One Month Backpacking Iran | Top 10 Experiences

Was backpacking Iran crazy? On our one way ticket to the Far East we never planned on stopping in Iran, a country we knew little about. However, we had heard some amazing stories from backpackers who had visited Iran. So we decided to go for it! And boy are we happy that we did. We

Moving Abroad | Luggage You Need as an Expat

It seems India is a poppin' place to move to right now! I've been getting emails left and right from people who want to move here and they have questions on what to pack. Being an expat in India is amazing, but even "good" stores here don't carry as high in quality items as stores

20 Best Travel Apps I Can’t Live Without

I am a minimalist when it comes to technology. You know how they say if something goes unworn in your closet for over 6 months, get rid of it? I haven't gotten far enough to master that with clothes, but I am that way with my apps. I only keep apps that I actually use

13 Tips on How to Save Money While Traveling

When you are planning a trip abroad or in your own country, each step is important to make sure you save the most amount of money. Once you're on the road it doesn't become a free for all; you still have to manage your expenses so you don't end up going home earlier than you

Ask Me Anything: Meeting Travelers in India

I sometimes share e-mails under the tag "ask me anything". I get a lot of very similar e-mails which means there are a lot of people out there thinking the same questions. Why not address them to everyone? You can search more like these by clicking that link above. Meeting Travelers in India "Did you find it

15 Tips on Eating Street Food in India & Not Getting Sick

Being the type of person that eats week old chicken from the fridge, I’m probably the last person that should give advice about this but I’m going to give it my best shot. There are some things on the street here even I won’t eat. I want to share some tips on eating street food

A Reality Check |I forgot how hard backpacking was

As I mentioned, living in India as an expat is much breezier than backpacking through India for a variety of reasons like budget and familiarity. Before I started my kickass goMowgli tour of Karnataka I had to get myself to Mysore from Goa. I’ve been on a bit of a I-hardly-have-an-income budget, so instead of

Guide to Budget Airlines in India for Domestic Flights

Budget airlines in India for domestic flights are lifesavers. Sometimes, it’s cheaper to fly to Bombay than to take the bus! There is one thing you need to know before you book your flight to India: ONLY book it to your first port of entry. If you are flying London to Goa, book your international flight