Would you visit a possibly haunted, mysteriously abandoned, creepily eerie UFO village? If the answer is yes, keep on reading. If the answer is, “WTF is a UFO Village?” I also advise you to keep on reading. Located only an hour outside of Taipei in Tawain stands an abandoned neighborhood – the only catch? Looking at the homes, one could assume aliens were its’ residents.
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Is the Famous Kandy to Ella Train Ride Overrated?
The famous Kandy to Ella train ride was at the top of my list when it came to planning my two weeks in Sri Lanka. I knew I wanted to travel like a local, witness the breathtaking tea fields, and stick my feet out of an open doorway. All of which I did! While I, personally had a magnificent time on the 7 hour journey, there are many people who do not share the same enthusiasm for the famous train ride.
Read more10 Insta-Worthy Cafes in Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan was a designated rest stop between two non-stop weeks in Nepal and India, and another ten non-stop days in Vietnam. Sometimes traveling becomes exhausting and it requires a bit of a “vacation”. Therefore, I didn’t plan on doing much sightseeing in Taipei, and instead, focused on cafes in Taipei.
Continue ReadingChitwan National Park Safari: What to Expect
On the second day of my stay at the Barauli Community Homestay, one of the local boys took us on a safari through Chitwan National Park. We traveled through marshy grassland, all the while keeping our eyes peeled for rhinos. You are never guaranteed a rhino sighting while on safari, so we got extremely lucky when we eventually came across a few.
Continue ReadingRecollections En Route: Namaste in Nepal
After dusty, chaotic, noisy India, we made our way to Nepal. The contrast in countries was noticeable immediately. The streets were wider, quieter, and cleaner. The houses were built differently, and the residents residing in them were friendlier.
Continue Reading50 Photos to Inspire You to Visit India
India is the easiest place in the world to take photographs. Most of the work is done for you. There is so much life, color, and history around every corner, it’s truly a photographers dream. To this day, it’s towards the top of my list in terms of most-photogenic destinations in the world.
Continue Reading10 Shocking Things I Saw in India
I knew prior to visiting India, that I should prepare myself for some pretty shocking sights. Honestly, living in Asia was preparation enough as I dodged oncoming traffic, received the most curious stares, and learned to expect the unexpected. Even so, there were a few things in India that left me speechless.
A Quick Guide to Varanasi
Visiting Varanasi was a huge priority for me when I started planning my trip to India. Alongside witnessing the Taj Mahal, and drinking all the masala chai tea in the country, it was high on my list of musts. From everything I’d heard and read online, Varanasi was the place in India that left the biggest impression on people. After spending two days in Varanasi, I can absolutely see why.
Continue Reading7 Amazing Things to Do in Orchha, India
Before arriving in India, I had never heard of Orchha. In Hindi, Orchha technically means “hidden”, so I guess that makes sense. Nevertheless, it was a peaceful, historical village in the middle of India, and a surprising highlight for me.
Continue ReadingJaipur, India: A Photo Diary
The only thing I knew about Jaipur before visiting, was that it’s referred to as “the pink city”. An entire city slathered in my favorite color? SOLD. Once I arrived, however, I realized it’s more of a… terra-cotta? Regardless, it was stunning.
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