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/lisbon-portugal-food-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lisbon-portugal-food-guide https://bkpk.me/lisbon-portugal-food-guide/#comments Wed, 10 May 2017 17:28:31 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=20071
After the success of the 1st edition of Lisbon in 100 Bites, the Ultimate Lisbon Food Guide is now back with a new look! The 2nd edition of Lisbon in 100 Bites has a totally new design, improved photography and extra mouth-watering content too. The premise of our food ebook ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/lisbon-portugal-food-guide/feed/ 2 https://bkpk.me/diksha-school-help-educate-a-child-in-india/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diksha-school-help-educate-a-child-in-india https://bkpk.me/diksha-school-help-educate-a-child-in-india/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:28:19 +0000 Ashray https://bkpk.me/?p=19079
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine posted about a crowdfunding campaign on Facebook. As someone who’s been active on the internet since the days before Google existed, I’m quite skeptical when it comes to donating money online. However, this time it was different. Akriti said that Diksha is ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/diksha-school-help-educate-a-child-in-india/feed/ 2 https://bkpk.me/travel-destinations-indian-passport/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-destinations-indian-passport https://bkpk.me/travel-destinations-indian-passport/#comments Sat, 17 Sep 2016 16:17:10 +0000 Ashray https://bkpk.me/?p=18880
Over the years, we’ve traveled far and wide. At this point, we’ve visited over 50 countries! Of course, Zara carries a Portuguese passport and this is not big deal for an EU passport holder. However, for me and my Indian passport, it’s definitely a matter of huge pride. As an Indian ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/travel-destinations-indian-passport/feed/ 7 https://bkpk.me/immigrants-hope-and-powder-milk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=immigrants-hope-and-powder-milk https://bkpk.me/immigrants-hope-and-powder-milk/#comments Sun, 28 Aug 2016 07:38:49 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=18714
I remember my first time at the airport in Dubai. I was roaming around the duty free shops, some of which happen to display the largest amount of luxury goods I have ever seen in any airport. Jewelry, high-end designer clothes, sports cars for lucky draws and, in the middle ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/immigrants-hope-and-powder-milk/feed/ 6 https://bkpk.me/authentic-mexican-food-in-stockholm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=authentic-mexican-food-in-stockholm https://bkpk.me/authentic-mexican-food-in-stockholm/#comments Sun, 14 Aug 2016 10:48:55 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=18642
Mexican cuisine has got to be one of the most misrepresented when it comes to the international dining scene. So much that, for years, and until we actually traveled to Mexico, Ashray was convinced he hated Mexican food. Turns out those cheap cheese and sour cream loaded Mexican wannabe snacks ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/authentic-mexican-food-in-stockholm/feed/ 0 https://bkpk.me/how-to-get-a-happy-ending-in-stockholm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-get-a-happy-ending-in-stockholm https://bkpk.me/how-to-get-a-happy-ending-in-stockholm/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2016 07:58:34 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=18353
Traveling from Helsinki to Stockholm was way more tiring than expected. Even though flights between the capitals of Finland and Sweden take less than one hour, we arrived in Stockholm to (yet another) disaster Airbnb. We haven’t been very lucky with this platform lately, that is for sure. This time, ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/how-to-get-a-happy-ending-in-stockholm/feed/ 2 https://bkpk.me/mothers-day-in-guatemala/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mothers-day-in-guatemala https://bkpk.me/mothers-day-in-guatemala/#comments Mon, 09 May 2016 23:59:09 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=17989
Today is Mother’s Day here in Guatemala. The atmosphere in the streets of Antigua is even a little more colorful than usual. There are people with flower arrangements in hand, folks printing photos of their Moms in mugs at the photo shop, and Moms hand in hand with kids getting ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/mothers-day-in-guatemala/feed/ 1 https://bkpk.me/playa-mar-chiquita-our-favorite-beach-in-puerto-rico/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=playa-mar-chiquita-our-favorite-beach-in-puerto-rico https://bkpk.me/playa-mar-chiquita-our-favorite-beach-in-puerto-rico/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2016 17:52:37 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=17720
Puerto Rico has about 700Km of coast line, and is home to at least 300 beaches. Ranging from touristic spots to absolutely deserted areas you’d have to hike through the wild to get to, there’s certainly a sweet place for everyone in Puerto Rico! After two weeks of living on ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/playa-mar-chiquita-our-favorite-beach-in-puerto-rico/feed/ 2 https://bkpk.me/new-orleans-speaks-vietnamese/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-orleans-speaks-vietnamese https://bkpk.me/new-orleans-speaks-vietnamese/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2016 01:03:01 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=17565
While the French and even Spanish heritage in New Orleans might be acknowledged around the world, the Vietnamese influence is not that well known. As a traveler who’s been to the United States several times, I was extremely curious to spend some time in Louisiana. I knew that New Orleans ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/new-orleans-speaks-vietnamese/feed/ 1 https://bkpk.me/how-food-feeds-your-wanderlust/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-food-feeds-your-wanderlust https://bkpk.me/how-food-feeds-your-wanderlust/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2016 21:46:48 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=17539
We were riding an Uber the other day around Brooklyn, when I started thinking about how different it must be when you grow up in a city like New York. Well, at least as compared to me, coming from a small town in the North of Portugal. During a trip ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/how-food-feeds-your-wanderlust/feed/ 3 https://bkpk.me/waist-size-and-socioeconomic-status-in-the-usa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=waist-size-and-socioeconomic-status-in-the-usa https://bkpk.me/waist-size-and-socioeconomic-status-in-the-usa/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2016 15:50:27 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=17424
For countries as big and rich as the United States, it’s easy to assume that everyone here gets to eat well. While it’s true that most people in the United States have access to plenty of food, the quality of food varies incredibly. We’ve experienced this ourselves in our travels ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/waist-size-and-socioeconomic-status-in-the-usa/feed/ 2 https://bkpk.me/the-man-pulled-rickshaws-of-kolkata/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-man-pulled-rickshaws-of-kolkata https://bkpk.me/the-man-pulled-rickshaws-of-kolkata/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2016 17:29:09 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=17221
In India, there tends to be a big gap between regulations and what really happens all around you. We could call that gap “reality”. Because reality and the harsh facts of life usually impose themselves over theories, ideologies and written rules. Even though technically banned back in 2005, plenty of ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/the-man-pulled-rickshaws-of-kolkata/feed/ 1 https://bkpk.me/delhi-killing-us-softly-with-its-smog/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=delhi-killing-us-softly-with-its-smog https://bkpk.me/delhi-killing-us-softly-with-its-smog/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2015 18:00:15 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=16918
DELHI. There are certain things in life that, no matter how well you know how they’re going to be, they always manage to surprise you. Every time we return to Delhi, specially during Winter, I’m always amazed at how polluted this city is. While Beijing keeps on making the international ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/delhi-killing-us-softly-with-its-smog/feed/ 2 https://bkpk.me/was-the-berlin-wall-the-last-of-its-kind/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=was-the-berlin-wall-the-last-of-its-kind https://bkpk.me/was-the-berlin-wall-the-last-of-its-kind/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2015 17:33:34 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=16764
The Berlin wall separated East and West Berlin and restricted the movements of citizens for decades. The coming down of this wall was a historic event that people still remember today. But in Israel, new walls are coming up. The barrier has many effects on Palestinians including reduced freedoms, reduction ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/was-the-berlin-wall-the-last-of-its-kind/feed/ 3 https://bkpk.me/marcus-aurelius/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marcus-aurelius https://bkpk.me/marcus-aurelius/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2015 21:56:00 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=16683
Wandering around Rome is like walking around in an open air museum. The city is filled with historical significance. In fact, it’s quite possible that even historians feel inadequate in this city! We visited Rome in November, a time that is supposed to be relatively calm and devoid of tourists. ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/marcus-aurelius/feed/ 3