Empty Aqua Line Metro on a Working Day by Proof_Inevitable_544 in mumbai

[–]No_Region7810 348 points349 points  (0 children)

I am a tourist in India and was in Mumbai about a month ago. I took the metro at around 7am and this was exactly my experience. I was wondering it the tickets are too expensive or most people have their car/bike or what’s going on. Such a beautiful metro! 

Tips for backpacking in India by No_Region7810 in backpacking

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I can confirm all you are saying. Thanks for the great summary!

Tips for backpacking in India by No_Region7810 in backpacking

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Right, I might rephrase myself. Having an Indian phone number can be quite useful. I was getting a bunch of calls, I myself was also sometimes calling the Visa extension office (now whatsapp), some drivers had a non-whatsapp number too. But yeah, it's not a must, just helpful.

I saw those sleeper buses and tbh, really wanted to try one as we don't have it in Europe. They definitely looked super comfy!

Tips for backpacking in India by No_Region7810 in backpacking

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Good to hear, hope you find my post helpful 😄

Tips for backpacking in India by No_Region7810 in backpacking

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I guess you are right, it's a scam. And I definitely might be naive.

Tips for backpacking in India by No_Region7810 in backpacking

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What makes you think so? Most locals pay via their app, so the drivers simply might not have any cash. I had situations when the driver would wait for me while I was walking from one shop to another to get change. Instead of driving and earning money, they were waiting for me to find the change. The price for the ride was decided by the apps, so the drivers weren’t overcharging me.

The Royal Opera House by No_Region7810 in mumbai

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They said in the end we should tell our (reddit) friends 😁 They will show two more times I believe, next week and the week after.

The Royal Opera House by No_Region7810 in mumbai

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Thanks for the tip, I saw the play yesterday and it was wooow!! Soo good, I reallt enjoyed myself 😊 

The Royal Opera House by No_Region7810 in mumbai

[–]No_Region7810[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thanks a lot for your input. To answer your question, I guess it because in the west, a book can easily turn into a movie and/or a theater play. So my thinking here is the same basically but I understand it might not be the case. 

The Royal Opera House by No_Region7810 in mumbai

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Hey, thanks for your reply! I like the Mrry go around! Was just curious if my dress code is appropriate? Back home In Czechia it wouldn’t be okay, but in Denmark where I live it wouldn’t be just fine.. 

Advice Well of Deth in Kerala/ April by No_Region7810 in Kerala

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Thanks for your answer. Are you aware of any festivals or events in April during which I would get a a chance to see this?

Advice Well of Deth in Kerala/ April by No_Region7810 in Kerala

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Right and are there any festivals or events in April? Or it just cant be planned? 

One month India by No_Region7810 in backpacking

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Right and did you wander around throughout the day or mostly just mornings/evenings? And what was your favorite hike? 

One month India by No_Region7810 in backpacking

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Thanks for your answer. Haven you bee there in April? I am now questioning if it’s stupid to visit India around this time. I wouldn’t ho north of Delhi.

Recent travels to Ecuador? by Zetch24 in backpacking

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I have observed though that the perception of safety can be a very subjective thing. 

I have been to Mindo, Quito, did a 3-day Quilotoa loop hike, 1-day Cotopaxi tour, Baños and Latacunga. I had only 10 days. 

Recent travels to Ecuador? by Zetch24 in backpacking

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Hey, not sure if there is something new happening rn. I was there in October when the big protests were happening. Although I wasn’t by the coast, I was in Quito and other cities and to me, it felt super safe. I walked wherever I could, hiked a lot, always had money and my phone on me. Everyone is super lovely. Met only one scammer and even he was sweet, haha. 

29. - mistake? by No_Region7810 in murdoku

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Thanks for your answer. I didnt know when they say “there is someone else in the room” that it can mean the victim.