The mountain town of Huaraz is my favorite travel destination in Peru. The city itself might be rough around the edges, but few places out there remain as rugged and untamed as this gem in the Andes. Huaraz is an excellent home base for trekking some of the world’s most beautiful trails and summiting mountains… Read More The Ultimate Huaraz Bucket List: 27 Things To Do | Peru
Poland might be one of the most underrated countries in Europe. Not too many travelers make it further east than Prague or Vienna, and if they do, it’s usually straight down to Budapest or Greece. Leaving Poland off your Euro-trip itinerary is a big mistake. This Eastern European country is full of gems to be… Read More Two-Week Poland Travel Itinerary: From Historic Cities to the Tatra Mountains
If you’re looking for a good time, look no further than Krakow. As a backpacker, you can’t ask for much more from a city than Krakow. It’s a historic and culturally rich city. It’s budget-friendly with an absolutely bumpin’ nightlife scene. Krakow also serves as an excellent home base for some of Poland’s best day… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Krakow, Poland | 2026
Ahh, Netherlands. If it wasn’t so dang expensive, I could stay here forever. The summers in the Netherlands are unbeatable. Grab a beer or a bottle of wine, hit the park with some friends, and just sit back and enjoy the endless sunshine. The Netherlands is a favorite of mine in Europe, ever since I… Read More Backpacking The Netherlands: A One-Week Travel Itinerary
A trip to Xochimilco can go one of two ways. Xochimilco can be a boring tourist trap where you sit on a boat in the hot sun for a few hours. On the other hand, it can be an amazing day spent with friends boozing and cruising along an ancient Aztec waterway. I’ve had both… Read More The Complete Xochimilco Travel Guide | Mexico City’s Best Party
For backpackers seeking outdoor adventures and cultural experiences in abundance, let me introduce you to Cusco, Peru. I’ve visited Cusco four times, sometimes for stretches of a month, yet each visit still feels as magical as the first time. Cusco will always be one of my favorite places on Earth, although some of the landscapes… Read More The Ultimate Cusco Bucket List: Top 43 Things To Do in Cusco, Peru
The lively capital of Peru is a city that often gets skipped by travelers. With Peru boasting so many natural wonders, archaeological sites, and otherworldly destinations, it’s understandable. However, there’s a high chance that you’ll be passing through Lima at some point on your Peruvian adventures. I’ve spent quite a bit of time in Lima,… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Lima, Peru | 2026
Bogota is a city that receives mixed reviews from solo travelers and backpackers. The sprawling capital of Colombia is chaotic, crowded, and on the outside, not very charming. It doesn’t have the colorful colonial streets of Cartagena, nor does it have the vibrant character of Medellin. We’re not off to a good start here, are… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Bogota, Colombia | 2026
I’ve seen the turquoise pools of Grutas Tolantongo time and time again on my Instagram feed. It’s been one of the top destinations on my Mexico bucket list for a while, but I was admittedly a bit skeptical. Was this just another tourist trap that attracts people far and wide for a photo op? It… Read More The Complete Guide To Visiting Grutas Tolantongo Without A Tour | Mexico
After three months in Colombia, I thought I had seen most of what the country had to offer. Then, I looked at a map of Colombia and realized that I’ve only scratched the surface of its many regions. Colombia is a country that I would recommend to any type of traveler, no matter their interests… Read More One Month Colombia Backpacking Itinerary | 2026