November 19, 2012

Meet the Nomads – Audrey Bergner of That Backpacker

Audrey Bergner, the blogger behind That Backpacker provides a lot of helpful tips that a lot of young travellers can relate too. Her blog is quite entertaining and informational and I love her writing style. Her posts make you feel as if you’re travelling with her. Audrey has been to multiple countries over the years [...]

A Temple On the Way to Manali

  One of the best things about travelling in India is seeing great sceneries along the way and some small surprises as well. We saw this small temple on our way to Manali from Kaza. There’s a small magnetic rock inside the temple where locals stick coins to. They believe that if the coin sticks [...]

My First Impression of Gangtok, Sikkim

Sikkim is one of the smallest and youngest state of India and it’s capital is known as Gangtok. I have never known and never heard of this place prior to my trip to India and I’m just glad that I’ve decided to visit this place. Luckily, Sikkim was celebrating their Spring Festival in Gangtok when [...]

Meet the Nomads – Rory Cummins of Traveling Round the World

Rory Cummins is the write and blog owner of Traveling Round The World, one of the newest blog that I’ve been reading lately. He has tons of information that a new traveller will definitely find useful. Rory just reached his first year in his round the world trip and is definitely a strong proof that [...]

A Different Perspective

  The town of Kaza is usually just used as a jump off point to neighboring villages but not as the main destination. Once you get into the town, it seems like it’s just a truck stop town where you could stop and rest for awhile before moving on. But if you walk towards the [...]

The Himalayan Animals at Darjeeling Zoo

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park or easily known as Darjeeling Zoo is famous for it’s conservation efforts and breeding programs of Himalayan animals. The zoo is said to have bred successfully Red Pandas, Snow Leopards and other Himalayas native animals in the past. Darjeeling Zoo is probably just less than 20 minute walk from the [...]

Meet the Nomads – Robert Fitzsimmons of Adventure Rob

Robert Fitzsimmons, the author and blog owner of Adventure Rob is a strong proof of the possibility of travelling longer and cheaper. He shares in his blog how he’s doing it. Rob is currently in Japan studying at an Open University while exploring various places. You’ll find a lot of interesting travel stories and helpful [...]

The Gates of Bhimakali Temple

  The Gates of Bhimakali Temple is already an artwork in its own right. The metal works were beautifully crafted by the artisan who made it. I could not believe it was made centuries ago.

My First Impression of Darjeeling

I often hear about Darjeeling from fellow travellers that I met. It seems to be a popular place to chill and just hang out and escape the Indian heat. I also heard mix feelings about the place and have decided to go to see it for myself. Darjeeling is a Himalayan city in the north [...]

Meet the Nomads – Neil Barnes of Backpacks and Bunkbeds

One of the newest blogs that I have been reading is Backpacks and Bunkbeds where I get tons of helpful information about various places that I’ve never been to. Neil Barnes, the author and blog owner, provides various helpful tips based from his own travel experience and he also shares information about volunteering in various [...]

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