Tourist traps

It's hard for me to do tours and guides. Give me a book and a map and I'll wander around any city happily for hours. Guides are also notorious for taking you to shops afterwards for which they get a cut if you buy anything.

My parents love them. I understand the convinence of a tour guide when you've got limited time and resources.

I've been planning my next trip here in my head. If I must be a tourist, next time I'll do it my way.

the entire north feels like an elaborate tourist trap. it's very very odd.

like i said before, this is a side of india i've never seen before.

and next time i'm here, i'll make a definite effort to see it my way. perhaps my opinion of it will change. i sure hope that it does.