Backpacking in Anjuna: Goa, India

Anjuna is Goa’s party central. Luckily for me it was low p-season so I missed the swarms of tourists, most high of LSD and non-stop trance music. I made friends at Roadhouse Hostel and enjoyed a couple of the weekly beach parties, but for me was all about relaxing with a good coffee and daily gelato. Bliss.

Picturesque Palolem: South Goa, India

I was dreading Goa’s drug-filled trance parties, western culture and busy beaches but it appears low-season uncovers a completely different side. I failed to indulge in the social chitchat I desperately craved but I enjoyed an enjoyable day chilling out on Palolem’s picturesque beach. My story plus some top travel tips included….

Blissful Om Beach: Gokarna, India

The 310km from Hampi to Gokarna over the Western Ghats wasn’t the most enjoyable ride after my gear leavers snapped leaving me with single speed and painful knees. A day at the beach was just what I needed and Om Beach close to the religious town of Gokarna was bliss. Find out what happened >>

Relaxing in Hampi: Karnataka, India

Hampi’s hospitality was pretty horrendous and it made me consider my experience of India in comparison to the experience of others. Local behaviour aside, I had a relaxing couple of days in beautiful Hampi, a climbers paradise.