Love the comment, you sound like someone I want to get to know. Hit me up on facebook if you read this comment. In answer the two…no three comments here we go.

1. To Thong or not to thong – To thong

2. Book less tours – Well it depends, for me I like to get involved with the locals but this isn’t always sensible if you are a girl travelling alone. For example, yesterday I spent the evening with some street Indians in their “house” which is basically a bordered off back alley where 20-30 people live. I had a great time and got some outstanding photos while eating some particularly suspect street food, but then it is a little risky and not for everyone.

3. The chef special within limitations? Lol, I love it. Although usually I just take the risk and order whatever he does best. Sometimes it seafood and I don’t like sea food particularly but every taste is an experience. Don’t have calemari in India, it’s still alive when served.

4. Thanks for loving my blog.

I have two comments:

One, as a girl/women/whatever, I’m a bit concerned about the no underwear rule but perhaps you could suggest to other girls/women/whatever that thong bikini bottoms work just as well since hell, who are we kidding, only North America gives a crap about semi-nudity! (I bought a cute black one in Greece for $4 CDN – plus it’s sooo easy to wash)

And two, if most travel books are just selling the commercial tourist experience, where do you suggest we go or who do you suggest we ask while in the country if we want the “local experience”. I doubt hotel concierge or travel agents in the country really have any idea about authenticity.

PS I love your blog

Adios!

- Katie

Wait I lied, one more comment – if you’re a picky eater can you ask for the chef’s special but within limitations? Just a thought. Okay, this comment is done now.

Another tip when you are travelling in India is to dump most of the winter clothing. Coming from London, the coldness in India is completely nothing. You’ll do good with sleeveless and shorts. Works great during the summers in Chennai.

A tip when travelling through any country: Try out the local cuisine and not the other stuff. In most places in India, the non-Indian food is horrible. On the other hand, Indian food is seriously awesome.

And of course, ignore Lonely Planet

Even if you buy thin clothing for layering, you’ll need a jacket, a hat, maybe some gloves, and at least sneakers to keep the feet warm.

I have really been enjoying all of those posts, and there are some great tips here. Looking forward to testing out my new found haggling skills on the streets of BKK.

Yeah mate, it works wonders.