Two years ago, I decided to go on my first solo trip. It was a quick two-week getaway to Colombia. Those brief two weeks sparked a fire in me. As soon as I got back to the states, I bought my first big boy travel backpack and booked a flight to Peru to meet up… Read More What The Last 2 Years Of Backpacking Have Taught Me
Traveling Is Supposed To Be Hard And Hostels Make It Too Easy If you aren’t struggling every single moment of every single day, you are not immersing yourself deeply enough into the culture. Hostels are notorious for helping their guests organize transportation, future accommodations, guided tours, and anything else you can imagine. If you want… Read More 4 Major Reasons Why Staying In A Hostel Sucks
Lake Atitlan, or Lago de Atitlan, is world-renowned among backpackers for a reason. Surrounded by volcanoes and lush green hills, the natural beauty of the lake never gets old. One could stay there for months, soaking in the laid-back lifestyle of the tranquil lakeside villages. I even considered extending my Central America backpacking trip just… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide To Lake Atitlan | Guatemala
I came into Phong Nha as clueless as I have ever been about any destination. Most of it was because I was not even planning on going here, and didn’t even know it existed until a couple of days prior. I was working my way through the north of Vietnam and intended to go to… Read More Guide to Exploring the Caves of Phong Nha | Vietnam
From tree houses to caves, I found myself partying at a lot of interesting places while I was in Central America. However, the ridonculous Saturday night rave at an abandoned swimming pool just outside Antigua was the one where actual fun accompanied the sense of novelty and wonder. I arrived in Antigua on a Saturday, hearing… Read More Antigua’s Weird Rave At An Abandoned Swimming Pool | Guatemala
The reign of Pablo Escobar and the legacy that followed have given Colombia a reputation that has been hard to shake, despite the fact that the Colombia of today has all but erased the demons of a Colombia past.… Read More How Easy Is It To Get Cocaine in Colombia?
One of the most memorable days I’ve ever had while traveling was the day that I meandered into Comuna 13, once notorious for being the most dangerous neighborhood in Medellin, Colombia. Beyond just seeing the scenery and beauty of the colorful houses cascading along the hills, that day became a perfect example of my favorite… Read More A Day in Comuna 13, MedellÃn’s Most Notorious Neighborhood
Social media has always been my specialty. Since 2011, I had gained over three million followers on Twitter, over 120,000 on Facebook, and around one million on Snapchat (before those bastards suspended my account for no reason). Basically, I’ve been in the game long enough and have failed enough times to know which strategies work and… Read More How To Get More Instagram Followers For A Travel Account