Travel Diaries

Day-by-day adventures from our journey around the world. Real experiences, honest thoughts, and unforgettable moments from the road.

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Back to Goa
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Bogmalo, India
Oct 9, 2017

Back to Goa

The long train journey from Hampi back to Goa - 11 hours of Indian railways, trash-throwing shock, and a celebratory seafood feast at Bogmalo Beach.

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Anjaneya Hill
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Hampi, India
Oct 8, 2017

Anjaneya Hill

Our last day in Hampi - crossing the river in a coracle boat, climbing 575 steps to the birthplace of Hanuman, and saying goodbye to this magical place.

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Hampi temples
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Hampi, India
Oct 7, 2017

Hampi temples

Exploring Hampi's incredible temple ruins by scooter - from the Elephant Stables to the crown jewel Vitthala Temple with its famous stone chariot.

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Leaving Goa for Hampi
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Hampi, India
Oct 6, 2017

Leaving Goa for Hampi

We left the beaches of Goa behind for the ancient ruins of Hampi - a UNESCO World Heritage Site built among surreal boulder-strewn landscapes.

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Heading to North Goa
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Bogmalo, India
Oct 5, 2017

Heading to North Goa

Leaving the paradise of Agonda Beach behind, we headed north to Bogmalo - a strategic base near the airport for our upcoming adventures to Hampi.

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Palolem Beach
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Palolem, India
Oct 4, 2017

Palolem Beach

We hired a scooter to explore Palolem Beach - Goa's most famous beach known for silent discos and backpacker vibes. But first, we had to sweet-talk our way out of a police stop.

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Agonda Beach
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Agonda, India
Oct 3, 2017

Agonda Beach

Our first full day on Agonda Beach - swimming in the Arabian Sea, exploring the quiet beach village, and discovering why this is called Goa's silent beach.

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Leaving Varanesi
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Agonda, India
Oct 2, 2017

Leaving Varanesi

After the intensity of Varanasi and North India, we escaped to the beaches of Goa - India's coastal paradise where the pace slows down and the Arabian Sea beckons.

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The Delhi Red Fort
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Delhi, India
Sep 26, 2017

The Delhi Red Fort

The Red Fort is one of Delhi's top tourist sights - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as the main residence of Mughal emperors for nearly 200 years.

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Hong-Kong to Delhi
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Delhi, India
Sep 25, 2017

Hong-Kong to Delhi

A long day of transport from Hong Kong to Delhi marked our transition from the orderly streets of Hong Kong to the chaotic energy of India's capital.

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Tian Tan Big Buddha
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Sep 24, 2017

Tian Tan Big Buddha

The Tian Tan Buddha is the second-largest outdoor sitting Buddha in the world!

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Hong Kong Victoria Peak
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Sep 23, 2017

Hong Kong Victoria Peak

We headed to the Victoria Peak for a strenuous journey...

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