How do you afford to travel the world? So far this question is the one I’ve heard the most during my world trip in more than 120 countries. They also asked: “Are you rich?”. I always answer you don’t need to be rich to travel. People in general associate travel with vacation, booking one expensive flight and hotel with lots … Read More
Exploring the sacred region of Hampi
We reached Hampi by 5 AM after a night trip in a sleeping bus that started in Goa at 8 PM from the day before. The most famous place to stay in Hampi is The Goan Corner, where the backpackers and climbers stay. We arrived, had breakfast in a small cafe and waited for the sunrise to cross the river. … Read More
Volunteering as an english teacher in Thailand
I had a great opportunity to volunteer teaching english to kids with ages between 7 and 12 in Tong Thos foundation in Bangkok. I booked this volunteer work using the worldpackers website, that I strongly recommend for travellers looking for new experiences. I booked two weeks that was the minimum period accepted by the Organization. In exchange I got free accommodation in … Read More
Tips to explore Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj
How to get there To reach McLeod Ganj, you must take a night bus in the Kashmere Gate bus station in Delhi. This bus cost approximately 1000 INR and you arrive the next day 6 AM in Dharamshala. From there you need to get a tuk tuk or taxi to go up the hill to McLeod Ganj and the surroundings cities. … Read More
Car, a place to sleep when accommodation is too expensive.
Yes, sleep in a car is a great option when you have only 18 hours to explore a city and the cheapest hotel cost 100 USD. After booking my flight ticket from Cairo to Nairobi with a stop-over in Doha, I booked my car. This was the best option giving me flexibility to explore Doha and saving money with accommodation at … Read More