Camping one night next to a glacier, and the next to a gushing glacial stream, and then by the side of an emerald lake, and the last one at the base of towering mountains – that’s the W-trek for you. Located in the Torres del Paine National Park in Southern … more »
Author Archives: Tautik Das
3 Tricks for Knowing If You’re On the Right Path
Do you sometimes have that feeling? You wake up in the most breathtaking place on the planet, open your eyes and look outside the window. And the only thought that comes to you is something you don’t want to admit, even to yourself. It’s full of doubt. Close to resignation. … more »
24 Hours in LISBON
If you only had 24 hours to visit the capital of Portugal, my first tip would be to rearrange your schedule. You should allow yourself to visit Lisbon for a number of days that both the city and you deserve! But if you’re just passing by or staying longer is … more »
Love in San Francisco
Wishing you all lovers of the world a Happy Valentine’s Day! Not that I care about this holiday in specific, to be honest. But any excuse is good enough to get two people who love each other together. There’s nothing more beautiful in this world than to love and be … more »
Living in HAWAII VOLCANO TREEHOUSE [the coolest house on EARTH!]
This is the most extraordinary place we have ever stayed at. You’d think you might have to “rough it up” a little to spend the night in a tree house, but this was not the case… Skye, the artist behind this tree-house near Volcanoes National Park, in Hawaii, is … more »
Smells like LISBON
Walking around the traditional neighborhoods of Lisbon, Ashray and I often joke that “the commission is doing a great job”. Strolling along the winding cobblestone streets and alleys that surround the Sao Jorge’s Castle on top of one of Lisbon’s hills, you almost get the feeling that people decorate their … more »
#STREETFOOD Around the World
The appeal of street food is well known amongst travelers. When you are in a new place, you feel like eating something local people would eat. In many countries, this means street food. Street food is affordable, tasty and easy to eat no matter where. There is something charming about … more »
The Peruvian Store
One of my absolute favorite things to do in Santiago de Chile is shopping at the main local market: La Vega Central. Over there, you can truly find anything you are likely to come across in the country. Fish, meat, general groceries, utilities and TONS and TONS of fresh produce. … more »
In San Francisco: a Walking Tour of the TENDERLOIN
Dude… is it AM or PM?! [a random disoriented guy asked, the first time we went to the Tenderloin] We walked around the Tenderloin neighborhood for the first time back in 2013. We didn’t know it was a thing. I had no idea it was considered as one of … more »
Hale Kai Hawaii: a homey B&B in Hilo
Once upon a time, Ricardo and Maria, a geologist and an artist based in California, decided to change their lives and move to Hawaii. There, they created a home which they eventually opened up to visitors. And thus the Bed & Breakfast Hale Kai Hawaii was born. When someone … more »