flounder Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 So I found out last night that I will be headed to India at some point for work. I will be spending some time in Pune, and then some time in Mumbai. (about 350 miles south of the Pakistan border according to googlemaps)Anyone ever been or know anyone thats been there?Any suggestions besides watching my cornhole and what foods I eat?This will be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) So I found out last night that I will be headed to India at some point for work. I will be spending some time in Pune, and then some time in Mumbai. (about 350 miles south of the Pakistan border according to googlemaps)Anyone ever been or know anyone thats been there?Any suggestions besides watching my cornhole and what foods I eat?This will be interesting.My friend amit lives there he is a shorter guy with darker skin, black hair and dark eyes. You can't miss him. When I travel I always take multiple forms of ID (passport, drivers license) and keep them in separate locations. Once I get to a hotel one goes in the safe and the other with me. I also keep money in different pockets, small change in one and more money in the other that way I am never exposing enough money to draw attention (which you will be doing regardless) Edited November 4, 2009 by shittygsxr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 hide your valueables in the litte front pocket part of your whitey tighties.but from what i have heard this will be an eye opening experience for ya. you will walk away with a greater view of how blessed you/we truly are. kinda was how i felt when i went to greece and turkey for two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Have fun and be safe dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 hide your valueables in the litte front pocket part of your whitey tighties.now thats a good piece of advice right there!!!i really dont have anything to help you out though. but good luck and be safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 My friend lauran spent 8 months in india in two different cities. The one city she loved, and the one city she hated (one was mumbai, but i can't remember which). She said mentioned that after a while she got tired of people trying to sell her stuff (they were aggressive about it) so she would start to try to sell something to them and tell them that she would only buy their stuff if they bought her stuff... apparently it made them stop lol. If you have any questions, she's a pretty cool girl, I could give you her name and send her a message on facebook... she might be able to help ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Don't flash a lot of cash (already been said) and lock everything up that is valuable. Don't keep anything valuable in your back pockets. Treat your passport with the respect it deserves. Lock that bitch up!!Just common sense, for ANYWHERE you travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wht_scorpion Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) be safe over there. they dont eat beef cow and rats are worship over there. The some foods are very spicy try the kurry pretty good Edited November 4, 2009 by wht_scorpion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw151 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 hide your valueables in the litte front pocket part of your whitey tighties.I was thinking like..... hide your valuables back in America. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siggywiggy Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 they will try to do everything for you only to be paid for it. Definitely don't flash money, especially us dollars. get that shit switched over to their currency and spend it like they would spend it. Be firm with them but don't get your self into anything crazy! (from my experiences in africa) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Shake hands with your left hand. They wipe their asses with the right hand. Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted November 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Shake hands with your left hand. They wipe their asses with the right hand. Yep.You have it backwards my friend considering they eat with their right hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walther_gsp Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Well since no one has said it...Dibs on the guns and bikes if anything goes really wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Hire a walking dictionary (translator) the money they will save you will more than pay their fee. When they see an american all of their prices will go up, your walking dictionary will make sure you pay a fair price for everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted November 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Well since no one has said it...Dibs on the guns and bikes if anything goes really wrong.haha.. the girlfriend already called dibs on the ownings.. Her exact words were. "So, you left everything to me in your Will in case something happens over there right? You do have a Will dont you? You should probably get one and put me in it." hahahahaahI just laughed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v65rider Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 My sister and bro in-law lived in India for 2 years, the biggest thing is to take all of the shots you can to help keep you healthy. Remember they fertilize the fields with human waste so you really don't want to eat anything that doesn't come from a well prepared restaurant. They also have a class system where there are extremely poor and extremely wealthy and they really don't mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 3 words:strenuous lip service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granda080 Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 My roommate just got back from six months in India. He traveled all over and had lots of good and bad experiences. If there is anything specific that you really want to know send me a PM and I will ask him and get back to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 haha.. the girlfriend already called dibs on the ownings.. Her exact words were. "So, you left everything to me in your Will in case something happens over there right? You do have a Will dont you? You should probably get one and put me in it." hahahahaahI just laughed.Hmmm. Tell her if she can handle taking one in the butt, you can handle putting her in your will. Fair trade. No? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted November 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Looks like I will be staying herehttps://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-photos/bombr-renaissance-mumbai-hotel-and-convention-centre/and herehttp://www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/property/photos/index.html?propertyID=1832#photo_section_5Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 I've been to Goa, India for a few days while in the Navy. It was some of the worst conditions that I've ever seen with my own eyes. Like, there was a field of maybe 200 people living in make-shift tents. On the other hand, I stayed in the Hyatt, if I remember right, and it was heaven there. I didn't have to worry about my safety since I was in a group of military folk, but you won't be. So watch your back because there are some very shady people there just trying to make a quick buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.