All travelers love the thrill of adventure. That usually comes with some risk, especially the longer you’re away from home. What can you do to protect yourself? Well, for one, always use common sense and be a smart traveler. Equally important, however, is backing yourself up with backpacker travel insurance. I know, I know… You’re probably saying booooring. I mean, …
When you are planning on visiting Mexico City for the first time (or even for the fifth time!), it can be an almost overwhelming experience trying to decide what to do, where to go, where to stay, how to stay safe and avoid problems, and so forth. Mexico City is a massive metropolis… The second-largest in the western hemisphere, second …
If you are down for beautiful beaches, sunsets over the Pacific, and the best tequila shots you’ve ever had, then Puerto Vallarta is just the perfect place for you. It is a buzzing port city in Jalisco with tons of things to do and places to go. Here I will give you a list of the coolest Puerto Vallarta tours …
Considering purchasing the once-a-year Paradise Pack? Here’s an honest opinion of what to know and what you can expect to get out of it… Back when I started traveling full-time at the beginning of 2013, I honestly had no plan to turn this into a never-ending journey. It was just supposed to be a year-long break. But life was great… I …
Thinking about traveling to Central America? The seven countries that are most commonly defined as this region — Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama — have rich histories and cultures, and most travelers truly enjoy their time spent there. As you brainstorm and plan, friends and family will warn you against Central American travel. They’ll tell …
I’m sure that you’ve heard about or been offered a supposedly free vacation if you’ll just come down and listen to a timeshare presentation for a few hours or enter one of those sweepstakes online to win a vacation. With the former, you’ve got to put up with high-pressure sales tactics aimed to get you to shell out thousands of …
Ever since I first started writing extensively about traveling to Colombia and even more specifically about the wonderful city of Medellin, Colombia, I’ve been getting lots of emails and inquiries asking for my opinion about where to stay in Medellin… We are going to be getting into the details of the best neighborhoods in Medellin and for what kind of …
Cartagena is a historical and cultural jewel of Colombia along the Caribbean sea where you will find warm friendly locals, white sand beaches, an old walled city, lively plazas, hip nightlife, exotic Colombian fruits, and great food. Considered as one of the most beautiful and safest cities of Colombia, it is a colorful mix of Caribbean vibe, history, and contemporary …