With so many exciting sites to see and adventures to explore, why would anyone want to go anywhere in the middle of the busy season and face the long lines and masses of people? The off seasons of travel are often just as nice, but with the bonus of low season pricing. Here we explore […]
If you’ve never been to Bali in Indonesia then you owe it to yourself to visit the island. According to many frequent visitors, Bali is one of the most peaceful and beautiful places anywhere on the planet. The island of Bali is also been noted for their people of the Balinese, which are among the […]
The Rickshaw Challenge was conceived in 2006 by Aravind Bremanandam, from Tamil Nadu in India. Aravind’s passion for motor cars and driving led him to setup the challenge of driving Rickshaws across several exciting routes through the cities and countryside of India.
Wandering the labyrinthine streets, indulging in rich coffee and gelato, and sampling local pizza and pasta options, are all parts of a magnificent vacation. In Venice, there is so much to see and do, where should one start? Perhaps you’ll enjoy shopping on the Rialto Bridge or relaxing in the Piazza of San Marco, there […]
Ireland is a beautiful country full of interesting places, but none are more visited than the city of Dublin. The Irish capital boasts an appealing mix of modern European class and traditional Irish charm. Dublin is full of important historical sites as well as contemporary tourist attractions. The city is also known for its elegant […]
The last time I was here, I shared with you all a few of my favorite hidden Hawaiian Gems. Well, as promised, here is Part 2 to my expose of the best-hidden adventures of Hawaii. Please do feel free to spread my secrets, for the sake of spreading more beauty to more people, I’m okay […]
Travelers searching for trip companions have created some highly engaging ideas on Globetrooper this week. It is always refreshing to see new explorers to the site hoping to network with like minded adventurers for really a series of really unique trips around the globe. Over the last seven days some of the trip highlights include […]
If you have never visited England before, what are you waiting for? It is time to plan a trip and see the sites for yourself. Typically, when one books a trip to England they venture the southern attractions of the country. Yet there is much more to a trip to an England than just the […]
Ocean rowing requires incredible mental courage and determination. Being woken up at 3 am in the morning for yet another two-hour shift on the oars slowly wears you down. You have to be prepared to deal with seasickness, salt sores, blisters, and delirium. It is, therefore, no surprise that ocean rowing is often compared to a polar […]
Immediately after spending some time in Berlin, it is easy to appreciate the people and the differences in their everyday. The people of the city are liberated and everyone is doing their own thing. Locals don’t seem under the big brother spell, opposed to people in say New York, Toronto or Sydney. Berlin has a […]
There is no doubt that the city of Budapest has plenty to offer to its visitors. Particularly the river Danube, as it provides picturesque views over many of the city’s landmarks such as the Buda Castle. However, it is important to note that the region around Budapest also bears many attractions and gems of nature. […]
Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements (aka. districts or sectors). You can find detailed opinion pieces all over the web about where’s the best place to live or stay or visit. Instead, here’s a quick look at what each Arrondissement of Paris has to offer. Rather than bombard you with paragraphs of prose, we’ve distilled […]
While it might not automatically leap to the top of the pile when drawing up a mental list of dream day trip destinations, Cardiff has a whole host of enjoyable activities on offer. Whether you’re after a day of culture or something altogether more raucous, there are plenty of options available to you. Here are […]
I recently enjoyed a life-changing excursion through the Gobi Desert. Since the end of the expedition, I have tried to regain normalcy, but also some closure. I know I have finished the trek, but I feel like I haven’t completed the whole journey yet.So today, I flipped through my journal for inspiration. Reading back over […]
Part of my love for travel is seeing how the world really works. If there’s one thing I learned quickly in this regard, it’s that prosperity back home is based on anything BUT better ways of living. Even simple tasks like joining a gym can polarise what we know. In India, one of the cheapest […]
I always thought the cost of living in India would be the lowest on Earth. But after spending only a few weeks there, I started to hear suggestions that Chiang Mai, Thailand was even cheaper. Could that possibly be? Our cost of living posts has become somewhat of a series. So it only makes sense, […]
When we think of cheap flights, we usually think of scouring the web for hidden deals. Either that or using frequent flyer points and sophisticated strategies that yield free trips in a few years from now. But there’s a more natural way. This may not work for very popular legs, such as New York to […]
We love to travel light. Apart from the added flexibility, it affords an odd sense of independence. There’s something very ‘Alexander Supertramp‘ about having all of your belongings in a 30L pack and being able to carry it comfortably for many hours on end. If you need anything, it’s just back there, over your shoulder. […]
Why on Earth would anyone want a solar-powered MacBook? Well, for most people, they either want to work in remote areas, throw parties ‘off the grid’, or pursue something creative in the wilderness. For Lauren’s next expedition, the Gobi 2011, she falls into all of these categories. Although she’ll have sporadic access to satellite Internet, […]
‘No… 150 rupees’, said the rickshaw driver as I offered my bundle of scruffy notes. ‘No. We agreed 50!’ I realized straight away I was being ripped off. There’s no way he could have known whether my bundle was 50, 150 or even 1050; the notes were all rolled up and their value was imperceptible. […]
We traveled over 12,000 kilometers; that’s 3,000 more than the Trans-Siberian. On 15 different trains; from general class, all the way to 2AC. To 12 towns and cities; the Easternmost, Northernmost, Westernmost, and Southernmost railway stations of India. With 20 undeniably crazy people; from Australia, US, UK, Singapore, Bulgaria, and India. All in 15 days; […]
With horizontal snow racing past outside, I’m mentally waving goodbye to Toronto for who knows how long. There’s an unusual amount of leg room so I’m reminding my knees to savor these lush moments of space on the Maple Leaf train heading to New York City. Before we came to Toronto’s frigid winter for a January […]
Most of us avid travelers are fit enough to enjoy most adventure treks. Maybe we’re not ultramarathoners, and perhaps we can’t do 100 military pushups without stopping (hey, there’s a challenge), but you know, we tend to take care of ourselves because we love to travel and we can’t think of anything worse than being […]
If Peru is in your bucket list of places to see before you chuck it, it’s likely you’ll need to be a bit more specific. Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. But what many people don’t realize is that there are a number of alternative Incan trails to explore Machu Picchu. It depends on what […]
