I’ve seen the turquoise pools of Grutas Tolantongo time and time again on my Instagram feed. It’s been one of the top destinations on my Mexico bucket list for a while, but I was admittedly a bit skeptical. Was this just another tourist trap that attracts people far and wide for a photo op? It… Read More The Complete Guide To Visiting Grutas Tolantongo Without A Tour | Mexico
Spicy, sizzling, sensual Cartagena. Where do I even begin? This colorful and vibrant city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast is one of my favorite travel destinations in the world. Admittedly, there is a bit of nostalgia and fondness, as Cartagena was the first stop on my first ever solo backpacking trip. No matter how many times… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Cartagena, 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
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
I continued my adventures and misadventures throughout Mexico with a quick visit to the state of Tabasco and its capital, Villahermosa. It’s well off the typical tourist trail, but always keen to try something new, I hopped on a bus from Campeche and found myself in Villahermosa. It’s not really a popular travel destination, among… Read More Travel Guide to Villahermosa and Tabasco | Mexico
It seems like I may never run out of places to fall in love with in Mexico. No matter how much time I spend traveling in Mexico, there is always somewhere to new to discover and adore. On my 7th or 8th visit to the country, I finally stumbled upon the coastal gem of Campeche.… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Campeche | Mexico
Istanbul might be my favorite city in the world. It is an ever-changing metropolis where one simply can never get bored. If you find yourself bored in Istanbul, I’d go as far as to say that you might be the problem. Many tourists limit themselves to Sultanahmet, knocking off attraction after attraction and opining on… Read More The Ultimate Istanbul Bucket List: 44 Things You Need To Do
A few hours away from the bustling tourist hubs of Quintana Roo, you’ll find a secluded paradise island home to stunning beaches, colorful wildlife, and fewer tourists. I first visited Isla Holbox back in 2017, and felt conflicted writing anything about because I wanted it to remain as untouched as it was when I visited.… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Isla Holbox, Mexico | 2026
When I look back at what made me fall in love with backpacking, Medellin comes to mind. Colombia was the first country that I ever solo backpacked to, further amplifying the liveliness and chaos of this vibrant Latin American country. The excitement that Medellin offered a wide-eyed newbie traveler like me can’t be put to… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Medellin, Colombia | 2025
Happy New Year, y’all! 2025 has come and gone and it has been both the most challenging and rewarding year that I’ve had as a full-time travel blogger. As always, every challenge could also bring about unexpected and unforgettable moments. From hitchhiking my way across the mountainous terrains of Kyrgyzstan to evacuating the Himalayas in… Read More My Top 26 Best Travel Destinations For 2026