While Barcelona has built a reputation as a tourist trap and even overrated, I am the furthest thing from one of those people. Perhaps I hold a fondness or nostalgia towards Barcelona as the first European city I ever visited, but it is a destination that I love coming back to time and time again.… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Barcelona, Spain | 2026
One of the most surreal experiences you can ever witness takes place every winter in the mountains of Michoacan, Mexico. Visiting the winter home of the monarch butterflies in Mexico is nothing short of magic. It felt like I was in a fairy-tale, wandering through the forest while surrounded by tens of thousands of these… Read More How To See the Monarch Butterfly Migration in Michoacan, Mexico
Hidden gems have become increasingly hard to come by, especially in this region of the world where cruise ships make their unceasing rounds and streams of backpackers lug their Ospreys north and south like parades of ants. My expectations were fairly tempered as I boarded my flight to El Salvador. I was excited to set… Read More The Backpacker’s Crash Course Travel Guide to El Salvador | 2026
El Salvador is rapidly emerging as a top travel destination. With picturesque landscapes, vibrant towns, and rich culture, it offers diverse experiences for backpackers. Highlights include San Salvador, the Ruta de las Flores, Santa Ana’s volcanoes, and the coastal towns El Tunco and El Zonte, perfect for relaxation and adventure.… Read More Two Weeks in El Salvador: The Ultimate Backpacking Itinerary
Few places in the world offer the variety of landscapes, cultures, and experiences that Tanzania possesses in abundance. From the sparkling waters and white sand beaches of Zanzibar to the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro and everything in between, Tanzania has got range, y’all. One could argue that it is the best country in Africa for… Read More The Ultimate Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Tanzania | 2026
Despite what you might see on Instagram, Bali is more than just one gigantic infinity pool filled with influencers. Bali is an island rich with culture, heritage, and many ancient traditions that are still practiced to this day. Throughout the year, one will inevitably stumble upon dozens and dozens of religious processions, traditional performances, and… Read More The Complete Guide to Bali’s Ogoh-Ogoh Festival and Nyepi
The author’s nearly year-long overland journey through Africa was marked by spontaneity, unexpected adventures, and enriching experiences across diverse landscapes. Highlights included safaris in Maasai Mara and Ngorongoro Crater, the serene Okavango Delta, vibrant Cape Town, and ascending Mount Kenya, culminating in unforgettable memories and friendships forged along the way.… Read More Backpacking Africa: My Top Ten Travel Destinations
Pakistan is a country that will captivate you from the get-go and leave you breathless in every sense of the word. From its untouched and rugged mountain landscapes to its diverse and colorful cultures, taking on the challenge of traveling through Pakistan is an immensely rewarding experience. There is nothing I look forward to more… Read More 2025 Peaks of Pakistan: Group Trekking Expedition
For the 2026 group expedition information, click here. Pakistan is a country that will captivate you from the get-go and leave you breathless in every sense of the word. From its untouched and rugged mountain landscapes to its diverse and colorful cultures, taking on the challenge of traveling through Pakistan is an immensely rewarding experience.… Read More 2025 Highlights of Pakistan Tour: Classic Northern Pakistan Group Expedition
As far as travel destinations go, Uganda was never really on my radar. While I was crafting my very open-ended itinerary of backpacking from Kenya to South Africa, I didn’t even once think of visiting Uganda. Not even a single broad Google search, but the more time I spent in East Africa, the more it… Read More The Backpacker’s Crash Course Travel Guide to Uganda | 2026