12 weeks in India: Part 1 – Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

December 30, 2020.Reading time 35 minutes.

12 WEEKS IN INDIA - ITINERARY, BUDGET AND REFLECTIONS (PART 1 - MAHARASHTRA, KARNATAKA & TAMIL NADU

Our first trip to India in 2014 opened my eyes to a world where everything was entirely different to everything I knew. Ever since, it was India that I longed to return to more than anywhere else. The memories of squeezing our way through tightly packed, hectic streets in a daze; by the vast array […]

Visiting The High Atlas Mountains, Morocco

June 3, 2017.Reading time 11 minutes.

The huge snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas Mountains blend into the clouds surrounding the city of Marrakech. These mountains seem a world away from the busy, bustling city but they are actually very accessible and easy to travel to independently. This post will cover how we travelled to the High Atlas Mountains using public transport, where […]

The Top 4 Most Beautiful Destinations in Northern Laos

September 20, 2016.Reading time 13 minutes.

Whenever I am asked advice on where to go in Southeast Asia, I always recommended to try and head to Northern Laos. From the stunning scenery, deep jungles, remote mountains and the ethnic hill tribe villages, to the friendly locals who are still curious about you, plus the amazingly slow and simple pace of life […]

Itinerary for 5 days exploring Bulgaria – Veliko Tărnovo & Sozopol

July 9, 2016.Reading time 21 minutes.

After travelling in Romania, we wanted to make a few stops in Bulgaria before heading into Turkey. After lots of research I decided on the scenic town of Veliko Tărnovo up in the Northern mountains and the small coastal town of Sozopol on the South East Coast. We decided not to go to any major […]

What is it like staying with an Akha Tribe in Laos?

May 7, 2016.Reading time 21 minutes.

To experience something “truly authentic”. Surely that’s one of the main reasons why we travel? To completely understand a local culture that’s different to our own and experience their way of life. To immerse yourself in how others live, whilst also benefiting the host community and leaving a positive impact. That’s my favourite thing about […]

Thailand – How to Escape the Crowds

May 1, 2016.Reading time 13 minutes.

After spending a few days on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan I found myself online, researching ‘off the beaten track in Thailand’. It’s not that we didn’t find the island’s in the south beautiful; parts of the islands were stunning. And we were certainly happy at first to have a few drinks and a dance and spend our […]