Gjirokaster is one of my favorite little villages in Europe. It was my first introduction to the Albania that I would eventually fall in love with. Gjirokaster is charming, filled with history, and overflowing with character. With Albania being my first foray into the Balkans, Gjirokaster was unlike anywhere I’d ever seen before. This all-white… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Gjirokaster, Albania | 2021
Santorini does not need an introduction. Greece’s most famous island gets a lot of hype, and honestly, rightfully so. I truly had my doubts before I visited Santorini. I even considered skipping the island outright. In my mind, it was just going to be honeymooners, infinity pools, big crowds of tourists, and inflated prices. Yes,… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Santorini, Greece | 2021
Paros was one of those places where as soon as I arrived, I wondered where it had been all my life. Like seriously, what had I been doing in Mykonos for so long?! No offense to Mykonos, but Paros was just *chef’s kiss*. The island was everything I needed after the chaotic craziness of Mykonos.… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to the Island of Paros, Greece | 2021
As someone who runs a blog called The Partying Traveler, I knew that I couldn’t miss Mykonos on my first visit to Greece. The parties here are the stuff of legends, with some of the nightclubs being renowned as some of the best in the world. Despite the pain that I knew it would bring… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Mykonos, Greece | 2021
It did not take long for the lively Greek capital city to win me over. Athens has been a city I dreamed of visiting ever since I was a little kid nerding out over Greek mythology and the legendary figures of Ancient Greece. As far as I was concerned, Athens was a legend in itself.… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to Athens | Greece 2021
One of Mexico’s most popular non-beach destinations is the city of San Miguel de Allende. It’s pretty easy to see why. San Miguel is a beautiful and historic city. For travelers who want to dip their toes into Mexico, San Miguel is a great introduction. It’s like a gateway drug to falling in love with… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to San Miguel de Allende | Mexico
Mexico is often known as a destination solely for beach-goers and spring breakers. This preconception could not be more wrong. Sure, you’ve got an abundance of coastal resort towns to choose from, but Mexico is so much more than just that. Before my latest six month jaunt through Mexico, I had been to Mexico six… Read More Why Mexico Is A Great Place For Your First Backpacking Trip
What is up everybody!? We’ve come a long way since last year, and I can say with immense optimism that for the first time in a long time, I am actually excited for the future. This time last year, I was sulking around in my parents’ basement wondering if this pandemic would ever end. I… Read More Woo! Upcoming Travel Plans, Life Updates, and GROUP TRIPS!
The state of Chiapas is one of the most stunning regions of Mexico. The southernmost state of Mexico boasts as diverse a range of activities and adventures that you can imagine. From breathtaking waterfalls, jaw dropping canyons, sparkling cenotes, and colorful cultures, Chiapas is a region that has it all. Despite being relatively close to… Read More The Best Things To Do in Chiapas, Mexico
Monterrey is one of the largest cities in Mexico, but somehow, it often goes overlooked by travelers. As the capital of the northern state of Nuevo Leon, Monterrey is a long distance away from the tropical paradises that Mexico is known for. However, if you’re close by, it’s a city you can’t miss. I briefly… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to Monterrey, Nuevo Leon | Mexico