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Resources while travelling abroad

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In the USA, there exist many organizations that offer single-window database resources to their citizens while they travel overseas – resources such as: a) locations of qualified doctors; b) access to private jets and evacuation if necessary, etc . When someone is travelling out of the country, their itineraries are added to the database, allowing them to see the location of all registered participants worldwide in the event of natural disaster, political unrest, or an individual medical emergency. There are even resources available such as real-time maps and updates on areas of concern.

Does anyone know of any Indian organizations that offer such single-window resources to Indian citizens? If not, why not some of our IT experts start such a resource?
 
You can not shop on-line in a country full of IT professionals. The bus schedule is not on-line, but they never care about the scheduled times. Most of the retailers do not post their inventory or price, and have no commitment to the price.

Good luck.
 
Naina_Marbus said:
In the USA, there exist many organizations that offer single-window database resources to their citizens while they travel overseas – resources such as: a) locations of qualified doctors; b) access to private jets and evacuation if necessary, etc . When someone is travelling out of the country, their itineraries are added to the database, allowing them to see the location of all registered participants worldwide in the event of natural disaster, political unrest, or an individual medical emergency. There are even resources available such as real-time maps and updates on areas of concern.

Does anyone know of any Indian organizations that offer such single-window resources to Indian citizens? If not, why not some of our IT experts start such a resource?
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hi
in USA less population ,commitment, respect individual freedom,after sales service,transperency and above all REAL PROUD TO BE US

CITIZEN..in india over populated, no commitment, no individual respect, no transperemcy and SUB KUCH CHALTA HAI ATTITUDE...
 
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hi
in USA less population ,commitment, respect individual freedom,after salesservice,transperency and above all REAL PROUD TO BE US

CITIZEN..in india over populated, no commitment, no individual respect, notransperemcy and SUB KUCH CHALTA HAI ATTITUDE...
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Yes, I am aware of the limitations. But, since the bottom line is money, I thought some private IT entrepreneurs, even with limited capital, can start a web-based resource aimed at tapping a lucrative market.

In the mean time, many members of this forum, who live abroad, can be helpful to each other, and help others in the forum planning a trip to USA, Europe etc( you can include India too, if you have any (un)favourable experiences that people should be aware of) by sharing information along with some helpful hints for would-be travellers. This can even act as a kick-start to generate some sort of a databank for future entrepreneurs.

To begin with, let me start this process by making some useful information available, based on my own personal experiences.

SEATTLE:

For any one planning a visit to the Seattle area, other than visiting the spaceneedle, be aware that there is the Eastside which includes Redmond and Bellevue. Bellevue is very cosmopolitan, but more to the point is the presence of some really excellent south-Indian restaurants providing delicious vegetarian Tamilian dishes to satisfy the palate of stringent Tamil orthodoxy.

To name the most prominent, there is SpiceRoute, Udipi and Moksha in Bellevue.The first two are run by the same person from Tamilnadu, with a family tradition in the restaurant business.

This is just for the starters (appetizer, as they say).
 
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Incidentally, more important is the information pertaining to insurance requirements. I am sure people will have a lot of horror stories to share. In particular, Raji Madam may have or may be aware of some horror stories to tell, like when some visitors without insurance got sick and had their sponsors sell their house or flat to pay for the treatment.
 
Rudest countries for travellers?

Based on travel website Skyscanner.com's ranking, the top 4 rudest countries for travellers are:France, Russia, UK, and Germany

These are the top 4 most unfriendly countries to visit, according to this survey. The U.S. was ranked 7[SUP]th[/SUP] after China, India at 12th.

Brazil, The Caribbean, Philippines and Thailand wereranked the least rude countries for travellers.

Skyscanner claims to be Europe’s leading travel searchsite, operating in over 25 languages with more than 25 million visits and over11 million unique visitors per month.

Here’s the complete list of percentages , nationality-wise:

1. French 19.29 %
2. Russian 16.56
3. British 10.43
4. German 9.93
5. Other 6.37
6. Chinese 4.3
7. American 3.39
8. Spanish 3.15
9. Italian 2.24
10. Polish 2.24
11. Turkish 2.15
12. India 1.9
13. Swiss 1.9
14. Greek 1.74
15. Croatian 1.57
16. Austrian 1.41
17. Cypriot 1.24
18. Egyptian 1.24
19. Korean 1.24
20. Norwegian 0.99
21. Australian 0.91
22. Dutch 0.83
23. Irish 0.83
24. Swedish 0.83
25. Japanese 0.66
26. Danish 0.5
27. Canadian 0.41
28. New Zealander 0.41
29. Indonesian 0.41
30. Portuguese 0.33
31. Thai 0.25
32. Filipino 0.17
33. Caribbean 0.08
34. Brazilian 0.08
 
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prasad1 said:
You can not shop on-line in a country full of IT professionals. The bus schedule is not on-line, but they never care about the scheduled times. Most of the retailers do not post their inventory or price, and have no commitment to the price.

Good luck.
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Agreed. And many of these IT professionals seem to be working for countries other than India.
My aim is that at least members of the forum maybenefit from each other’s insight and recommendations.
 
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http://www.stay.com/

Visit this website - quite interesting.

Listings of top attractions, museums, shopping, restaurants .., clicking on whatever appeals to you.

You can make a personalized itinerary that you can print or send to your smartphone.

It is free and easy.
 
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Naina_Marbus said:
Incidentally, more important is the information pertaining to insurance requirements. I am sure people will have a lot of horror stories to share. In particular, Raji Madam may have or may be aware of some horror stories to tell, like when some visitors without insurance got sick and had their sponsors sell their house or flat to pay for the treatment.
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Dear Sir,

I have shared my experiences in the thread பயணக் க(வி)தைகள், when Ram met with a hit and run accident in Boston.

Since we had an insurance, the company is discussing with the hospital and has agreed to settle the bills. But, I have heard

that if visitors get some ailment and need hospitalization in the U S of A, then the insurance companies will refuse to help!

One of my forum friends wrote that a gentleman who had a heart attack during his visit, had to sell his flat in a metro city and

settle the hospital bills!
 
http://www.staydu.com/

This site matches people (hosts) from countries around the world with travelers(guests) like you if you are looking for unique local experiences.

In return, you volunteer to teach some thing like Indian arts (music, dance, even Bhangra dance, yoga, philosophy, astrology,palmistry, or languages like Tamil, Hindi, Sanskrit, even English or doing farm work in exchange for lodging and meals, or pay a small fee to stay with a local resident.

If you are young in age or youthful in spirit, this is an exciting way to go around the world.

oh, yes, if you are a widow(er) in the middle-age bracket, looking for a spouse, this is an exciting way to find a new spouse!
 
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Raji Ram said:
Dear Sir,

I have shared my experiences in the thread பயணக் க(வி)தைகள், when Ram met with a hit and run accident in Boston.

Since we had an insurance, the company is discussing with the hospital and has agreed to settle the bills. But, I have heard that if visitors get some ailment and need hospitalization in the U S of A, then the insurance companies will refuse to help!

One of my forum friends wrote that a gentleman who had a heart attack during his visit, had to sell his flat in a metro city and settle the hospital bills!
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This is also a valuable information to share. Thanks, Madam RR!
 
Expatriates

http://www.expatsblog.com/

Expatriates who have lived in another country long enough to know it intimately can give an outsider’s perspective.

This site lists over 300 expat blogs by destination, and in many you can find travel tips by way of personal narratives.

There is also a blog from expatriates living in india: Expats In India Blogs Directory

@any expatriates reading this post: If you have created a blog of your experiences in India, and/or if you know of a blog elsewhere that deserves mention, please post here.
 
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After my first visit to the U S of A, I started my write-ups in Tamil, which some are generous enough to accept as 'kavithai's.

Most of our members would have read the thread but I am posting the link for the benefit (!!) of new comers. :)

The thread is in the literature section of our forum - ஓ அமெரிக்கா ...
 
mskmoorthy said:
Review of a vegetarian restaurant in Flushing/Queens (one of the five boroughs of New York City)

Hindu Temple Canteen Excellent Reviews at YELP


Ganesh Temple Canteen - Murray Hill - Flushing, NY

Hindu Temple Canteen NY Times Review

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/04/dining/reviews/04unde.html


Temple Canteen - Flushing - Restaurants Search - The New York Times

A westerner's review

Westchester and New York Indian restaurant reviews: Ganesh Temple Canteen, Hindu Temple in Flushing, New York
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That is the best and very reasonable in price.
In addition you can buy all snacks, and sambar/rasam powder too.
This place is so good that they will ship to any US address.

If you are Bridgewater, NJ please visit.
::Sri Venkateswara Temple::
 
Google reveals that Indians tend to use their smartphones differently than other nationalities when it comes to searching on maps, that they often look up locations not to visit them but to use them as landmarks to find the places they actually want to see.

“The entire concept of adding landmarks as a layer or feature on maps, globally, was an idea conceived in India,” according to The Hindu. Users in other countries more commonly search by destination.
 
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