Yes, it is safe !!! – If you are in US legally and have a legitimate job, walk through the immigration confidently. – Just be really honest with the immigration officer about your vacation. Yes, your vacation doesn’t always have to be going to India only. – Even if the international travels are back to …
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Isn’t life all about choices ?! I take unpaid time offs: Corporate jobs in the US usually offer a 2-4 weeks of paid vacation per year. Even though, I had the 4-week vacation for a decade, it was never enough. So, I took many months of unpaid time off. I wouldn’t be surprised …
After having spent nearly a couple of months at higher altitude, we collectively seem to have experienced pretty much every symptom of altitude sickness, only the mild versions thankfully. Here is a summary of the lessons learned: 1) Drink water forcefully: Dehydration is the major cause of headache at higher altitude. People tend to think …
Do you snore ? Fine, you won’t admit. Well, I do. But, I guess I am not loud enough to make a hostel roomie run away. What happen in Toronto hostel: I stayed at one of the well known backpacker hostel in the downtown area. I stayed there for 4-nights in a 4-bed dorm room. …
You live in the US of A, and you are probably wondering what the best credit/debit cards are for international travels. Here is what I was looking for in my cards: Debit: No ATM fee No International Transaction fee Current exchange rate No currency conversion fee No Monthly or Annual Fee Result: Charles Schwab debit card. …
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Fitness: Plenty of Cardio for at least 6-months. By the time I climbed the mountain, I was ready to run a full marathon. If running is not your thing, then biking and swimming are good. But, from my personal experience, swimming alone won’t cut it. I hiked almost every weekend at nearby trails. If you …