Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon; and meeting Monks and Monasteries

If there is one thing that everyone does in Yangon, and in fact, Myanmar, it’s visit the outrageously glorious Shwedagon Pagoda. This gold-gilded beauty has a Stupa that rises 326 feet in the air and is a pilgrimage site for Buddhists from all around Asia. The old Toyota taxi cranked its way through the culturally fascinating yet grimy...

Discovering The Magic of Rome

This post about how we discovered the magic of Rome was brought to you in partnership with Alice and Monarch.co.uk. I wouldn’t say that Rome immediately grabbed me. Yes, this probably seems odd seeing as it’s one of the great cities steeped in our lore and history, but nonetheless, I wasn’t fascinated as much as I thought I would...

Fun In Ao Nang, Krabi: Sand, Sunsets & Monkeys

You might be thinking, where the diggety is Ao Nang? Well, it’s right here… We thought it would be cool to do more of a “live” blog post, we’re currently here in Ao Nang and it’s the 4th of March, 2013. I’m enjoying some air conditioning as we wanted to do some blogging through the hottest part of the day...

How To Get A Taxi In Bangkok – Basic Tips

A quick little guide on how to get a taxi in Bangkok. Bangkok is a huge city, and taxis are everywhere. Pink ones, yellow and green ones and blue ones will streak past you on an exceptionally regular basis. Image Credit We’ve been in Bangkok for four days now, and have caught a few taxis all around the place. Why taxis? Well, because if you...

Travel Cinemagraph Series: Delirium & Laughter in Ghent

I’ve raved about Ghent in the past. I still think it ranks up there as one of the best small cities in Europe! So if you’re in Belgium, don’t skip it! It’s photo-licious. Now there is no way I would visit Ghent and not try and create some Cinemagraphs to help document our adventures. The first Cinemagraph features...

What To Do In Rome: Your Travel Guide To This Historical City

This is it, the Active Backpacker guide about what to do in Rome. We explored the city and this is our list of things to do, from the big name stuff to the smaller gems we unearthed during our time amongst this epically historical place. No matter where you walk in Rome, you’re roaming in the footsteps of grand history. Ancient Roman stories...

Floating Market in Bangkok: Khlong Lat Mayom

A look into one of the serene floating markets in Bangkok, Khlong Lat Mayom. I’m not sure what springs to mind when you think “Bangkok”, but floating markets are definitely one of those iconic photos when it comes to Thailand, especially Bangkok. You know, the woman in the hat sitting in a wooden longboat, pots and pans...

Bangkok: Our First Impressions

So we landed into Bangkok at 2AM last night after a gruelling 20 hour trip from Vancouver (glad that’s over). Let me tell you, it’s nice to be in warm weather again! I’m loving being in shorts and a shirt again, sweating just a little bit 🙂 I haven’t been to Bangkok for a good 6 years, so haven’t felt comfortable...

A Sampling Of The Best Markets In London

Trudy rounds up the best markets in London to visit so that those backpacking through can get out there and enjoy the markets too!   London is fantastic. It’s a lively, exciting, vibrant city brimming with things to do and places to go. When visiting London I think it’s always best to choose a couple of things you really want to...

Travel Cinemagraph Series: New York in Moments, part II

It’s time for another instalment of the New York in Moments series! If you missed the first one, check it out here. Today’s Cinemagraphs will feature a gaudy subway sign and workers digging in the centre of Manhattan, as well as a photographer doing his thing on The Highline. These guys were working the late night shift digging...