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Bhutan and Punakha Festival

April 28, 2019 By backpackers Travel

It all started with a dream and a decision to let go and trust life. I stumbled upon an image of Taktsang Monastery or Tiger Nest last year but honestly never thought I’d make it to Bhutan. In a country where there’s no McDonalds, KFC, H&M, malls, not even 7 Eleven, and television comes to […]

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Enlightening tips in the event you are going to India first time

December 10, 2018 By backpackers Travel

Make your trek calm by following these quality tips which causes you a ton through out your adventure. “India is the place where colours are particularly impressive. Pinks can enhance your eyes though in blues you could soak in.” I am not saying that these words are said by Kiran Millwood Hargrave. What’s more, without […]

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Hospital Hopping Around Asia

November 4, 2018 By backpackers Travel

I’m not going to say that I always had to go to the hospital, but there were times when shall we say fortune hath shown ill favor. Thanks to a new diet or falling into the trap of playing tourist. The thing to kind of keep in mind is that, in Asia, going to the […]

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Your Complete Sri Lanka Travel Guide

August 12, 2018 By backpackers Travel

There is something totally alluring about the Asian continent that is attractive to travellers with a sense of adventure and curiosity. India’s reputation for occasionally being unsafe and over whelming, alongside Nepal’s reputation as being the place for extreme outdoor enthusiasts makes Sri Lanka the safe haven in between those contrasting countries. The small island […]

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Penang – A Peek into the lost Peranakan Culture

September 7, 2017 By backpackers Travel

Once upon a time a Malay married a Chinese and thus began the Peranakan lineage. Most people in the world have never heard of the term Peranakan but those who have, they instantly conjure up images of grandeur, elegance and a unique amalgamation of two cultures. Although there are other variants, the term normally refers […]

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10 things I wish I knew before traveling India as a solo female

July 24, 2017 By backpackers Travel

India. A destination so diverse and astounding it’s difficult to believe my entire 6 month journey was spent in a single country, which was by far best described by a fellow traveler as a place where ‘you can touch every emotion in a single day’. From swapping between serene seasons of beach life in Southern […]

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10 Things to Know Before Backpacking in China

May 22, 2017 By backpackers Travel

Backpacking through China is a wonderful thing that will provide you with incredible memories and life experiences. China is a country that is steeped in culture and tradition, which makes for a trip of a lifetime. There’s always things to learn though before you travel to any destination. Especially, if you do not speak Mandarin […]

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Extreme travelling – Seeing the world without money

March 9, 2017 By Backpackers Mag

About us and magickervan.com: We are Magy and Mr. Shushtari from Bulgaria. We have travelled the world and have lived in different places for 10 years now. Some of the countries we visited before our current journey are Laos, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Morocco, most of Europe and we have lived in Spain, Czech Republic and […]

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Travelling through the lens with photographer Matt Powell

March 5, 2017 By Backpackers Mag

Travelling through the lens - Guru India backpacking

What started your interest in travel photography? I began taking photos about four years ago with my IPhone travelling around Vietnam. Looking back, it sounds pretty funny, but thankfully following that trip a good friend of mine encouraged me to invest in a Canon EOS600, which I still use today and I haven’t looked back. […]

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48 Hours in Beijing, China.

July 26, 2016 By Backpackers Mag

Great Wall at Simatia, China.

48 Hrs in Beijing: What to see and do as a backpacker! The capital city of China, Beijing (called Jing in short), is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. It’s not just because Beijing holds some of the best relics of The Great Wall, but mainly because the city holds an […]

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