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!Huaraz, Peru has become a popular destination for trekking and climbing adventures in the surrounding Cordillera Blanca or the Cordillera Huayhuash. Undoubtedly there are a million things to do in the area surrounding Huaraz if …
Sumidero Canyon is a spectacular canyon located in the state of Chiapas, just north of the city of Chiapa de Corzo, and is protected by the Sumidero Canyon National Park. Before coming to the area I had never heard of the Sumidero Canyon, but it is another incredible wonder of Mother Nature. The canyon walls stand between 600 and 2,100 …
I love getting away into the backcountry and deep into nature for a bit of communion with nature — and I also love taking along my camera so I can photograph some of the incredible nature that surrounds me. Problem is, if you’re going into the woods for a few days on end, it can be tough to keep all …
Ask almost anybody and they’ll say that they would love to travel more, but they just don’t have the money. It’s a common problem, but thankfully there is a solution… Today we are going to talk about how to travel the world on a budget. Whether you’re just looking to make your once a year family vacations a little more …
Here’s the deal: Time for another monthly recap and income report, where I share what’s new in the world of Desk to Dirtbag and offer a bit of transparency behind the blogging. On to this month’s report… Highlights The Cordillera Blanca I’ve been dreaming about Peru’s Cordillera Blanca for many years and it has been incredible to finally set foot …
One of the most important aspects of truck bed camping is being comfortable while sleeping. I highly recommend not neglecting this aspect, but to get a quality truck bed mattress or truck bed sleeping pad. I’ve used a variety of setups over the years, both camping solo and camping as a couple. In this article we’ll discuss what has worked …
Popayan Colombia was just supposed to be a stopover, a way to break up the long journey from Cali to Pasto. It wasn’t a place I expected to love as much as I did. Indeed, Popayan was one of the most unexpected of surprises on my travels throughout Colombia. While it may not be on the radar of most people …
Cali, Colombia is famous throughout the country, if not the world, as a hot spot for salsa music and dancing. One of the first things you’ll notice upon arrival though is that Santiago de Cali (the full name, but everyone calls it Cali) is just plain hot, but if you can brave the heat here, you’ll find that there are …