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

March 22, 2022May 20, 2026 Eli, The Partying TravelerLeave a comment

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

February 27, 2022May 20, 2026 Eli, The Partying Traveler1 Comment

Travel Guide to Villahermosa and Tabasco | Mexico

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

January 30, 2022May 11, 2026 Eli, The Partying Traveler2 Comments

The Ultimate Istanbul Bucket List: 44 Things You Need To Do

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

January 20, 2022June 8, 2026 Eli, The Partying Traveler1 Comment

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

January 4, 2022May 20, 2026 Eli, The Partying TravelerLeave a comment

My Top 26 Best Travel Destinations For 2026

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

January 3, 2022May 18, 2026 Eli, The Partying TravelerLeave a comment

Top 10 Destinations for Digital Nomads

Guest Author We all often dream of sipping margaritas on a beach, traveling the world, and exploring all that it has to offer. In the past, this was merely a dream for the ultra-wealthy. The rest of us normal folk had to remain chained to our desks to get paid barely enough to cover the… Read More Top 10 Destinations for Digital Nomads

December 14, 2021September 30, 2024 Eli, The Partying TravelerLeave a comment

The 19 Best Beach Destinations in Mexico | 2026

There’s a reason why Mexico’s beaches are among the world’s most desired travel destinations. From its sparkling Caribbean waters to its rugged and untamed Pacific coastline, Mexico’s beaches are something special. From world-famous destinations like Cancun to hidden gems like Chacahua, there are no shortage of tropical getaways to choose from. If you’re trying to… Read More The 19 Best Beach Destinations in Mexico | 2026

December 11, 2021April 13, 2026 Eli, The Partying TravelerLeave a comment

The 27 Best Backpacker Hostels in Mexico | 2026

I’ve said this before many years ago and I still stand by it: for adventurous souls who want to dip their toes into backpacking, Mexico is the perfect place to start. I go in-depth about why it’s so great for new backpackers in this post, but we’ll dive right into another reason right now. The… Read More The 27 Best Backpacker Hostels in Mexico | 2026

December 7, 2021April 13, 2026 Eli, The Partying Traveler1 Comment

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

November 8, 2021June 8, 2026 Eli, The Partying TravelerLeave a comment