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…
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…
How to visit the UNESCO site of Mahabalipuram in South India on a budget
Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is one of the most important ancient sites in South India. It has three main groups of stone carved monuments and temples built in the 7th and 8th centuries by the Pallava Dynasty. The sites include cave…
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…
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 throw a zero-waste and eco-friendly dinner party
Everyone loves a dinner party gathering with friends, so why not go zero-waste and make it as eco-friendly as possible with these really easy tips! There are so many great companies selling organic and sustainable products nowadays that it’s never…
Wildlife watching around Lake Balaton in Hungary
On my second visit to Hungary, we decided to try our hand at birdwatching and wildlife spotting in Balaton-felvidéki Nemzeti Park on the shores of Lake Balaton for my boyfriend’s birthday. We arrived in Budapest and spent the night there…
How to have an eco-friendly period
Having a period can be a massive pain, both literally and metaphorically, but unfortunately, many period products are really bad for the environment. This post contains affiliate links Hidden plastic in menstrual products I had no idea how much plastic…