Anyone freshly bitten by the wanderlust bug often develops certain preconceived notions before setting off to exotic places on a shoestring budget. Research will definitely equip you with a lot of data on how to go about it. However, while some of that information may be accurate, much of it could be quite misleading. Backpacking… Continue reading 5 backpacking myths busted!
Although much has already been documented about Thailand, this country never ceases to amaze even the most hardened traveler. Immersed in their natural and cultural allure, the North and the South have very different experiences to offer to the soul searchers. Koh Lipe is one such tiny speck of heaven nestled in the southernmost part of Thailand,… Continue reading Postcard from Koh Lipe – Photo Story
"Cultures have long heard wisdom in non-human voices: Apollo, god of music, medicine and knowledge, came to Delphi in the form of a dolphin. But dolphins, which fill the oceans with blipping and chirping, and whales, which mew and caw in ultramarine jazz - a true rhapsody in blue - are hunted to the edge… Continue reading Where epics meet modern civilization
Originally planned for a fortnight, my visit to Sri Lanka lasted 23 days! During this time, I took the trail given in the map below. This is a result of trying to pack in most of the places accessible to backpackers in a single itinerary while giving each destination as much breathing space as I… Continue reading Sri Lanka in 23 days-A route map
It is absolutely impossible not to fall in love with Morocco when you get up, close and personal in this stunningly diverse country. As you stand in the middle of the Sahara, marvelling at miles and miles of sand dunes, you can't help imagining yourself surrounded by gentle waves rising above a mysterious golden sea. To experience… Continue reading A Backpacker’s Route map for Morocco
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