Australian Yoga Journal – July 2019

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TIP NO.5
Buy travel insurance.
This is a must, Dimopoulos says: “Not
only does travel insurance cover medical
issues that might arise when you’re far
away from home, including extreme
situations where you might need to be
air-evacuated from a location, but it also
covers expenses you might encounter
due to flight delays and lost baggage.”
There are many options when it comes
to travel insurance companies. Leave
time to do research so you can find a
plan that works best for your trip.

TIP NO.6
Book train travel well in advance.
Using the wide-reaching Indian railways
network is a convenient, budget-
conscious way to travel. However, keep
in mind that trains are often booked
weeks or even months in advance, which
means it’s a good idea to secure train
tickets ahead of time. Dimopoulos adds
that doing this on your own—as well as
trying to find your seats and handle your
own baggage—can be daunting. Her

advice:usea licensedagenttohelpyou

booktrainticketsandorganiseporters

tohelpwithyourbaggage.

TIPNO.7

Knowwhattopack.

Beprepared—andshowyourrespectfor

Indianculture.Therearea fewessentials

Dimopoulosalwaysbringswhenshe

travelstoIndia:

• Lightweightshawls.“You’llneedto
  coveryourshoulderswhenyouvisit
  templesandparticipatein
  ceremonies,”Dimopoulossays.


• Comfortable,easy-to-slip-off
  footwear. “You’llalsoneedtotakeoff
  yourshoesbeforegoingintotemplesor
  homesinIndia,”shesays.


• Warmlayers.Evenif you’revisitingin
  summer,citiesinhigherelevationsin
  thenorthwillgetchillyatnight.“Not
  tomentionthere’sa chanceyou’ll
  encounteranover-zealousair
  conditioneratsomepoint,”shesays.


• Hand sanitiser. This is smart for any
  travel, but it can be especially
  important in India, where many
  people eat with their hands and you

won’talwaysfindrunningwater

orsoapinbathrooms.

• Pockettissues.Thesecaneasily
  doubleastoiletpaperwhenneeded.


• Ginger chews (or anything else that
  settles your tummy). “If you’re driving
  on winding mountain roads, even
  those who don’t usually experience
  motion sickness can get pretty
  queasy,” Dimopoulos says.

TIP NO.8

Mentally prepare yourself

for India.

While nothing can really prepare you

for travelling to this country for the

first time, reading about the culture

and learning as much as you can will

certainly help prepare you for the

shock and sensory overload you’ll

likely experience, Dimopoulos says.

“India is the kind of place you go to

feel with all your senses,” she says.

“And while the smells, sounds,

tastes, and colours may feel a bit

chaotic and overwhelming at first,

it’s all part of the experience. Stay

open to all of it, and you’ll be able

to fully enjoy this incredible country.”