They say that a picture is worth a thousand words.
In this section we share with you visuals from our travels around the world.
So come back for more honest photos and see how beautiful the world truly is!
Little girls in Colombia are something else! Very often into fashion since an early age, they love to dress up, accessorize and pose. We observed that in a lot of girls we came across mainly in the cities, some of them who have even been featured here on Backpack ME … more »
There is no doubt that the Colombian city of Cartagena de Indias is ultra picturesque. With its quaint architecture, bright colors all around and Caribbean people’s hustle and bustle adding to the charm. In in the middle of all of this eye-catching beauty, it is difficult to stand out. Still, … more »
The other day in Santiago de Chile we randomly met a girl at the Embassy of India. She was a traveler herself, asking for a visa. She told us that “while in Chile you must go to Valparaiso! It’s a paradise: all about art and communism! Just like Berlin”. Coincidence … more »
The freezing temperatures in Santiago de Chile right now remind me of the road-trip we took last year in the USA. It was all sunny and bright in California, but the moment we drove to Glacier National Park in Montana, that changed! It was spring and the sun was clearly … more »
Welcome to Colombia’s Coffee Triangle! One would figure that it’s all about coffee around this parts… and yes, it is, but trout also plays a big role around here. Walking around the touristic town of Salento, at the heart of the Eje Cafetero, you’ll see as many signs announcing freshly … more »
Walking around Cartagena de India’s waterfront we came across this shack that serves as base for fishermen operating in the area. It might not be their permanent house, but it sure feels homely! The rooftop fabric blows gently with the evening breeze, the cat takes a nap, there’s good quality … more »
Today’s photo goes out to all fellow Game of Thrones fans. Well, only you would get it anyway. As for everyone else, you have about 290 days to catch up on the previous 4 seasons until the best show on TV since Breaking Bad starts again. We were exploring the … more »
We were walking around the city of Medellin the other day with a bunch of other international travelers when a lady approached us. She asked if any of us would be interested in taking her daughter’s photo because it’d be a dream come true for her to have her image … more »
That’s right! We’ve escaped the winter in Chile for a while and flew to Colombia – we’re currently in Cartagena enjoying the Caribbean vibes, melting under the sun and, of course, eating our days away. Behold the mighty Bandeja Paisa, a platter with what is a often referred to as … more »
It’s mid-season and the cold breeze still manages to chill us as we walk around Cardiff. Once known as an industrial city, the capital of Wales is now charming and easy to get around. People smile, take their time to make small chit-chat with curious visitors such ourselves – the … more »