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As far as transport goes, once you know when and where you want
to go next, you just go and buy the ticket. eg, in India its best
to book your train tickets at least a few days in advance as they
are popular. And don't believe some travel tout's assurances that
there are no tickets left, "take our (expensive) taxi instead".
Book your tickets from the train stations themselves to avoid travel
agent's commission, (its more fun and very easy in places like
Thailand at least). But for buses, you only need to turn up at
the bus station a few hours or even minutes beforehand and buy
a ticket, even for the longer journeys. Again, you can buy these
at travel agents in India and Nepal, especially as it is difficult
to know where they leave from in those countries.
What to Pack:
Here's what "Everything You Need To Know's web site starts by saying:
(I thoroughly recommend you visit their site at http://travelindependent.info/
" You might of read that the happiest traveller will be one
who can fit his bag/pack under the seat of a bus. You may not believe
this is possible, especially after throwing a few things in a bag
at first - I know I did not. However, after learning the hard way
with 70-90 litre packs, every subsequent trip you always try to
take less and less and still lament having too much. Then at last
I managed to get everything (with a few secrets that are shared
here) into a 35 litre pack that fitted neatly under a bus seat
and have never been happier or ever even considered taking a 'standard'
backpack again to a developing country. A small portable backpack
really is the difference when it comes to independent travel. The
freedom it offers and hassle it removes is worth what you sacrifice
in not taking ten times over. Not to mention the fact that you
will be the envy of everyone you meet! Don't believe it? Sceptical?
Read on for some reasons why."
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