Backpacking food – Bread options

I have been experimenting with bread alternatives on long backpacking and camping trips to add variety to the food options. Here are my favorite choices so far. Matzo (Matzah) bread : So what is Matzo bread ? (If you already don’t know) : Known as “Food of Faith”, this unleavened bread is eaten during the …

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Can you bring backpacking food to Chile?

Almost everyone who goes on a W-trek or O-trek of Torres Del Paine asks this question as a part of their planning. Can you bring backpacking food to Chile? I have already addressed this topic in the Patagonia packing list. However, this topic deserves bit more digging if you are a foodie, vegan or a …

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Best beaches in Algarve Portugal

  How do you pick the best beaches in Algarve Portugal when there are over 100 beaches to pick from ? We did a lot of research and got great suggestions from our Airbnb host. Here I present my favorite list of best beaches in Algarve Portugal. Especially after being spoilt by the secluded beaches …

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Corcovado National Park Hiking

Osa peninsula,Costa Rica is home to the largest rain forest in the Pacific Central America, Corcovado National Park. This park is so diverse and is celebrated as “the most biologically intense place on Earth”. To get to Osa peninsula from San Jose, I flew a small 10-seater plane. It was a $250 for the round-trip. The …

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Udawalawe National Park Safari Tours – Everything You Need to Know

After Adam’s Peak hike, ar Siripada, we made our way to experience Udawalawe National Park Safari Tours to get out of the crowd and unwind in the untouched wilderness. Udawalawe Jeep Safari Tours are the only reason why people come to the park. We took public buses all the way from Sripada to Udawalawe and …

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Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga, Portugal – Must Visit Sanctuary

Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga

When we went to apply for Siddharth’s passport at USPS, the clerk at Post Office commented that she wants to save money to visit Portugal. And went on to tell us about the religious significance of the country. Until that time, visiting Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga was not in the agenda for us. …

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11 Gorgeous Options for Camping at Peneda Geres National Park

Geres camping

Peneda Geres National Park in Portugal is the only National Park in the entire country. If you happen to be in Portugal, especially Douro Valley or Porto, I highly recommend adding a couple of extra days to enjoy camping and hiking in Peneda Geres National Park. As we wrapped up the road trip to Douro …

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Douro Valley – Sweetness of Port wine in the air !!

After a day in Lisbon, we rented a car (give yourself a few hours to rent the car. They work at a slightly slower pace), and headed north. If you are renting a car in Portugal, take the toll pass with the rental car company. It’s a nightmare to pay manually and there are tons …

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Lisbon in a day. Pickpocket attempt and sore legs !

In no time, we hit the streets of Lisbon equipped with “Here We Go” gps app, and a tentative plan in mind to see the highlights. We just had given a day to the city before driving to the country side in search of nature. And it is more than enough in my opinion. First …

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