Guatapé: The Perfect Weekend Getaway From Medellín

Medellín is up there for top favorite cities, but after three weeks I was ready to trade the harsh fumes and hectic nature of the city for the fresh air and tranquility of nearby Guatapé. The ride into Guatapé is reason enough to visit, with beautiful farmland and rolling green hills spotted with cows & horses … Continue Reading

5 Ways Solo Travel Makes You a More Confident Person

For most, the thought of traveling anywhere alone can be a little uncomfortable and quite a bit scary. Thoughts of what could go wrong start swirling around in your head and you start to question whether you can do it all on your own. Luckily, discomfort is absolutely crucial for personal growth. As said by Margie … Continue Reading

A Half-Day Trip to Pura Tanah Lot

Just 30 min north of the surf-side, backpacker’s heaven town of Canggu by car, the famed (and rightfully so) Pura Tanah Lot is there, seemingly floating in the ocean for all to see. Pura Tanah Lot is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to the gods of the sea with origins back to the fifteenth century, that … Continue Reading

The Guide to The Gilis: 4 Days in Gili T & Gili Air

I usually have some sort of itinerary or list of what I want to do or see in each place I visit, but for The Gili Islands, the only thing on my list was to kick back, relax, and enjoy the sun. The Gili Islands are made up of three small islands (Gili Trawangan, Gili … Continue Reading

8 Ways to Save Money So That You Can Travel More

Over the years a lot of people have asked me how in God’s name I am able to afford to travel so much. A lot has to do with finding good deals on flights and staying with friends in many destinations, but the majority of the saving portion comes from making small financial decisions that … Continue Reading