As I was traveling through my home country of the Philippines, I decided to make the journey up to one of our most iconic living legends, Apo Whang-Od. This journey was important to me for a few reasons. I was born in the Philippines, but immigrated to the U.S. when I was young. I have… Read More Visiting Apo Whang-Od, The World’s Oldest Tattoo Artist | Philippines
Peru is one of the cradles of civilization, although its historical significance is criminally overlooked. Most are familiar with the World Wonder of Machu Picchu. Not so many are aware that before the Inca conquered Peru, dozens of other Pre-Inca civilizations thrived in the region. From the Chachapoya and Chimu in the north to the… Read More The 21 Best Archaeological Sites and Ruins To Visit in Peru | 2025
Bolivia is a country that I have always had mixed feelings about. One thing that I can say with absolute certainty about Bolivia is that there is no shortage of weird stuff. That makes for plenty of unique activities everywhere you go. From Cholitas wrestling in La Paz to the vast array of otherworldly scenery… Read More The 12 Best Things To Do In Sucre, Bolivia
One of the best day trips that you can take from Sucre is a visit to Tarabuco’s indigenous market. Bolivia is home to dozens of indigenous ethnic groups, and you’ll be able to see quite a few of these groups at the Tarabuco market. Is Tarabuco’s Sunday Market Worth Visiting? To keep it simple, the… Read More A Guide To Visiting The Tarabuco Sunday Market in Bolivia
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?
One of the most stunning and unique neighborhoods in the world is the vibrant barrio of Chualluma in La Paz, Bolivia. If you are reading this, you have probably already heard of Chualluma or have seen this colorful neighborhood grace your Instagram feed. It is eye-catching, without a doubt. However, beyond its beautiful and colorful… Read More How To Visit The Colorful Neighborhood of Chualluma in La Paz
Internationally, Cajamarca isn’t well-known and lies a bit off of the typical tourist trail. When I visited Cajamarca, I was among maybe a dozen foreigners that I was in my entire time there. Three of those foreigners were other travel friends that I managed to convince to come down. However, Cajamarca appeared to be very… Read More The Best Things To Do in Cajamarca, Peru
Earlier today, I was craving some grasshoppers. No, I’m not pregnant but I’ll admit that is a weird sentence that I never expected to write out. So one time, I was in Puebla, Mexico when this adorable old lady selling not-so-adorable snacks coaxed me into trying a sample of her wares. She gave me a… Read More The Top 10 Weirdest Things I’ve Ever Put In My Mouth
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
Anuradhapura is one of the most unique towns I have ever been to. Its significance in Sri Lankan culture, religion, and history is impossible to overstate. Despite boasting some of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful and impressive attractions, it maintains an off-the-beaten-path vibe. There are still relatively very few international tourists to this part of Sri… Read More The Complete Travel Guide to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka