by Jason | Jul 4, 2016 | Backpacking, Blog, Destinations, India, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
I have backpacked to many places in India and around the world, but Arunachal Pradesh will remain in my memory as one of the most challenging and rewarding trips I have ever undertaken.The remoteness of the area, the need for an Inner Line Permit (ILP) (Yes, an Indian...
by Jason | Apr 5, 2015 | Blog, Destinations, India, OMG Moments
WHAT : A Beautiful Lady Sculpted in Marble and a Two Faced Devil Carved In Wood!! WHERE : SALAR JUNG MUSEUM – HYDERABAD, INDIA The OMG Factor!!! If there is one statue that is sure to captivate you in Hyderabad then I believe it would be this one for sure!! The...
by Jason | Mar 29, 2015 | Blog, Destinations, India, Travel Tips
1) Trains are a backpacker’s best friend : It is advisable to travel by 2nd A/C sleeper class for long distance journeys (although on a budgeted backpacking trip). For starters, you will arrive fresh at your destination but even more importantly it is much...
by Jason | Mar 27, 2015 | Backpacking, Blog, Destinations, India, Travel Tips
Where in God’s name is this place located and how did I ever get here?? The answer to the first bit I gathered over the internet but I am far from figuring the latter part of the question. Nonetheless I am really glad that I did take this road less travelled!! ...
by Jason | Mar 22, 2015 | Blog, Destinations, India, OMG Moments, Travel Guides
WHAT : Living Root Bridges WHERE : Nongriat, Meghalaya, INDIA The OMG Factor!!! Bridges that live and breathe..and are strong enough to hold the weight of an elephant!!! (Excerpt from : WWW.ATLASOBSCURA.COM) In the depths of northeastern India, in one of the...
by Jason | Dec 9, 2014 | Backpacking, Blog, Destinations, India, OMG Moments
St.Francis Xavier, born Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta, on 7th April 1506 was the sixth and last child born to Dr. Joao de Xavier and Maria d’Aspilcueta at Xavier castle, Navarra(now part of Spain). He was a Roman Catholic missionary who preached the Gospel...