The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Salento, Colombia | 2026

The charming town of Salento is nestled in the rolling hills of Colombia’s eje cafetero. Contrasting against those lush, green valleys are Salento’s all-white buildings with their vividly colored doors and balconies. As a backpacker traveling through Colombia, I couldn’t imagine a more ideal destination than Salento and the neighboring Cocora Valley and national parks.… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Salento, Colombia | 2026

The Best Places To Work Remotely in Colombia | 2026

Colombia, once a no-travel zone for much of the world, has quickly become a bustling hotspot for digital nomads, remote workers, and other long-term travelers. It might sound surprising to some, but dig a little deeper and it becomes pretty easy to see why. Between Colombia’s sparkling Caribbean coastline, vibrant cultures, and laid-back pace of… Read More The Best Places To Work Remotely in Colombia | 2026

The Best Pueblos Magicos to Visit in Mexico | 2026

Mexico has no shortage of incredible towns to visit. You’ll find magic in every corner of Mexico. So much magic, in fact, that Mexico’s government has over a hundred towns designated as literal “magic towns”, or pueblos magicos. Currently, there are 177 pueblos magicos in Mexico, although that number changes every few years as new… Read More The Best Pueblos Magicos to Visit in Mexico | 2026

Best Neighborhoods in Istanbul for Tourists, Digital Nomads, and Backpackers

For first-timers to Istanbul, it can be overwhelming trying to make sense of this massive city. With a population of nearly 20 million people, one can easily succumb to the chaos. The best approach to this sprawling metropolis is to break it down into neighborhoods and tackle it that way. Istanbul can feel like many… Read More Best Neighborhoods in Istanbul for Tourists, Digital Nomads, and Backpackers

The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Brasov, Romania | 2026

From a backpacker’s perspective, Brasov might be the best city in Romania. It’s got a great balance between a lively big city and a cozy small town. The historic city center is one of Romania’s most beautiful, highlighted by a gorgeous cathedral and a bustling plaza. With a central location in a surprisingly big country,… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Brasov, Romania | 2026

The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Zagreb, Croatia

Croatia’s lively capital and largest city is one of my favorites in the Balkans. It lacks the sunshine and sparkling waters that attract most travelers to Croatia, but dang, does this city have a ton of character. It is beautiful in its own right, and boasts some of the most beautiful architecture I’ve seen in… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Zagreb, Croatia