Father’s Day is coming up, so I thought I’d do my eco gifts roundup nice and early in case you wanted to find a sustainable treat for the man in your life. We all know the best things in life…
Archives for April 2019
How to see the Hampi ruins and the bear sanctuary on a budget
Hampi is easily one of the best places to see in South India and somewhere you’ll always remember, its a beautiful setting with UNESCO-listed ruins and its a major backpacker stronghold. It’s famous as it was the last capital of…
Kathmandu: The good and the bad about visiting Nepal’s capital city
Kathmandu was the first city in the first country on our South Asia itinerary and it certainly wasn’t what I expected. We ended up coming here three times, we were here for a week to prepare for Everest Base Camp…
Ethical Travel: Visiting ‘long-neck’ Kayan tribespeople in Thailand
If you visit many of the towns in the North of Thailand, including Chiang Rai, Pai, Mae Hong Son and Mae Sariang, then you will see signs and be offered tours for ‘long-neck’ villages. But who are the long-neck women…
Being caught up in civil conflict in the Mrauk U ruins in Myanmar
As there has been such a lack of information surrounding the outbreak of conflict around Mrauk U in Myanmar, I wanted to document my own experiences when I visited with my boyfriend on 15th March 2019 when we got caught…
5 reasons why getting an ‘elephant blessing’ in India is unethical
Asian elephants have been used to give elephant blessings in temples in India since 8,000 BC as a symbol of Lord Ganesha and I had no idea how common this practice was or how poorly treated they were until I…
Staying in a deserted hotel in Naypyitaw – Myanmar’s ghost capital
It was hard to decide whether to visit Myanmar’s ghost capital of Naypyitaw or not, as we’d heard that it was pretty much deserted and not too many backpackers come here. Despite this, I was intrigued by Naypyitaw because the…
Lumbini: The good and the bad about visiting the Birthplace of Buddha
We decided to go to Lumbini on our way to India, as it is close to the border and we wanted to cross overland but frustratingly, our visa restrictions wouldn’t allow it. Despite this, we still got a bus from…
Why a veg box is one of the best ways to live a healthy and eco-friendly life
On a really selfish level, one of the things that I really love about having a veg box delivered is that it relieves my guilt about non-recyclable packaging and buying unethical food from unethical companies all in one go! The…
Your guide to watching a traditional Mandalay puppet show in Myanmar
Mandalay is one of Myanmar’s most happening cities and it’s a great place to engage in the culture, as well as the beautiful temples and sights. One of the most interesting traditional shows to see is the Mandalay Marionettes puppet…
15 best bamboo product swaps to go zero-waste in zero time
If you’re worried about your plastic usage but you don’t know where to start, then never fear because I’ve put together this handy list of 15 everyday bamboo products swap that will help you become a zero-waste hero in (almost!)…
How not to see Asiatic lions at Sasan Gir National Park in Gujarat
I was very good at avoiding the common tourist pitfalls during our months in India, but when it came to trying to see the Asiatic lion in Gir National National Park in Gujarat, I became massively unstuck. I’m going to…