Samantha Shea

3 weeks ago | thebrokebackpacker.com | Samantha Shea

By Samantha Shea Last Updated April 1, 2025 / Home » Asia » Pakistan » 15 of the Best Airbnbs in Lahore: My Top Picks for 2025! Not only is Lahore the capital and largest city in the province of Punjab, but it also happens to be the second largest city in the entire bloody country! With a population in excess of 13 million, it casually slips into 26th place in the world’s largest cities championships, which is impressive given there are over 10,000 others worldwide. Anyway, my statistical...

4 weeks ago | medium.com | Samantha Shea

Samantha Shea·Follow4 min read·--What does it mean to be Canadian? And why does the answer so often start with what we’re not? We’re not American: we’re not loud, not war-hungry, not divided. We pride ourselves on being polite, progressive, and peacekeeping. But if we look deeper into the core of this (honestly, worn-out) narrative, we find something much less clear. Lately, Canadian nationalism has swung across the political spectrum.

1 month ago | thebrokebackpacker.com | Samantha Shea

By Samantha Shea Last Updated March 24, 2025 / Home » Southeast Asia » Cambodia » The BEST Hotels in Koh Rong (Where to Stay in 2025)Koh Rong is an absolutely stunning island destination located in the Gulf of Thailand and it’s easy to see why travellers flock there every year. Think white sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and lush landscapes begging to be explored.

Jan 13, 2025 | thebrokebackpacker.com | Samantha Shea

By Samantha Shea Last Updated January 14, 2025 / Home » Asia » India » 16 India Travel Tips You NEED to Know! • 2025India. A world within a world, a mixture of every feeling and emotion you can imagine x10, and possibly the most adventurous place you can travel to. I spent 5 months backpacking it on a budget of $10/day, and while I now live in neighboring Pakistan, and have even been to Afghanistan, I can assure you that neither are quite as crazy (in a good way) as Bharat.

Jan 8, 2025 | thebrokebackpacker.com | Samantha Shea

By Samantha Shea Last Updated January 9, 2025 / Home » North America » USA » BEST Hotels in Mammoth Lakes – Where to Stay in 2025Located in the depths of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, Mammoth Lakes is the holiday destination of dreams that boasts picturesque scenery and plenty of outdoor activities to keep you busy. Mammoth Lakes is a great place to visit whether you want to spend on the ski slopes or curled up in front of a fireplace with a smooth glass of red wine.