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Three Days In Abu Dhabi: The Perfect Itinerary For First Time Visitors.

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Bemused Backpacker — 13 Comments

How to spend three days in Abu Dhabi with this insiders itinerary.

Tagged with: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Itinerary, things to do in Abu Dhabi, three days in, three days in Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Essential Tips And Advice For Visiting The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque In Abu Dhabi.

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Bemused Backpacker — 18 Comments

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the largest and most spectacular mosques in the middle east and an absolute must see attraction for any visitor to Abu Dhabi. Here is an essential guide with everything you need to know for visiting Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque.

Why Fota Wildlife Park Is One Of Ireland’s Best Must See Attractions.

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Bemused Backpacker — 10 Comments

Fota Wildlife Park is one of Ireland’s top attractions and one of its biggest hidden gems at the same time, and is an absolute must see attraction for any animal lover on a trip to Ireland.

Tagged with: animal tourism, Cork, Fota Wildlife Park, Ireland, things to do in Cork, wildlife conservation, wildlife park, wildlife tourism, zoo
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Why I Keep Coming Back To Cork, Ireland.

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Bemused Backpacker — 10 Comments

As a destination Ireland is hard to beat in general, but Cork is one place that I find myself returning to again and again. Let me tell you why.

Tagged with: Cork, County Cork, Ireland, things to do in Ireland, Wild Atlantic Way
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Human By Nature In Kerala, India.

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Bemused Backpacker — 2 Comments

The state of Kerala is like no other in India. Intensely laid back and uniquely spiritual, the lush, tropical landscape, spectacular festivals and mysterious culture has fascinated travellers for thousands of years, but it is the people that keep bringing travellers back to God’s Own Country time and time again.

Tagged with: Gods Own Country, Human By Nature, India, India travel, Kerala
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The Great Himalayan Road Trip.

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Bemused Backpacker — 24 Comments

What started as a simple idea, a road trip through some of the most pristine and undisturbed locations in the Himachal Himalayas, led to an epic adventure that none of us could have prepared for. Heroic landscapes, surprising cultures, laughter,…

Tagged with: Himachal Pradesh, Himalayas, India, road trip, road trip Himalayas, road trip India
Posted in Destinations, Travel Talk

The Statue Of Unity In Gujurat, India, The Uncrowned New World Wonder.

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Bemused Backpacker — 14 Comments

When talking about some of the worlds greatest tourist sites it is easy to launch into hyperbole, everything can be great, or awesome, or amazing. More often than not those superlatives are genuinely earned, but occasionally you come across something special, something so completely unexpected it leaves even writers powerless to describe it. One such site is the Statue of Unity in Gujurat, the uncrowned new World Wonder that every traveller should visit.

Tagged with: Gujurat, Gujurat India, Gujurat Tourism, India, Statue of Unity, things to do in Gujurat, things to see in Gujurat
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Top 13 Unmissable Sites And Experiences In Ahmedabad.

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Bemused Backpacker — 10 Comments

Often overlooked by many travellers passing through the well worn backpacker trail in India, Ahmedabad is a powerhouse of a city packed with amazing things for backpackers to see and do. Here is the quintessential top 10 list of what travellers should see and do in Ahmedabad.

Travelling In Gujurat During Navratri.

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Bemused Backpacker — 28 Comments

India is already one of the most colourful and vibrant destinations on the planet and Gujurat is no exception to that rule. Already one of India’s most diverse and culturally rich states, the festival of Navratri turns Gujurat into one long, extravagant, over the top and dizzying celebration, and visiting Gujurat during Navratri will be one of the most lively and sensory overloading experiences you will ever have, even if you don’t get to play the Garba yourself!

10 Common Travel Mistakes In India.

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Bemused Backpacker — 15 Comments

India is one of the most popular backpacking destinations in the world, and for good reason, but it isn’t always the easiest destination to travel through and can give most backpackers a heavy case of culture shock. Here are the 10 most common travel mistakes all backpackers make on their first time in India, and how you can avoid them.