Teri Tucker
@Teritee
American expat in India
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8 posts
About me
American
Lives in Leh
Speaks English, some Hindi, a smattering of several European languages
Registration: 21 June 2010
Activity
Visa to stay in Nepal by seant1
I have been here a few months and would like to stay longer do any of you have any advice on how this can be done thanks
Look into the the art program at KU. It's only a few hours a week and you can take it either credit or no credit. Kathmandu University School of Arts Department of Art and Design Dhapakhel 1, Hattiban, Lalitpur PO Box 21988 General Information / ... Read More
Cooking like a local in India by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in India. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy to ...
One of my favorite foods is fresh paneer. It's extremely easy to make and so much better than the packaged kind. Contrary to popular opinion, you don't need to mess around with cheesecloth. One liter of milk is enough to make 2–4 ... Read More
Oh my goodness please help me so confused by lifebythedrop11
I am looking to rent flats in New Delhi first then possible Goa then Kerala. I am looking at the holiday rental for short term and so far people are listen their properties in holiday but inform me long stay only. Confused. Also I can find up to 100 ...
I move around with the seasons and the way I find places to rent is to use Airbnb. You can select the amenities you need when you search. Then send messages to potential hosts with detailed questions about, say, how the kitchen is equipped or ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in India by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to India? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
When you go to register at the FRO or get a bank account, etc. take 4-5 copies of every document that even remotely applies to your being in India, including address proof (lease, utility bills, etc), as well as a few passport photos. For some ... Read More
Requirements for E-Visa by GuestPoster0334
Hi. I Hope someone can help me in confirming the requirements in getting a visa. I have been reading alot about this but there's always a difference in the advises that they give. The following is what i have confirmed so far that is needed for ...
Apply for the e-visa online before you come. Here's the link: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html Enjoy your stay in India! Read More
Are there any foreigners living in New Delhi, NCR or Noida, Ghaziabad by karlinna
Hello! I am a foreigner from Europe I arrived at Delhi about 3 weeks ago I would like to make friends with foreigners living in Delhi, or near capital region.
Hi, There's a big expat community here. Internations is an organization that has lots of activities. You can find them online at internations.org. I'd also recommend joining the Yahoo discussion group Yuni-Net@yahoogroups.com. It has lots of ... Read More
heavily tattooed people in india? by christophermchale
i know this is a bit of an "out there" question... do you think a very heavily tattooed person in india will have a hard time? i know in a lot of cultures (i have had problems in the middle east before) they consider it very disrespectful. but i ...
If you dress and behave in a respectful manner, I think most Indians will not mind your tattoos too much. I know they don't think much of guys that make a point of showing them off with sleeveless undershirtsthat's offensive, though most people are ... Read More
Nice areas for expats to live in Delhi by togkfj685
Hi, I just arrived to Delhi for work. Currently in a hotel and wondering where are the best areas for expats to live. I've heard about the Defense Colony, is that a good area? I work near Connaught Place, so something close by, safe and easily ...
Vasant Vihar is an excellent neighborhood. I lived there for three years. It's not really so far to Connaught, although it can take a while at rush hour if you're driving. Read More