Jodhpur aka The Blue City of India offers a really unique way to see its huge Fort- Zip Lining! The company Flying Fox who have also offer zip lining in India in Neemrana, Punjab and Rishikesh have a thrilling Zip Line that not only gives amazing views over Jodhpur’s Mehrangarh Fort but over the Blue City too! If …
The Majestic Indian State of Rajasthan. It has to be on every India itinerary! From the Desert of Jaisalmer, to the colourful Cities of Jaipur and Jodhpur, and all that’s in between Rajasthan has a lot to offer. But where do you start and what happens if you want to travel Rajasthan a little differently? …
Despite my extensive travels I’d never stayed in a real homestay. I think the thought of it worried me a little, do you live with the family? What if it’s awkward and the communication is not good? What if I don’t like the food but can’t get food from anywhere else? However this changed when …
‘It’s so peaceful! Can this really be India?’ That was my first thought as I stepped out of the car at the entrance to Shahpura Kumbhal Villas and this was pretty much my thought for the next 2 days. Along with ‘it’s so beautiful here!’. Most visitors to India travel from the big and popular …
Visiting Udaipur’s very large and grand City Palace is the most popular place to visit in Udaipur and it should be high on your list of things to do in Udaipur. The City Palace was built over 400 years starting in 1553! The complex is considered the largest in Rajasthan and these days is open …
Udaipur, the White City of India or the City of Lakes as it’s also known in Southern Rajasthan is full of attractions like the City Palace, Monsoon Palace, many Temples and Museums, much like the other big Cities in Rajasthan. But what I found really interesting is that it’s also full of fun and unique activities …
If you are visiting Mumbai, whether you are a backpacker or not, but especially if you are a backpacker, you should stay in the area of Colaba in South Mumbai. I want to say that Colaba is most famous because of the book Shantaram but I know that Colaba was a main tourist area to visit …
What comes to mind when you think of a Slum Tour? Precariously walking along small lanes between people’s houses whilst they stare up at you and you feel awkward making eye contact back because you’re walking through their home, staring. The smell of sewage and urine. The fear of stepping in said sewage and urine …
I’d heard that when you land in India and exit the airport the smell hits you, the chaos hits you, it’s a total culture shock… but that didn’t happen to me. I landed in Mumbai after being in Lebanon at a god awful hour of 4:00am after approximately 10 minutes sleep on the plane. Mumbai …
If you’re planning a trip to the Philippines, you might be struggling with where to go. The Philippines is home to over 7,000 islands and each one offers something different and exciting! So how do you choose? Are you looking for a beach getaway and want nothing more than to enjoy the sand and the …
Thailand is a country with so much to offer. It’s a Country known for its backpacker vibe but you don’t need to be a backpacker to enjoy Thailand. Thailand has gorgeous islands, jungle, national parks, impressive temples, culture, an array of activities, and a really good party scene with awesome party islands! If you’re going …
Whats your favourite Country? Whenever I get asked this question (and I get asked it a lot) I do have to think about my answer for a bit. I have to think back to my recent trips and trips over the last 10 years and the only answer that really feels right is.. Thailand! I …
There are so many places and islands to visit in the Philippines it’s hard to know which ones to visit! It’s also hard to plan a trip around the Philippines as most places are hard to get to and involve flying, buses and boats. Plus most of the most popular places to visit in the …
‘You’re a Vegetarian but you spend so much time travelling South East Asia, isn’t that really hard??’ I vividly remember saying this to a girl I had just met whilst in Australia, she replied that it wasn’t that hard, and we carried on chatting about other things. Little did I know that a few years …
There are so many places to visit in Vietnam. Many people travel Vietnam in 2 weeks whilst many others spend one month in Vietnam. Either way, here are the top 5 places I recommend you visit in Vietnam to ensure you see the best bits of the Country no matter how long you are visiting Vietnam for! …