Travel Instructions/Suggestions:
At the Airport:
- 1. Carry your passport and any other important documents with you all the time. Make at least 2 photo copies (of all pages of the passport including the page where the visa is), one in the other travelers hand bag and the other in a suitcase.
- 2. At the security check points, they will ask you to take out any electronics from the bag and remove your shoes, belts etc..Do take out the electronics as if they find out later, the do a complete check of your bag which is a pain.
- 3. Carry some material to read (books, magazines etc.). Waiting at the airports can be quite boring.
- 4. Do not get tempted to spend your dollars at the duty free shops. Most of the things are available in US at a much cheaper cost.
- 5. Do not hesitate to spend money on buying food at the airports if you are hungry. The food does seem a little expensive, but is worth it when one is hungry.
- 6. Be very careful about the liquids you carry as if it is not in a zip lock and less than some ml they will confiscate it and you will never see them again.
During the flight:
- 1. Drink lots of water and liquids: Do not be afraid to ask for it from the air hostess.
- 2. Eat : And if you do not like the food they are serving ( make sure you ask for all the options), take something from home (like parantha rolls etc .)
- 3. Keep Warm: I have noticed that different airlines maintain different temperatures, so I like to wear socks ( or atleast have them in my hand bag) and have a thin sweater or shawl.
- 4. Sleep as much as possible: The best way to pass time is to catch up on sleep, it might feel hard due to space restrictions but they give a pillow and a blanket and it is up to us how cozy we choose to be.
- 5. Watching movies is also a great time pass!
During the stay:
Things you might need:
- 1) Bathroom Slippers
- 2) Soft Jacket for the evenings/mornings/around the house
- 3) Enough undergarments for about 2 weeks ( or if you don't have enough and don't want to buy then we can wash them with hand).
- 4) Your personal medicines
- 5) Comfortable walking shoes
- 6) Carry your cell phones and chargers. ( I am not sure which charger will work here, but just carry it anyways).
- 7) Bring some reading material to read during your stay. I enjoy catching up on my novels during a holiday.
