The posts on the Asia page are mostly archived from Tiyulon, our previous site. (That also means “a tiny trip”.) Our big trip to China, India and Nepal was taken before we had kids, but we like to keep the memory alive and hope you enjoy the posts!
First time in India is not the time to start “roughing it”, give yourself a few days to adjust, and spare yourself the 24 hour unreserved train journey. Transportation– the place where you get the most bang for your buck, splurge on the good buses/trains, it makes a world of difference in how you feel …
Attractions:The Sacred Garden: complex around where the Buddha was born. explore the area on a bike, take water and food with you, they will check your ticket at the Maya Devi temple. Accommodation:there is nowhere to stay or eat in Lumbini. there are 2 resorts and a place next to them called Siddhartha Guest House; …
Attractions:World Peace Pagoda: possible to take a boat across lake from pokhara and then it is a 20 minute hike to the top. **around lake you can: rent boats, bikes, paraglide, not swim. Accomodation:**whatever you do don’t stay at the Octagon. the guy is a wacko. Crown Hotel: 300 Rs; if you stay longer you …
General: * Get organized- treks should be organized from Kathmandu, not Pokhara. * Gear- all the gear that you need can be bought in Kathmandu other than good hiking shoes (bring from home). if only coming for the trek bring a sleeping bag from home (it’s cold up on the mountain all year round). for …
These are the things you absolutely must know if you are considering backpacking in China. Use our experience, learning the hard way, to prepare for your trip to China. With a little bit of time and preparation, you will have a much easier time backpacking in China! The following tips for China involve a little …
It’s hard to say goodbye to a sunset like this one…In today’s post we wrap up almost four months of traveling all around Asia. We spend more time on the glorious beaches of Goa before reluctantly returning to Mumbai and then flying to Israel via Istanbul. It was the perfect relaxing end to a wonderful …
Goa the second time / the final adventure in Istanbul Read More »
Last we left off, we were doing our own thing in Goa…exploring, relaxing and avoiding the crowds. And just like that, we ended up plunging ourselves into a backpacker mecca where there were waits for guesthouse rooms! Nevertheless the sights were incredible…read on for all the details!
Our beach vacation had begun the evening we arrived in Margao, Goa's main train station, and were taken to our guest house on Colva beach. Next morning we awoke to find that the beach was full of fisherman, fishing nets, and fish, so we began walking down the beach looking for a more suitable place …
