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How to travel from Alleppey to Thekkady in Kerala India 2020

April 30, 2023October 25, 2019 by Alice Teacake

Alice Teacake looking out over the lush green hills of Kerala, India

If you’re planning a trip to Kerala and are looking for some information on how to get from the backwaters area of Alleppey to the lush hills of Thekkady, then you’ve come to the right place. Please note that Alleppey can also be called Alappuzha. Alleppey is an amazing place to visit for its traditional houseboat experiences. Thekkady is famous for its stunning Periyar National Park. Both Alleppey and Thekkady are top tourist places in Kerala.

5 Top Places to Visit in Kochi Kerala India

April 30, 2023October 25, 2019 by Alice Teacake

Fisherman in Kochi walking next to his boat on the shore.

Looking for your next amazing solo destination? This Kochi City travel guide is for you! Kochi (also known as Cochin) is one of the best places to visit in Kerala, and you’ll find new things to discover around every corner. There are many places to visit in Kochi and I experienced the best of the best with the Kerala Blog Express this year!

The Best Alleppey Luxury Houseboat in the Alleppey Backwaters of Kerala

April 30, 2023October 22, 2019 by Alice Teacake

Woman looks at camera while on houseboat. Man opposite woman looks at river.

One of the best ways to experience “God’s Own Country” in Kerala, India is to take a luxury Alleppey houseboat tour. Several of my friends and I who are travel bloggers experienced a house boat. We are here to tell you about the best luxury Alleppey Houseboats to explore the Alleppey backwaters, with honest reviews and thoughts about our experiences!

4 Day Dolomiti di Brenta Adventure Itinerary: Hikes in the Dolomites Italy

April 12, 2024September 23, 2019 by Alice Teacake

Nicola, a local mountain guide, hiking up to Rifugio Tuckett

Welcome to the Brenta Dolomites, the Dolomiti di Brenta, also known as the Western Dolomites! If you’re looking for rugged, epic and extreme hiking in Italy adventures far from cities and main roads, this is it. These mountains boast some of the best hikes in the Dolomites with rustic mountain huts, serene lakes, glorious meadows and breathtaking limestone peaks.

Avoid These 10 Mistakes! Teaching Jobs in China for Foreigners

March 17, 2023August 30, 2019 by Richelle Gamlan

My first year teaching abroad in China as an English teacher was a disaster. I was teaching English (one of the most popular teaching jobs in China for foreigners) and was severely underpaid. Living and working on a factory-lined highway (where I was the only foreigner for miles), I was working for a school that wasn’t legally allowed to hire me. I even had to owe up to $8,000 (my entire salary for the year) if I tried to leave early. Yikes.

11 Reasons Why People Love to Travel and Why You Should Too

April 27, 2023July 29, 2019 by Danny Newman

Reasons why people travel and love to travel

Why do people travel? What is it that drives our wanderlust and attracts us to the idea of stepping out into the wider World, to throw our hands up in the air and proclaim, ‘I’m gonna have an adventure!’ Here’s 11 reasons why people travel, and why you should love to travel too.

How to Survive Your First Solo Camping Alone Trip

April 30, 2023July 25, 2019 by Alice Teacake

A camping trip is one of the best ways to escape the monotonousness of daily life and reconnect with Mother Nature. But, sometimes planning a camping trip with others turns out to be more nerve-racking than it’s worth. You’ll be trying to come up with a schedule that will work for everyone and ensuring that everyone brings the appropriate gear. You’ll have to decide what the right meals for everyone are, and arrange ride-shares. These are just a few things that could end up spoiling the fun. Why not go camping alone?

18 Best Hikes in Europe That Need To Be On Your Bucket List

April 30, 2023July 25, 2019 by Alice Teacake

Oh hey there adventurer. Putting together a bucket list for your Europe backpacking trip are you? Europe has some of the best hikes in the world so just make sure that you do not miss these 15 best hikes in Europe!

I Experienced an Express Kidnapping in Peru Whilst Travelling Solo

April 27, 2023July 1, 2019 by Kirsty

‘I had travelled through over 40 countries by myself before I became a victim of crime. I’d backpacked all over the world and never even been pickpocketed. Then one night in Peru that all changed. I’ve heard stories about express kidnapping but you never think it will happen to you’…

Don’t Be A Loser: Use SafetyWing Nomad Travel Insurance

April 27, 2023June 3, 2019 by Alice Teacake

Whether you’re a digital nomad, an expat living abroad, or a foreign worker living and working abroad, you must have a back up plan. That’s where nomad travel insurance comes in; as a golden Plan B to the travel and medical insurance you may already have in your home country.