The Wildflowers Travel

How much do you really need to pack for a week at the beach?   Do you need more than a swimsuit, dress, flip-flops, book and some sunscreen for a week at the beach?  That's a question that I have wondered about many times.  It is very tempting to overpack and have this doomsday approach where you fill your bag with things that you think you might need just to regret it in the end. Well, to be honest, my packing habits are still a work in progress, to say the least, but I feel that I have come a long way since my first overpacked backpack trip.  Moreover, my journey toward becoming a minimalist traveller has taken on a much deeper meaning. Once you are able to "do without" and realise that you need way less than you think your life is filled with freedom.    But it takes time and some lifestyle changes to actually achieve that minimalist mindset. Minimalist travel starts with a Mindset - It's a process over time to To be a ...

When you set foot in the area of Pak Khlong Talat you enter a fragrant world of exquisite flowers and vibrant colours.   You can sense the history and community here as most of these shops are family businesses passed down from generations.  It is fascinating to see how the shopkeepers and flower sellers put together their arrangements and displays to sell. Everybody is busy taking care of their delicate flowers, some are on their phones taking orders and others are having their daily conversation with fellow vendors. That is a glimpse of life in the Flower market. The Flower Market portrays the softer, romantic side of  Bangkok and is a feast for the eyes and senses. Beautiful Roses The meaning of flowers in Thai Culture Flowers have great significance in Thailand and is often given as offerings, lucky charms and decorations. You can always spot flower garlands in temples, hanging from taxi rear view mirrors and at shrines. Cars always pull up a...

 I had been to some other amazing islands before but this was my first trip to Kho Samui.  Our plan was to explore the island by motorbike, take it day by day and also enjoy our much-needed vacation time.  But as the week developed and the beautiful island revealed herself to us. We discovered that Kho Samui has something to offer for every budget and a lot of free fun things to do. As first timers to Kho Samui, I'd say we did a lot, saw a lot and loved it there. The Island is famous for its Palm-fringed beaches. Past and Present: Kho Samui is on the Gulf of Thailand about 35 km north of Surat Thani Town. The central part of the Island is mostly mountainous jungle and the largest mountain is called Khao Pom.  The lowlands are connected by Route 4169 which is 51 km long and encircling the Island. The Island was inhabited 15 centuries ago by fisherman from the Maly Peninsula and China. It appears on Chinese Maps dating back to 1687. Th...

When the travel bug bites you, you will find yourself looking for all kinds of reasons to go on that trip you have been dreaming about for a long time. But travel does not come cheap. For most people, it is a dream realised after many years of hard work and savings. However, travel doesn't need to be super expensive. All it actually requires is some research, smart planning, advance booking and an adventurous soul. I only started travelling in my forties and had to learn a lot of things through trial and error. Travel has taught me many lessons but most importantly I learned how to do it a bit cheaper and still had lots of fun and adventures. I once had a conversation on a bus with a fellow traveller from Italy and he told me that he has travelled since he was 19 years old. He said that his secret is to travel always in a way that he has money left for his next travel. That advise I took to heart and since then had implemented that in my travels and my life and ...