"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
A charming city still recovering from by the horrible 2015 earthquake. We write about our first visit (2016) and a followup visit 3 years later (2019). Learn about what to expect when visiting the touristy Thamel district in downtown Kathmandu or keep reading to learn insider information about a better place to stay!
Read MoreWe've finally found our favorite state in India...Kerala!
Read MoreAre you spending you time measuring or mattering? We, in the west, learn that truth is achieved through external means. Although tools are not in themselves bad they are not our only tools. Where a scientist will search for meaning and purpose using his microscope the Yogi will search within the find truth. The two perspectives need not be mutually exclusive. However the people of the west (most notably in the United States of America) must abandon this childish idea that wealth and the consumption have any real value. Anybody who’s seen the world will tell you that pleasure does not equal happiness and that the latter is harder to achieve but more more sustainable.
Are you spending our time measuring or mattering?
Read MoreRead how you should spend your vacation along the Indian coast before or during the monsoon season! Compare North Goan Beaches along with South Goa.
Read MoreTraveling to Turkey for the first time? Read these top tips and know what to expect and how to prepare for your trip!
Read MoreHatay is a fascinating multicultural region of Turkey where people of diverse faiths live side by side. Once part of ancient Mesopotamia, Hatay is a historic and cultural destination to put on your travel list. Learn more about the mouthwatering Arabic-influenced foods and jaw-dropping sites to visit in this cultural and gastronomic melting pot!
Read MoreI spend 2 weeks volunteering on a zero waste sustainable farm in Turkey. This article explain what zero waste is, why it’s important and gives some real-life examples how we can move in the right direction. Want to learn about food and water waste, and how to reusing common household products?
Read MoreIndia is a vibrant, busy, colourful place. It can be an explosion of sensations, stifling and stimulating in equal measure. The food, the people, the cultural sights, the smells. It can all seem overwhelming – but with the right planning, India is an amazing place to visit. This is what you should know before you go:
Read MoreWe spend a day in Kas resting up after a few days hiking in the heat on the Lycian Way. Being a large town Kas is equipped with lots of restaurant and lodging options making it a good destination to rest and recharge. In Kas we visit the beautiful Big Pebble Beach and unexpectedly stumble into a sugar filled Bayram celebration.
Read MoreWe spend two days hiking through a Malaysian hill station.
Read MoreUrfa, located in the fertile crescent is the birthplace of agriculture. Urfa was home to dozens of diverse civilizations and boasts a 12,000 year old temple. Read more to learn about which ancient sites to visit and which local foods to try in this Arab influenced Turkish city.
Read MoreDim sum at a Michelin star plus sampling dozens of street food at the Chinese night market.
Read MoreWelcome to Gaziantep, inventor of baklava, home to the largest mosaic museum, UNESCO accredited world class cuisine, authentic coppersmith bazaar, and Syrian refugee magnet. Make sure to include this internationally acclaimed culinary city in your itinerary located in the southeast region of Turkey.
Read MoreWe hike to the hilltop Lycian ruins of Phellos on the way to Pinarbasi. We encounter serval unexpected mishaps while trying to locate food and lodging for the evening and ultimately end up in Kas.
Read MoreNo trip to Southeast Turkey would be complete without a visit to the ancient city of Mardin. Read this Mardin, Turkey travel blog and learn about what to do and see in this historic Southeastern Anatolian cultural hub. Learn about Mardin’s highlights and if it’s safe to visit.
Read MoreDiyarbakir, a city of Kurdish pride, overflows with charm and hospitality. Read this travel blog and learn how to make the most of this wonderful Kurdish City in Southern Turkey.
Read MoreSoaking up the rice fields and temples in Ubud and getting SCUBA certified in Tulamben.
Read MoreWe continue our hike on the Lycian Way while enduring the heat and admiring the scenery. Locals make sure we are well fed as we pass through a village and town.
Read MoreBalloons take to the sky in Cappadocia, located in central Turkey. Take a look at this photo blog for all of the travel inspiration you need for a trip to Turkey. Don’t miss beautiful sunrise over rocky Cappadocia as the sky fills with hot air balloons.
Read MoreA Budget Guide On Things To Do In Van, Turkey - Spend a day at Akdamar Island after visiting the Van Cats Home—then another day at the Muradiye Selalesi Waterfall followed by a sunset picnic at Van Lake after going for a refreshing swim.
Read MoreTwo young and adventurous professionals leave it all behind to travel the world for over a year.
