South Asia

Pakistan originally appeared on my horizon while thumbing though magazines somewhere in Ho Chi Minh City. My original trip was deemed by fate. At some point I found myself, 24, and sitting at a Bangkok cafe on Khao San Road. I  had finished nearly six weeks of walking from Saigon. I was young and impressionable. [...]

A journey into Rajasthan turns into a downward spiral of misadventure — the India experience.

A stroke of utter brilliance! The Kolkata Sudder Street tuk tuk mafia will be defeated, by dint no less, than taking the bus to the Howard Railway Station for the pittance of seven Rupees. The bulk of the two hundred or so Rupees that I shall save will nest securely in my front shirt pocket [...]

Going to Bangladesh? Be sure to find out what you need to know first!

Think you can’t get out into the wild and stand face to face with beasts on a tour? Think again.

Dave from thelongestwayhome.com searches for the legend of the living goddesses of Nepal. Called the Kumari, they are young girls that are said to be incarnations of the goddess Durga and manifestations of the divine female energy. After years of extensive research and many failed attempts, Dave finally succeeded in being granted an audience with [...]

Bhutan is a mountainous country located between India and China. It has controlled its tourism by requiring all international tourists to visit Bhutan through a local registered tourist agency, and charging a high fee. This is done to maximize the money gained from tourism while minimizing the cultural and environmental impact. Volunteers to Bhutan do [...]

Study Abroad, Research, Go to University in Maldives The achipelago nation of the Maldives is not a typical study abroad destination. In fact, the government has a program to send students to study abroad in nearby countries like India and Sri Lanka and then return to the Maldives. However, if you are interested in studying [...]

Transportation in India One would get an actual feel of the Indian culture when you commute by a bus, train or cab (“taxi” as they they call them in india). The locals commute by rickshaws which are unique to asia. Commuting by these means can be quite adventurous for the thrill seekers. But if your [...]