Soul Travel Blog - Responsible Travel Blog

Soul Travel Blog - A responsible travel and sustainable travel blog.

Soul Travel.
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Explore and make the world a better place.
Sustainable, positive and mindful travel.

Welcome to Soul Travel Blog!

Hi! We’re Ellie and Ravi, a travel-loving couple wandering along the world and trying to make a positive difference along the way. You can find out more about us and how we came to be writing this blog here.

Soul Travel Blog is a responsible travel blog, sharing stories from our journeys where we try to travel as sustainably as possible. You’ll find us exploring off the beaten path, or on it, looking for mindful travel solutions. Our goal is to make responsible travel easy.

Are you ready to discover the most exciting and sustainable places to visit in the world? Get started on the blog!

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Moving Continents: How we Ended Up in Toronto, Canada!

by Ellie | November 20, 2018 | Canada, Ramblings | 2 Comments

In a (partly) unexpected pivot of life, we found ourselves moving across oceans this summer to Toronto, Canada our new home. Here's the back story to what brought us to Canada and a little advice for those considering moving to Toronto too. Plus.. what's next for us!...

Transformational Travel: In Search of Something in Costa Rica.

by Ellie | November 17, 2018 | Costa Rica, Yoga, Wellness & Mindful Travel | 0 Comments

It’s not everyday your inbox delivers an invitation to explore the concept of Transformational Travel – in the beautiful country of Costa Rica, no less. And so, with the promise of Adventure and perhaps Transformation,

Responsible Travel in Goa: Is It “Too Late” to Visit??

by Ellie | October 22, 2018 | India, Responsible Travel Guides | 0 Comments

Once a hippy-paradise with swaying palms and the occasional coco-hut, Goa is one of India's highlights. Over recent years, though it has become a victim of its own success, and we'd heard many reports saying that Goa had been ruined by over tourism and over...

Visiting Iraq al Amir Womens’ Cooperative in Jordan.

by Ellie | September 25, 2018 | Jordan | 2 Comments

Visiting Iraq al Amir womens’ cooperative is a chance to see rural life in Jordan and support this inspiring project in the beautiful Wadi Seer valley just 45 minutes away from Amman

Why you Should Visit Northern Jordan.

by Ellie | September 18, 2018 | Jordan | 2 Comments

We’d come to Pella – a small and remote village in the north of Jordan to stay at Beit-al-Fannan, the House of the Artist. Over the next two days we’d spend time at both Pella and a small town called Umm Qais, getting a bit more familiar with Jordanian culture and hospitality, and learning about

The Best of Responsible Travel in Kerala: A Guide.

by Ellie | June 6, 2018 | India, Responsible Travel Guides | 4 Comments

Planning a trip to Kerala and want the best places to see and stay? Our guide to ecotourism in Kerala covers the best of responsible travel in Kerala and much more

The Maitree Express: Kolkata to Dhaka by Train.

by Ellie | May 9, 2018 | Bangladesh, India, Train Travel | 3 Comments

Travelling from Kolkata to Dhaka by train on the Maitree Express: what you need to know. Maitree express schedule, pricing, how to buy a ticket and everything you need to travel from India to Bangladesh by train.

Exploring Uphill Kerala: Thekkady & Periyar Tiger Reserve.

by Ellie | April 25, 2018 | Eco Hotel Reviews, India | 3 Comments

Thinking of visiting Periyar and looking for things to do in Thekkady, Kerala? Our stay at Spice Village resort was an example of responsible tourism in Periyar

How to Reduce your Carbon Footprint while Travelling.

by Ellie | March 14, 2018 | Responsible Travel Tips | 0 Comments

When it comes to making travel more environmentally sustainable, and low carbon travel, this much is true: Carbon Emissions continue to rise. So, what can we do to clean up our travel-act? Here are some of our top tips for low-carbon-footprint travel.

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In Search of Swimming Tigers: Exploring Bangladesh’s Sundarbans.

Mar 7, 2018

Punting down narrow, muddy creeks, as the sun rose in the background, our eyes were peeled. Watching for any sign of movement or a noise that was different from the muted splosh of water around the boat, or the tweeting kingfishers. As we watched the dense jungle, we wondered..

Bangladesh Travel: 30 Things to Know Before you Go.

Jan 24, 2018

Curious about travel in Bangladesh? Read my top Bangladesh travel tips including advice for female travellers to Bangladesh, and what you need to know before you go to Bangladesh.

Best Places for Eco Friendly Travel in The Philippines.

Dec 24, 2017

The Smallprint: Some of the organisations mentioned in this post hosted me or gave me a discount. As always, the stories, experiences and opinions expressed here are purely my own. This post contains affiliate links. For more information on affiliates and what type of...

11 Reasons to Visit the Desert of Kutch, Gujarat: In Photos.

Oct 16, 2017

I spent just under a week exploring the desert of Kutch with Kutch Adventures India. In a place that sees few foreign visitors (and many of who do come make a beeline straight for the Great Rann of Kutch), I had a different experience.

How to Enjoy the Best of Local Food in India (without getting sick!)

Oct 5, 2017

One of the top reasons to travel to India, is the food. With many warnings about “Delhi Belly”, here’s how to enjoy home-cooked, local Indian food, with a happy stomach!

Great Rail Journeys – Where you won’t Forget the View!

Sep 21, 2017

Great rail journeys from around the world. From Bulgaria, to Cuba to Iran, here are some of the best train journeys with views you won’t want to miss!

Discovering Nubra, Ladakh – Part One: Leh to Sumur.

Sep 10, 2017

The road from Leh to Nubra Valley is around 115km and usually takes about 5-6 hours from Leh. The route takes you over the spectacular Khardung La Pass – along the highest motor able road in the world – and up to heights of

Why Travel to Iran?!

Jul 24, 2017

Why travel to Iran? For a country crippled by the West, Iran is starting to open up. Travellers may now just be its golden ticket.

What you Need to Know to Plan Train Travel in India.

Apr 17, 2017

Those who've been to India will know. Unlike other countries, train travel in India is many things. But being 'turn-up-and-go' is definitely not one of them, especially not for foreigners. I tend to subscribe to the saying that you haven't been to India (let alone...

Chandelao Garh: Staying in a Rajasthani Village.

Mar 5, 2017

Chandelao Garh is the home of former generals of Marwar (as the region of Jodphur, Rajasthan, was once known). The main part of the house was built in 1744 and has been well looked after to retain its charm and beauty.

Freedom Re-found: Walking the Elephants Home.

Dec 29, 2016

I woke up early to the sounds of trumpeting mixed in with calls of the resident roosters from my village homestay. The elephants had come up to the village from the forest---something they don't normally do. But today, they had an appointment: with the vet. I'd come...

Night Train to… The Scottish Highlands.

Sep 8, 2016

The London to Fort William Sleeper. The Scottish Highlands have always held a mystical appeal to me. And in my book---there's no better way to travel than to fall asleep in the suburbs of London, muggy in the august heat, and waking up to the fresh air of the Scottish...

Destinations

INDIAN SUBCONTINENT: Bangladesh | India | Sri Lanka

MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: Iran | Jordan | Morocco

SOUTH EAST ASIA: Cambodia | Philippines | Thailand | Vietnam