This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks!After three months exploring the incredible country of Peru from north to south, we said goodbye and crossed a dusty border outpost before driving in Copacabana, Bolivia. This little town sits nestled between a few …
Santa Marta, Colombia may not be as popular, colorful, or tourist-friendly as the more popular Cartagena, Colombia, but you’ll find that it has its own gritty charm. While there may not be an endless list of things to do in Santa Marta, the real draw of staying here is that it provides an excellent home base for a number of …
When you’ve been traveling as long as I have, you’re bound to hit some bumps in the road and have some bad experiences. If you use the Airbnb website to book vacation rentals, as I do, then you’re also bound to have some Airbnb horror stories or at least some not so great experiences. Although I’ve used Airbnb extensively as …
Do you find yourself checking your cellphone almost habitually? Have you ever felt your pocket vibrate and then were surprised that there was no notification? It was just a phantom vibration? Smartphone addiction is a growing problem, especially among younger generations. Here are a few tips and tricks on how to overcome smartphone addiction. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this is something that …
Are you a tourist traveling to Colombia? Then there is no doubt that the Medellin Pablo Escobar Tour is something that’s on your radar, maybe it is even something near the top of your list of things to do in Medellin. If you’ve only ever seen the show Narcos, then it might seem like something kinda cool to do in …
Time for another monthly recap and blogging income report. This is where I share what’s new in the world of Desk to Dirtbag over the past month and offer a bit of transparency behind the the life of a travel blogger. On to this month’s report… Highlights The End of the World After at least 19 months of being on …
If you are traveling to South America, and visiting Colombia, then you may be wondering what to eat in Colombia. Then you’re in luck because this article will give you a great starting point! I tried to make this guide to Colombian food as complete as possible, with almost everything I tried, my absolute most favorite traditional Colombian dishes, what …
Time for another monthly recap and blogging income report. This is where I share what’s new in the world of Desk to Dirtbag over the past month and offer a bit of transparency behind the the life of a travel blogger. On to this month’s report… Highlights Chilean Lake District We pulled up anchor from Concepcion, Chile where we settled …