Travel Momentos: The Woman With The Inquisitive Eyes
This is the story of a wonderful encounter with a family on a train in India. Sometimes it's the little unique moments that create the best travel memories......
Cultural Odysseys
Stories of people and culture
Living With The Locals Of Yen Duc Village Homestay Vietnam
One of our most favourite travel experiences of all was the 2 nights & 3 days we spent at Yen Duc Village, Vietnam. Be prepared for some epic stories from this amazing homestay experience....
Mrs Vu Thi Thai & The Vietnam War
The first in our Life Stories series, we spent time with Mrs Vu Thi Thai, a wonderful women in the North of Vietnam. We spent hours talking (through a translator) about her life, and the husband she lost in the American (Vietnam) war. It was a sobering and enlightening experience, and we share it here through photo and video....
Eating Sheep Head In A Sahara Desert Homestay, Morocco
Living with berbers in the Sahara desert was an incredible experience, watching as they went about their daily lives. As guests in their home, we were treated to a local delicacy on our last night, a freshly prepared sheep head, with all the trimmings. This was one of our biggest challenges!...
The Mystical Puja Ceremony Of Varanasi
Beautiful photos of the mystical Puja Ceremony on the banks of the river Ganges in Varanasi, India....
Life And Death In Varanasi, India
Varanasi was an absolute attack on the senses, and our experiences there will stay with us forever. Public cremations on the banks of the Ganges, processions of shrouded bodies through the narrow streets and sweltering heat all left an indelible mark on us. ...
Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience In Kyoto
Your time in Kyoto will not be complete without experiencing a Japanese Tea ceremony, read more on the experience and what to expect!...
Holi Festival Of Colors, India
Holi festival in India can be intimidating, but don't worry, use our tips to ensure you get an authentic and real experience of this celebration!...
Living With Monks In The Mountains Of Koyasan, Japan
Leaving Tokyo behind, we headed to the mountains, and in particular a small monastery in Koyasan, where we spent a couple of days. Despite the cold, it was an enriching experience, as we watched the monks go about their daily life, including the morning fire ritual (with video)....
Living With The Locals On Lake Titicaca Peru
Interacting and meeting locals can be difficult when you're travelling and short on time. We decided to take a Peru homestay experience when we visited Lake Titicaca, and it turned out to be our favourite part of the trip!...