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Love Delhi

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I lived the last four years in New Delhi and was introduced early on to Love Delhi by my Delhiite friends. Not only is the natural-fiber bound book lovely to look at, the info inside is well-researched and current, right down to cell phone numbers given for reliable taxi and rickshaw in the middle of town. The book is neatly divided into sections, based on geography (which neighborhood) or interest. The guide is the closest thing to having a best friend living in the city--the kind of friend who has inside information about where to go, what to see, and how to do it with minimal aggravation. Caufield self-identifies as a luxury vagabond, and some of her ideas are extravagant (like balloon rides in Jaipur), but are also without fail the best Delhi and it's environs has to offer, including tips on how to see Old Delhi on foot, tips on which "wala" has the best food on the street, or which alleyway leads to a worthwhile treasure. I kept the book as a travel diary, checking off each category as I explored it and keeping notes in margins and in the folder in the back. (not sure if this edition has the folder feature.) It was helpful to have information sorted by neighborhood, in the event I got stuck in traffic in an unknown part of town, I could usually find a good restaurant or interesting gallery to pass time. I understand that Caufield keeps a staff in Delhi who regularly check info to make sure it's current. Highly recommend-this book was my personal tour guide.