Without a doubt, the best thing I did in Georgia was the 4-day trek from Mestia to Ushguli. It was an immersive experience in the natural beauty of the Svaneti region. Taking on the trek in the offseason made for an exciting challenge with unforgettable views all throughout. The trek is hugely popular in the… Read More Mestia to Ushguli Trek: Complete Solo Hiking Guide
I lasted about a week in Western Europe this summer before my bank account told me I had to go. Once I saw that hostel dorms in Amsterdam and Paris were soaring to over $80 a night, I knew it was time to leave. Revenge travel is a real thing, y’all. Summertime in Europe is… Read More The 11 Best Countries in Europe For Budget Travelers
My love affair with travel began in a little city called Prague. I studied abroad in Prague one summer as a wide-eyed 20-year old and haven’t looked back since. Prague is no longer a secret, but to this day, Prague remains a city that I hold dear to my heart, although my liver might not… Read More The Ultimate Backpacker Travel Guide to Prague | 2026
The mountain town of Huaraz is my favorite travel destination in Peru. The city itself might be rough around the edges, but few places out there remain as rugged and untamed as this gem in the Andes. Huaraz is an excellent home base for trekking some of the world’s most beautiful trails and summiting mountains… Read More The Ultimate Huaraz Bucket List: 27 Things To Do | Peru
Billy Joel said it best, and sadly, it took me way too long to realize that Vienna waits for me. I think that song might be my top song on Spotify this year just from the few days I spent in Vienna. A timeless bop for a timeless city. When I finally arrived in Vienna,… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Vienna | Austria
Poland might be one of the most underrated countries in Europe. Not too many travelers make it further east than Prague or Vienna, and if they do, it’s usually straight down to Budapest or Greece. Leaving Poland off your Euro-trip itinerary is a big mistake. This Eastern European country is full of gems to be… Read More Two-Week Poland Travel Itinerary: From Historic Cities to the Tatra Mountains
Warsaw was my last stop on my adventures through Poland. Maybe it was for the best, because had it been my first, I might have spent all two weeks in this unique and lively city. As soon as I set foot here, I began to regret allotting only three nights here. This city was diverse… Read More The Ultimate Travel Guide to Warsaw, Poland | 2026
If you’re looking for a good time, look no further than Krakow. As a backpacker, you can’t ask for much more from a city than Krakow. It’s a historic and culturally rich city. It’s budget-friendly with an absolutely bumpin’ nightlife scene. Krakow also serves as an excellent home base for some of Poland’s best day… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Krakow, Poland | 2026
Ahh, Netherlands. If it wasn’t so dang expensive, I could stay here forever. The summers in the Netherlands are unbeatable. Grab a beer or a bottle of wine, hit the park with some friends, and just sit back and enjoy the endless sunshine. The Netherlands is a favorite of mine in Europe, ever since I… Read More Backpacking The Netherlands: A One-Week Travel Itinerary
A trip to Xochimilco can go one of two ways. Xochimilco can be a boring tourist trap where you sit on a boat in the hot sun for a few hours. On the other hand, it can be an amazing day spent with friends boozing and cruising along an ancient Aztec waterway. I’ve had both… Read More The Complete Xochimilco Travel Guide | Mexico City’s Best Party