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
As the coronavirus hysteria gripped the world in March, I was still staying in hostels, but was well aware that the future would change. I was in El Chalten, Patagonia, perhaps one of the most iconic backpacker havens in the entire world. There was even a statue in town dedicated to the countless backpackers that… Read More What is the Future Of Backpacker Travel Post-Coronavirus?
As far as South American destinations go, mainland Ecuador goes largely under the radar. I’ve met hordes of backpackers that opted to fly from Peru to Colombia or vice versa just because they thought Ecuador was worth skipping over entirely. Thankfully, those of us that manage to stray off the beaten path can get rewarded… Read More The Best Hostels in Ecuador | The Partying Traveler
Sponsored Guest Post Iceland has recently experienced a huge tourism boom. In fact, in 2018, over 2.3 million people visited Iceland, which was a 5.5% increase from the year before. When you take into consideration that the population of Iceland is only 360,390, you get a sense of how big of a number 2.3 million… Read More 7 of the Best Places to See and Things to Do in Iceland
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 The Backpacker’s Crash Course Guide to Cape Town | 2024
The good old cross country road trip is a classic American vacation, and it is one of my favorite ways to spend the holidays. Driving on the long road with some of your favorite people can be a lot of fun, but if your car isn’t ready for the trip, you can run into a… Read More Preparing Your Car For A Road Trip: 6 Pro Tips
Ecuador was meant to be a quick stop-over en route to Peru. That quick stop-over turned into 43 days. This country turned out be more incredible than I could have ever imagined. Ecuador is criminally overlooked and severely underrated, despite boasting some of my favorite places I have ever traveled to. Despite spending six weeks… Read More The Top 10 Best Travel Destinations in Ecuador | 2025
Southern Peru is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, boasting wonders world-renowned. However, the north of Peru is a rich region that is full of incredible treasures as well. The gateway to adventures in northern Peru can be found in the idyllic, unassuming town of Chachapoyas. Despite the town’s small size… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to Chachapoyas, Peru
South Africa’s Garden Route is famed worldwide for good reason. It is hands-down one of the best road trips you will find on the planet. Cruising along the Garden Route, you are never more than half an hour from either the mountains or the ocean. Coming from the U.S., I was more than a bit… Read More Is Baz Bus the Best Way to See South Africa’s Garden Route?
24 years ago, I was born in a little town about an hour away from the bustling town of Kalibo. My family moved to the United States shortly after. 24 years later, I came home to make it to one of the world’s most unique and colorful festivals. Every January, the Mother of all Philippine… Read More 2019 Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival Gallery