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I Found out How to Visit Mount Bromo Without a Guide
The Ultimate Guide to Indonesia Travel
Why Java Might Be the Best Island in Southeast Asia
I Found Brazil’s Wildest Island in the Atlantic Ocean
One Week in Timor-Leste: Coastlines, Chaos, and the Country’s Highest Peak
Why I Traveled to Venezuela, One of the Riskiest Countries in the World
Once a coveted Caribbean getaway, it has since faded from tourist brochures and turned into a country most wouldn’t dream of visiting. It even appears on Canada’s official “Do Not Travel” list, alongside Russia and Afghanistan. But curiosity got the better of me. I was backpacking across South America overland…
5 Reasons Ilhabela is Brazil’s Most Overlooked Island Gem
Most backpackers in Brazil stick to the same loop: São Paulo to Rio, with stops in Ubatuba, Paraty, and Ilha Grande. But for some reason, almost nobody talks about Ilhabela. I honestly don’t get why. This island in the state of São Paulo is just as beautiful, much easier to…
Everything You Need to Know Before Backpacking Central America
The “South East Asia of the 2020s”, Central America has been getting more and more attention in recent years as the next top backpacking destination. Explore the region in 14 unforgettable weeks—from lava-erupting volcano hikes and jungle lagoons to surf beaches and picture-perfect islands. Whether you’re traveling on a shoestring…
What I Learned Hitchhiking to the Edge of Patagonia
What if you could travel 3,500 kilometers through Argentina without paying a cent for transport? Hitchhiking from Buenos Aires all the way down to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, wasn’t just a test of patience and luck; it was one of the most memorable travel experiences I’ve ever…