Mexico is often known as a destination solely for beach-goers and spring breakers. This preconception could not be more wrong. Sure, you’ve got an abundance of coastal resort towns to choose from, but Mexico is so much more than just that. Before my latest six month jaunt through Mexico, I had been to Mexico six… Read More Why Mexico Is A Great Place For Your First Backpacking Trip
Tulum has clearly become a major hotspot for travelers looking to get away during the Coronavirus pandemic. Mexico’s relaxed borders and lack of quarantine requirements have made it a popular destination for travelers from all over the world. None of Mexico’s travel destinations have benefitted as much as Tulum from this tourism explosion. Well, maybe… Read More What Is Traveling To Tulum During COVID Actually Like?
The sprawling metropolis of Mexico City is one the largest cities in the world, so you can guess how overwhelmed I was when I decided to turn a six-hour layover into a three-day detour. My plane landed in Mexico City around midnight. Curious at what the wonders of Mexico City could possibly offer, I entertained… Read More Mexico City Travel Guide: The Perfect 3-Day Itinerary
From jungles to wildlife to amazing beaches, Manuel Antonio is a top destination for anyone traveling to Costa Rica.… Read More Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica Travel Guide
We continue my travel stories from lockdown series with a story from peak The Partying Traveler days. I’ve chilled out significantly since starting this blog, but every time anyone questions my qualifications as the self-proclaimed Partying Traveler, I go back to this story. Flash back to spring 2017. I was in Central America, hopping from… Read More Going Straight From A Rave To Hiking A Volcano | Travel Stories From Lockdown
When I first flew into Mexico City, it was for an overnight layover. I initially just planned on sleeping at the airport. My layover was only about six hours long, surely not long enough to leave and adequately explore the city. However, the travel bug bit me a bit too hard. After two months in… Read More 12 Reasons Why You Should Go To Mexico City
Unless you are a college spring breaker or a pair of middle-aged parents taking their family on vacation, Cancun is a no-no. At least, that’s what it seems like everyone thinks. Backpacking through Central America, I encountered many travelers who would just scoff at the thought of going to Cancun. In my mind, I felt… Read More Why Cancun Doesn’t Deserve The Hate It Gets
Just a few hours away from bustling Cancun is a secluded island paradise with nicer beaches and fewer tourists. I almost feel conflicted writing this because even though I want people to experience Isla Holbox, a part of me wants Isla Holbox to stay as pristine and untouched as it is. As far as Mexican… Read More Isla Holbox Needs To Be On Your Mexico Itinerary
If one can fight through the unbearable heat of Granada, then there is a lot to enjoy about this laid-back colonial town in Nicaragua. About an hour away from Managua, it is one of the go-to destinations for travelers flying in. Similar to how most travelers skip Guatemala City and go straight to more backpacker-friendly… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide To Granada, Nicaragua
Close to Antigua, a little over an hour’s drive away depending on the traffic, is the less physically imposing but still pretty cool Volcan Pacaya.… Read More Hiking Volcan Pacaya near Antigua, Guatemala