In an effort to help fellow overlanders with the sometimes complicated border crossing procedures, I wanted to share my notes and experiences regarding the Mexico Belize border crossing since we were driving to Belize (and beyond) on our Central America road trip. This information pertains to the Chetumal border crossing, although the Mexican town where the border actually lies is …
Buenos Aires, the biggest city in Argentina and the capital, is a city full of life, culture, art and history and everything in between. Thanks to this guide to the 12 best Buenos Aires hostels, you’ll have a great home base in the coolest and hippest neighborhoods in this city so you can fully explore everything it has to offer. …
Perhaps one of the most frequent questions I get as a travel writer who has been living in Colombia on and off for more than three years in total is: “is Colombia safe?” It’s a valid question, rooted in the decades of insecurity that Colombia suffered first at the hands of warring political factions and then exacerbated by the drug …
If you’re like most people, the idea of visiting El Salvador probably seems a bit sketchy at first. After all, isn’t the area unsafe for tourists? While the country may not be the world’s top spot for safety and stability, it’s far from the crime-ridden landscape that the media makes it out to be. Indeed, that’s one of the biggest …
Medellin is one of the most amazing and vibrant cities in South America, a place that has turned its tumultuous past into one of the hottest tourist destinations on the continent. Not only are there dozens of awesome things to do in Medellin, but this city is also a hotspot of art, music, culture, and museums! After exploring virtually every …
If you haven’t visited Central America, it should be near the top of your travel bucket list. There are plenty of incredible countries in this region, but one of the best is Costa Rica. Although the country is relatively small, there are so many incredible places to visit in Costa Rica that it can be tough knowing where to start… …
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 life of a travel blogger. On to this month’s report… Highlights Back Home with Friends and Family For the entire month of June, I was …
Mexico City is home to more than a hundred museums which is second only to Paris as the city with the most museums. I’d say it’s safe to say that this place is a culture and art lovers paradise. One of the most popular and most visited museums in Mexico City is the Frida Kahlo Museum in the Coyoacan neighborhood …