*UPDATE There is currently armed conflict in Mrauk U (as of 15th March 2019), if you were planning on travelling there then I strongly advise you to cancel them, there were shootings while we were there.* There isn’t too much…
A photographic journey around The Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh, North India
The Beatles came to Chaurasi Kutia at the invitation of guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in order to study transcendental meditation in order to move away from drugs and write what became The White Album. Seeing this ashram was one of…
A day trip from Dhaka to Sonargaon and Panam Nagar in Bangladesh
If you’re visiting Dhaka, then this guide tells you how to visit Sonargaon, the museum park and the old city of Panam Nagar by bus from the capital city in one day while on a budget. Sonargaon is famous for…
7 cheap and easy things to do in Ooty without using transport
Ooty or Udagamandalam in Tamil Nadu is one of South India’s most popular hill stations for backpackers and these are my recommendations for 7 budget things you can do without using transport. My first suggestions are walkable options to help…
How to give yourself a non-toxic and eco-friendly pedicure
There are so many nasty chemicals lurking in our beauty products, and this is especially true for the nail varnishes used for your pedicure that smell so bad. If you want to use products that are kinder to your body…
The complete guide to Gokarna’s best beaches for budget backpackers
Gokarna is the gateway to some of Karnataka’s best beaches including Om Beach and it’s also cheaper, less-crowded and more relaxed than many places in neighbouring Goa. In many ways, its what I imagine Goa was like when it first…