Info, tips, stories, and hilarious rookie mistakes I’ve made around the world
It was a normal bus ride until we started approaching Panama City. If you’ve been in Central America for a while, heading south through the likes of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, arriving in Panama City is a bit of shocker. There are some tall buildings in...
It’s my 3rd or 4th time in Guadalajara, I’m not sure. But my first time being back after the whole Enrique fiasco that ended about a year and a half ago (you’ll hear a touch about my nightmarish ex-roommate below). That horrid experience didn’t turn me off the city though. I like...
They are two unique locations that you almost have to see to believe, but man oh man are they a pain in the ass to get to. I wish I had known this before strolling on a solo adventure through the Sacred Valley. I usually like to get to places independently if I can, and I’ll tell you how...
When I arrived in Pisac I was captivated by its charm. After a few nights though, I couldn’t leave fast enough. It’s a beautiful town with colourful, rustic alleyways and cute boutique cafes. It’s perfect for a day trip from Cusco. It was on my 2nd day in Pisac that I noticed something...
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is going to take your breath away for three reasons: the views, the difficulty, and the altitude. The views on the trek, especially from Salkantay Pass and Humantay Lake are astounding, as are the climbs to get to those points. Those difficult climbs are...
(Click here for the article in English) Traducido por Diego Fleita Salento es uno de los lugares más hermosos que vi en toda Colombia. Tal vez estés pensando como yo y diciendo bah, palmeras altas, ¿qué es lo que importa? Pero es increíble. Si fueran palmeras altas en medio de una ciudad...
He was a heavy-set man with a shaved head that disguised his receding hairline. He was wearing a plain white t-shirt and baggy, faded blue jeans. In the dim light of the hostel courtyard, he sat in a rocking chair with a modest pour of a young Flor de Caña rum on the coffee table in front...
Nicaragua is my favourite country in Central America and one of my favourite in all of Latin America. Despite my feelings about the country, I could never really put into words exactly what it is about the country that hits me in the right spot. The food’s alright, the people are friendly...
June 17, 2022 Leon was the first place I stayed in Nicaragua and after the brief border crossing and bus rides to the city, it was my first impression of Nicaragua. I’m still trying to put my finger on exactly what it is I love about Nicaragua, but a big part of it is cities like Leon...
Updated: June 19, 2022 Should I do Mount Ijen with a tour? Should I do it by myself? Will I save a lot of money by doing it solo? If you want my recommendation, I’d go for a hybrid of the two options. You’ll save money and probably end up with a more rewarding experience of Kawah Ijen...