Armenia is one of the most underrated travel destinations in the world — a small country tucked in the Caucasus Mountains where ancient monasteries cling to canyon walls, alpine lakes reflect snow-capped peaks, and the capital Yerevan pulses with a nightlife and café scene that most travelers never expect to find this far off the… Read More The Backpacker’s Crash Course Travel Guide to Armenia | 2026
Although the magnificent Rainbow Mountain and the scenic trail leading up to it are well worth the trip, many people neglect the difficulty and potentially dangerous process of getting to the top.… Read More Everything To Know Before Taking On Rainbow Mountain, Peru | 2026
I flew into Guatemala City groggy and frustrated. My flight had been delayed over and over and over again, and slowly, my hopes of spending the night planning and preparing for Guatemala disintegrated. Instead of arriving early with plenty of time to sort out an agenda of sorts for the following days, the plane landed… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Antigua, Guatemala | 2026
Oozing with culturally-rich destinations and breathtaking natural beauty, Morocco is a can’t-miss destination for any backpacker. I spent over a month backpacking through Morocco, visiting many of this North African country’s most iconic destinations as well as delving deep to find its hidden gems. With no shortage of unique destinations, budget-friendly prices, and diverse cultures,… Read More One Month in Morocco: The Ultimate Travel Itinerary | 2026
As a backpacker, Cusco is a city we could only dream of. An affordable city with adventure, culture, and history? You really can’t ask for much more.… Read More The Backpacker’s Complete Travel Guide to Cusco, Peru
15. Bogota, Colombia The bustling capital of Colombia is a city full of excitement and wonder. The city has many diverse neighborhoods, many of which feel like entirely new cities in themselves. The ubiquitous street art adds some spice to the already colorful city, especially in the stunning hillside barrio of Comuna Paraiso. There aren’t… Read More My Top 15 Favorite Cities In South America
The city of Shkoder, often known as the gateway to the Albanian Alps, is an essential stop on any Balkan travel itinerary. To reach the mountainous national parks of northern Albania, one must pass through the charming city of Shkoder. Backpackers tend to skip big cities, but thankfully, Shkoder is much more than just a… Read More The Backpacker’s Complete Guide to Shkoder, Albania
Unsure where to start my Malaysian adventure off from, I started looking up popular spots. I was in Singapore and while Kuala Lumpur might have been a sensible choice, I had to fly out of Kuala Lumpur to go to Bali, so I was going to end up there anyway. I decided to go with… Read More George Town, Penang Travel Guide: A Wanderer’s Paradise | 2026
I had a lot of free time on my hands in Kuala Lumpur. Based on everything I’ve heard from everyone else, food was the main attraction in Malaysia’s capital. Obviously, you’ve also got the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, but aside from that, there isn’t much to do but eat and shop and shop and eat.… Read More Is Batu Caves Worth Going To? Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 2026
While Barcelona has built a reputation as a tourist trap and even overrated, I am the furthest thing from one of those people. Perhaps I hold a fondness or nostalgia towards Barcelona as the first European city I ever visited, but it is a destination that I love coming back to time and time again.… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Barcelona, Spain | 2026