Overtourism, what we can do

We first heard the term "overtourism" when Venice, Italy talked of implementing a tourist tax. The small canal town was so overwhelmed with tourists coming off buses and cruise ships that it was...

Purchasing from South Pacific indigenous villages

When visiting traditional villages or local markets you may be able to purchase locally made totem poles, wood figurines, bamboo flutes, stone axes, pig tusks and Pandanus leaf carry bags direct from...

Kuari Pass trekking - A journey to spiritual wisdom

Each peaks has symbolic significance in Hindu religion..!! During the phase of trekking we had a superb view of peaks and each peaks have symbolic significance in Hindu religion. Like, Dronagiri...

Choose the right backpack for your Himalayan Trek

Backpacks are the most important requirement when you go trekking, especially for a terrain like that of the Himalayas. Choosing the right backpack therefore becomes essential in this case. ...

Our experience at a Japanese Ryokan and Onsen

This year we were lucky enough to experience our first Traditional Japanese Inn (Ryokan 旅館 ) and natural hot spring (Onsen 温泉). This is one of our most treasured experiences ever! Harataki...

5 Tips for Ethical Travel

Ethical travel is simply being aware of your choices and the impact you are making when you travel. Ethical travel can be anything from eating and buying locally to being conscious of what...