Culinary journey in India

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Culinary journey in India

India real food adventure

pun

double entendre

malapropism

Love at first bite.

The baker had great buns.

Don't give me an old tomato.

This travel agency promotes the 'India real food adventure' with a catchy phrase.
Which literary device do you recognise in 'Explore India one mouthful at a time and feed your appetite for adventure'?

1. idiom
2. pun
3. double entendre
4. malapropism

feed your appetite for adventure: food pun of an idiom

feed your appetite: < whet your appetite

-> meaning idiom: figuratively: to increase your desire for sth.

-> meaning adjusted idiom: literally feed your appetite for getting to know the Indian cuisine

one mouthful at a time: food pun of an idiom

one mouthful at a time: < idiom: one at a time

-> meaning idiom: not all together, 

-> meaning adjusted idiom: in a relaxing way, step by step getting to know the Indian cuisine

Can you participate in this group travel with your whole class?

1. yes
2. no
3. /
4. /

maximum capacity of the group = 12

Not everyone in your class is that sporty. So, could everyone join?

1. yes
2. no

What kind of info is given on the physical level a participant should have?

everyone can join

so, you need an average level of fitness

You want to immerse yourself in the local Indian cuisine. Does this trip offer you that opportunity?

1. yes
2. no

Give a few examples proving that you will be tasting authentic Indian cuisine?

Where can you find info on what you will do day by day?

1. destination
2. dates and availability
3. overview
4. itinerary

itinerary

What do the following words mean:
1. a hole-in-the-wall eatery
2. a bazaar

meaning

a hole-in-the-wall eatery: small restaurant

a bazaar: a market

Can you go on this trip when you're a vegan?

1. yes
2. no
3. yes/no
4. /

Where on the website can you retrieve info on whether this trip suits vegans?

maybe not the best option for vegans: look at 'Is this trip right for you?' + 'essential trip information'

Can you go on this trip in August?
Can you have a single hotel room?

Is dinner with a local family included or optional?

1. included
2. optional
3. /
4. /

dinner with locals is optional: see inclusions

Which documents do you need in order to travel?

see 'essential trip info' -> passports, visas, entry requirements 

- a valid passport with a 6-month validity

- visa required + check any entry requirements on government's foreign travel advisories and consular websites

Do you need any vaccinations?

see 'essential trip info' -> medical and health information

- carry a first-aid kit

- use personal medication in their original packaging

- a lot of mosquito-borne diseases: take preventative measures or precautions:

a. preventative medication against malaria

b. long clothing, repellent, being inside from dusk till dawn

c. vaccinations: influenza, zika, dengue ... : check your national foreign advisories ( -> https://www.wanda.be/nl/landen/india/) + check WHO for recent outbreaks

d. reusable face masks (pollution: leads to respiratory problems)

- tap water: not safe to drink

- home-made or unlabelled alcohol: can be poisonous

Should you give a tip when in a restaurant?

see: 'essential trip info' ->  money matters

- the currency: the Indian Rupee:

can't be exchanged outside India + can only be obtained in India (= blocked currency)

- tipping: appropriate to recognise great service, but avoid tipping with coins, small denomination notes, dirty/ripped notes -> insult