Swiss Military Hanging Toiletry Bag

Regular travelers who are always on the go usually find standard toiletry bags quite cumbersome as all the required stuff is usually stuffed into one compartment. This bag has a compartment for all - a water proof compartment for tooth brush, a compartment for deodorant and other multiple compartments for one's daily need.

This bag can be hung and provides some personalization in strange hotels in different cities. All this saves you time and I found it quite helpful. It comes in various colors and is quite sturdy.

Swiss military hanging toiletry bag is available on Amazon for a very special price and can be bought by clicking on the pic below.

Choosing seats while flying

Being in a job which involves lot of air travel, I have developed my own preferences while flying. This may or may not work for you and are solely my views.

1. First few rows are the bumpiest as they face the turbulence first.

2. The last few rows swing and bump like a see saw.

3. The most stable rows are on the wing although the engine noise is noticeable.

4. Seats near to toilets are the worst because of Odor, People Hanging around to go to the loo, etc.

5. Aisle seats are good for easy access, but if you suffer from motion sickness they are the worst seats.

Few Tips for the Nervous Flyers

1. Develop a habit such as Writing, Watching Movies, Listening to Music, Reading Books, etc. Basically anything that will divert your attention.

2. Try to take up window seat as you feel more in control because you can see around and make out what is happening around you.

3. Take up seats in emergency exit rows so that mentally you feel secure.

Air Travel in India

Air travel in India was a good experience till last year when I travelled Jet and Sahara. With new year's start (2007) I travelled with Paramount, Sahara, SpiceJet, GoAir and IndiGo.

Well Air Travel especially with -SpiceJet, GoAir and IndiGo is a nightmare. My advice to people travelling especially with IndiGo is to go 1hour late as all their flights run 1 hour behind schedule. We always talk about Deccan being late and not being on time. But these other no frill airlines have crossed the limit.

First the boarding call is delayed by 15-30mins and then after boarding the plane, one keeps sitting inside for 30-40 mins for god knows what. So overall - Indian no frill airlines I give a thumbs down. I only travel through them because I have no other option. Travelling through no frill airlines is a painful experience, especially if you are one of those very few punctual flyers. Who reach airport on time and check in on time.

Moral of the story: If these airlines cannot get a person from Point A to Point B on time these airlines are useless. They don't solve the purpose of travelling with them. No frills airlines provides no extras and the only service provided by them is to pick up a person from one city and drop them to another city. If they fail to provide timely and efficient service, then I think they have failed as a company and as a airline.

Landing at New Delhi Airport...

Now that I have landed in Delhi many times, I thought of sharing my experience and write this post.

Even if one is blindfolded he/she can make out that they have arrived at New Delhi airport by the smells. One can smell and tell that the flight is about to land in Delhi. It is a good 'fragrance', a mixture of dust and smoke. This smell creeps a little into the the plane's cabin when the plane is hovering over Delhi, just before the landing. It is a wonderful feeling to be choked. I feel so nostalgic.

For me who is allergic to dust and smoke, I know I have arrived in Delhi as I start sneezing. It takes couple of days for my immune system to adjust to Delhi air.

As soon as one gets down at IGI (New Delhi Airport) airport there is a strong smell of Phenyl and the white tiles and mosaic floors reminds of 1980s. By this time having experienced so many 'fragrances' my nose gives up and I can barely breathe.

Then comes the immigration queues with broken wooden tables, and paan eating babus waiting to stamp your PASSPORT and ask weird questions. Just as one thinks it is all over and now I will meet my loved ones. One has to collect the luggage, with people literally resting their heads on your shoulder to look at the conveyor belt.

By now you would love to run outside, cry, scream, etc; but wait there is more. While getting out of the airport one has to tell so many people that they have their own arrangements to go back home or to the hotel. People of Saddi Dilli (New Delhi) are so courteous to the guests.

I am talking about millions and zillions of taxi drivers and touts waiting outside. With only one intention, of fleecing you of all the monies you have.

Well, whatever it is; It is my home and I love being in Delhi. The dust, the smoke, the traffic, the swearing and shouting while driving, the food, the mess, the chaos, the heat - I love it ALL. Dilli is Dilli And, I love Dilli.