I went to Rajasthan, the region of deserts and camels, because it was a popular destination.
But I went there during India’s deadly summer season, which proved to be a huge mistake.
I spent just a few days in Jaipur before I worked my way up to the Himalayas.
I still can’t believe that I managed to backpack
around India. My friends were convinced that
I won’t enjoy it and that I will end up booking
my way out after a few days. Their conclusions
aren’t unfounded; in fact, several factors drew them
to it. First off the list is my dislike of Indian cuisine.
I skipped meals in conferences when they served
Indian dishes, and I hated the smell of curry. I also
had an aversion to crowded, dirty and noisy places,
something that mainstream media often associate
with India. But I still decided to give my travel plans
a push. It was time to level up my travel game, and
I decided to venture into a place that was unexpected
and where I could be at my most uncomfortable.
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