The 15 Best Places to Visit in Belize

This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks!When most people think of visiting the Caribbean, they imagine a tropical island like Jamaica or the Cayman Islands. However, to get a taste of that tropical paradise, you might want to consider a trip …

Guide to the Best Food Tours in Lima (A Gastronomic Paradise)

There are more than a dozen food tours in Lima which isn’t a surprise, considering that it is one of the best culinary destinations not only in Latin America but in the world. Not only is fine dining and food one of the top things to do in Lima, but you could almost spend a lifetime here just exploring some …

Why the Medellin Free Walking Tour is the First Thing You Should Do

Medellin, Colombia is skyrocketing in popularity among tourists, expats, and digital nomads… And for good reasons! There are a ton of awesome things to do in Medellin, the city is super affordable, and the weather is pretty great. One of the very first things that I recommend all new visitors to the city do, is to immediately get reservations for …

18 Incredible Places to Visit in Nicaragua

When most people think of Nicaragua, they associate this Central American country with political unrest, usually centering around the U.S. involvement in fighting Communists in the 80s. Because of that, Nicaragua isn’t on most people’s must-travel list. But it should be because there are truly some incredible places to visit in Nicaragua. Yes, the country might not be quite as …

Mexico Belize Border Crossing Info

Overland Tips: Mexico Belize Border Crossing

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 …

The 12 Best Buenos Aires Hostels for Every Type of Traveler

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. …

Is Colombia Safe? The Reality of Safety and Danger in Colombia

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 …

12 Incredible Places to Visit in El Salvador

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 …