, burping, staring and throwing rubbish where you stand is just how it is in India. There is nothing you can do about it, so just ignore it and throw your rubbish in the bin to set a good example. So just don't fight it! Go with the flow and don't get worked up over lacking English skills, dirty bathrooms and impossible train booking hours.Do the local thing. Eat the food, wear the clothes and talk to the locals when you have the opportunity. Always carry a smile! Be polite and always say thank you. Make sure you praise the country when someone asks how you like their India. Remember that you are an ambassador of your country when you are traveling.Be prepared. Always bring toilet paper, small change, mosquito repellent, antibacterial gel and so on.Be careful. Dress modestly, avoid walking in dark alleys at night, don't keep all your money and credit cards in one place, and don't flash expensive items around.  Wooden chariot for festivals My India trip in numbersBus trips: at least 15
Train rides: 3
Nearly got run over by car/bus/auto/MC/animal: every day
Mosquito repellent: 2 cans
Mosquito bites: 42
Toilet paper: only 1,5 rolls!
Items lost: Nil
Souvenirs bought: 13
Insight gained: yes
Rain: 3 days
Smiles: 10 000
Stares: 10 000
Taxi, Madam: 100 000
Wildlife spotted: Eagles, water buffalo, cockroach (only one!), local birds, lizards, geckos, elephants 
Map of my travels in India (roughly) 
India favorites Cities: Mamallapuram, Kodaikanal
Food: Idli, fried salted banana chips
Drink: Chai, of course
Clothes: Shalwar Kameez
Souvenir: Bamboo roll with inscriptions 
Henna painted feet, this woman was on her honeymoon, she told me over 1000 guests attended their wedding!
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