https://bkpk.me Piggy-back ride with A&Z Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:39:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 https://bkpk.me/pink-is-my-favorite-color/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pink-is-my-favorite-color https://bkpk.me/pink-is-my-favorite-color/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2014 14:08:24 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=13374
Little girls in Colombia are something else! Very often into fashion since an early age, they love to dress up, accessorize and pose. We observed that in a lot of girls we came across mainly in the cities, some of them who have even been featured here on Backpack ME ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/pink-is-my-favorite-color/feed/ 0 https://bkpk.me/how-to-end-a-working-day-caribbean-style/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-end-a-working-day-caribbean-style https://bkpk.me/how-to-end-a-working-day-caribbean-style/#comments Sat, 28 Jun 2014 01:11:13 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=12860
Walking around Cartagena de India’s waterfront we came across this shack that serves as base for fishermen operating in the area. It might not be their permanent house, but it sure feels homely! The rooftop fabric blows gently with the evening breeze, the cat takes a nap, there’s good quality ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/how-to-end-a-working-day-caribbean-style/feed/ 4 https://bkpk.me/strike-a-pose/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=strike-a-pose https://bkpk.me/strike-a-pose/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2014 17:12:19 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=12810
We were walking around the city of Medellin the other day with a bunch of other international travelers when a lady approached us. She asked if any of us would be interested in taking her daughter’s photo because it’d be a dream come true for her to have her image ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/strike-a-pose/feed/ 4 https://bkpk.me/charming-cambodia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=charming-cambodia https://bkpk.me/charming-cambodia/#comments Mon, 19 May 2014 23:37:33 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=9959
I have written before about the pleasure that is is to travel around Cambodia: the lush landscapes, the constant learning with recent history and, above all, the interaction with some of the friendliest people I’ve been lucky to meet. After we’ve been to Cambodia, I’ve talked with several travelers who’ve ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/charming-cambodia/feed/ 2 https://bkpk.me/11206/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=11206 https://bkpk.me/11206/#comments Wed, 15 Jan 2014 10:17:08 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=11206
  Peace begins with a smile, Mother Teresa   No matter where you go, don’t stress out if you don’t speak the local language. Some things are universal and, amongst those, a friendly smile is probably the most recognizable and warm way two people can communicate, no matter where. Photo ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/11206/feed/ 2 https://bkpk.me/what-should-i-have-today/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-should-i-have-today https://bkpk.me/what-should-i-have-today/#comments Mon, 21 Oct 2013 05:33:33 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=9857
We saw this little kid in a village near Siem Reap. He was walking and I tried to click his photo but, to the contrary of most local kids, he wasn’t interested in smiling and posing for the camera. I thought he was just shy, but then I realized he ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/what-should-i-have-today/feed/ 0 https://bkpk.me/bangkok-lifestyle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bangkok-lifestyle https://bkpk.me/bangkok-lifestyle/#comments Thu, 26 Sep 2013 13:23:51 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=9615
Anyone traveling to Thailand and reading about it beforehand, will come across articles that describe Bangkok as a chaotic city: the traffic, the smog, the hustle and bustle!.. There’s not doubt that Bangkok is extremely happening but, for us, coming straight from Delhi (India), it didn’t feel as crazy as ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/bangkok-lifestyle/feed/ 3 https://bkpk.me/the-pilgrim/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-pilgrim https://bkpk.me/the-pilgrim/#comments Tue, 02 Jul 2013 16:33:58 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=8758
We were driving around Delhi yesterday when I saw a man walking with a colorful structure covered in shiny cloth. I immediately took the phone to click his picture, what made him approach our car. In whatever time a red light takes to turn green, he asked us for money ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/the-pilgrim/feed/ 4 https://bkpk.me/cotton-candy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cotton-candy https://bkpk.me/cotton-candy/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:23:37 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=6458
There is something sad about the moment when this photo was taken. We were walking close to the sea in Puducherry and there was a public event taking place. Loud music was playing and people were generally having fun. We approached the crowd to see what was going on: there ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/cotton-candy/feed/ 0 https://bkpk.me/namaste-in-chinese/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=namaste-in-chinese https://bkpk.me/namaste-in-chinese/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:53:11 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=6780
Walking around the wet market in Hong Kong, we met this fruit and vegetables vendor. After asking Ashray where he comes from, he pulled a “Namaste!” and that lead to conversation and smiles. I love it when people make an effort to communicate with someone from abroad and try using ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/namaste-in-chinese/feed/ 2 https://bkpk.me/between-shadow-and-light/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=between-shadow-and-light https://bkpk.me/between-shadow-and-light/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:34:13 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=6664
This is my little tribute to all the people who cook and sell street food around the world, and that have fed my tummy and soul during our travels. Sometimes, there are heroes behind this kind of street food stalls. They present regular costumers with affordable yummy meals during their ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/between-shadow-and-light/feed/ 3 https://bkpk.me/photograph-me/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=photograph-me https://bkpk.me/photograph-me/#comments Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:21:54 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=6585
I have said it before, and it’s true: India is the most photogenic and photo friendly country I have ever been to. Not only people don’t mind if you click their photo, they are generally happy and even make themselves available as a subject. The other day, walking and clicking ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/photograph-me/feed/ 0 https://bkpk.me/imagination-can-take-you-anywhere/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=imagination-can-take-you-anywhere https://bkpk.me/imagination-can-take-you-anywhere/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:45:26 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=565
Spotted at the border between Mexico and Guatemala. He sells ice cream at the ‘International Lagoon’ – a lake that is caught between Mexico and Guatemala. Tourists from both sides of the border throng to his ice-cream stand. Double the business = Double the travel ? I wonder how many ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/imagination-can-take-you-anywhere/feed/ 0 https://bkpk.me/its-all-blurry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=its-all-blurry https://bkpk.me/its-all-blurry/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 02:36:37 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=350
In Campeche, Mexico - he bends towards his book and peers at it. He looks away and blinks at the bright lights and the people passing by. He looks back at his book and gives it another shot…]]> https://bkpk.me/its-all-blurry/feed/ 1