https://bkpk.me Piggy-back ride with A&Z Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:39:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 https://bkpk.me/three-outstanding-peruvian-cuisines-you-want-to-delight-on/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-outstanding-peruvian-cuisines-you-want-to-delight-on https://bkpk.me/three-outstanding-peruvian-cuisines-you-want-to-delight-on/#comments Tue, 25 Sep 2018 10:45:58 +0000 Rosemary and Claire https://bkpk.me/?p=21802
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 cultures that has created a gastronomic experience like no other. Culinary explorers, Rosemary and Claire from Authentic Food Quest, spent ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/three-outstanding-peruvian-cuisines-you-want-to-delight-on/feed/ 4 https://bkpk.me/winter-on-the-silk-road/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winter-on-the-silk-road https://bkpk.me/winter-on-the-silk-road/#comments Tue, 13 Feb 2018 18:26:26 +0000 Anita Faria https://bkpk.me/?p=21013
When I was in China working as an English teacher, I decided to cycle around Iran. I finished my contract at the end of November, so I thought I might as well travel to Iran by land. The problem was, I’d be traveling in winter. I’m Portuguese so I knew ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/winter-on-the-silk-road/feed/ 6 https://bkpk.me/beginners-guide-to-cycling-in-iran-and-avoiding-the-mistakes-i-made/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beginners-guide-to-cycling-in-iran-and-avoiding-the-mistakes-i-made https://bkpk.me/beginners-guide-to-cycling-in-iran-and-avoiding-the-mistakes-i-made/#comments Thu, 14 Sep 2017 16:12:44 +0000 Anita Faria https://bkpk.me/?p=20421
When I decided to cycle alone across Iran I was not an experienced cyclist. I still am not. I’m not particularly fit, I struggle to go up hills, and I’m known for my appalling sense of direction. I suck at fixing punctures. But I’m also very stubborn, and find it ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/beginners-guide-to-cycling-in-iran-and-avoiding-the-mistakes-i-made/feed/ 13 https://bkpk.me/whats-in-a-backpack-how-to-pack-like-a-pro/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-in-a-backpack-how-to-pack-like-a-pro https://bkpk.me/whats-in-a-backpack-how-to-pack-like-a-pro/#comments Fri, 23 Jun 2017 11:12:44 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=20233
Top tips and advice for packing the ultimate travel backpack, shared by Agness and Cez – eTramping duo. So you’re off on your first around the world adventure – but what do you possibly pack? We’ve asked fellow travel bloggers Agness and Cez of eTramping to share their handy guide for ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/whats-in-a-backpack-how-to-pack-like-a-pro/feed/ 11 https://bkpk.me/slow-travel-in-new-zealand-the-way-forward/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slow-travel-in-new-zealand-the-way-forward https://bkpk.me/slow-travel-in-new-zealand-the-way-forward/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2016 05:27:42 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=18919
The best way to travel around New Zealand (NZ) is undoubtedly by embarking on a road trip. But an even better way to discover NZ is by traveling around the country slowly at your own relaxed pace, moving from place to place and taking in the scenery, activities and lifestyle ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/slow-travel-in-new-zealand-the-way-forward/feed/ 2 https://bkpk.me/indonesias-underwater-world-for-beginners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=indonesias-underwater-world-for-beginners https://bkpk.me/indonesias-underwater-world-for-beginners/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2016 11:55:54 +0000 Myryame Angers https://bkpk.me/?p=18807
When I landed in Indonesia, I was amazed by its culture and impatient to discover. That being said, if I had snorkeling on my list, I sure didn’t have diving. Indeed, I am that kind of girl that can barely stand one image of a shark. Anyways, the travels went ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/indonesias-underwater-world-for-beginners/feed/ 2 https://bkpk.me/myanmar-southeast-asias-old-precious-stone/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=myanmar-southeast-asias-old-precious-stone https://bkpk.me/myanmar-southeast-asias-old-precious-stone/#comments Sun, 12 Jun 2016 14:47:33 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=18179
I didn’t know much about Myanmar prior to landing in Yangon. That was deliberate; I thought it would be great to spend a month there discovering it fully. I now know that Myanmar is infamous for the military junta that has been running the country since 1962, and famous for ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/myanmar-southeast-asias-old-precious-stone/feed/ 8 https://bkpk.me/local-travel-how-to-support-local-communities-when-travelling/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=local-travel-how-to-support-local-communities-when-travelling https://bkpk.me/local-travel-how-to-support-local-communities-when-travelling/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2016 20:46:30 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=17853
Do you want to travel to Rome just to see the Colosseum, or would you rather experience homemade Italian food with a local family in the city? Would you travel to Thailand so that you can tick a Full Moon Party off your bucket list, when you could be learning ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/local-travel-how-to-support-local-communities-when-travelling/feed/ 5 https://bkpk.me/hoi-an-is-home-to-vietnams-best-banh-mi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hoi-an-is-home-to-vietnams-best-banh-mi https://bkpk.me/hoi-an-is-home-to-vietnams-best-banh-mi/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2016 02:45:13 +0000 Cameron Cobb http://bkpk.me/?p=17517
I just spent a month busing and biking down the beautiful country that is Vietnam. During that time I averaged around one bánh mì per day. This little sandwich is one of my favorite foods in the world and I was determined to find the best. From street carts, to ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/hoi-an-is-home-to-vietnams-best-banh-mi/feed/ 4 https://bkpk.me/30-must-try-street-foods-when-traveling-in-the-philippines/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=30-must-try-street-foods-when-traveling-in-the-philippines https://bkpk.me/30-must-try-street-foods-when-traveling-in-the-philippines/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2016 16:28:29 +0000 Ruben Arribas http://bkpk.me/?p=16991
Dreaming about visiting the Philippines sometime soon? Here’s a list of 30 popular Filipino street foods you can enjoy when traveling in the Philippines!   1. Lechon Manok Lechon Manok is the street version of roasted chicken. You can find places selling chicken almost everywhere, and they usually open in ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/30-must-try-street-foods-when-traveling-in-the-philippines/feed/ 22 https://bkpk.me/cinema-du-desert-road-to-mongolia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cinema-du-desert-road-to-mongolia https://bkpk.me/cinema-du-desert-road-to-mongolia/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2015 11:13:56 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=16003
In university, I studied mass communications and cinema. While this degree wouldn’t afford me amazing work opportunities, particularly while in Portugal, the truth is that I got to meet some pretty interesting people during my college days. João Meirinhos is one of those guys. João is a man of many ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/cinema-du-desert-road-to-mongolia/feed/ 3 https://bkpk.me/12-must-try-nicaraguan-dishes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-must-try-nicaraguan-dishes https://bkpk.me/12-must-try-nicaraguan-dishes/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2015 05:35:48 +0000 Claudia Tavani http://bkpk.me/?p=15804
When thinking of Nicaragua, food is surely not the first thing that comes to mind. However, I would dare say that it actually is delicious. The good news is that Nicaragua has some amazing produce. For example, fruit is delicious, and the country is the biggest producer of beef and ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/12-must-try-nicaraguan-dishes/feed/ 6 https://bkpk.me/from-chile-to-the-world-meet-nomadic-chica/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-chile-to-the-world-meet-nomadic-chica https://bkpk.me/from-chile-to-the-world-meet-nomadic-chica/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2015 13:01:36 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=15604
Traveling around the world, I often joke that most backpackers “are blonde”. In fact, most travel bloggers are blonde too. Well, obviously not literally. But it is true that the mainstream travel writing world is dominated by people from Anglo-Saxon countries. Blogs from adventurers from the USA are pretty common. ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/from-chile-to-the-world-meet-nomadic-chica/feed/ 5 https://bkpk.me/edible-india-what-to-eat-when-you-travel-in-india/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=edible-india-what-to-eat-when-you-travel-in-india https://bkpk.me/edible-india-what-to-eat-when-you-travel-in-india/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2015 17:56:35 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=11681
They call it Incredible India… but for many of us, it is EDIBLE INDIA!! A country that feels like a continent, a cuisine that embraces millennia of traditions and cultural convergence… intense, rich, spicy, with impressive contrasts and nuances. Inviting for meat lovers, a paradise for vegetarians and deliciously accommodating ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/edible-india-what-to-eat-when-you-travel-in-india/feed/ 32 https://bkpk.me/w-trek-a-patagonian-flirt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=w-trek-a-patagonian-flirt https://bkpk.me/w-trek-a-patagonian-flirt/#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2015 21:24:28 +0000 Tautik Das http://bkpk.me/?p=15096
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 »]]> https://bkpk.me/w-trek-a-patagonian-flirt/feed/ 1