In order to fully prepare for any trip to India research the region/s you are planning on visiting, India is huge, that's a well known fact, but maybe what isn't as obvious , is how much the climates differs in just a few miles. Not only that, during certain months of the summer, India gladly embraces it's monsoon season, which affects various regions differently. Before even considering packing, research the climate of your destination and how the monsoon afffcts its. I for one noticed this drastic variation in weather between Pune and Mumbai; Pune is a very agreeable city , at a higher altitude to Mumbai it was relatively cool and we experienced little to no humidity. However, a 4 hour coach journey later, we were sweating in the terrestrial rain pour of Mumbai. I visited both Pune and Mumbai during the monsoon, this guide caters for both cool and humid destinations.
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Although strictly composed of two cities: Buda and Pest, the capital of Hungary is one of the largest cities in the European Union and easily one of my favourites. Whether you’re a history buff or shopaholic; Budapest has so much to offer, historical sights, delightfully quaint cafes, and glorious natural baths. More importantly to a travelling student; it’s relatively cheap.
Although strictly composed of two cities: Buda and Pest, the capital of Hungary is one of the largest cities in the European Union and easily one of my favourites. Whether you’re a history buff or shopaholic; Budapest has so much to offer, historical sights, delightfully quaint cafes, and glorious natural baths. More importantly to a travelling student; it’s relatively cheap.
Indefinitely the number one attraction in Dubrovnik is a visit to the renowned city walls. Often this city is nicknamed as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, due to the white stone beauty of the walls which have enclosed Dubrovnik since the 13th century. Created to protect the city, the walls are reinforced in the 14th century by the building of 15 forts, they still today act as a signal of protection and unity within the harbour, here are some tips on making the most of the top attraction.
Dubrovnik is a beautiful city, that's a given, but with so much ground to cover (historically and geographically speaking), here are some tips for the savvy, student traveller starting at 0, on making the most of the 'Pearl of the Adriatic'.
It's vast, there's no denying it, but when I was offered an opportunity to study in India it was unthinkable to refuse it. I have been pining to visit for years, my gap year plans centred around touring the immense country, so I feel incredibly lucky to not only have the chance to visit, but also study in India. I received confirmation of my place on the Science and Culture in British India course at IISER Pune in May and have been planning my departure ever since. Despite being a former colony of the British Empire, entry for British citizens is just as nightmare-ish as for all other nationalities. It feels as though you've accomplished a qualification after finishing the visa application, a task which took a month alone to complete.
It should be known that my organisation skills are just as poor as my time-keeping, so it's fair to say I have learnt alot preparing for this trip, here are some tips I've picked up for organising a trip to India:
Recognisable by its characteristic red-tiled rooftops, the city is a UNESCO world heritage site on the Dalmatian coast and it's impossible not to fall in love with the place. Although hit by an earthquake in 1667, the walls and old town has remained mostly unchanged from its original development in the 13th century. Recognisable by its characteristic red-tiled rooftops, the city is a UNESCO world heritage site on the Dalmatian coast and it's impossible not to fall in love with the place. Although hit by an earthquake in 1667, the walls and old town has remained mostly unchanged from its original development in the 13th century.
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