FIRST TRIP · ISSUE Nº 48
An honest field guide to your first time in India.
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Bringing American-Born Kids to India: An NRI Family's Guide
Age-by-age strategies, health prep, food tactics, and the 5 destinations that actually work for NRI families
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Two Weeks in India: The Family-Tested Itinerary That Doesn't Suck
14 days, 6 cities, tested with actual children. No 4 AM buses unless absolutely necessary.
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India for LGBTQ Travelers: An Honest 2026 Assessment
The law changed in 2018. The culture is catching up. Here is exactly what to expect.
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Vegetarian and Vegan India Travel: Where It's Easy, Where It's Not
40% of India is vegetarian. You will eat better here than anywhere. But there are regional traps to know.
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How Much Should Things Actually Cost in India? An Anti-Scam Pricing Guide
Real prices for transport, hotels, food, and activities — so nobody charges you 5x because you look foreign
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5 Things Lonely Planet Got Wrong About India in 2024
A 50-year-old guidebook company covering 200 countries vs. one platform covering 215 destinations in North India. We chose depth.
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India for Americans: Visa, Currency, and Everything Your Guidebook Skips
The practical stuff nobody tells you until you are standing in the Delhi airport at 2 AM
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What to Pack for India: A Regional and Seasonal Guide
The universal list, the region-specific additions, the seasonal adjustments, and what to leave at home
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Your First 48 Hours in India: Surviving Delhi Before the Real Trip Starts
Airport SIM cards, jet lag strategy, and why you should not go to Old Delhi on Day 1
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Is India Safe for Solo Female Travelers? An Honest Assessment
The reputation, the reality, and the 20 destinations where women travel confidently alone