You may associate Indian cuisine with chicken tikka, mutton curries or deliciously fresh breads with garlic and butter. But when it comes to Assam, the North-East state of India where Ashray’s family is from, the staples are dal bhat (lentils and rice) and fish. Fish vendors like the one pictured … more »
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LONDON for the 20Something
I was about halfway through my B.F.A in film production when I felt like I was totally losing my mind and losing perspective. My work was dragging and my personal life was an awful rut of mundane scriptswriting, uninspired photography, and watching too much Netflix with my cat. What’s a … more »
Low-Cost Tips For Traveling in Lisbon
Some cities are hard to visit if you’re on a budget. The good news is Lisbon is not one of them. Following some quick tips, you’ll see how far a few euros can take you in the “city of the seven hills.” Sleep Tight There is no shortage of … more »
Ricas Sopaipillas
Chile is not a major street food destination. Still, in Santiago, there are vendors who specialize in a few local treats. Sopapillas, the round fritters in the photo above, are one of the most popular Chilean snacks. They consist on soft bread-like dough mixed with a little pumpkin (hence the … more »
Most Read TRAVEL Articles of 2014
When a year comes to an end, it’s rather common for people to do a balance of whatever happened during the previous 12 months. For us, as a blog, that retrospective comes in the shape of looking at what travel articles which we wrote resonated the most with you guys … more »
In MAUI: trying STAND-UP PADDLE for the first time
On a recent trip to Maui, Hawaii, we decided to try stand-up paddle for the first time. We wanted to do some water related activities but, at the same time, go for something new. We came across Makena Paddle Tours and decided to have them organize one of the most … more »
From Oslo with Love
HALLO! Norway is the setting of A&Z’s newest adventure, and we’re looking forward to sharing it all with you! Today was our first full day in Oslo. It was also the day the snow started falling this winter. A Christmas miracle, perhaps? Well, it sure put us in the mood … more »
A Room With a View in LISBON
Charming and extremely picturesque, Lisbon is one of those cities you just want to get lost in. Movies, poems, and stories inspired by Portugal’s capital are proof of the charms of this city. Plan fun activities in Lisbon, but be sure to set aside some days when do you not … more »
Most popular Instagram TRAVEL photos of 2014
We love sharing our travel stories with you! But we don’t always have a chance to do so in real time, as we keep on moving around different countries. That’s why we’re on Instagram, so that we can share little happy moments in real time, in the form of photographs. … more »
Myth and kaleidoscope: Pakistan’s Bhong Mosque
The really really pretty Bhong Mosque is in the small village of Bhong, about 50 kilometres from the city of Rahim Yar Khan in the south of Pakistani Punjab. It is something of an icon for the local region, whose unique Saraiki culture is often forgotten between the economic powerhouses … more »