What I’m packing for a 5 week solo trip to India

[@tinawestbrook6359]

I've been to India many times. You can buy toiletries easily as well as over the counter medicine. Buy a "mosquito machine" which plugs into the outlet of your room from local store there. Carry your passport under your clothes. Bring a padlock. Buy bottled water there. Instead of worrying about the noise, I found it one of the interesting facets. Have a great trip.

[@HomeARoam]

Thanks for the tips! What exactly does a mosquito machine do? How does it work?

[@tinawestbrook6359]

It's a small plugin device usually with a small bottle of mosquito insecticide that aerates while plugged in. The old style used to not be as good as the ones now in case you read some stories. Although some areas in India do not have malaria, you can get other stuff while you are getting chewed up. For daytime protection Odomos products work well too. Odomos works on noseeums in case you have them in your area of the states.

[@rainbowlove7235]

Brilliant idea with the neck brace! Did it do the trick? Can't wait to see more updates! Save travels Mel

[@HomeARoam]

It worked! I'll be sure to include an update on our Insta/Fb stories.

[@jchai1343]

You got this Mel ,This is going to be a great ,You are going to enjoy all the different experiences ! Can’t wait to follow along on your journey as you take us along T

[@HomeARoam]

Thank you! Nerves getting the best of me right before a big journey, but everything will be fine.

[@jchai1343]

@@HomeARoam it’s a big journey. But you will be FINE!! It’s for the best! And before you know it you will be back!

[@carolnavan4137]

How exciting! Looking forward to following along on your trip. Enjoy.

[@HomeARoam]

Thanks Carol! Have you ever traveled to India before?

[@carolnavan4137]

No, it is on my bucket list though. My fabulous daughter in law is half Irish and half Indian. Before Covid we had discussed making a trip. We should get busy planning that trip next year.

[@SaraMc-ez2mv]

Can’t wait until you get back and share your learning with us!

[@HomeARoam]

Thanks! I'm so excited to learn and absorb so much in the program. 🙏

[@Overlanding_Junky]

I lived in India, Pakistan and Nepal for 2 years, you will love it.

[@HomeARoam]

It's going to be the adventure of a lifetime!

[@SaraMc-ez2mv]

Good job on the earplugs 🤪. I have never heard so much honking as when I was in India!

[@HomeARoam]

OMG it happens all through the night in some places!

[@countroshculla]

Hit me up with some questions you have. I am in India after all. Clothing - it depends on which part of India you are going to.

[@HomeARoam]

Thank you so much! What part of India are you from?

[@countroshculla]

@@HomeARoam I'm in Kochi, down south in Kerala. I have been to the Delhi / Gurgaon area but not much.

[@countroshculla]

You're coming to see me? Awesome

[@larryvincent2098]

You got it all . Enjoy your time there !! As always enjoy your channel!! BS & BK & BC !! I am also like your husband , stay at home !!

[@HomeARoam]

Thanks Larry! It's sure to be an adventure for sure.

[@jchai1343]

You got this Mel,this is going to be great ,you are going to enjoy all the different experiences!can’t wait to follow along on your journey as you take us along !

[@vanman3752]

You couldn't pay me enough to go to India, are you out of your mind?

[@HomeARoam]

Hah, well maybe it's not for everyone. I (Jay) will have to reserve judgement until I visit someday. I think that like anywhere, it can be beautiful, serene, and quiet in some areas, and loud, messy and polluted in others!

[@vanman3752]

@@HomeARoam Well good luck finding areas that aren't loud, messy and polluted. Not many people that go to India ever do it a second time.