I usually search for the dress code when I am about to visit a new country. Being from India I cannot go really wrong as we are conservative in our dressing sense. But the advice I see often is done without any photos. I have now made it a habit to do a post on…
Tag: Women
Is India Safe for Women Travelers?
The short answer is no. And then there is a long answer. Pay attention to my short answer first and only then read the rest. Anyway I wonder if I even need to write a post? There are a variety of posts doing round on the internet now on the same subject. Most of it…
Dress Code for Women in South Africa
My observations on what to wear in South Africa are based on just one trip which was about 10 days long. I spent most of my time in Durban and on a private game reserve. But I do have pictures to share of what I saw women wearing in South Africa. I wore trousers, jeans,…
Dress Code For Women in Nepal
If you follow a few travel message boards you will see the ‘dress code for women’ question pop up from time to time. That and teaching a few classes on cultural made me a bit more sensitive to the question. So here I go with what I saw in Nepal. Personally, me being from India,…
A Lady in Jainsem at Cherrpunji, Meghalaya
I am becoming brave these days! I saw this lady at a hotel in Cherrapunji and asked her if I could click her picture. She came out of the front desk and posed for me in her pretty Jaisem, the traditional dress of Meghalaya! Jainsem- Traditonal Dress of Meghalaya for Women We also asked front…
Dress Code for Women in Sri Lanka- In Pictures
I often think of what to wear when I visit a new country. Being from India I would admit I am not very adventurous when it comes to dressing and in many places of the world I will pass off easily as moderately dressed. I did not bother too much before visiting Sri Lanka as I thought…
Beautiful Indian Women
It is only when I get out I realize how stereotypical is the definition of beauty around me! Particularly in the ads and movies. I am no street photographer! I am a big chuha when it comes to clicking strangers. But I don’t know what I liked about these women that I had to click…
Dress Code for Women in India- In Pictures
I have often seen the topic ‘dress code for women in India ‘ being discussed on travel message boards, so I decided to articulate my thoughts with pictures! The first thing that comes to my mind is that there are many ‘India’ and the dress would depend on where you are. In general I still…
Dress Code for Women in Malaysia: In Pictures
If you are like me you probably search for information on the net before you visit a new country. I generally Googled culture for Malaysia before my visit and got a section on women dress code as well. And if you Google dress code for women in Malaysia there is all kind of advice. I…
Another BBC Mention
Remember this picture? Now go to this BBC link and pay special attention to picture number 3. After trying and trying this is my first picture featured at BBC. Why I sent this one? Because when I first put it on my blog a lot of you appreciated it and Maverick even wanted to steal…