I am a sucker for Bollywood movies. My heart pumps at the thought of happy endings and the Indian movie industry knows how to deliver these better than anybody else. In Delhi, we came across this “magical box” that allows you to watch a movie inside, as you take a … more »
Read Island hopping the Galapagos, part 2/4: Floreana Island here. Isabela Island was our second home in the Galapagos, after Santa Cruz. Having spent some time in both islands, I could safely say that if you divide your island hopping days between the two, you’ll see and experience a … more »
It’s winter in Santiago and all the travel guides tell of a hideous smog hanging over the entire city. However, the day we arrived here was glorious indeed! Beautiful snow capped peaks all around :)
When we visited Volcano Arenal, in Costa Rica, we knew we had to go to one of the famous hot springs. There are several places you can go to dip yourself in the warm waters heated up by the volcano’s power. Depending on the flexibility of your budget, you might … more »
I love coming across artsy things by chance. It could be street musicians, graffiti, coffee art or, like in this case, carvings on wood! I have seen plenty of wooden carvings in crafts markets, but this was the first time I came across a sculpted figure on a living tree. We saw … more »
Update 2019 Unfortunately, Ecuador has stopped offering visa free access to Indian citizens due to widespread abuse. More information is available in this news article. We had written earlier about some of these issues when Backpack ME was used as a platform for taking people illegally to Ecuador. Original article … more »
India: they say either you love it or you hate it. Hippies tend to love it. And one of the reasons is because, apparently, this country is perfect for the “finding yourself” quest. Like Indians would say, this is such a gora thing! I’ve got to confess that I don’t fully … more »
Here I am, at the Ria Formosa Natural Park, in the Algarve region, Southern Portugal. Algarve is well known across Europe as a place of sandy beaches, sun and party, but there’s also another side of it, and this Natural Park is on that ‘other side’ Since it’s a bit … more »
Read Island hopping the Galapagos, part 1/4: Puerto Ayora here. When you decide to visit the Galapagos by land instead of on board of a more typical cruise ship, that doesn’t literally mean you will explore the place on solid ground only. This is an archipelago; coming to an … more »
Spotted at the entrance of a temple in Bangkok, this sign alerts us towards the possible presence of non Thai trouble makers. For those that think that in a country thieves and bad guys will one be those from the country itself, change your mind because apparently it isn’t so! Who would dare to … more »