Horse Trekking And Yurt Staying At Lake Song-Kul
Lake Song-Kul is in a perfect setting laying at 3000-meters in the Tien Shan mountain range. It is surrounded by high mountain pastures called jailoo, where Kyrgyz nomads would take their herds to graze in the summer (June to August), living a semi-nomadic life in yurts. It is not just the scenery that is spectacular, […]
Make The Best Out Of Your Trip In Karakol
Nestled between the Lake Issyk-Kul and the Tian Shan mountains, Karakol (Каракол) is a fascinating gateway to the region’s diverse history, cuisine, and nature. A city sits in Eastern Kyrgyzstan, Karakol has unique cultures contribute to the town’s culinary history and cultural heritage: Kyrgyz, Tatar, Russian, Dungan, Uighur, Kalmyk, Uzbek, and more. If you made […]
Things To Know Before Backpacking In Kyrgyzstan
There is nothing like traveling to a place that’s distinctly unique. Postcard-like scenery, a wide variety of landscapes, nomadic heritage, and the lack of tourism impact, Kyrgyzstan is a highlight for many travellers that head to Central Asia. Not to mention Kyrgyzstan is wild country full of off the beaten path potential, yet relatively easy […]
9 Reasons Why Uzbekistan Should Be Your Next Travel Destination
When we told people that we were going to Uzbekistan, the reactions we got all shared a similar thought; “Why Uzbekistan?” “Where is that?” “What is there to do there?” Truth is, we barely knew anything about traveling to Uzbekistan either. We were purely thirsty to explore somewhere less-known; somewhere relatively untouched. Among all the […]
A Guide To Backpacking Sydney On A Budget
It’s no secret that Australia is an expensive country, with Sydney being the most expensive of them all. While there are expenses that can be hefty, but don’t worry, there are still so many things to do in Sydney that are budget-friendly and fun. Part laid-back beach town and part glowing metropolis, there is something […]
9 Incredible Activities To Do At Gold Coast
Australia’s amusement park capital is a barrel of fun for all ages! From roller coaster rides to golden-sand surfing beaches to natural rainforest experiences and a whole raft of other attractions for everyone who visiting Gold Coast. Being a growing popular tourist destination from the mid-90s, it is not difficult to understand why just by […]
Sri Lanka: Our One-Month Backpacking Itinerary and Budget Breakdown
Sri Lanka is truly a fascinating country with breathtaking tea plantations, gorgeous beaches, friendly locals and mouth-watering food. We spent slightly more than 4-weeks here and found it to be a perfectly feasible budget destination, with cheap transportation options, reasonable food costs, and decent room rates. This country has so much to offer; even after […]
9 Incredible Things To Do In Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is a city which stole my heart years ago. The laid back life and peaceful atmosphere make this place a favorite for many travellers in Laos. Located on the peninsula created by Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, the city is surrounded by gorgeous nature and houses impressive architecture intertwined with French history and Laotian culture. Slow […]
Laos: The Ultimate Guide To Get You Ready For This Underrated Country
Laos (pronounced with silent “s”), is undeniably the most underrated country in Southeast Asia. Sandwiched among the beach paradise Thailand, the street-food heaven Vietnam, the land of ancient ruins in Cambodia, Laos is often overlooked by travellers who are backpacking Southeast Asia. Communist Laos flung open its doors to tourism in the early 1990s and […]