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!A VPN gives you peace of mind whenever you use the Internet while traveling, but especially so when you are using public wifi (whether that’s in a coffee shop, a hostel, or your hotel room). …
Planning a trip to Peru? Like most, you’ll probably be kicking off your journey in this incredible country in the big, bustling metropolis of Lima. When you look at a map of the city, the sheer size of the place creates a lot of confusion about where to stay in Lima, especially for first-time visitors. While there are 43 districts …
Ah yes, the big, bustling, cosmopolitan metropolis of Lima, Peru… This incredible city is home to more than 10 million Peruvians, nearly a third of the total population of the country. Millions fly into Lima each year, stay briefly, and then quickly scuttle off to Cusco or other parts of Peru, and while those places are cool, I think it’s …
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 life of a travel blogger. On to this month’s report… Highlights Visiting Lima, Peru The highlight of the month was obviously our trip to Lima, …
One of the biggest concerns out there for travelers heading to Mexico or Central America is that big question about personal safety and security. All we ever tend to hear on the news is bad news that makes us fearful… So what’s the reality like on the ground in terms of what are the safest countries in Central America? It …
Mexico City… It’s one great big city with well over 150 museums. This gargantuan city is second only to Paris for the most number of museums in a single city, making Mexico City one of the world’s greatest centers of history, art, design, architecture, anthropology, and is the birthplace of many great artists. In this free guide, I wanted to …
If you’re planning a trip to Medellin, it can be somewhat challenging because the destination is so new on the travel scene, and authentic and insightful information can be lacking. It is, however, growing in popularity and many more people are now traveling to Medellin, including a growing travel blogger community that often just visits briefly and writes superficially about …
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 life of a travel blogger. On to this month’s report… Highlights Celebrating Andrea’s Birthday Her birthday fell on a workday for her, so we weren’t …