Weddings in India are a HUGE deal! Unlike many other parts of the world these days, it is a given that you will eventually get married when you are from India. It’s not compulsory to do so, of course, but family and society will make you feel that this is … more »
Music videos are a very powerful form of art. Combining music and images, they have all the necessary elements to inspire strong emotions. Happy, sad, whatever it is… if a song and the accompanying images are good, you can’t stay indifferent. Videos these days tend to be overly sexual – … more »
When I was a kid, movies used to be more memorable. Not because they were better, but because we used to consume less media. And, naturally, fictional stories used to stick with us for longer. Indiana Jones was one of those notable characters that helped shape my fantasies during childhood. … more »
I was recently talking with a family member about our stay in New York. I gathered by this talk and other conversations that most people still think of Manhattan when they think of NYC, even though it’s only one of the five boroughs that make up New York. Not only … more »
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 »
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 »
If you’re a regular visitor of Backpack ME you would have probably come across some of my previous posts bragging (a little bit) about my country: Portugal. I have proudly told you why you should travel to Lisbon, what you’re missing out on if you don’t make it to Porto … more »
There is no shortage of pop culture references coming out of California. Music, movies and, of course, TV shows. I’ve grown up with some of those serials set in California and, naturally, created a pre-conceived image of what life in California is all about based on the plots. I know … 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 »
1. Up This movie carries the most important message an animation could ever share with mankind: live your life while it’s time! Do the things that make you happy and share them with those that you love, to achieve an even happier feeling! Mr. Fredricksen saved money all his life … more »