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/how-to-get-to-anguilla/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-get-to-anguilla https://bkpk.me/how-to-get-to-anguilla/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2019 16:03:12 +0000 Ashray https://bkpk.me/?p=21912
Anguilla is a tiny island nation in the Caribbean and it’s part of the British West Indies (BWI). A lot of Indians are familiar with the West Indies mostly because of cricket. Although this is a beautiful piece of paradise in the middle of the Caribbean, it’s actually really hard ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/how-to-get-to-anguilla/feed/ 9 https://bkpk.me/sint-maarten-and-saint-martin-visas-for-indians/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sint-maarten-and-saint-martin-visas-for-indians https://bkpk.me/sint-maarten-and-saint-martin-visas-for-indians/#comments Mon, 31 Dec 2018 20:07:12 +0000 Ashray https://bkpk.me/?p=21900
Even though these two territories are on a single island in the Caribbean, St Maarten and St Martin belong to Holland and France respectively. Perhaps belong is not the most politically correct term to use here. However, the administrative differences between these two countries lead to very different visa policies. ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/sint-maarten-and-saint-martin-visas-for-indians/feed/ 9 https://bkpk.me/how-to-beat-the-heat-in-el-paso/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-beat-the-heat-in-el-paso https://bkpk.me/how-to-beat-the-heat-in-el-paso/#comments Mon, 31 Jul 2017 18:42:49 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=20276
Hot. Dry. Intense. This is summer in El Paso, Texas! There’s a reason why this Texan city, located right on the border with Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, is called The Sun City. There are many things to keep locals and visitors entertained in El Paso all year long. Many visit to ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/how-to-beat-the-heat-in-el-paso/feed/ 1 https://bkpk.me/where-to-stay-in-california/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-stay-in-california https://bkpk.me/where-to-stay-in-california/#comments Fri, 30 Jun 2017 11:17:05 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=20250
Thinking about California brings to mind Hollywood, Silicon Valley, Disneyland, road trips down Highway 101, and so much more. Even if you haven’t been to California before, chances are you know more than a thing or two about it. Planning a trip around this famous American state doesn’t have to ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/where-to-stay-in-california/feed/ 0 https://bkpk.me/your-next-mission-do-something-good/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=your-next-mission-do-something-good https://bkpk.me/your-next-mission-do-something-good/#comments Thu, 15 Jun 2017 19:18:58 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=20172
As we travel around the world, we are often asked if we ever get into trouble or if we feel unsafe in some of the places we go to. Our answer tends to be the same: most people in the world are actually good! Problems can happen whether it is ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/your-next-mission-do-something-good/feed/ 5 https://bkpk.me/things-to-do-in-anaheim-beyond-disneyland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=things-to-do-in-anaheim-beyond-disneyland https://bkpk.me/things-to-do-in-anaheim-beyond-disneyland/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2017 13:39:28 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=19651
The city of Anaheim in California is well known as the place where the original Disneyland Resort was created. Right next to Mickey’s first home is now the spectacular Disney California Adventure. These two theme parks make sure Anaheim is on the map for many kids and, let’s face it, ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/things-to-do-in-anaheim-beyond-disneyland/feed/ 0 https://bkpk.me/canada-visa-for-indians/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=canada-visa-for-indians https://bkpk.me/canada-visa-for-indians/#comments Tue, 17 May 2016 14:13:27 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=17895
Canada is a huge country, one of the largest in the entire world. Luckily, Canada often issues long term tourist visas to Indian citizens so you can take multiple trips over the years to see more of this beautiful land. Furthermore, since 2014, Canada has started a new program called ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/canada-visa-for-indians/feed/ 9 https://bkpk.me/little-portugal-in-newark/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=little-portugal-in-newark https://bkpk.me/little-portugal-in-newark/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2016 22:25:30 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=17743
We’ve traveled to many countries around the world and, very often, we’ve come across pockets where the Indian community tends to concentrate. From the top of my head I can think of Bur Dubai in Dubai, Little India in Singapore or, oddly enough, even the city of Cuenca in Ecuador. ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/little-portugal-in-newark/feed/ 14 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/bladder-control-spontaneity-and-juana-diaz/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bladder-control-spontaneity-and-juana-diaz https://bkpk.me/bladder-control-spontaneity-and-juana-diaz/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2016 15:16:30 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=17647
Puerto Rico is extremely touristic. So much that, the real Puerto Rico can be rather elusive. At least, at the beach towns around San Juan, the capital. Add to that the fact that we came to visit during Semana Santa, the week leading up to Easter Sunday, and you can ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/bladder-control-spontaneity-and-juana-diaz/feed/ 6 https://bkpk.me/why-we-will-never-rent-with-hertz-again/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-we-will-never-rent-with-hertz-again https://bkpk.me/why-we-will-never-rent-with-hertz-again/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2016 03:52:51 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=17599
We’ve rented from and even recommended Hertz to our readers several times in the past. After being Hertz customers in Spain, Germany, Brazil, USA, and Jordan, we’ve been quite happy with their service over the years. However, our experience today in Miami has changed all of that. Upon returning the ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/why-we-will-never-rent-with-hertz-again/feed/ 17 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/travel-highlights-of-2015/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-highlights-of-2015 https://bkpk.me/travel-highlights-of-2015/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2015 09:03:47 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=16880
Ever since we started traveling full-time I don’t have the same feeling I used to have before: What?! It’s already December? The year went by FLYING!…”   Now, I fly! Being in various places and occupying your time with different activities, time dilation becomes your best friend. Still, it somehow ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/travel-highlights-of-2015/feed/ 8