The climate, food and lifestyle of Indians are radically different from what we are used to. So that your vacation in Goa does not turn out to be spoiled, take care of the important trifles before the trip.
“Accept that poisoning is part of your vacation,” tourists write on the forum on the Lonely Planet website. Not only are spicy food and an abundance of various spices unusual for our stomach, but also hygienic conditions in many cafes and restaurants leave much to be desired. Therefore, before the trip, stock up on the basic set of medicines for the gastrointestinal tract: enzymes for digesting food (mizim or festal), a remedy for bloating (espumisan), a remedy for diarrhea (immodium or another analogue), activated charcoal or any other absorbent, on in case you do get poisoned.
In addition, be sure to take with you any antihistamine (antiallergic) drug that suits you. An allergic reaction can manifest itself to any unfamiliar spices, exotic fruits or vegetables, and seafood.
And of course, do not forget about the main medicines for any traveler: medicines for colds (acclimatization can seriously ruin your vacation) and for motion sickness (roads to narrow and winding, so even a strong body can not stand).
Useful little things
Your photo is 3×4. You will need it in order to buy a local SIM card. Calls on it, both to Russia and local, will cost you much cheaper than roaming.
Repellent. Useful to repel insects if your room does not have air conditioning and you will have to sleep with the windows open.
Castle. Whether you’re looking to rent a house or heading to a budget hotel, this useful little thing can help keep your property safe.
Flashlight. You may even need a five-star hotel. Power outages, from a few seconds to several minutes, happen almost every day.
Additional bag. may seem like a shopaholic’s paradise. You can buy a lot of interesting things in local markets, and in order to transport all this safely, you will need an additional piece of luggage.
Stories about your life. Hindus are very sociable and friendly, and everything related to Western civilization arouses their keen interest. Therefore, be prepared that you will be asked for a long time and in detail about how you live in Russia.