CoolHandLuke
English expat in India
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About me
English
Lives in Delhi
Speaks English
Registration: 01 August 2011
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Safety by xNaNoUx
Hello to all expats in New Delhi, I hope you are all enjoying the Indian amazing culture. I'm about to apply for an internship in New Delhi in a hotel. I've done some online researches and all I could find was many news about high crime rate and ...
Attacks dont just occur in Delhi. Like any place in the world you need to be careful, especially at night. I would advise against travelling by bus. My female friends in Delhi dont travel by bus. Metro seems ok and the first car is reserved for ... Read More
Íæż½ã½ãs from Russia and Europe by yijhfg
Hello all. I am Russian lady. I am currently in New Delhi. I would like to get in touch with other expats from Russia/CIS and other parts of Europe, living in or around Delhi. Tatyana
Hi and welcome! Read More
Considering moving from Milan to New Delhi by VivianaG
Dear All, am an Italian girl considering to move to New Delhi. I do work for a fashion company and would be glad if you could help me to gather ideas about what is essential to me to ask my company to have a decent lifestyle in India (economic ...
Hi Viviana I moved to Delhi at the end of August and still in a company guest house looking for a place. If your company has a guest house I would recommend moving in to the guest house and then look for a place. I am using a number of agents who ... Read More
Vaccinations for New Delhi by ajdedo
What sort of vaccinations should I consider if I am staying in New Delhi for a couple months?
There is no vaccine for dengue. Just need to avoid not being bitten. I had: diphtheria; tetanus; poliomyelitis; hepatitis A; typhoid hepatitis B; rabies; and Japanese encephalitis Not sure if I had cholera. Dont think I had the vaccine. I ... Read More
Cost and location of an apartment in New Delhi? by ajdedo
Hi, I am looking for a place I can rent monthly in New Delhi. I was wondering what the cost and a good location would be. Some details -> 1) Nothing fancy, just a clean room with a sofa, bed, kitchen, and bathroom. At best, it would look like it ...
That's a lot of great information. Thanks everyone. I'm just one guy and I only need one bedroom. Interesting about power cutting out and water. Do places like Defence Colony, Haukhaz, Gulmohar Park, Niti Bagh offer High-speed internet and steady ... Read More
Vaccinations for New Delhi by ajdedo
What sort of vaccinations should I consider if I am staying in New Delhi for a couple months?
You cant be vaccinated for malaria. I assume you mean take the anti malaria tablets. I am not taking the tablets. However Dengue fever seems the thing to really worry about in Delhi, but dont think its that common unless there is an ... Read More
Cost and location of an apartment in New Delhi? by ajdedo
Hi, I am looking for a place I can rent monthly in New Delhi. I was wondering what the cost and a good location would be. Some details -> 1) Nothing fancy, just a clean room with a sofa, bed, kitchen, and bathroom. At best, it would look like it ...
Hi, I am looking for a place I can rent monthly in New Delhi. I was wondering what the cost and a good location would be. Some details -> 1) Nothing fancy, just a clean room with a sofa, bed, kitchen, and bathroom. At best, it would look like it ... Read More
Vaccinations for New Delhi by ajdedo
What sort of vaccinations should I consider if I am staying in New Delhi for a couple months?
What sort of vaccinations should I consider if I am staying in New Delhi for a couple months?Hi You should have vaccinations. I dont know if your health insurance requires vaccinations to be taken. The NHS (UK) has a website which lists the various ... Read More
Public transportation in New Delhi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in New Delhi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Can be very crowded. Sooner the extra carriages arrive the better. When not over crowded its good. Read More
Public transportation in New Delhi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in New Delhi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Do you work in transport? Yes Metro yes, bus no dunno bus, check metro website for fare station but its not much metro seems ok, dont know about bus car Read More
New to delhi, looking for friends and conversation by dorian821
I just moved to delhi, I'm looking for good people to hang out and talk with. Im into music, art, philosophy, language, literature etc. message me if you wanna grab a beer and hang out sometime. peace andrew
Have looked at some apartments in Defence and Friends Colony. Dont seem to get a straight answer from agents. The price doesnt seem to be in my budget even after asking to see places in my budget. If those in the Defence Colony and Gurgaon dont ... Read More
British Íæż½ã½ãs in Gurgaon by Bally_Singh
Hi guys, I am a British Íæż½ã½ã currently residing in Gurgaon. i see there are a few already on this site so would be nice if any of you wanted to catch up? haven't met many expats since being in India so that would be nice.. would love to arrange ...
I would be interested but dont live in Gurgaon. I live mayur vihar. Read More
Anyone Living or working at NOIDA? by dipalacio
Hi, Everyone! Im moving from Mexico to India next September. Im going to attend a 3month course in Noida, Uttar Pradesh and have heard that it is a few kms or miles from New Delhi. I am looking for new friends just to hang around and exchange ...
I started work in Noida this week, so not sure how much help I can provide at the moment. I have noticed that there a lot of power cuts in Noida. If you are planning to stay in Noida backup power is an important consideration. Travelled into Delhi ... Read More
Driver Hire v Contract Taxi in Delhi by CoolHandLuke
I am considering how I can travel from Delhi to my place of work in Noida. Ideally I would like to travel by car. The options as I understand them are: 1, Hire a driver and buy a car 2, Arrange a contract with a taxi company Hiring a driver will ...
I am currently staying in Mayur Vihar in a company guest house but am looking for places to live. South Delhi seems the best option, but need to resolve issue of transport. I work in Sector 2. Company will help negotiate a contract hire for a taxi. ... Read More
Driver Hire v Contract Taxi in Delhi by CoolHandLuke
I am considering how I can travel from Delhi to my place of work in Noida. Ideally I would like to travel by car. The options as I understand them are: 1, Hire a driver and buy a car 2, Arrange a contract with a taxi company Hiring a driver will ...
Thank you for the replies so far which is greatly appreciated. I have thought about the Metro given that it seems very reasnably priced. The over crowding is a concern and have warned about that by Indian colleagues and it can take a while to get ... Read More