As much as I’ve written about the subject of truck camping over the years, the written word usually only goes so far to explain my truck camping setup, how things work, and the pros and cons. The places where the written word fails to do justice can often best be supplemented by video, which is why I put together this …
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 Torres del Paine Torres del Paine National Park sits in the far southern …
Colombia is certainly a producer of delicious beans, but can their coffee shops deliver? A Seattlite’s search for the best coffee in Medellin, Colombia.
Live on less and live more. This is a theme that I have tried to pound into my readers’ heads at various times on this blog. Living on less directly equates to living more, which is why if you want more freedom and adventure, then you must, must, must avoid the traps of consumerism and Keeping up with the Joneses. …
After three months exploring the incredible country of Peru from north to south, we said goodbye and crossed a dusty border outpost before driving in Copacabana, Bolivia. This little town sits nestled between a few hills and overlooks the humorously named Lake Titicaca, famous among every elementary school student. Copacabana is a perfect stop when traveling between Peru and the …
Santa Marta, Colombia may not be as popular, colorful, or tourist-friendly as the more popular Cartagena, Colombia, but you’ll find that it has its own gritty charm. While there may not be an endless list of things to do in Santa Marta, the real draw of staying here is that it provides an excellent home base for a number of …
When you’ve been traveling as long as I have, you’re bound to hit some bumps in the road and have some bad experiences. If you use the Airbnb website to book vacation rentals, as I do, then you’re also bound to have some Airbnb horror stories or at least some not so great experiences. Although I’ve used Airbnb extensively as …
Do you find yourself checking your cellphone almost habitually? Have you ever felt your pocket vibrate and then were surprised that there was no notification? It was just a phantom vibration? Smartphone addiction is a growing problem, especially among younger generations. Here are a few tips and tricks on how to overcome smartphone addiction. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this is something that …