goMowgli VIDEO | One Month in Karnataka

As most people who read my blog know, I spent October of last year with goMowgli touring Karnataka. I raved about what a killer time I had in a review I wrote about the tour. While traveling with them I took my GoPro wanting to get more into video. UPDATE: As of 2018, goMowgli is

Goupushti Mahayajna | Protecting the Indian Indigenous Cow

I was not aware that some Indian cows have gone extinct! There used to be over 100 types of Indian cow, but now are only 30-35. The Brits came in and were like, “your cows are weak, ours are strong, so here take some!”. The Indian people liked the strong cows better and therefore Indian

Chilling at Luxury Villa Noi Varo with the Sullivan brothers

Ben's little bro, Josh, has come to visit Goa for two weeks. After a couple of days of chilling by the pool, heavy boozing, and eating at yummy spots like Greek spot Thalassa & French bakery Baba Au Rhum, we checked in at Noi Varo in Siolim to relax. I've been meaning to review this

Nagara Fort / One of the Coolest Forts in Karnataka

Remember ancient Hampi? The place that looked like the set of the Flintstones? Well, as it’s been explained to me, the people there were rich- like REALLY rich, perhaps the richest in the world in the 15th century. But as all things go, they lost it all to invaders eventually. The King’s head was chopped

Banavasi Temple | not even lonely planet knows this one

Just because it isn’t in Lonely Planet doesn’t mean it isn’t worth seeing! Just a two hour ride from Gokarna, Banavasi Temple in Madhukeshava is the oldest temple in Karnataka and absolutely worth the journey on the twisted hilly roads. It’s possible this is the oldest thing I’ve seen, but it really is hard to

Tailoring Clothes in India | Khaddi Cotton Tour in Melukote

While in the small town of Melukote, the main attraction should have been the towering old fort, but for me it was the khaddi! I was so excited for this leg of the tour so it's no surprise I walked off with 9 meters of the best cotton in India. The plan was to take

Mallandur Homestay & Waterfall Chasing in Chikmagalur

If someone tells me there is an amazing waterfall to hike to that I’ve just got to see in India… I’m not doing it! Waterfalls in India in November are cold and full of leeches. They sure are gorgeous though… Mallandur Homestay in Chikmagalur After a month of traveling with goMowgli, this was the last

Packing For the Thai Islands in a Carry-On

Well, over a year has passed and I've STILL been meaning to write about what to pack if you're going to the Thai islands. You can easily do laundry as you go so whether it's for 2 weeks or 4, this should work well. First, you need to know what bag to take. A carry-on