I was sitting restlessly in my hotel room in Bali, halfway through a six-week commitment but itching like crazy to get on the road again. It had been weeks, maybe months since I had truly felt like I was on a real adventure. Getting pampered by my family in the Philippines and then getting sucked… Read More 3 Weeks in Sri Lanka: The Epic Recap
Sri Lanka has yet to experience the backpacker boom that other places in Asia have, but it still has a solid infrastructure to cater to travelers. That makes now one of the best possible times to visit this stunning country. Nowhere more-so than Ella. Ella is Sri Lanka’s trendiest and most popular destination among younger… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to Ella, Sri Lanka
Ahh, Ceylon. The jewel of the Indian Ocean. You couldn’t dream up a more perfect island. The culture, the wildlife, the golden beaches and epic sunrise hikes, just wowie. Sri Lanka truly has it all. I could spend a lifetime in Sri Lanka and it would still be too short. However, any time in Sri… Read More The Ultimate Two Week Sri Lanka Itinerary
For travelers, creators, and storytellers alike, there’s only so much you can do on a mobile platform. Every major social media outlet has that one shortcoming. There’s just something that keeps it from being the perfect way to share your big once-in-a-lifetime expeditions and those little journeys that you go on every day in your… Read More Jet Journal: A Revolutionary New Travel App
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
Mazunte is one of Mexico’s more off-the-beaten-path destinations for travelers looking for some sun and sand. As far as tourism infrastructure goes, Mazunte might be as barebones as it gets, which might turn some vacationers away and be a huge draw for others. For a stunning beach town that has yet to be discovered by… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide To Mazunte, Mexico
Out of all of the popular tourist cities in Bali, I consider Ubud to be far and away the best. It lacks the coastline that most travelers flock to for a taste of that tropical island life, but Ubud has a lot to offer of its own. Ubud is one of the only cities I… Read More 12 Things You Need To Do In Ubud, Bali
Bali is one of those dream destinations for pretty much everybody. There’s just something about the island that attracts all sorts of travelers. From the partying backpackers to the honeymooners to expats and retirees, Bali does not discriminate against anyone. No matter who you are, a month in Bali is a month well spent. There… Read More One Month Bali Itinerary For Backpackers
Vietnam was one of those countries that I didn’t know too much about going into it. Upon my arrival in Hanoi, I still had no idea what there was to do. As much as I stubbornly refuse to read travel guides, I’ll admit that it probably would have been helpful. I was winging it… Read More 18 Can’t-Miss Travel Destinations in Vietnam
There is no shortage of incredible destinations in Thailand. It is easily one of my favorite countries in the world and despite having been there three times already, I feel like I have hardly scratched the surface of what it has to offer. The landscapes are diverse, the culture is rich, and of course, the… Read More 10 Must-Visit Destinations in Thailand