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Ola & Uber, Ride-sharing options in India

Uber or Ola in India: The Cheapest Ride-Sharing Option

Ola and Uber are two ridesharing options in India. Both of them provide a variety of ridesharing options at different prices. This article covers which of the two is a better option under different scenarios.

India Tourist eVisa Procedure

How to get a Tourist e-Visa for India

The fast and easy way to get an Indian tourist e-visa within a week. This article explains how to apply for an Indian tourist e-Visa, what are requirements and the parameters of the e-Visa

Cell Phone Connection Providers in India

How to get a cell phone (mobile) connection in India

This article explains how a foreigner traveling in India can get a local cell phone connection. It discusses the steps to obtain a cell phone connection in India. It also lists out different Indian cell phone network providers and their advantages. The Indian cell phone terminologies are also explained for better understanding of the Indian cell phone technicalities

Sahara Desert Sand Dunes

Sahara Desert Tour – Marrakech to Erg Chebbi to Marrakech

As I was preparing for my trip to Morocco, I started talking to travellers who had been to the country, and I was amazed by the number of travellers who said visiting the Sahara Desert was one of the best travel destinations they have ever visited.  Having now done the trek out to the Sahara […]

Arriving at the Marrakesh Airport

Marrakesh Morocco Visit

Marrakesh is an amazing city to visit, steeped with culture and activities that will amaze western travellers.  Most visitors will spend much of their time in the Medina (old city), and visit some of the other sites such as the colourful Majorelle Garden. The Medina The Medina, or old city, of Morocco is like another […]

Vacation Rental Screenshot

Private Vacation Rentals: Use Caution

My experience with private vacation rentals was not great. I was not able to get an early check-in when I needed to, and I had to pay extra for a late check-in when needed. The owner at one of the rentals chose to keep my damage deposit even though there was no damage to the apartment, and there was no recourse through VRBO. And finally, I had multiple rentals cancelled; this a major inconvenience and there is a risk of not getting your deposit refunded.