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 »
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 »
This is one of those silly little moments one lives while going out and about in a new place. In this case, it was in Cardiff, Wales, on a winter afternoon. While in Cardiff, we didn’t go to see any specific touristic attractions. Instead, we decided to walk for hours … more »
Let’s do the touristic thing around Easter Island! What does that even mean? Apart from admiring the beauty of the Moais and spending hours wondering how could a civilization without modern tools erect such tremendously heavy statues, it also involves nightlife plans. If Easter Island (aka Rapa Nui) is all about history and landscapes … more »
Tourists are funny! When people are on vacation it’s like their perception of reality changes. It’s like New Years Eve! You just want to be happy and do silly things, no matter what. During vacation, you MUST have fun! And that desire of making the most out of your free time sometimes … more »
Going to a typically Andean town in Ecuador is a voyage for the senses, particularly the eyes. Next to Indians, Andean people are, to my knowledge, the most colorfully dressed people on Earth! The traditional Andean outfit not only is pretty is also warm, consisting of layers and layers of woolen, festive shades … more »
We had only heard of the 130km/hr winds in Patagonia. However, a trip to Torres Del Paine national park in July 2012 pretty much confirmed what we had heard. On a regular sunny day with bright blue skies the wind here feels like you’re in the middle of a storm. … more »
So that you guys don’t think it’s all negativity towards Dubai these days here on Backpack ME, allow me to share with you this piece of awesome called “The Malls of Dubai”. This song by Dubai resident Rohit tells us a bit about the never ending world of shopping centers … more »