Summer ’17 — turns out to be the last summer in India for me (for at least next few years). What could have been a better way to sum it up than to spend a nice long vacation backpacking? India — the birthplace of backpacking, enjoys quite a few locations that lure a traveller. May it be the majestic, […]
Malana was my very first outing with the GoPro, after being forced into using the camera by a friend in the spring of 2016. In his words, “Try the camera and it will blow your mind away”. To be very honest I did not think much about the camera, but how wrong I was going […]
Turtuk (Tur-tuk) is a tiny Baltic village on the border of India and Pakistan. It is surely the prettiest village in the whole of Ladakh, if not in all of India. Here is a list of 10 things to do while in the village of Turtuk. 1. Pluck apricots in Turtuk Backpack to Turtuk in […]
Here is a checklist of things to have while backpacking to the Northern mountain region of Thailand from six to 15 days. Documents: Travelling gear: Clothing: Remember Thailand is paradise for shoppers so anything extra you carry from home is going to be unwanted load to move around with. Personal: Accessories: –>For a […]
Travelling to Himachal was on my mind for quite some time, but Kinnaur and Spiti were something I had never thought of. I had read some bit about Spiti before the trip, Kinnaur was a pleasant surprise! Snowcapped mountains, Baspa river flowing through the villages of Chitkul and Rakcham. The monastery and lanes of the […]
Research is a very important part of travel. You need to know – the where, when, why, what, which and how of the place. Backpacking requires these aspects to be crossed all the more as it is a budget form of travel. Here are 10 things to help you before you backpack and when you […]
Majuli, the cultural capital of Assam is the largest river island in the world and is home to one of India’s largest tribes. From taking a ferry ride to reach the island, to living in bamboo huts, here is a list of things to do in Majuli. 1. Ferry Ride The only way to access […]
From the nightlife in Bangkok to the vibrant night markets in Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai and most of all, a visit to the Kayan long neck tribal village. This is an eight-day backpacking trip to the unexplored mountain region of Northern Thailand. Thailand Trip Cost: Rs 20,000 + 5% GST = Rs 21,000/- Inclusions: […]
February, 2017 Hey, there travellers. That’s what you become once you travel with tlow. You are no more a tourist in a new place but a part of the locals. This trip has been a change in perspective to what actual travel is. It has made me want to explore nature and travel more. Tlow […]
One difference between backpacking and leisure travel is in adapting to the environment. Backpacking also gives you a lot of opportunities to learn and grow as an individual. Here are a few tips to make your travel experience memorable. 1. Learn to bargain while backpacking While backpacking, you’ll have to negotiate on prices for any […]