“Happiness is not a dream, it is a reality…” – Quote at Ruh Ordo. When backpacking in Kyrgyzstan, myself and two dorm buddies from the hostel decided on a trip to the stunning Lake Issy-kul. It can be done on a day trip from Bishkek and in winter, this is a good option as the Read more about Backpacking in Kyrgyzstan: Visiting Ruh Ordo by Lake Issyk-Kul, Cholpon Ata[…]
Before I decided on doing the border crossing between Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan, I did a bit of research into it. The reason being, I was travelling alone, it was my first time in this region and I wanted to make sure everything ran smoothly. In the winter time in the Stans, you also have to Read more about World Borders: How to Get From Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan (Almaty to Bishkek by Marshrutky)[…]
Ladakh is certainly one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, it is home to some of nature’s spectacular marvels and it also boasts of a rich legacy of Tibetan-Buddhist culture. The arid high-altitude desert is studded with ancient monasteries and stunning landscapes of snow-capped peaks. Read more about The Top Attractions and Places to Visit in Ladakh[…]
Beijing is a completely over-rated city in China and having backpacked through 13 of China’s 29 provinces, it’s easily one of my least favourite. But somehow in the madness of it all, backpackers end up drawn to its magnetic charms, so get your China visa and off you got. Here are some tips. Unless Read more about Some Tips for Backpacking in Beijing, China[…]
From the bustle of metropolitan Bangkok to the secluded beaches of the country’s many islands, Thailand has so much to offer visitors. Yet few first time travellers make it out to lesser-known provinces beyond the capital, it’s the PR machine for oh so cool Thailand running on overdrive. You can still go to Thailand but Read more about Exploring Thailand Beyond Bangkok and Beaches: Kanchanaburi[…]
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” ― Augustine of Hippo India is a land of contrasts. You can never get enough of this country even if you dedicate an entire lifetime exploring it. The colourful amalgamation of modernity and ethnicity is plain mesmerizing. It’s an absolute Read more about Backpacking Through India: 5 Highlights[…]
“I think this hostel is after a mad right” – Chaz Fitzsimmons Well after a couple of crazy days in Vientiane, touring the sights, staying in the Sabaidy Guesthouse for $3 a night, we got a truck and a mini-bus up north to the crazy town of Vang Vieng. Yes, this place is totally nuts. Read more about Backpacking in Laos: Staying at Vang Vieng Guesthouse, Vang Vieng[…]
It’s been such a long and crazy journey since my time backpacking in Taiwan, yet week after week I remind myself and pinch myself that I was really there. I think visiting Taiwan was the turning point in my travels. It was 2009 and though I’d been to China, Russia and Belarus before, it felt Read more about Backpacking in Taiwan: Top 5 Sights in Anping[…]