If there’s one thing I’ve learned about travel advice, it’s that you should listen to everything but still form your own decisions. For instance, one backpacker told me Munnar, India was just another city. Another told me they went on a day trip, and there’s really no reason to stay longer than that. We had already […]
Thai Railways North Line from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
There are certain things that seem insanely daunting before you start backpacking. For me, one of those things was transportation. On a very limited budget, I’d be forced to take trains and buses everywhere. I never even conquered the New York City bus system, and I lived there eight years. So how would I figure […]
Getting a Sak Yant Tattoo in Thailand
A sak yant tattoo is a type of tattoo given in Buddhist culture by a monk. The tattoo is meant to protect the wearer, however you need to uphold certain ideals once you receive it. To sum it up, you need to be a good human being. If you aren’t, the protection wears off. The […]
16 Fun Things To Do in Fort Kochi, India
Fort Kochi, a small city on the coast of southern India goes overlooked on most itineraries. Although a popular hub for northerners, it’s not often visited by foreigners who prefer to see monuments like the Taj Mahal in the north. Those who do venture south often find themselves in larger cities like Goa, however, there are tons […]
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 […]
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 […]