The airline worker pulled me aside as I waited to check in to my flight. I stood out quite clearly as the only non-Pakistani waiting in line to fly from Dubai to Lahore. He had to ask me three different times to make sure he heard me right. “You… are going to Pakistan?” “Yes,” I… Read More Pages from Pakistan Pt. 1: Into the Chaos
Cappadocia is one of the most magical regions I have ever traveled to. When I booked my trip to Cappadocia, I didn’t know much about it aside from the bucket list sunrise hot air balloon ride that you’ve likely seen all over Instagram. I obviously had that on my itinerary, but began to question how… Read More The Backpacker’s Complete Guide to Cappadocia, Turkey
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
One of Mexico’s most stunning pueblos magicos can be found in the state of Queretaro. While Mexico boasts a diverse amount of landscapes, the monolith of Bernal might be among the most puzzling. It is a lone mountain towering over the otherwise flat plains of Queretaro. Located only an hour away from the bustling metropolitan of… Read More A Guide to Visiting Peña de Bernal, Queretaro | Mexico
One of the most magical places I visited in Mexico was the village of Xilitla, tucked away in the lush forests of San Luis Potosi state. It is part of the stunning region of Mexico known as La Huasteca Potosina, and home to one of my favorite places I visited in Mexico. Although very popular… Read More A Guide to Visiting Xilitla, San Luis Potosi | Mexico 2026
It did not take long for Sarajevo to become one of my favorite cities in the Balkans. Despite being a smaller city, Sarajevo packs one hell of a punch. I can’t think of many cities that have as much character and personality as Sarajevo. Oozing with history, culture, and beauty, Sarajevo is truly a special… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Sarajevo, Bosnia | 2026
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
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 was full of surprises. Maybe it’s because I went into the country completely blind without knowing a single thing about it. So yeah, to be fair, everything was kind of a surprise. But like, Albania had Alps?!? It wasn’t until I had already spent a few days in Albania that I even found out… Read More The Complete Guide to Albania’s Valbona to Theth Hike | 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