advice for newbie

[CalvinGordon]

moving to Bangalore next month with my wife. excited but kinda nervous. any small survival tips?

[HendrikMG]

Congrats! Get your paperwork scanned w/ backups, and join local expat groups or neighbourhood FB pages early… they’re helpful for rentals and quick recs. I also keep https://stake.in/ bookmarked when I need a break—it’s a fun way to unwind after all the moving stress

[williamserna0628]

learn a few local phrases, check traffic windows before scheduling stuff, and carry a decent powerbank. small things save time.

[CalvinGordon]

good call. also nervous about meds and food allergies. is it easy to replace prescriptions there? and how do ppl usually meet friends?

[williamserna0628]

bring originals + copies of prescriptions, but pharmacies are common in cities. for friends: classes, hobby meetups, and local cafes tend to work well.

[yammersmiths575]

try language exchanges or cooking classes for quick connections. sports-watching groups are chill too. i once joined a crowd following stake calculator chatter and met a couple mates there.