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
A few years ago, I was a fresh-faced adventurer taking on the wild west for the first time. Not too far off from a Filipino Alexander Supertramp, I sought to conquer the great outdoors while being entirely unprepared to do so. Not even a week after dropping acid on my first dispersed camping trip, I… Read More A Spooky Scare At Spooky Gulch and Peekaboo Slot Canyons | Utah
Happy March, y’all! With the conclusion of February, that wraps up 7 months from start to finish in South America. I started this trip at the very end of July, making today the beginning of my 8th month in South America. I was meant to be out exploring today but those super-active Barilochenos are having… Read More Month 8 in South America: By The Numbers
Ayacucho is one of Peru’s largest and most exciting cities. Tucked away in the mountains of central Peru, almost halfway between Lima and Cusco, it is a wonder that is almost overlooked entirely by travelers. Boasting a rich history, stunning architecture, and a gateway to natural wonders abound, Ayacucho is a hidden gem for those… Read More Is Ayacucho, Peru Worth Visiting? | Travel Guide to an Overlooked Gem
One of the biggest misconceptions about traveling is that it is luxury or bust. Many people feel that travel is unattainable unless you are the heir to some large family fortune. But the truth is that you don’t need to shell out thousands of dollars for your dream vacation. Many countries are affordable without sacrificing… Read More 10 Best Destinations For Budget Travelers
I scoured the web for verdicts on this city in northern Peru to no avail. “Is Cajamarca worth visiting?” would be a question that I had to answer for myself. And that answer quickly turned out to be…… Read More Is Cajamarca Worth Visiting? The Complete Guide to Cajamarca, Peru
The renown of London speaks for itself. There’s no denying that it is one of the greatest and most diverse cities in the world, so I’ll skip the meaty intro and go straight into what you came here for. It is undeniably difficult to do London cheaply. Even if you do everything right, odds are,… Read More Backpacking London on a Budget: Is It Still Possible in 2026?
Quito is a city brimming with culture, vibrance, and excitement. This guide to Quito for backpackers should fill up your time in this vibrant South American hub quite nicely.… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Quito, Ecuador | 2026
I was sitting restlessly in my hotel room in Bali, halfway through a six-week commitment but itching like crazy to get on the road again. It had been weeks, maybe months since I had truly felt like I was on a real adventure. Getting pampered by my family in the Philippines and then getting sucked… Read More 3 Weeks in Sri Lanka: The Epic Recap
My month-long trip to Cape Town had started to come to a bittersweet end. While I got a taste of what South Africa had to offer, that brief glimpse into the country left me severely hungering for more. It was almost the holiday season and I had a non-refundable flight booked back to Europe. I… Read More Baz Bus Review: Why I Recommend The Baz Bus To Travel South Africa