The island of Siargao is the hottest new thing on South East Asia’s backpacker trail. Starting out as a surfer’s haven, Siargao has evolved into a paradise for digital nomads, backpackers, and expats alike. Boasting stunning beaches, world-renowned surf breaks, lush landscapes, and hidden lagoons at a budget-friendly price point, it’s not hard to see… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Siargao Island | Philippines
The Philippines is an often-overlooked stop on many South East Asia backpacking itineraries. It’s understandable, as its geography can make it a much more challenging country to travel through than Thailand or Vietnam. Those who accept that challenge are rewarded with pristine landscapes and a warm, welcoming culture. Backpacking the Philippines is a deep dive… Read More The Backpacker’s Crash Course Guide to Traveling the Philippines
Here we go! My first three years of leading group expeditions in Pakistan have come and gone, and I’m beyond excited to announce that we are running this trip of a lifetime again in 2024. Pakistan is a country that captivated me from the get-go, and left me breathless in every sense of the word.… Read More We’re Going To Pakistan! August 2024 Group Expeditions
Here we goooo!!! It’s time for my first group trip to South East Asia, and we’ll be going to a place particularly dear to me. That’s right. I’m going back to my home country and taking a group of y’all with me to immerse ourselves in the sunshine and karaoke culture of the Philippines. Grab… Read More We’re Going to The Philippines! May 2023 Group Trip
For a relatively small country, Sri Lanka is incredibly diverse. The best thing about Sri Lanka is just how much variety it provides as a travel destination. This stunning island can cater to any and every type of traveler. Whether you are the vacationer that likes to relax or a high-energy adventurer who needs to… Read More One Week Sri Lanka Itineraries For All Types of Travelers
I was sitting restlessly in my hotel room in Bali, halfway through a six-week commitment but itching like crazy to get on the road again. It had been weeks, maybe months since I had truly felt like I was on a real adventure. Getting pampered by my family in the Philippines and then getting sucked… Read More 3 Weeks in Sri Lanka: The Epic Recap
Sri Lanka has yet to experience the backpacker boom that other places in Asia have, but it still has a solid infrastructure to cater to travelers. That makes now one of the best possible times to visit this stunning country. Nowhere more-so than Ella. Ella is Sri Lanka’s trendiest and most popular destination among younger… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Ella, Sri Lanka
Ahh, Ceylon. The jewel of the Indian Ocean. You couldn’t dream up a more perfect island. The culture, the wildlife, the golden beaches and epic sunrise hikes, just wowie. Sri Lanka truly has it all. I could spend a lifetime in Sri Lanka and it would still be too short. However, any time in Sri… Read More The Ultimate Two Week Sri Lanka Travel Itinerary | 2025
Sri Lanka is one of my favorite countries I have ever been to. I was surprised by how quickly I fell in love with the country, and how it felt like no matter how long I spent there, there was always something new about every day. On any given day, I could be cycling through… Read More The Perfect 3 Week Sri Lanka Itinerary for Backpackers
The island nation of Sri Lanka is quickly working its way onto many people’s travel bucket lists. In fact, it was ranked as 2019’s best travel destination by Lonely Planet, calling it “a country revived” following the decades of civil conflict that ravaged the nation and its people. Boasting incredible scenery, diverse wildlife, extraordinary cultural… Read More Everything You Need To Know Before Going To Sri Lanka