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Travelling in India can be an experience of a lifetime. The culture and colours dazzle visitors who come to explore this ancient land. India is an emerging economy, and its tourism industry continues to grow yearly. Thus, making it a favorite destination for visitors of all nationalities. India offers tourists a wealth of attractions, religious, traveling, and sightseeing. It is also a country with its fair share of political and social unrest, which can be daunting for those visiting India for the first time. There are many amazing things about this wonderful country that you should know before visiting, which will make travelling in India even better. Other articles you can read: Things Visitors Should be Aware of Before Travelling to India 1. Be Prepared for Culture Shock  Image R...

Ah! The Gambia! I’m still in Africa, and this time, I visited the Gambia and stayed in one of the best beach resorts in the country – Kololi Beach Resort! If you’re a new follower/reader, I’m a world traveler that aims to travel the world by using my Philippines Passport. I’m now in West Africa and exploring the Gambia. I’m just a few countries left before I reach my goal. Hopefully I’d be able to achieve this by next year. I’m just so glad that Kololi Beach Resort is now a part of this journey and I couldn’t thank them enough for this. I stayed here with my friend, a world traveler as well, Daniel. Below are the details of how our stay went. Other articles you can read: Where is Kololi Beach Resort? Kololi Beach Resort is in a very strategic location which is ideal for me as I need...

If you are interested in visiting amazing restaurants in Kuwait or have yet to try  Kuwait’s delectable cuisines, you have come to the correct spot. A wide range of cuisines is available at the eateries, from Lebanese to Puerto Rican dishes. So, make your Kuwait Airways flight booking and taste these delicacies. Expect a more flavorful and appealing experience at these greatest restaurants in Kuwait, so foodies, get ready! One of our top priorities while traveling is finding delicious local cuisine. Have you had the opportunity to sample any of the amazing restaurants in Kuwait? If you haven’t already, it’s time to check out this definitive list of places to eat that will leave you wanting more. Photo by ITU Pictures CC BY 2.0 Other articles you can read: 1. Tatami (Japanese Restaura...

My 1st full-day Santiago Island tour was a great way to start my West African journey in the beautiful country of Cape Verde! Continuing my journey around the world, I started traveling again after months of taking a break. This time, I’m in West Africa! Just a heads up, applying for an African visa is quite difficult and complicated for Filipinos, but you know me, this won’t stop me! My country 174th – Cape Verde! Starting my African trip in Cape Verde, I was blown away by the way people treated me! Everything is memorable and I’m gonna share with you all my experiences and why this African country made a special place in my heart. In my days of stay in Cape Verde, I felt so glad that Bu Country Tours hosted me. I stayed at Casa da Mizi where Mama Maria t...

After doing a full day Santiago Island Tour plus a workshop, I had a second day well spent! I’m still in Santiago in Cape Verde, and this time, I explored the highlights of Cidade Velha, the country’s former capital. This memorable day was fun and exciting, all thanks to Bu Country Tours and Maria – my guide and my photographer that day! Haha. Guys, she takes good pictures! Alright, without further ado, here’s how I spent my second day in Cidade Velha with Bu Country Tours. Other articles you can read: About Cidade Velha Cidade Velha is a city in Santiago. It’s located on the southern part of the island. Since it is the former capital of Cape Verde, there are a lot of places that can be explo...

Preparing for a surf trip for the first time but don’t know what to bring? Well, worry no more because I will be sharing my surf essentials with you fellas. By the way, the list below is not written according to importance. Photo by Joseph Greve on Unsplash     Other articles you can read:  1. Bikini My goodness! Every time I go on a surf trip this is my number 1 priority, to make sure I packed all my bikinis. So far I have 5 bikinis top and 3 bikini bottoms – All of them still serves me well. Tip: If you wanted to go surfing on bikini make sure to pick a good bikini that could endure an epic wipe out without getting out of place or else you’ll feed the eyes of everyone in the line-up. Lol 2. Rash Guard/thermal I only wear them if the sun is too hot or if the weather is too cold. “R...

People most frequently say that travelling abroad unaccompanied by somebody can be quite challenging especially when you’re there to explore the local culture. However, I am delighted to share with you that even though I was alone in my journey, the entire trip to Kota Kinabalu went smoothly and I managed to enjoy it in my own means. Photo by Ong Cheng Zheng on Unsplash Other articles you can read: Check out some of the cool and cheap tours you could do in Kota Kinabalu. Welcome to Sabah! Malaysia is on the spectacular tropical island of Borneo. Sabah is a land of stimulating natural scenery, lavish ancient tropical rain forest, vibrant coral reefs and mysterious ethnic beliefs. Yeah I had a 3-day and 2-night trip in Kota Kinabalu in February last year! It was my first visit to Sabah...

Cidade Marvilhosa is truly a marvelous place to see. The second largest city in Brazil served as the country’s capital until 1960s. Portuguese is the main language used in this vibrant city. This is where the iconic Cristo Redentor can be seen. Photo by Elizeu Dias on Unsplash       Other articles you can read: 1. Take a free walking tour Learn the historic facts of the city by a 3-hour free walking tour. It is from Mondays to Fridays every 0930 in the morning. Tour guides can be seen wearing a yellow shirt waiting in front of the Municipal Theater/Cinelandia metro. The tour is very informative, fun and free! You will be able to visit Lapa steps, Imperial Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral and even the famous Cafe Confeiteria Colombo. Don’t forget to give the tour guides a tip after the...

Mount Binacayan is one of the rocky mountains in the Philippines with 423 meters above sea level. What will you do to escape from your stress from your work, from the traffic in Manila, from your agony? Maybe you can say you will just eat an ice cream, a pack of chocolate or going to mall? Have you ever tried to escape by dating with nature? Photo by Donn Pudong CC BY-NC 2.0 Other articles you can read: Last October 11, 2015, I hosted my first event with my fellow friends where we decided to go to Mount Binacayan at Rodriguez Rizal. Mount Binacayan, Rizal We choose this mountain as training grounds since we are all new to mountain hiking and to witness the sea of clouds and sunrise. Our day started at Jollibee farmers around two in the morning. While waiting with my fellow hikers, we ...

Bolivia is amazing. Can I just make one thing clear before anything else is written?  I had my worries and doubts about safety there – prior to leaving Australia, I hadn’t gone further out of South East Asia, in tourist hotspots like Phuket and Bali.  On the first day of walking through La Paz, I tied the cord of my camera to my belt.  After a few days, this mental behavior died down. Photo by Javier Collarte on Unsplash Other articles you can read: I was met by warm, hospitable exchanges with every Boliviano I came across.  The best way somebody described it was “when you travel to certain places, you can see it in their eyes [that they don’t feel positive about you].  Here, that’s different.  You don’t feel that here.”  This notion rang true for the duration of my time there. Now, ...