Looking for the best things to do in Cartagena? Then you’re in luck because this incredible colonial city has long been considered to be the crown jewel of the Colombian Caribbean, full of fun things to see and experience. It has long held the title as Colombia’s most popular city for tourists, a place frequented equally by sun-deprived Rolos from …
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 Return to the US Well, it was more than three years since we …
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 After more than a year away, we flew back to …
Laureles is my favorite barrio (neighborhood) in Medellin, Colombia, and one that I would wholeheartedly recommend to both tourists and those considering living in Medellin. Laureles in Medellin has become my home away from home… Indeed, this is my #1 recommendation when people ask me where to stay in Medellin. The most popular and well-known neighborhood in Medellin is Poblado, …
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 End of the Trip It still doesn’t really feel over, but I guess …
Since January 2013 I have been able to travel long-term, either abroad or on the road without having to return to the normal working world. During that time, particularly as my blog has grown more popular in recent years, I’ve gotten more questions from readers about how they too can follow in my footsteps to create a life that involves …
Have you ever wondered how to stay in hotels for free? Even luxury properties or hotels in far-flung international destinations? A totally free hotel stay might sound too good to be true, but it is totally possible with travel hacking. I’m all for the freedom and adventure afforded by truck camping, aka sleeping in the canopy of my truck, but …
A mountain of debt is the most deadly and serious climb that most Americans will face, one that is deadlier than Mount Everest or K2, and one which leaves a trail of destruction in its wake, no matter whether you live beside the Fourteeners in Colorado, or in the flatlands of Florida. Today I’ll be serving as your guide as …