Some love it, some hate it but no one can argue that the Full Moon beach party on Koh Phangan, Thailand isn’t a big experience. We’ve put together the ultimate guide to the full moon party in Thailand so that you can avoid the pit falls and problems and make the most of your time […]
An Adventurous Day in India
I awoke around 9 in the morning in the cold room of my guesthouse at Kasar Devi, outside of the small town of Almora in the foothills of the Himalaya Mountains of northern India, just west of Nepal. From the balcony of my room there were stunning views of the series of craggy, snowy peaks […]
The Taj Mahal, India
The Taj Mahal, located in the dusty, chaotic Indian city of Agra (population 1.7 million), is arguably the most beautiful building in the world. It’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was voted one of the New 7 Wonders of the World in 2007. It is not a temple, mosque, palace, fort or other […]
Vultures and Temples of Orchha, India
In the winter of 2010 I traveled to Orchha, India, a small village about four hours by train or bus south of the city of Agra (site of the famous Taj Mahal), in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Orchha was founded in 1501 by Rudra Pratap Singh, who became the first king of Orchha, a […]
Rambling Around Rishikesh, India
The small, spiritual village of Rishikesh (population 80,000), in northern India’s Uttarakhand state, sits at the base of the Himalayan mountain range and straddles both banks of the young Ganges River. It is a designated sacred site, the home of dozens of ashrams, a destination for millions of Indian pilgrims as well as foreign tourists, […]
Pushkar Camel Festival: India
When the full moon shines down on lake Pushkar each November for as long as any local can remember, millions of pilgrims infiltrate this peaceful town for one of India’s largest livestock
festivals.
Cheap Countries to Travel in 2011
Looking for inspiration on the cheap countries to travel to? We’ve got 10 cheap countries to add to your travel list. 1. Incredible India India is an incredibly diverse country with a million sites to see, bargains to buy, fabrics to fondle and food to feast on. Obvious attractions include the Taj Mahal but off […]
Eat, Pray, Love – Travel, Transform, Live
You are probably already tired of hearing about the book Eat, Pray, Love. Especially now that the book has been adapted to the big screen. It has been a bit of a sensation among the female public worldwide. It narrates the experiences lived by Elisabeth Gilbert, a middle aged writer, that decided to give it […]
10 Weird Things To Eat Around The World
When you travel the world, you’ll find many weird and wonderful things to eat. Some of you will be up to the challenge whilst others would rather just find a cheap alternative. On your trip around the world you’ll face many interesting cultures and with this many different foods, some of which will be more […]