India is a phenomenal country that’s still relatively unspoiled by the tourist industry. Flights to India are relatively cheap, but accommodation can be pricey. However, the savvy traveller can easily find cheap accommodation by forgoing the expensive resorts and choosing backpacking. Backpacking in India is a truly unforgettable experience and although the country is generally quite safe if you don’t keep ...

Attention to travel experts! I'm normally the one giving travel advice to others but this is where I turn to you for help! Upon my return from Africa, I was debating about traveling to either Colombia or Mongolia. But, I may have changed my mind! Ooops! Although I really want to visit Mongolia, I early on decided that I have no desire to freeze my butt in Mongolia this winter. Especially after having a simi ...

Something about Dubai is just magical and it’s not the best hotels in the world, or tallest building, it’s the sheer ambition and vision the Emirates bring to this city. Dubai is a city of creativity that sits in the middle of a desert. Who would have guessed that the most extraordinary man-made structures would be in the middle of a desert? Just to grasp a little glimpse of the city, take a wander at my li ...

[caption id="attachment_4294" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Photo credit: blogs.calumet.purdue.edu"][/caption]For years now, I have always dreamed of exploring the land of India. With its history linking back thousands of years that includes invasions, the rise and fall of empires, colonization and the independence. It has made me want to wander around and explore the country’s culture and traditio ...

Throughout my travels, I rarely came across backpackers ever going to Mali or who have ever heard of it. So I thought I would highlight a few great sights to see within this country in Africa. [caption id="attachment_4252" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="photo credit: apoksiomen.com"][/caption] The top few places to explore in Mali are: Ancient Villages: Many of these villages are cut into the clif ...

[caption id="attachment_4142" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="photo credit: koreanpress.net"][/caption]Is it your year? The Rabbit year! In just a day now, the Chinese New Year will be celebrated. With the preparations underway now, all over the world the festive celebrations will be played by many. A few of the top Chinatown locations across the world are among the following: San Fran: This is the s ...

While most famous bridges around the world are built, a Northeast region in India called Cherrapunji is famous for bridges that are grown. Yes, grown! This part of India is one of the most humid and wet regions of the world which allows for an abundance of rivers and rubber trees. Bridges are grown over rivers by using a nut trunk to lead the root of the rubber tree in the right direction. The root will eve ...

Throughout my travel experiences I have encountered many situations that put me into difficult positions due to the language barrier. Even though I speak English and it is the most common language in the world, there were numerous circumstances where I have felt frustrated and sometimes stupid. This feeling can at times change an individual’s reason to avoid traveling. Since a language is the only way to co ...

We all heard about the political turmoil in Thailand these days. But have you ever heard of the word tuk-tuk? Tuk-tuks are a popular mode of transportation in most Asian countries (South-East Asia, India, Philippines, Bangladesh and Shri Lanka). It's basically a three-wheeler motorised vehicle that has a cabin in the back where a maximum of 3-4 passengers can fit. In the streets of Bangkok, the tuk-tuk is u ...

[caption id="attachment_1737" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="City of Nara"][/caption]One country I have always had on the top of my travel list is Japan. Every since I was small I have always wanted to backpack Japan, however it is so expensive to travel in Japan that I have put it off for so long. Another reason is because my name, Nara is actually a city in Japan. It is no ordinary city either. It ...