Siliguri is the largest city in the entire Northeast India and it’s a good jump off point if you want to go to Darjeeling or explore other states such as Sikkim, Assam and other Northeastern States. You can book a bus from Kolkata to Siliguri or you can book the much cheaper train instead. When …
How to Go to Shimla from Varanasi
When travelling in India we were originally planning of going to Sarnath, Agra, Delhi and Khajuraho right after Varanasi but the heat became so unbearable (around May) and the owner of the hostel even said that it’ll even get hotter by June and July. No wonder it’s the off peak season, only a few people …
Best Places to Go Skiing & Snowboarding in Finland
While I’m the first to declare that my partner and I are NOT an adventurous couple compared to some, travelling from one country to another to try one new extreme activity after another, we do have a shared love of two adrenaline pumping sports; skiing and snowboarding. We’re still snowboarding together and it’s still our …
Battle Of The Low Cost Carriers: EasyJet vs. Ryanair
There are a million low cost carriers out there; Flybe, Wizz Air, Aer Lingus, and Jet2 just to name a few. But anyone who has travelled in Europe will tell you that the most popular by far are easyJet and Ryanair, and this post is meant to help you decide between the two. First and …
The Top 10 Things To Look For When Booking A Hostel
So you’re on Booking.com or Hostelworld.com ready to book your hostel with a few friends. You’ve easily narrowed down your choices by price and ranking, but are wondering how to sort through the over 200 hostels still available in your city of destination. Well I’ve come up a list of necessary requirements that will make …
Where to Buy Mobile Phones in Phnom Penh
Mobile phones are an integral part of our life, and are especially handy when travelling. It gives us a chance to communicate to friends, family, book accommodation, find things to do and so much more. But what happens you are travelling in Cambodia and lose your phone or tablet? Or if it breaks? What do …