On my quest to learn about other cultures, I’ve become truly fascinated by Buddhism. The principles are simple and at the same time are so difficult to follow. Personally, working towards being less attached to physical items has been extremely challenging for me. After living out of a backpack for almost three months, I’m starting […]
Taking a Cooking Class in Kochi, India
There’s something poetic about sitting down to a great meal. The aroma of spices wafting through the air. The bright colors on the plate before you. The only thing better than eating a wonderful meal, is the satisfaction you get from knowing you cooked it. That’s why we signed up for a cooking class in […]
India Travel Tips for First Time Visitors
I spent an entire month in southern India exploring Kerala. I did a lot of research on India prior to arriving as India was one of the few places that people repeatedly told me to be safe before visiting. I will say that India was not my favorite country as I felt like I needed […]
Making Tea at the Munnar Tea Plantation
Visiting India is like entering Wonderland and falling down the rabbit hole. Suddenly, you’re in a world where nothing makes sense and everyone talks in riddles. Up is down. Down is up, and a head bobble can mean anything. If India is in fact Wonderland, then Munnar is its tea party. If you’re in the […]
Myanmar Backpacking Budget with Breakdowns
I’d heard time and time again that it’s more expensive to travel in Myanmar than most countries in South East Asia. I was prepared to go way over my Myanmar backpacking budget. Truth is, it is and it isn’t more expensive. Cities like Bagan, that thrive off of tourism, are expensive. My hostel there cost […]
Mishaps at the Periyar National Park in India
My relationship with India has been strained to say the least. Each country has it’s own version of order or way things work. Usually it takes a few days to adjust and understand a country. As far as I can tell, India has no logic, rhyme, or reason. I’ve been here for over two weeks […]
Book Review: Holy Cow! An Indian Adventure by Sarah Macdonald
I’ve had Holy Cow! An Indian Adventure by Sarah Macdonald on my mile long list of books to read for what feels like forever. For some reason, every time I read the blurb about it, I felt disinterested. A girl goes to India, hates it, and is forced to move there with her boyfriend. Frankly, […]
14 Things You’ll Do When Backpacking in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is one of the places where you arrive and immediately feel overwhelmed. People tell me they could never live the way I have for the last year, backpacking in Southeast Asia without the comforts of home. It’s definitely an experience, but if you learn to open your mind to everything, it makes one […]
Being Scammed at the Chinese Fishing Nets in Kochi
I was hit with the distinct smell of fish that had been sitting in the sun too long as the ocean breeze whipped across my face. Combined with the shade from the canopy of trees above me, I almost remembered what it felt like to be cool. It was the first time since I arrived in […]
Myanmar Travel Tips for First Time Visitors
I’d done a ton of research on Myanmar before arriving. Below is everything I learned before I went and all the things I experienced first hand while I was there. Myanmar is a beautiful country, but there are some things to know. These Myanmar travel tips will help you have a smooth trip without any […]