When I read about the Dharavi Slum tour I really wanted to go, which sounds like an odd thing to do as a tourist but let me explain why I visited India’s biggest slum in Mumbai and what I learnt from…
Travelling overland by bus from Yangon to Ngapali Beach via a stopover in Pyay
*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…
7 things to do in Madurai in South India on a budget
Madurai is the heart of Tamil Nadu and it boasts the incredible Meenakshi Temple. If you’re a backpacker or on a budget, then here are 7 things to do that will cost you very little. The 3 things I liked…
7 things you need to know about visiting Agra’s Taj Mahal
If you’re planning on visiting India to see one of the seven wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal, then this guide has everything you need to know to survive your trip to Agra. I really recommend staying near the…
9 things to do in Pondicherry on a budget
Pondicherry (or Puducherry) is a really easy and relaxed city in spend time in Tamil Nadu, especially if you’re a backpacker or on a budget as its very easy on the pocket. Pondicherry came under French rule and became liberated…
How to see elephants and otters at Periyar National Park in South India
Periyar National Park near Kumily is one of the most visited National Parks in South India, and it’s a great place to spot elephants, deer, langurs, macaques, otters, bears, giant squirrels, gaur and a whole wealth of other wildlife. The…
9 reasons why I preferred Pokhara to Kathmandu as a base to explore Nepal
I spent one week in Kathmandu before trekking Everest Base Camp and it’s a fascinating capital city to visit, but as a backpacker I preferred Pokhara as there was a lot to do, but it was also relaxing. Kathmandu is…
7 cheap things to do in Chennai in South India on a backpacker budget
Chennai is the gateway to Tamil Nadu, (one of India’s most underrated states) and many people use it as a stopover. If you’re a backpacker or on a budget then here are my top 7 things to do in Chennai….
The definitive guide to 36 hours in Kandy on a budget
Kandy is a really important Sri Lankan city, as it was the capital of the last Singhalese Kingdom as well as being an important centre for Buddhism. It also famous for its Kandy Esala Perahera festival which is held in…