Happy Days with a Travel Companion
After months of solo travel, it was finally time for something different. My close Finnish friend Tino flew to Delhi to see me, and we northern India together for ten days. And oh boy, was it fun!
Alternative Pictures of Taj Mahal
Have you ever seen any photos of Taj Mahal that are not taken in a perfect weather? I want to show what visiting the famous mausoleum is really like, so here are a few less glamorous photos from the site.
I Had a Noble Mission in Udaipur
Searching for a lost friend of a friend in an Indian city of half a million people? Challenge accepted!
I Got off a Train in a Random City in India
After traveling through some of the most popular tourist destinations of India, I decided to hop off the train on a random city. When I finally got out of the beaten track, I witnessed a completely different India with unique flavours that… Nah, just kidding.
Stumbling in Hampi
“Oh, you have to go to Hampi!” exclaimed Anthony, an American long term traveler during our stay in Iran in July.
8 Useful Android Apps for Long Term Travel (and What to Do With Them)
Ah, smart phones. They’ve permanently changed the way we travel, but they don’t help much if you don’t know what to do with them. Here are some free Android apps that I’ve found very helpful during my months on the road.
My Stay in Zostel Gokarna
After over two months of traveling, I’ve had moments when I’ve been bored with the monotonous cycle of moving from one place to the next. Then I found Gokarna, my new favorite place in the world that reminded me why I’m traveling.
Monsoon Travel in Kerala, South India
Many travelers have strong opinions about India. They either love it or hate it, or feel both of the things at the same time. After a week in Kerala, Southern India, I started to understand why.
5 Reasons Why I Recommend Visiting Eastern and Central Europe
Only a few countries of the former Eastern Bloc have become popular tourist destinations after the end of the Cold War. At the beginning of my trip around the world, I spent 6 weeks traveling through Eastern and Central Europe. Here are 5 reasons why I think more travelers should visit the post-communist East.
The Wrong Season to Visit United Arab Emirates
There were no direct flights from Iran to India. Instead, I’d have to wait for countless of hours in an airport in Dubai or some other country of the Arabian peninsula. Heck, I thought. I might as well stay in United Arab Emirates for a few days.