About Meera Dattani

Meera Dattani

Meera Dattani is a freelance travel journalist from London who writes for National Geographic Traveller, Rough Guides, World Travel Guide and other publications.

Armed with her trusty laptop and well-worn backpack, she’s travelled the world from Uruguay and Honduras to South Africa and Cambodia, covering stories such as the fragile ecology of Khao Sok National Park in Thailand and blogging about her travels around Patagonia.

Planning the Inca Trail

Search for 'Inca Trail' and the results come snowballing. With so many options, prices and companies, we help to simplify the initial stages.

The Uncontacted Tribes of the Amazon

The Amazon is home to more uncontacted tribes, those who've had no contact with the outside world, than anywhere else on the planet.

Dorm-Mate Etiquette

When most of us are used to our bedrooms, sharing a dorm comes with a whole new set of rules. Here's how to be the almost-perfect dorm mate.

Handy Travel Apps

Got a smartphone? Put it to good use and download a few nifty travel apps from currency convertors to booking websites. And most are free!

Taking Better Pictures

Memorable travel experiences can be hard to capture on camera, but if you're often disappointed by your photos, follow these simple tips to take better pictures.

Plaza de Mayo

The moving sight of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo, seeking answers about their missing children during the Dirty War, is a Buenos Aires must.

Engaging with Locals on your Placement

Expand your social circle beyond other volunteers when you're on a placement by making an effort to get to know the local people around you.

Free Ways to Learn a New Language

Want to improve your Spanish? Forget the classroom. Learn on the move with nifty apps, learn online or find a local conversation exchange.