17 things you need to know about Trivandrum in Kerala
Ancient town Muziris in Kerala – finally lost and found
For hundreds and even thousands of years there was a so called Muziris town mentioned over and over again in many letters, trade agreements and other documents. But after the devastating floods of Periyar in 1341, people did not know its precise location. All we knew was it was situated on the Periyar […]
8 of the Biggest Travel Rip-offs to Avoid
It’s fun to splurge from time to time, especially when you’re on vacation. However, the following “extras” are actually huge rip-offs that may not be worth it in the end. 1. Charges for Excess BaggageMost of the time, you won’t wear everything that you pack anyway. When you’re preparing to leave for vacation, you may think […]
Kerala Wayanad home stay Pranavam
On the way up North to Wayanad, one of the most unspoilt natural parts of Kerala, we saw many trucks on the road transporting construction material and agricultural products because this is the main highway between Thekkady and the other state next to Kerala. The road was a little steep and very curvy with occasional […]
Kerala Backwaters Houseboat trip – day 1 relax, sunset and paddy fields
When I first heard of Kerala state when we started planning our trip to India, everyone kept talking about the Kerala Backwaters. Honestly, I had no idea what it was all about until I checked it very briefly on Kerala Tourism website. Ok, so you mean like a river or a canal, right? I thought. But Kerala […]
Puerto Jimenez facts and photos – a small town in Osa Peninsula Costa Rica
Puerto Jimenez is the main town of the Osa Peninsula on the Southwestern coast of Costa Rica. Puerto (port in Spanish) Jimenez (a common Spanish surname) is located right on the Golfo Dulce which translates to Sweet Golf. To get to town you can take a ferry, an airplane from San Jose, the Costa Rican […]
20 interesting facts about Bocas del Toro Panama
Urban Adventure: Kansas City, Missouri
What are you looking for when traveling?
When it comes to picking a beach destination, what factors do you look for? For most people there are a few common boxes that need to be ticked, whether you’re heading further away, or closer to home. The extras on top are the things that make each destination subtly different, and this is often what […]
Raw vegan diet for beauty – Hidden Garden workshops
Hidden Garden is a hidden accommodation in Puerto Viejo town in Costa Rica. Not only is Puerto Viejo area one of my favorite destinations, but Costa Rica is overall the second dearest country to my heart, just after Mexico. Once you are in Central America, it is easy to get around mostly by buses or […]