In this episode, the FAQ is: My listeners ask: How do I check for the weather where I'm going?
Today's Destination is: Dehli, India
Today's Misstep- Stuck in India and missed the bus
Travel Advice: Ask a group of people for directions
FAQ: You asked me how to get the most reliable weather forecast:
Here's how: Use apps like AccuWeather, weather.com, Windy, or local services, with hourly and long-range forecasts, radar maps, and severe weather alerts.
For more local alerts, sign up for location-based apps on Google Weather or MyRadar.
Look for known seasonal patterns. Goa, India has monsoons from June to September.
Wind and rain forecasts like Windy.com will show wind and wave conditions, especially to help with beach plans.
Wind and Rain Forecasts: Coastal areas are affected by both rain and wind speed. Windy.com offers detailed wind and wave conditions, which can help with beach plans.
Check for Cyclone Warnings: Especially in coastal India, monitor IMD's cyclone warnings as they provide updates on tropical storms that may affect Goa. Lastly, social media can help; use WhatsApp groups for firsthand info from locals.
Today's destination: Best of Dehli, India Part 1 of two
My visit to Dehli, or New Dehli, India
Which is it?
New Delhi when referring to the specific district that serves as India's capital. New Delhi is a planned city developed during British rule and officially designated as the capital in 1931.
Delhi refers to the larger metropolitan area, encompassing both New Delhi and other historical and residential parts like Old Delhi, which includes the Red Fort and Jama Masjid. When speaking broadly about the city and its culture, Delhi is the correct term, so we will use that one here.
After two weeks in India, visiting 4 southern cities, I flew north to Delhi from Goa, barely missing seasonal monsoons, and had a Female co-pilot in my flight who said hello to me with a big smile. That made me happy to see a woman pilot there.
The flight attendants checked my boarding tickets. Again, getting off the plane! That was a first. Who checks them when getting off the plane?
Should I take a Bus, train, or taxi to Agra? I still could not decide even after arriving. I was overwhelmed with the decisions, but knew I had to get there.
A taxi is at least 6000 each way. Maybe more. It sounded like a lot, but it was only $72. USD.
Bus or train may be best.
However, the temperature is 💯 degrees, so think about heat stroke and how that will affect you.
Today's Misstep: Stuck in India and missed the bus
Traffic on the way to the Agra bus stop stopped that Monday morning. It meant that I had to get out of the car and walk to the station. Only it was not a station; it was near an underpass, in a busy part of town, and the bus was hidden behind a bunch of trucks and left without me early. The family that was hosting me in Agra was so kind. They chased down the bus for me and I was able to get aboard! That was hairy.
Leave much earlier than you think you need to when in India.
Yes, I made many mistakes, but you don't have to!
Today's Travel Advice: Ask a group of people for directions
Don't be afraid to ask for directions if you're not certain. Make eye contact with one who may be in a group, then ask for help. If they can't help you, someone else in the group might. Don't be shy if you are not sure.
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