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I took doxycyline (couldn't afford malarone) and did great. Figured it also helped prevent traveler's diaharrea.

I found LOTS of affordable airlines that don't show up on western airfare search engines at momondo.com. I'd then compare the same flight...

Loved my steripen! Also my Immodium :)

I'm a backpacker who's been to Manali and Shimla and I wouldn't trust that I could find a decent bag in either place for purchase. There's...

I packed my netbook throughout India, was very handy for blogging (though it's hard to find reliable wifi) and photo processing. And yes, I...

The toy train to Shimla was supercool, if you're into trains. Otherwise I think Shimla is missable. There's not much to do and not much in...

Anyone tried this? http://www.myanmarvisa.com/

Internet FAIL. I searched here and elsewhere for info about the Kangra Valley narrow gauge rail. I'd seen in one or two places that a...

I'm writing this from Hotel Grand Godwin. It's clean, conveniently located, and within your range.

Sounds reasonable if you're just trying to tick off places on a list. If you'd really like to get to know a place and explore a bit, you're...

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Thanks, Captain, that's super helpful. Do you know of a place I can ditch the pack while I make a run for the border? If I do it right, I...

I might be interested. I'm an experienced backpacker (at least in the States), and your timing could be about perfect for me....