The Sea of Smiling Faces – Photo collection of Bengali New Year
Wow… what an incredible experience the Bengali New Year was! I’m beyond thrilled I got to experience it. The atmosphere palpitating with love and happiness, the incredible amount of color, and the sea of smiling faces -- truly something I
A YEAR IN REVERSE
Thank you, 2018; Watch out, 2019! Once again, the new year is knocking at our door, which means it’s time again -- time for reflection. The last year ended with a tan, a backpack full of souvenirs from Indonesia and a
WHAT TO PACK FOR YOUR TRIP TO THE ALTAI REGION IN SIBERIA
“Isn’t it freezing cold there?” As soon as I told my friends and family I was planning a trip to Siberia, their reactions were immediate and identical: “Isn’t it freezing cold there?” Well, here’s a fun fact: although it does drop to
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL 101
Travel Rebel’s practical tips on how to explore the world in a more mindful manner When it comes to sustainable tourism, most of us think we know the drill. We turn off the lights when we leave the room (at least
How to keep your health in check while traveling
No one wants to fall ill during a fun trip, but every frequent traveler has probably dealt with this at least once. A few nights of severe cramps, spiking fever, or insane back pain? Yup, been there, done that. Luckily, most
Music makes me travel
We all know how a song can immediately take you back to a specific moment, place or person. Here are some tracks that I can always turn to when I want to relive some of my adventures. Hotel California instantly takes
Ticket for one!
Why I love traveling solo, and why you should try it out at some point The concept of solo travel has been embraced wholeheartedly in recent years, especially by more and more women. It’s not just for the daredevils among us
HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE NUSA ISLANDS IN INDONESIA
NUSA ISLANDS IN INDONESIA The Nusa Islands – Nusa Ceningan, Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan – are three small islands just below Bali in Indonesia. Here, you can experience beautiful beaches, bright blue waters, rugged cliffs, soothing quietness and a super
The pleasure of impulsive travel
Get up with the sun and to the sound of the waves. It is a dream. And you know what makes it even better? Sitting side by side to figure out what the day will bring. This is precisely what my
LAOS: A BACKPACKER’S PARADISE
Backpacker's Paradise When I was just 21, I went backpacking in Asia for the very first time -- and it was fantastic. After a few enriching weeks in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, my eyes were wider and my life seemed fuller.