Permaculture Course at Navadarshanam, India
Navadarshanam is a small organic farm and sustainable living community located in Tamil Nadu, two hours south of Bangalore, in South India. I attended a sustainable farming and permaculture course […]
Category: South Asia
Nepal Backpacking Budget
Budget travelers will rejoice at the cost of backpacking Nepal. You don’t even need to be on a shoestring budget to save some major coin while traveling this beautiful country. […]
Visiting Sadhana Forest in Auroville
Sadhana Forest is a sustainable living and reforestation project in Southern India, founded by Aviram Rozin in 2003. The original Sadhana Forest is located in the state of Tamil Nadu […]
Best Things To Do In Namche Bazaar, Nepal
Namche Bazaar, Nepal is the gateway to the Everest region. Sherpas, trekkers, and locals alike come here to rest, buy and sell goods, and enjoy the ‘city life’ in the mountains. There […]
Best Treks in Asia
There is no better way to explore the culture and beauty of a country than to embark on a trek through its most scenic and remote regions. When visiting such […]
Visiting Auroville, the City of Dawn, in Tamil Nadu, India
Auroville is an international township located in Tamil Nadu, South India, just a few kilometers north of Pondicherry. The township focuses on “Human Unity”, where citizens of the world can […]
20 Things To Know Before Hiking the Annapurna Circuit
The Annapurna Circuit is an iconic, bucket-list trek in the Himalayas of Nepal. During the two-week trek you’ll see jagged mountains, glacial plains, and fluttering Tibetan prayer flags. You’ll reach an altitude […]
Annapurna Circuit vs Everest Base Camp – Which should you trek in Nepal?
The Annapurna Circuit trek and Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal are two bucket-list hikes that take you through the Himalayan mountain range. Both take 2-3 weeks of village to […]
Kala Patthar: The Side Trek from Everest Base Camp NOT to Miss!
Imagine this: You’ve spent over 5 nights in the Himalayas, trekking with a heavy bag full of gear. You overcame various terrains and walked side by side with trekkers from […]
Ultimate Guide to Kathmandu for Backpackers
Kathmandu, Nepal will steal anyone’s heart who is looking for an authentic backpacking experience. The city is extremely budget friendly and has many cultural attractions, as well as great restaurants, […]
24 Hours in Mumbai, India
“The first thing I noticed about Bombay, on that first day, was the smell of the different air … It’s the smell of Gods, demons, empires, and civilizations in resurrection […]
20 Things to Know Before Trekking to Everest Base Camp
Trekking to Everest Base Camp (EBC) is a common bucket list item for trekkers and non-trekkers alike. When you’re planning a trip to the top of the world there are […]
Daily Travel Budget by Country – Part 1
During my first year on the road I visited 24 countries on a backpacker’s budget. The countries varied from cheap and backpacker-friendly Southeast Asia, to expensive summer prices in Western […]
Two Weeks in Kerala Itinerary
Kerala is a coastal state in the south-west of India, known for its natural beauty and unique culture. The geography ranges from palm trees and soft sandy beaches to the west, […]
Annapurna Circuit Itinerary
The Annapurna Circuit is a scenic, village-to-village trek that’s one of the most popular treks in Nepal. Spanning over 200 km and reaching an elevation of 5416m, it’s not for […]
The Three Passes Trek + Everest Base Camp Without A Guide
The Three Passes Trek is an opportunity for trekkers to challenge themselves in the world-famous Everest mountain region. There’s no need to train years and spend thousands of dollars to […]
Lumbini for Buddha’s Birthday
After trekking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal, I had a hard time tearing myself away from the familiarity of Pokhara to get back on the road. After contemplating my next move, […]
Ultimate Guide to the Annapurna Circuit Trek
What started years ago as just a collection of trails between isolated Nepali villages in the mountains has turned into one of the most popular, iconic treks in all of […]