Come one, come all. I’ve been on the road for over six years as a full-time solo backpacker, and I’ve come to spill all my secrets. Well, they’re not really secrets, but for those interested in starting their own backpacking journey around the world, you might want to learn a thing or two before you… Read More Intro to International Backpacking: A Crash Course Guide
I lasted about a week in Western Europe this summer before my bank account told me I had to go. Once I saw that hostel dorms in Amsterdam and Paris were soaring to over $80 a night, I knew it was time to leave. Revenge travel is a real thing, y’all. Summertime in Europe is… Read More The 11 Best Countries in Europe For Budget Travelers
The sprawling metropolis of Mexico City is one the largest cities in the world, so you can guess how overwhelmed I was when I decided to turn a six-hour layover into a three-day detour. My plane landed in Mexico City around midnight. Curious at what the wonders of Mexico City could possibly offer, I entertained… Read More Mexico City Travel Guide: The Perfect 3-Day Itinerary
Sponsored Article I’m a budget traveler through and through. Crashing at backpacker hostels, eating from the local market, public transportation, and so on and so forth. I try to preach this lifestyle to let fellow travelers know that travel doesn’t need to be expensive. They usually retaliate with “bUt hOw mUcH dOeS it CosT to… Read More How I Find International Flights For As Cheap As Possible
Baños is an essential stop on any backpacking trip through Ecuador. I’ll admit, it took a few days for Baños to grow on me. It felt very touristy at first, but eventually, I learned to love this bustling hub of adventure. This lush, green city in central Ecuador is tucked away in a valley amidst… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide To Baños, Ecuador
The first step to budgeting while you’re abroad starts with budgeting while you’re at home. As someone who is always on the road, residual income is one of my best friends, and it should be yours as well. I do often work while I travel, but usually not as much or as diligently as I… Read More 5 Ways That I Earn Extra Money For Traveling
There are thousands of travelers out there trying to gain traction for their route to Insta-fame. And why not? Everyone loves to travel, and everyone loves to share their amazing experiences while traveling. Instagram gives people a platform not only to share their experiences, but use their audience to, in short, get free stuff. Up-and-coming… Read More Do Instagram Travel Pods Actually Work?
Koh Phi Phi is a tale of two islands. One side is a beautiful and serene setting, with quiet restaurants, art galleries, and old people. The other side features a beach lined with rambunctious clubs, swimming pool parties, and an abundance of drunk street food offerings. In between these two sides, you’ll find a pleasant… Read More A Belligerent Paradise Island: Koh Phi Phi Survival Guide
From tree houses to caves, I found myself partying at a lot of interesting places while I was in Central America. However, the ridonculous Saturday night rave at an abandoned swimming pool just outside Antigua was the one where actual fun accompanied the sense of novelty and wonder. I arrived in Antigua on a Saturday, hearing… Read More Antigua’s Weird Rave At An Abandoned Swimming Pool | Guatemala
Let me start this guide off with how serious you will need to be about hiking Acatenango. I was running low on time in Guatemala, and Sunday would have been the last possible day for me to camp at Acatenango overnight if I wanted to catch my flight out of Guatemala. I had my mind set on doing it,… Read More Complete Guide To Trekking Volcan Acatenango: Everything You Need To Know