One of the most magical places you’ll find in Mexico is La Huasteca, a lush region filled with cloud forests, turquoise swimming pools, stunning waterfalls, and more. My six-month Mexico visa was quickly running out, and I thought about just riding it out slowly in Monterrey. I decided I had one last adventure in me… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to La Huasteca Potosina, Mexico
Few backpackers make it up to this region of Mexico. For those that do, they are rewarded with one of the most beautiful cities in Mexico. The city of Zacatecas, capital of Zacatecas State, is one of the most uniquely gorgeous places I visited in Mexico. The architecture often made me forget that I was… Read More The Complete Travel Guide to Zacatecas, Mexico | 2026
It didn’t take long for Guanajuato to become one of my favorite cities in Mexico. It’s just one of those places that ticks all the boxes for me. A beautiful city nestled in the mountains, a lively nightlife scene, amazing Mexican food, and plenty of unique cultural attractions rounds out Guanajuato as a must-visit destination… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Guanajuato, Mexico | 2026
Despite being widely considered to be the soul of Mexico, Michoacan often gets overlooked by international travelers. I visited the state of Michoacan on a whim, and unfortunately, only gave myself a few days to explore this beautiful and diverse state of Mexico. I used Morelia as a home base, and absolutely adored the city.… Read More Why Morelia, Michoacan Is A Top Travel Destination in Mexico
Arches National Park was one of the first national parks I ever visited, and the first to truly blow my mind. I had never been a big nature guy until my spontaneous U.S. road trip all the way back in the summer of 2016. Arches National Park was my introduction to the deserts of the… Read More The Complete Guide to Visiting Arches National Park, Utah | 2024
Peru is one of those countries that is impossible for me to get tired of. It seems like the more time I spend there, the less I feel I have actually done. I’ve visited Peru four times already, and each time has felt far too short for the multitude of things to do there. I… Read More One Month Northern Peru Travel Itinerary for Backpackers
Bariloche, located at the northern edge of Patagonia, is one of Argentina and South America’s top travel destinations. This beautiful town is situated on the shores of several different lakes and surrounded by mountains. It is a nature-lover’s dream. The area feels like a mirage, a lush oasis in the otherwise desolate Patagonian steppe. With… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Bariloche, Argentina | 2026
Where does one even begin with La Paz? Bolivia’s largest city might be one of the most unique cities that I have ever visited. Seriously, this city is weird. I say that with the intention of it being as big of a compliment as possible. I’m not talking artificially weird like Portland or Austin where… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to La Paz, Bolivia
Arequipa is one of my favorite cities in South America. The beauty of the colonial center is rivaled only by the surrounding nature, highlighted by the three volcanoes that tower over the city. While quickly becoming more and more popular among travelers, Arequipa is still a bit of a hidden gem. Backpackers quickly find themselves… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Arequipa, Peru | 2026
As far as South American destinations go, mainland Ecuador goes largely under the radar. I’ve met hordes of backpackers that opted to fly from Peru to Colombia or vice versa just because they thought Ecuador was worth skipping over entirely. Thankfully, those of us that manage to stray off the beaten path can get rewarded… Read More The Best Hostels in Ecuador | Backpacker, Boutique, and Beyond