Of all the islands I visited in Greece, Crete was by far my favorite. Crete is big enough to be its own country. Honestly, it often feels like it. Crete has its own unique culture and history to go with a wide variety of landscapes that you’ll hardly believe are on the same island. Turquoise… Read More The Ultimate Travel Guide to Crete, Greece | 2026
Albania, where do I even begin? This country is special. Albania is untamed, and overflowing with those unfiltered adventures that simply fill your soul. Adventures like diving into freezing waterfalls, floating down rivers flanked by towering canyons, and holding on for dear life as the guy you hitchhiked with swerves his way through the narrow… Read More The Ultimate Backpacker’s Travel Guide To Albania | 2026
A popular entry point for travelers heading north into the Balkans from Greece is through Saranda, a port town along the Albanian Riviera. Albania is an up-and-coming travel destination, having only opened to travelers relatively recently. Until the 1990’s, Albania was under a cruel Communist regime, and basically closed off to the rest of the… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide To Saranda, Albania
Monstrous mountains? Check. Ancient castles? Check. Cute Insta-worthy alleyways? Hellz yeah. The small village of Berat packs a punch for its small size. I fell in love with Berat immediately, and it’s really no surprise why it is one of Albania’s top destinations. At first, I wasn’t entirely sold on it just based on seeing… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Berat, Albania | 2026
Gjirokaster is one of my favorite little villages in Europe. It was my first introduction to the Albania that I would eventually fall in love with, and that I believe is one of the most underrated countries in Europe. Gjirokaster is charming, filled with history, and overflowing with character. With Albania being my first foray… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Gjirokaster, Albania | 2026
For those of you that have been following along, you know I’ve been having the absolute time of my life in Mexico. I’ve been to Mexico five or six times before this latest trip, but never have I fully immersed myself so deeply into the Mexican culture and way of life. I’ve spent the last… Read More The Top 26 Travel Destinations in Mexico for 2026
UPDATE: October 2021’s expedition has come and gone and has been an unbelievably rewarding and unforgettable experience. Despite the challenges we faced along the way, I knew that this would be an expedition that I would like to lead year after year. Pakistan is a country that captivated me in every way, and I am… Read More We’re Going to Pakistan, Baby. | Group Expedition to Pakistan
While the “Escondido” part of its name may no longer be true, Puerto Escondido remains one of my favorite destinations in Mexico. I first visited this gem along Mexico’s Pacific Coast back in 2018, and again in January 2021. I have no doubt that I’ll be back again in the future. It is one of… Read More The Ultimate Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Puerto Escondido | Mexico
Puerto Escondido is quickly becoming one of Mexico’s most desirable vacation destinations. It is by far the most popular beach getaway in the state of Oaxaca, a region that boasts miles and miles of rugged Pacific coastline. Once you set foot in Puerto Escondido, you’ll quickly wonder why you haven’t been coming here your entire… Read More Best Neighborhoods To Stay In Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca | Mexico
The Pacific Coast of Oaxaca has long been one of the most overlooked destinations in Mexico. In favor of crowded, touristy beach towns like Cancun and Cabo, Oaxaca’s rugged coast gets criminally ignored. I’m writing this from my balcony overlooking the vast Pacific Ocean, a steep climb up 224 uneven concrete steps from the sandy… Read More Mazunte, Mexico: Put This Chilled-Out Coastal Getaway On Your Radar