If I thought Dhaka was manic, then Chittagong topped it. After a crazy night train (which became a 16 hour train and was supposed to be 7/8hours) from Dhaka to Chittagong, I was in need of a decent hotel on arrival in Chittagong. I didn’t bother booking anything in advance – Bangladesh is still off Read more about Backpacking in Bangladesh: Staying at the Golden Inn in Chittagong[…]
This post was posted by TheHipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 26th August 2015 Texas may be known as the epicenter of the conservative movement, but that doesn’t mean you can’t sunbathe in the buff. While Texas law doesn’t prohibit toplessness on any beach, Texas has a business-friendly climate, which has seen major companies relocate to Read more about Top Nudist Beaches in Texas, USA[…]
It was a week of the “BA”s and what a contrast they were: BAngladesh and BAhrain. While I got my Bangladesh Visa in Hong Kong, the Bahrain process for me was on arrival, and a tad smoother. But I thought you’d all like to know how to get a Bahrain Visa on Arrival at the International Read more about How to get a Bahrain🇧🇭Visa on Arrival at Muharraq Island International Airport[…]
“Every breath you take, every move you make, every bond you break, every step you take, I’ll be watching you.” – Sting On the 27th August 2007, I did something completely unremarkable that changed my life, over time. I can’t believe it was 8 years ago or that it changed my life, but hey it was Read more about Something I Did Eight Years Ago Today That Changed My Life[…]
This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 25th August 2015. Every year thousands of people from around the world converge on the Nevada desert to celebrate the Burning Man Festival. It’s a celebration of art, culture, self-expression and humanity. Tickets Tickets to Burning Man sell out fast because The Bureau of Land Read more about Tips on Attending the Burning Man Festival, USA[…]
“I want to turn you on, turn you up, figure you out, I want to take you on.” – R.E.M. First up, I got to tell ya: Dhaka is an absolute beast. This is a monster with a vivacious intense hard-working mentality of never ending motion. I don’t believe it and you won’t. But here we Read more about Backpacking in Bangladesh: Top 6 Sights in Old Dhaka[…]
Bangladesh punches above its weight, it pulls you in and turns your world upside down, inside out. The only sanity in the country could indeed be your hotel room and I loved it. Close your door on the world away from the madness of bustling, non-stop street-life of Bangladesh. And pick a good one. Dhaka Read more about Staying at the Nagar Valley Hotel in Uttara Near Dhaka, Bangladesh[…]
This post was posted by TheHipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 19th August 2015. Wi-Fi has become an amenity that guests expect from the hotels where they choose to stay. We asked our Twitter fans what they think of free Wi-Fi and they spoke loud and clear. Perhaps Susan Breslow (@susanbreslow) said it best: ‘Hotel Read more about The Cool Hipmunk Guide to Free Wi-Fi in Hotels[…]
After getting my Bangladesh Visa in Hong Kong, I was off to explore Bangladesh, flying into Dhaka and overlanding down to Chittagong. What I didn’t realise is that when I hit country 103 with this place, just how manic and mayhemic it would actually be. Yeah you hear all sorts of things about Dhaka, but Read more about Backpacking in Bangladesh: Visiting Singer Pro Sewing Machine Shop in Dhaka[…]
I was recently back in good old Singapore and I loved it. It was a sentimental journey as you might have read. This time, I had the choice of staying in a budget backpacking hostel dorm like my roots or my own room in a four star hotel. I am so glad I opted to Read more about Backpacking in Singapore🇸🇬: Staying at the Green Kiwi Hostel in Bugis[…]