If you’re a traveler who loves to explore, look no further than New Zealand. It’s a relatively small country yet it offers an abundance in the way of beautiful nature and majestic scenery – here are just a few must visit destinations in New Zealand where you’ll be able to see this beauty for yourself. Milford Sound https://flic.kr/p/kgdR1n If you’re …
How to Travel the World on a Budget – 4 Ways to Save Big Money
Ask almost anybody and they’ll say that they would love to travel more, but they just don’t have the money. It’s a common problem, but thankfully there is a solution… Today we are going to talk about how to travel the world on a budget. Whether you’re just looking to make your once a year family vacations a little more …
D2D Monthly Recap and Income Report July 2017
Here’s the deal: Time for another monthly recap and income report, where I share what’s new in the world of Desk to Dirtbag and offer a bit of transparency behind the blogging. On to this month’s report… Highlights The Cordillera Blanca I’ve been dreaming about Peru’s Cordillera Blanca for many years and it has been incredible to finally set foot …
Truck Camping: Choosing a Sleeping Pad or Truck Bed Mattress
One of the most important aspects of truck bed camping is being comfortable while sleeping. I highly recommend not neglecting this aspect, but to get a quality truck bed mattress or truck bed sleeping pad. I’ve used a variety of setups over the years, both camping solo and camping as a couple. In this article we’ll discuss what has worked …
Things to Do in Popayan Colombia – A Beautiful, White, Colonial City
Popayan Colombia was just supposed to be a stopover, a way to break up the long journey from Cali to Pasto. It wasn’t a place I expected to love as much as I did. Indeed, Popayan was one of the most unexpected of surprises on my travels throughout Colombia. While it may not be on the radar of most people …
Awesome Things to Do in Cali Colombia – The Salsa Capital of Colombia
Cali, Colombia is famous throughout the country, if not the world, as a hot spot for salsa music and dancing. One of the first things you’ll notice upon arrival though is that Santiago de Cali (the full name, but everyone calls it Cali) is just plain hot, but if you can brave the heat here, you’ll find that there are …
Overlander Tips: Long-term Vehicle Storage in Colombia
We spent the better part of a year driving across the American West, Mexico, and Central America, but due to financial constraints, we needed to stop and take a break before continuing on through South America. Many overland travelers put their vehicles into storage in Costa Rica or Panama — both of which make easy and natural breakpoints if you …
7 Awesome Road Trip Products for Life on the Road
I’ve been living in my awesome truck setup for a while now, and I’m definitely starting to get a clearer picture of which items I brought along that I truly like, use frequently, and have really proved their worth over time on the road. This article is about those particular road trip products that are surprisingly useful to have for …