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Guide To Transportation In India

The Backpacker’s Guide To Transportation In India

Planning a trip to India for the first time can seem like a daunting task. You’ve probably heard stories of dirty streets, culture shock and absolute chaos. While this can be true, India is probably the single most rewarding and awe-inspiring travel destination on Earth. Most travellers to India have a love/hate relationship with the ...
grenada Our Caribbean Paradise

The Highly-Anticipated Journey to Our Caribbean Paradise

The moment we had been waiting for had finally arrived! This was the day we were to fly to our new home in Grenada. We had been thinking about this day ever since Shiraz, Iran, when we were offered to come to this West Indies country and pet-sit a divine dog named Spare. After enjoying ...
guide to backpacking mongolia

Traveling Mongolia: The Ultimate Backpacking Guide

In this Mongolia travel guide, you will learn everything you need to know about traveling Mongolia on a budget, including things that you’ll never find in your guide book. Jump To: Must-see Places | Must-Have Experiences | Off The Beaten Path | Pros | Cons | Transport | Visas | Health | Weather | MORE ...
We Were Stranded With No Money In Morocco

The Day When… We Were Stranded With No Money In Morocco

It was mid-March 2011, and it was already hot at 9 am at the Casablanca Airport. We had been in Morocco for 3 weeks and were more than ready to head to our next country, Egypt. We were prepared and had everything in order for our flight. We were at the airport early, probably earlier ...
Victoria House, Belize

Accommodation Spotlight: Victoria House, Belize

The palm trees swayed slowly from side to side, gently rocked by the same summer breeze that rippled the crystal clear Caribbean waters. We placed our bags at our feet and relaxed next to the immaculately clean pool. A smiling waiter placed two complimentary drinks beside us and said, “Welcome to Victoria House”. This is the ...
Searching for the Elusive Manatee

Adventures in Belize – Searching for the Elusive Manatee

“Do you see it? It’s right there!” our guide, Harry Sr. exclaimed as he pointed out into the translucent waters. We didn’t see anything, but eagerly moved to the front of the boat to search for the elusive Manatee grazing on turtle-grass at the bottom of the sea. There in the shadows of the Swallow ...