We continue our India month with an exploration of five sacred sites, some famous some less famous, to highlight the cultural and historical heritage of this incredible country. 1) The Taj Mahal Wait. Wait a second. What do you mean ‘sacred site’? The Taj Mahal, India’s iconic sight, daily trampled by hordes of camera-toting, paan-spitting tourists? … Read more
Discover St Pauli, Hamburg’s quirkiest neighbourhood with a walking tour, uncovering its history and secrets. Now if you’ve lost your inheritance And all you’ve left is common sense And you’re not too picky about the crowd you keep Or the mattress where you sleep… One of Tom Waits’s songs is titled Reeperbahn, after the main … Read more
With the beginning of a new month, The Crowded Planet leaves Jordan and moves to Malaysia, our focus for the month of April. There was no other way to kick-start this month: Penang is our second home. Nowhere else have we ever felt at home as in this little island off the coast of Malaysia. … Read more
March is nearly over, and our tour of Jordan is nearing to an end. Only one week left. During the first three weeks, we’ve brought you the marvels of the Golden Triangle of Jordan; Aqaba and its lovely beaches, the desert adventure playground of Wadi Rum and the eternal city of Petra. Here’s tale of … Read more
Dear friends, this week we’ll take you to visit Petra. One of the seven wonders of the world, a UNESCO-listed marvel. A rose-red city, almost as old as time. How to begin, to tell you how amazing it is? We decided to start with some practical Petra tips, on how to get the most out … Read more