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 | Jun 29, 2016 | Blog, Evolve, Zen in My Backpack
On one of my backpacking travels to Arunachal Pradesh, I had the opportunity to visit a Buddhist monastery located in the remote region of Tengapani in Namsai District. Located far off the beaten track, this temple seldom gets any tourists or backpackers. Even for me,...
by Jason | Sep 23, 2015 | Backpacking, Blog, Destinations, Europe, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
A Backpacker’s Guide to London Out of all the destinations in the world, London is definitely not one of the cheapest places for backpackers to travel to. Even though the Evening Standard indicates that the capital no longer falls under the world’s top ten most...
by Jason | Apr 24, 2015 | Blog, Evolve, Travel Tips
1) When taking taxis from an airport to your hotel, travel in the more expensive airport taxis and ensure that the drivers have official identification. Never take a taxi waiting outside the airport grounds. I know this sounds extreme, but it is by far better to be...
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...
