Spicy, sizzling, sensual Cartagena. Where do I even begin? This colorful and vibrant city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast is one of my favorite travel destinations in the world. Admittedly, there is a bit of nostalgia and fondness, as Cartagena was the first stop on my first ever solo backpacking trip. No matter how many times… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Cartagena, 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
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
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
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 Is Comitan, Chiapas Worth Visiting? | Mexico
The Pacific Coast of Oaxaca has long been one of the most overlooked destinations in Mexico. In favor of crowded, touristy beach towns like Cancun and Cabo, Oaxaca’s rugged coast gets criminally ignored. I’m writing this from my balcony overlooking the vast Pacific Ocean, a steep climb up 224 uneven concrete steps from the sandy… Read More Mazunte, Mexico: Put This Chilled-Out Coastal Getaway On Your Radar
As exciting as new adventures are, planning them can often be a pain. For me, it gets to the point where I end up winging it then having no idea what to do when I get to my destination. I’m all for spur-of-the-moment adventures, but it’s hard to deny the benefits of doing your research… Read More Wanderlog: The Travel Planning App You’ve Been Waiting For
Month two of lockdown. I haven’t gone this long without traveling in seemingly forever. As much as I’d like to keep pushing out content and travel guides, it’s a bit difficult to find the inspiration when you know no one’s going to be able to travel for at least a few more months. What’s keeping… Read More Sunset Chasing in Cape Town | Travel Stories From Lockdown
Surprisingly, the first I ever heard of Medellin was not from the tales of Pablo Escobar, but from the golfer Camilo Villegas. His long hair, muscular build, and Latin swagger solidified him as probably my only ever man crush on a golfer. Of course, his contributions to Colombian history weren’t nearly as significant as his… Read More Comuna 13 in Medellin, Colombia | A Broken Barrio Reinvigorated
Month two of lockdown. I haven’t gone this long without traveling in seemingly forever. As much as I’d like to keep pushing out content and travel guides, it’s a bit difficult to find the inspiration when you know no one’s going to be able to travel for at least a few more months. What’s keeping… Read More Travel Stories: Summiting Adam’s Peak in Sri Lanka