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30th Jul 2016moondreamer commented on:
What are your favourite travel destinations and why?It really depends what you like, what time of year you plan to go (very important to avoid the extremes of climate) and how long you plan to stay. For me the north would be the place for a first time visit - foothills of Himalayas (especially around the Kumaon region which is unspoiled and very tranquil and in villages you will only get Indian vegetarian food in that area and no alcohol) - I did a walking holiday in that area with a company that specialises in community tourism. Also the holy areas around Haridwar and Rishikesh are a good introduction to the north and Hinduism (also no meat or alcohol) You'd probably want to go to Taj Mahal as well although I think Fatepur Sikri is more atmospheric. Rajasthan is also an incredible place although I last went there as a backpacker more than 35 years ago so no doubt it has all changed. Despite what many people say Delhi is worth a few days as there is a lot to see and do there - easier to hire a car and driver than battle public transport or rickshaws. The south is totally different - tropical beaches, palm trees and so on - I have only been to Tamil Nadu and Goa (again more than 35 years ago). Ladakh (Little Tibet) is another place - totally different from the rest of India but you need to factor in acclimatisation time to adjust to altitude. Wherever you go you have to be prepared for the fact that things do not always work in the same way they do in Europe so patience and tolerance is the key but it is definitely worth it. I will go again but am trying to visit other places before I go back.ViewDate:
22nd Jul 2016moondreamer commented on:
Pneumonia vaccine - side effectsOh well maybe it is just bad luck - I am not going to bother reporting to GP as they will say there is no evidence that maybe I had the infection anyway. As far as I can find out online a very small percentage of people have developed infections after the vaccine (about 2% or less). Just have to hope it clears up with antibiotics (given for wisdom tooth infection which I don't think is connected to the jab). I am beginning to think more and more things go wrong as you get older!!! Hopefully, I will be Ok for my holiday in September.ViewDate:
21st Jul 2016moondreamer commented on:
What are your favourite travel destinations and why?I think my favourite country has to be India - it is everything you imagine it to be - crazy, frustrating, colourful, noisy/quiet, peaceful/chaotic and yet everything works in its own way. I have been several times and I am sure I will go again - North/South, East/West are so different that it is like visiting a different country. I absolutely love the foothills of the Himalayas - friendly people, amazing views, tranquil temples - the list goes on. It helps if you like spicy food! -ViewDate:
21st Jul 2016moondreamer commented on:
What are your favourite travel destinations and why?Sounds good. I went with my parents in the 1960s - I was only 14 at the time so some of the cultural (well most) went over the top of my head but I remember going to someone's house for a Japanese tea ceremony and visiting the temple in Kyoto. It was the first time I had seen colour TV - it was in a taxi. I don't think we had a TV at the time - we were living in Malaysia and TV was limited and life was outdoors anyway so a colour TV really was state of the art and very exciting - never mind that I couldn't understand a word. Would love to go again.