Traveling Bellydancer in India is the story of Zaina, a girl from Finland, who goes to work as a belly dancer in India. Zaina directed, produced, and acted in this documentary while working in India in 2014. We recently spoke to her and decided to ask this very talented lady … more »
Greetings from Winterland! Now that we are in the Southern Hemisphere, in Chile, I realize how during most of my life I never thought that while I was enjoying summer, it was winter somewhere else. Growing up in Portugal, the month of July was always synonym with long days, hot … more »
After we published a popular post sharing tips for those whose wanderlust might take them to India, I thought you’d also be interested in watching a movie shot in this incredible country. This is no Bollywood. This is no ordinary documentary, even. Hit The Road India, is a a feature travel … more »
Considering that Backpack ME is wearing wedding clothes these days, it’s a good moment to tell you a story about the traditional Indian baraat. Because in India weddings have to be massive and you have to keep up the spirit of those involved, the baraat is one of those multiple … more »
When people from abroad think of India, they easily imagine cows roaming around free, both in the country side and in the cities. No wonder they are wanted subject of photographs for tourists and travelers wanting to catch a little bit of India’s essence in a shot. The reason cows … more »
A few years ago, after I started dating Ashray and became friends with his friends, I came to New Delhi. Little I knew back then that, after taking such trip, we would eventually turn our lives upside down to start traveling full-time and, even less, that I’d be staying in … more »
There is no movie, neither a movie genre, that could ever resume all that India is. In other words, I am yet to find one film that, individually, makes for a good intro to the country. Being so, and from my limited (but increasing) knowledge of Indian and India related … more »