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
The effect that Instagram has had on travel and tourism is kind of weird. I was born three hours away from Tablas. I spent years of my life living close by without ever hearing of the island. Yet, my South African friend who had never even been to the Philippines was adamant that we go.… Read More The Ultimate Guide To Tablas: A Hidden Gem of the Philippines
Two years ago, I decided to go on my first solo trip. It was a quick two-week getaway to Colombia. Those brief two weeks sparked a fire in me. As soon as I got back to the states, I bought my first big boy travel backpack and booked a flight to Peru to meet up… Read More What The Last Few Years Of Solo Backpacking Have Taught Me
Puerto Escondido is a beach town on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, one that I partially want to tell everyone about and partially want to keep as much of a secret as possible. Its name translates to Hidden Port, although it has become pretty popular amongst backpackers and Mexican vacationers. Despite this, it still boasts a laid-back… Read More The 5 Best Beaches in Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Mazunte is one of Mexico’s more off-the-beaten-path destinations for travelers looking for some sun and sand. As far as tourism infrastructure goes, Mazunte might be as barebones as it gets. That might turn some travelers away, or it may be be a huge draw for others. For a stunning beach town that has yet to… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide To Mazunte, Mexico
Tucked away in the mountains of the beautiful state of Oaxaca, San Jose del Pacifico is as chill of a village as it gets. It serves as a perfect stopping point for adventurous travelers that have made their way through northern Oaxaca’s incredibly diverse biomes and multitude of ruins. Or, for those that have started… Read More San Jose del Pacifico, Oaxaca, Mexico Travel Guide
Before I got to Bali, I was expecting it to be a small, secluded, and undeveloped paradise island. In hindsight, with Bali’s popularity, I was definitely asking for too much. The commercialization of Bali has taken away a lot of the authenticity of this amazing island. I grew to love Bali despite the traffic, the… Read More 10 Things To Do In Nusa Lembongan
When I got to Bali, all I knew was that there were a lot of doggos to love. Anyone who has met me knows that I love all dogs without discrimination. Big dogs, small dogs, fluffy dogs, dirty dogs, stray dogs, you name it, I will pet it. This was true for pretty much everywhere… Read More The Stray Dog Epidemic in Bali: Why You Should Volunteer At Dog Rescues
There is only thing worthy of waking up at 2 AM for. Chasin’ sunrises. No matter how tempting it was to just stay in bed, adventure called and I begrudgingly answered. I knew I was going to hate myself the entire way but I was going to hate myself even more if I skipped out… Read More Mount Batur Sunrise Summit: Ultimate Bali Travel Guide
Like many capital cities in Asia, Hanoi is mistakenly seen as a stepping stone to better destinations. The rapidly-developing city is massive and full of things to do, yet most backpackers tend to just skim over it.… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide To Hanoi, Vietnam