We traveled in Colombia earlier this year (June 2014). The one thing which stood out amongst everything else was everyone’s pure love for Colombian music. It’s no wonder considering the variety of styles that come from different regions. Most importantly, Colombian music is just really good! We decided to … 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 »
Sometimes, on lucky days, you put on the radio and you come across songs that keep you perfect company. We were driving down the USA’s West Coast when we listened to The Mowgli’s for the first time. It was sunny, the wind was messing up our hair as the car … 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 »
We don’t often find ourselves doing something ridiculously touristy. But damn, this was one of those days! While road-trippin’ in California, we drove through Humboldt Redwoods State Park and the famous “Avenue of the Giants” where you can see some of the oldest trees in the world – up to … more »
When you travel in a new city in South America and you don’t know where to even start to explore, just head towards the PLAZA DE ARMAS. This is the town square, in the historical centre of the city, and it’s quite possibly one of the best spots from where … more »
When you visit the coast of Normandy in France it’s difficult to picture that these beautiful beaches were turned into a battlefield during World War II. This didn’t happen specifically in Etretat, but really near-by. Now-a-days, Etretat is mostly a touristic town, attracting visitors thanks to its impressive cliffs and … more »
Planning our California road trip and browsing online for songs that could complete the ultimate California playlist, I felt that most hits people recommend for such a trip are pretty much stuck somewhere in time. The Beach Boys, The Mamas and the Papas, old school “surfing” bands and the likes. … more »
I wasn’t sure if I should include this post here in the Indulge Your Senses section or under The Meal Deal, but I consider myself a straight forward person, so I guess this is the right place to share this precious info with you. Coffee with Legs (in Spanish: Cafe … more »