Shunya Goa | Kaju Varo & Yoga Varo Review

This wasn't my first time staying at a Shunya Goa property- last year when Ben's brother, Josh, came to visit we stayed a Noi Varo in Siolim, you can read that review here. It is an restored Portuguese mansion. Ever since, I wanted to check out their second property Kaju Varo which is in Ashwem,

Luxury Guide to South Kensington

Welcome to Backpacker's Boutique. Every Sunday, this spot will feature a new travel blogger. Some weeks it will be a really fun interview about packing, fashion, and fitness so you can snoop inside their bags & lives a little bit and other weeks it'll be a detailed luxury guide to a city the featured blogger/expat knows very well. E-mail me if

Incredibly Detailed One Month Itinerary for Cuba

I recommend not trying to "do Cuba" in 2 weeks like many people do. This is not a place you want to rush. With such a rich culture, pulsating dance & music scene, unforgettable people, and diverse geography, my 6 weeks there felt like an injustice to the country. That being said, I think that a

Luxury Guide to Marrakech

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My Honest Review of Holiday Scout NE India Tours

I recently went to Arunachal Pradesh and Assam with Holiday Scout which if you follow this blog regularly you will have already known! I spent 11 days with them on the Monastery and Tribal Discovery Tour and this is my review of Holiday Scout. Please first check out FAQ about travel in NE India so you understand this

Luxury Guide to Barcelona

Welcome to Backpacker's Boutique. Every Sunday, this spot will feature a new travel blogger. Some weeks it will be a really fun interview about packing, fashion, and fitness so you can snoop inside their bags & lives a little bit and other weeks it'll be a detailed luxury guide to a city the featured blogger/expat knows very well. E-mail me if

Where Can I Volunteer in Goa? Answered.

I'm so happy that so many travelers want to volunteer in Goa! You guys asked, so I did a little more research because even I wasn't sure outside of the animal rescue centers. Doing charity work abroad can be tricky because sometimes "voluntourism" is a scam (read more here). If you want volunteer jobs and

17 Travel Bloggers You’d Be Crazy Not to Follow in 2016

I have been wanting to write a post like this for a long time so I can share all my favorite travel blogs, ones that I read regularly and follow along on their social media accounts as well. These aren't necessarily the best or biggest name bloggers (although some are), but they are my favorites