Guest Posts

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]India has many trekking destinations, from high-altitude mountains and glacial lakes to beautiful meadows, but there was this one trek that is a combination of adventure and spirituality: the Chopta Chandrashila Trek. The Chopta Chandrashila Trek is in the North Indian State of Uttarakhand, amidst the Garhwal Himalayas, surrounded by beautiful Himalayan peaks and...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1790517068625{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}"]Thailand is one of those countries where renting a car can completely change the way you travel. You are no longer tied to bus schedules or waiting for a taxi every time you want to visit somewhere outside the main tourist areas. You can stop at a roadside café, take...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]There is a specific kind of stress that hits when you land after a twelve-hour flight, drag your overpacked suitcase towards the car rental counter and realise you have absolutely no idea whether the price you paid online actually covers insurance, drop-off fees or the mysterious "local charges" buried somewhere in the...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Thailand is one of those countries where the way you travel can completely change your experience. If you're spending a few days in Bangkok, the BTS, MRT, taxis and Grab are usually all you need. But once you venture into northern Thailand, national parks or smaller towns, having your own car opens...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]High above the Spiti Valley, Key Monastery rises from a rocky slope, surrounded by brown mountains and sharp bends in the road. If you're looking for a Key Monastery guide, it helps to begin with its fascinating history. Ask about its age, and you'll hear different answers. Some historians believe Key Monastery dates...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1779189877685{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}"]There is something very personal about a trip on the road. It's not just about travelling from one destination to another; you're recording moments on the way. India is a place that, due to its ever-changing landscapes and diverse cultures, makes each journey distinct. From the tranquil mountains of the north...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1777628127050{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}"]The Philippines—and its food and history—is one of the most underrated destinations in Asia.  While most people know about the country’s beaches, very few have a good understanding of just how rich and complex its culinary identity really is.  For example, people might know adobo, frequently introduced as the country’s national dish....

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]It wasn't the delayed train in Vietnam or the guesthouse that looked nothing like its photos. It wasn't even getting completely lost in the backstreets of Chiang Mai without data. The thing that genuinely caught me off guard on my first proper solo trip through Southeast Asia was how differently the internet works...