Skydiving in Dubai is one of the most radical things I have experienced until today! Jumping out of a plane anywhere in the world is bound to spike your levels of adrenaline, specially when it is your first time. But doing it in Dubai is particularly exciting because of the … 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 »
You know you’re in the town of Jackson, Wyoming, when even crossing the street becomes an event! Traveling around the USA it’s easy to notice that this country is big on safety. You read warnings everywhere! The streets, inside restaurants and buildings and even on food labels. Regarding road safety, … more »
I have a problem… well, a healthy one at least! Whenever I’m not traveling, I’m reminiscing on trips we’ve taken. It’s been only 3 days since we landed in New Delhi after almost 2 months in the USA. And a few days at home has been enough for me to … more »
Walking up a massive sand dune we get to see how beautiful patterns form as the sand shifts under our feet. Check out our best photos taken around Huacachina Oasis.
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 »
Traveling around new places is all about those little moments that captivate you and immerse you into a dreamy atmosphere. That make you feel like part of something big and great. That touch you. We came across this blind harpist at the entrance of the Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo, 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 »