Let’s face it. The soundtrack to a road trip can be just as important as the road trip itself. For the rest of eternity, when you hear a song, it will remind you of the fantastic memories that you made on your journey. That’s the really cool thing about music. But anyway, before I get… Read More 15 Songs Every Road Trip Playlist Needs
Since saying #yolo and going solo as a backpacker in October 2016, my travels have taken me across three continents and seventeen countries. From spelunking through magnificent underground caves to climbing radiant mountains with cascading colors, the world has taught me that the more I see, the less I have actually seen. There is so… Read More The 10 Places That Blew My Mind The Most This Past Year
Traveling Is Supposed To Be Hard And Hostels Make It Too Easy If you aren’t struggling every single moment of every single day, you are not immersing yourself deeply enough into the culture. Hostels are notorious for helping their guests organize transportation, future accommodations, guided tours, and anything else you can imagine. If you want… Read More 4 Major Reasons Why Staying In A Hostel Sucks
Thailand’s small hippie commune in the north has become a legendary stopover for backpackers. You can’t even bring up going to Chiangmai without someone immediately butting in and saying “dude, you have to go Pai!” Everyone who has been to Pai speaks so fondly of their time there, but what was the big deal? What… Read More Why Does Everyone Love Pai So Much?
It’s weird what following all of those travel accounts on Instagram can do to you. I was born in the Philippines and lived there for a few years. Somehow, it wasn’t until the era of Instagram that I heard of El Nido and Palawan. All of a sudden, I started seeing it blasted all over… Read More Why Now Is The Best Time To Go To El Nido, Palawan
Vietnam is a backpacker’s paradise with a wealth of destinations, from Hanoi’s chaos to the breathtaking Ha Long Bay and the picturesque landscapes of Sa Pa. Key stops include the popular Ha Giang Loop, the serene Phong Nha caves, and vibrant Hoi An. A well-planned itinerary showcases Vietnam’s diverse attractions and friendly atmosphere.… Read More Vietnam Backpacking Itinerary: All the Highlights from Hanoi to Saigon
Lake Atitlan, or Lago de Atitlan, is world-renowned among backpackers for a reason. Surrounded by volcanoes and lush green hills, the natural beauty of the lake never gets old. One could stay there for months, soaking in the laid-back lifestyle of the tranquil lakeside villages. I even considered extending my Central America backpacking trip just… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide To Lake Atitlan | Guatemala
For such a small country, Costa Rica packs quite a punch. From jungles to beaches to volcanos and wildlife, Costa Rica has it all. For American vacationers and travelers wanting something close to home but a little more exotic than the typical Mexican getaway, Costa Rica is undoubtedly the spot. Costa Rica is a paradise… Read More Top 5 Places To Go In Costa Rica (And Where To Stay)
I got off my bus from Vientiane at 11 PM. Much, much, much later than planned. Despite every part of my body just wanting to lay in an actual bed and go to sleep, there’s nothing I hate more than a healthy dose of FOMO. My friends were already out, so after checking into my… Read More Taking on Hanoi’s Extremely Strange Nightlife
I came into Phong Nha as clueless as I have ever been about any destination. Most of it was because I was not even planning on going here, and didn’t even know it existed until a couple of days prior. I was working my way through the north of Vietnam and intended to go to… Read More Phong Nha Caves: Are They Worth The Visit?