There are certain experiences that are unique to a given place in the world. Staying at a hotel made of salt is something that screams “Salar de Uyuni… Bolivia!” out loud. That’s why when we finally made it to the largest salt flat on earth, we couldn’t pass on the … more »
When you work hard in something you believe in, things pay off. It might take more or less time, but good things tend to happen when you put all your effort and dedication into them. In the past few months we’ve been thinking about ways to promote Backpack ME to … more »
I’ve read somewhere that there are about 7 million llamas and alpacas in the world. But I bet that not all of them are as cute as these. I know the surroundings do a lot, sure, but if there was a Miss Llama contest somewhere in South America, I’d suggest … more »
If you are planning an extensive trip around South America, chances are you are including Salar de Uyuni in your itinerary. The largest salt flat in the world, located in Bolivia, is indeed pretty spectacular and shouldn’t be missed, particularly if you are into nature and adventure related activities. But … more »
There is something sad about the moment when this photo was taken. We were walking close to the sea in Puducherry and there was a public event taking place. Loud music was playing and people were generally having fun. We approached the crowd to see what was going on: there … more »
You know the tagline of Backpack ME is: Piggy-back ride with A&Z! That’s also our name on Facebook and Twitter… but the truth is that there is someone else behind Backpack Me, apart from A&Z. Shehedbee, also known as “Bee”, is our loyal companion and has traveled to many places around the … more »
First day in South Goa. Palolem Beach. Mid morning. Ayush and I decide to take a seat in a beach restaurant called Royal Touch, while Ashray, Dushi and Avinash (who joined us earlier that morning) go for a dip in calm waters. If only the vibes at this place were … more »
Read Christmas at the Beach: North Goa part 1/2 Baga, Anjuna… and Gangnam Style! Once Calangute wasn’t really that relaxing and now we had bikes, we decided to go and explore the beaches of north Goa. Fist stop: Baga. This is where Goa’s fame as party land started, way … more »
Walking around the wet market in Hong Kong, we met this fruit and vegetables vendor. After asking Ashray where he comes from, he pulled a “Namaste!” and that lead to conversation and smiles. I love it when people make an effort to communicate with someone from abroad and try using … more »
We’re currently in Goa once again and no better place than this to reminisce about our last trip to… Goa! That’s right: we have a love affair with this part of India and it’s turning more into some sort of committed relationship. There aren’t that many places in this word … more »