“It is just as safe for a woman to backpack around the world as any man!” – Some Travel Blog Written By A Man Not to sound like a cynic or anything, but I just don’t believe this idea to…
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The Ten Commandments of Carnaval de Barranquilla
Cold air blasted from all directions, as if on cue, just moments after we settled into our seats. I appraised my friend Alex’s attire and concluded that he would undoubtedly freeze in the thirteen air-conditioned hours we’d spend on that…
8 Things to Consider Before Moving to Medellín, Colombia
So, you’re interested in leaving your home country to live out your days as an expat in the green pastures (figurative pastures, of course) of Medellín, Colombia, eh? After the overwhelmingly positive response I received following my recent post titled The 12 Best Things About…
The Top Ways I Save Money on Travel
I’ll be the first to admit it…I suck at budgeting. I’ve never been very well-versed in anything relating to finances, and I can honestly say that the fact that I’ve developed any money-saving habits on the road at all is…
Surviving Long-Haul Overnight Bus Rides in South America
Backpacking through South America presents some interesting challenges. Unlike other popular backpacking destinations like Europe or Southeast Asia, each country is rather sizable; getting between cities by air isn’t always an option on a backpacking budget, leaving many travelers to move…
Deepen Your Travel Experience in 5 Simple Steps
It’s time for a dose of brutal honesty, are you ready for it? Not all travel is equal. There, I said it! The never-ending buzz within the travel industry regarding whether there is actually a difference between a tourist and…
How Spirit Airlines Saved My Butt in Central America–Twice
Bare Fare: You and one personal item. You can add more options later. The Bare Fare is just the cost of getting you from A to B–not your bags. Bags are more expensive at the airport.
12 Must-Try South American Drinks
Ever since traipsing all over South America for the first time in 2013 I’ve been dying to write this post. You may already be familiar with my serious wine obsession, but given the right mood and circumstances, I can be…
Getting Our Nature On At The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
The moment I was well enough to travel again after the nasty illness that nearly broke me in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, I was on a bus to Costa Rica, ready to forget all my woes and embrace la pura vida. Mak…
5 Things To Know Before Traveling To Managua
So, you’re traveling to Managua, Nicaragua? Here are five things I wish I knew before heading there myself. Have you been to Managua? What tips would you add? Read next: Killing Time in Managua: A Day Trip to Playa Pochomil…
