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
Puno is a bustling city in southern Peru, nestled on the shores of Lake Titicaca. The main draw of the city are the floating islands of the Uros people. This one-of-a-kind experience is one that you will only find in Peru. For those backpacking long-term throughout South America, visiting Puno is a no-brainer, especially if… Read More Are The Floating Islands in Puno, Peru Worth Visiting? | 2026
You know the name. You know the reputation. Koh Phangan is home to the world-famous Full Moon Party, a raging good time on the shores of Haad Rin Beach where thousands of people of all ages are dripping sweat and neon paint and chugging buckets. Yes, the Full Moon Party is reason enough to go… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Koh Phangan, Thailand | 2026
Few places in the world offer the variety of landscapes, cultures, and experiences that Tanzania possesses in abundance. From the sparkling waters and white sand beaches of Zanzibar to the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro and everything in between, Tanzania has got range, y’all. One could argue that it is the best country in Africa for… Read More The Ultimate Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Tanzania | 2026
Oh, Cape Town. A city where the sizzling African sun clashes with the violent ocean. A place whose iconic mountains are omnipresent and unwavering in their defense of the Mother City. The howling winds and unceasing waves have led many to crash ashore. It’s up to you whether you decide to become a shipwreck or… Read More Cape Town: The Backpacker’s Ultimate Travel Guide | 2026
As far as travel destinations go, Uganda was never really on my radar. While I was crafting my very open-ended itinerary of backpacking from Kenya to South Africa, I didn’t even once think of visiting Uganda. Not even a single broad Google search, but the more time I spent in East Africa, the more it… Read More The Backpacker’s Crash Course Travel Guide to Uganda | 2026
Wow, where to begin with Kenya. The five weeks I spent backpacking through Kenya have led to some of the grandest adventures I’ve been on to date, but let me tell ya. I’d be lying if I said it didn’t come with its fair share of challenges and frustrations. I’ve dealt with damn near everything… Read More The Ultimate Crash Course Travel Guide to Kenya | 2026
Rarely these days does it feel like I’ve stumbled into a true hidden gem. I visited Kilifi on word of mouth alone, trusting the word of a couple travelers raving about this laid-back coastal town sandwiched between Mombasa and Malindi. Hardly anything appeared online about Kilifi. Part of me wondered if it was a mistake… Read More Kilifi, Kenya Travel Guide: A Laid-Back Coastal Town Worth Slowing Down For
The charming and culturally-rich island of Lamu is without a doubt one of the top destinations in Kenya. The pace of life here is idyllic. When you think of an island getaway, Lamu is as close as it gets to a full escape from the world. Cars are banned on this island, with boats and… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Lamu Island | Kenya
Egypt is one heck of an experience. Roaming in ancient temples, following the footsteps of the pharaohs, gazing at the same vast deserts they did, it all felt surreal at times. Sometimes I had to pinch myself to remind me that I was actually there. Of course, that immersion was broken as soon as you… Read More The Backpacker’s Crash Course Guide to Traveling Egypt