Heralded as the World’s Leading Culinary Destination, not once, but six times, Peru has become the top country to visit for its gastronomy. Peruvian food is a beautiful confluence of … more »
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7 Years of Backpack ME
Our blog turns seven today. When Zara and I started this site, we never imagined that we would make it to seven years. Our plan was to travel for up … more »
Tips for Driving in Iceland During Winter
Iceland was on our travel wish list for a long, long time. A couple of summers ago, we thought of traveling to this country to explore all around, but that … more »
Exploring Penang Through its Uniquely Multicultural Food Scene
Penang is the most food-obsessed place we have ever been to! Folks eat out all the time. Food is ubiquitous, quick, convenient and affordable. Most of the meals served around … more »
Snowmobile adventure with Mountaineers of Iceland
Growing up in India, I didn’t get to see a lot of snow. While snowfall is common high up in the mountains during winter, you still need to take a … more »
Fun Facts and Observations about Iceland
We traveled to Iceland during winter, and we didn’t get to go all over the island. As I know even people from tiny countries (I’m from Portugal!) get pretty specific … more »
17 Most Read Travel Articles of 2017
As the year draws to an end, we like looking back at what were the articles that you found more inspiring and useful here on Backpack ME. We did the … more »
Backpack ME’s MEGA Xmas Giveaway – thousands of dollars in travel prizes for one lucky winner!
Last year, we started the tradition of doing a Christmas giveaway here on Backpack ME. It was a fairly simple affair and our reader Mara, from Texas, took home some … more »
Bollywood Inspired Couples’ Travel
Weddings in India are a HUGE deal! Unlike many other parts of the world these days, it is a given that you will eventually get married when you are from … more »
Love Letter to Traveler’s Diarrhea
On a fine day back in 2011 I thought my life was coming to an end. That was the day when I almost shat myself to death in Doha’s airport. … more »