Maybe I am biased because India was my first big trip out of the country, but I truly believe that it is the best first place to travel to.
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    FeaturesIndia, as a teenager: 8 things I learned on my first big trip abroadby Erin Ottby Erin Ott
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    If you want to pack efficiently for India, throw out all the rules you usually follow. Here’s what you really need for a comfortable trip through the subcontinent. 
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    FeaturesGuidesHow to spend a day like a local in Jaipur, India’s Pink Cityby Sherry Ottby Sherry OttDrinking chai, dodging cars, eating popcorn, and interacting with locals – that’s what makes for a great day in Jaipur. 
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    More than big cities like Delhi and Kathmandu, I yearn to be back in Orchha. In many ways, Orchha is like one big outdoor museum, where you’re immersed in the … 
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    When feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind, I fondly recall India’s golden rule, taught to me by Varsha, my local Intrepid guide: “Just do the opposite of what would be … 
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    FeaturesStoriesEmbrace the unexpected: what my trip to India taught me about lifeby Erin Hynesby Erin Hynes“I texted with my parents endlessly, asking for their advice on how to prepare. My Dad chuckled: Nothing prepares you for India.” 
