Spicy, sizzling, sensual Cartagena. Where do I even begin? This colorful and vibrant city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast is one of my favorite travel destinations in the world. Admittedly, there is a bit of nostalgia and fondness, as Cartagena was the first stop on my first ever solo backpacking trip. No matter how many times… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Cartagena, Colombia | 2026
The charming town of Salento is nestled in the rolling hills of Colombia’s eje cafetero. Contrasting against those lush, green valleys are Salento’s all-white buildings with their vividly colored doors and balconies. As a backpacker traveling through Colombia, I couldn’t imagine a more ideal destination than Salento and the neighboring Cocora Valley and national parks.… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Salento, Colombia | 2026
Colombia, once a no-travel zone for much of the world, has quickly become a bustling hotspot for digital nomads, remote workers, and other long-term travelers. It might sound surprising to some, but dig a little deeper and it becomes pretty easy to see why. Between Colombia’s sparkling Caribbean coastline, vibrant cultures, and laid-back pace of… Read More The Best Places To Work Remotely in Colombia | 2026
Mexico has no shortage of incredible towns to visit. You’ll find magic in every corner of Mexico. So much magic, in fact, that Mexico’s government has over a hundred towns designated as literal “magic towns”, or pueblos magicos. Currently, there are 177 pueblos magicos in Mexico, although that number changes every few years as new… Read More The Best Pueblos Magicos to Visit in Mexico | 2026
Mexico City is one of my favorite cities in the world. This bustling metropolis can seem overwhelming at first, but take it little by little and you’ll undoubtedly fall in love. Mexico City can often feel like a dozen cities in one. It takes time to find your footing and favorite spots in the throes… Read More The Ultimate Mexico City Bucket List: 47 Things To Do
I continued my adventures and misadventures throughout Mexico with a quick visit to the state of Tabasco and its capital, Villahermosa. It’s well off the typical tourist trail, but always keen to try something new, I hopped on a bus from Campeche and found myself in Villahermosa. It’s not really a popular travel destination, among… Read More Travel Guide to Villahermosa and Tabasco | Mexico
The era of remote work is upon us. I’ve been unintentionally digital nomad-ing long before the pandemic pushed working remotely as the norm. Even as it’s become more common, the most difficult part remains the same: choosing a place to settle down. As someone who needs a work-life balance while traveling, it’s important to find… Read More The Best Places To Work Remotely in Latin America | 2026
It seems like I may never run out of places to fall in love with in Mexico. No matter how much time I spend traveling in Mexico, there is always somewhere to new to discover and adore. On my 7th or 8th visit to the country, I finally stumbled upon the coastal gem of Campeche.… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Campeche | Mexico
Istanbul might be my favorite city in the world. It is an ever-changing metropolis where one simply can never get bored. If you find yourself bored in Istanbul, I’d go as far as to say that you might be the problem. Many tourists limit themselves to Sultanahmet, knocking off attraction after attraction and opining on… Read More The Ultimate Istanbul Bucket List: 44 Things You Need To Do
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 Travel Guide to Medellin, Colombia | 2026