December 2018 Monthly Recap and Income Report

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 Colombian Holidays Christmas in Colombia is way different from the standard American Christmas. …

Year in Review: My Top Travel Adventures of 2018

When one year comes to an end, it is only sort of natural that one looks back in reflection at what has happened… So that means it is time for my Year in Review for 2018 where I take a look back at some of the incredible places I visited. This type of thing is pretty fun to put together …

November 2018 Monthly Recap and Income Report

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 Back in Medellin Much of the month has just been getting settled back …

21 Most Incredible Places to Visit in Colombia

I’ve spent about three years on and off living and traveling through Colombia, and I can say without hesitation that there are a plethora of incredible things to see and an almost overwhelming amount of places to visit in Colombia. Even after traveling through all of Central America and the majority of South America, I can still say that Colombia …

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Travel Hacking Essentials: Credit Card Minimum Spend Tricks and Tips

Travel hacking is one of the biggest ways to save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on your annual travel expenses. Thanks to travel hacking, you can take your annual vacation, virtually for free. If you aren’t familiar with travel hacking, then be sure to first read my other Travel Hacking 101 post. In this post we will be talking …

Travel Hacking 101: How to Save Thousands on Your Next Trip

I became a travel hacker back when I was working a desk job and it was a total game-changer for me! In this travel hacking 101 guide, we will be covering what is travel hacking, whether or not travel hacking is worth it, how to get started travel hacking, and much more. If you’re not familiar with the travel hacking …

October 2018 Monthly Recap and Income Report

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 Road Tripping We continued our road trip from Seattle to Austin and then …

11 Mistakes When Planning a Trip to Colombia

So, you’re planning a trip to Colombia? Congrats! It is one of the world’s hottest new travel destinations for a very good reason. Whether you’re going for the incredible beaches, Andean peaks, bustling big cities, or quiet pueblos, your trip is bound to be filled with amazing and memorable experiences. I remember my own feelings of excitement, worry, and intrigue …