A few hours away from the bustling tourist hubs of Quintana Roo, you’ll find a secluded paradise island home to stunning beaches, colorful wildlife, and fewer tourists. I first visited Isla Holbox back in 2017, and felt conflicted writing anything about because I wanted it to remain as untouched as it was when I visited.… Read More The Complete Travel Guide to Isla Holbox, Mexico | 2022
One of the most surreal experiences you can ever witness takes place every winter in the mountains of Michoacan, Mexico. Visiting the winter home of the monarch butterflies in Mexico is nothing short of magic. It felt like I was in a fairy-tale, wandering through the forest while surrounded by tens of thousands of these… Read More How To See the Monarch Butterfly Migration in Michoacan, Mexico
When I look back at what made me fall in love with backpacking, Medellin comes to mind. Colombia was the first country that I ever solo backpacked to, further amplifying the liveliness and chaos of this vibrant Latin American country. The excitement that Medellin offered a wide-eyed newbie traveler like me can’t be put to… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to Medellin, Colombia | 2022
Happy New Year’s, y’all! 2021 has come and gone. It has been both the most challenging and rewarding year that I’ve had as a full-time travel blogger. Weaving my way around the globe and trying to travel responsibly during the pandemic was an endless puzzle. The ever-changing restrictions made it difficult, but also brought about… Read More The 22 Best Travel Destinations For 2022
There’s a reason why Mexico’s beaches are among the world’s most desired travel destinations. From its sparkling Caribbean waters to its rugged and untamed Pacific coastline, Mexico’s beaches are something special. From world-famous destinations like Cancun to hidden gems like Chacahua, there are no shortage of tropical getaways to choose from. If you’re trying to… Read More The Best Beach Destinations in Mexico
I’ve said this before many years ago and I still stand by it: for adventurous souls who want to dip their toes into backpacking, Mexico is the perfect place to start. I go in-depth about why it’s so great for new backpackers in this post, but we’ll dive right into another reason right now. The… Read More The 25 Best Hostels in Mexico
Montenegro is a small country in the Balkans oozing with natural beauty, from its sparkling Mediterranean Coastline to monstrous snow-capped peaks. Backpacking in Montenegro was a wild experience, although admittedly, riddled with a lot of roadblocks. As a country relatively new to the international tourism scene, it poses more of a challenge to travelers than… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide To Traveling Montenegro
My first group expedition to Pakistan has come and gone, and I have never been more certain of anything than running this trip back again next year. We’ve secured our first round of dates for this once-in-a-lifetime trip, a challenging but immensely rewarding experience. Pakistan is a country that captivated me from the get-go. There… Read More We’re Going To Pakistan! September 2022 Group Expedition
Where does one even begin with Istanbul? This sprawling metropolis of over 16 million people is unlike any other city I’ve ever been to before. If the world had a capital city, I truly think Istanbul would be a strong candidate. It is the crossroads where Europe meets Asia, and it shows in its culture,… Read More The Backpacker’s Complete Guide to Istanbul, Turkey | 2021
For first-timers to Istanbul, it can be overwhelming trying to make sense of this massive city. With a population of nearly 20 million people, one can easily succumb to the chaos. The best approach to this sprawling metropolis is to break it down into neighborhoods and tackle it that way. Istanbul can feel like many… Read More A Guide to Istanbul’s Best Neighborhoods for Travelers