Last updated: 2026 | For first-timers, weekend warriors, and anyone who’s been on the fence My first solo trip was to Colombia. I wasn’t a backpacker, then. I lugged around a carry-on sized suitcase, followed a rigid two-week itinerary, and had approximately zero flexibility. Then, I met a trio of British female travelers, was introduced… Read More Is Backpacking Right For You? An Honest Beginner’s Guide
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 | Backpacker, Boutique, and Beyond
Modern, shiny, urban, and clean. Singapore is unlike any other South East Asian capital city. The capital city of this small island situated between Malaysia and Indonesia is possibly the finest city our planet has to offer. Of all the cities I have been to, nothing can rival Singapore in its modernity, efficiency, and jaw-dropping… Read More Singapore On A Backpacker’s Budget
It was about to be my third time in Peru and I was beyond excited. Adventures off the beaten path, immersion in foreign cultures, and we got a dope whip to ride in on the journey down from Vilcabamba, Ecuador to Chachapoyas, Peru. I was about to embark on the adventure that dreams are made… Read More Traveling Northern Peru: A Budget Backpacker’s Cost Breakdown
“Ugh I wanna travel but I don’t have any money!” Well, ya whiny bitches, let me tell you some cold hard facts. If you’ve got a source of income and the slightest bit of self-control, you can also travel often. You’re going to have to make a few sacrifices to save money, but a wise… Read More Saving Up For Travel: 10 Simple Tips To Help You Get Started