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
Paros was one of those places where as soon as I arrived, I wondered where it had been all my life. Like seriously, what had I been doing in Mykonos for so long?! No offense to Mykonos, but Paros was just *chef’s kiss*. The island was everything I needed after the chaotic craziness of Mykonos.… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to Paros Island, Greece | 2026
It didn’t take long for Guanajuato to become one of my favorite cities in Mexico. It’s just one of those places that ticks all the boxes for me. A beautiful city nestled in the mountains, a lively nightlife scene, amazing Mexican food, and plenty of unique cultural attractions rounds out Guanajuato as a must-visit destination… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Guanajuato, Mexico | 2026
Only an hour away from Mexico City, one can find perhaps the cutest town in the world. Tucked away in a valley surrounded by mountains long deemed sacred by the natives, Tepoztlan truly feels like a powerful place. There is beauty and magic in every direction. I came to Tepoztlan on a whim and ended… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to Tepoztlan, Morelos | Mexico
Chiapas is one of the most incredibly beautiful and historic states in all of Mexico. While San Cristobal de las Casas may be the cultural and touristic hub of the state, Palenque is the explorer’s paradise. For travelers seeking adventure, few places in Mexico compare to Palenque. From hidden waterfalls to ruins buried deep in… Read More How To Visit Palenque Without A Tour | Chiapas, Mexico
The State of Oaxaca never ceases to surprise me. Its wild and pristine coastline might be one of the most underrated in all of Mexico. Though the growing popularity of places like Huatulco, Puerto Escondido, and Mazunte are bringing a lot of attention to Oaxaca’s beaches, there are still some hidden gems to discover. My… Read More The Complete Travel Guide to Chacahua, Oaxaca | Mexico
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
Is Comitan worth visiting? Yes. Let’s just get that out of the way. One of the most pleasant surprises during my time in Chiapas was my visit to Comitan de Dominguez. I had passed by the city several times while in transit from San Cristobal to Chiapas’ most breathtaking natural attractions. At some point, I… Read More Comitan Travel Guide: Hidden Gem of Chiapas, Mexico