When I started backpacking almost 20 years ago, there were no smartphones. That meant you had to rely on paper maps, physical guidebooks, and (often outdated) information from random web forums. While…
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My Suggested 3-5 Day Itinerary for 2025
When people tell me they hate Bangkok and don’t find a lot of things to do there, I totally understand. It’s a love/hate city that most people aren’t a fan of on…
Hong Kong Itinerary: What to Do in 4 (or More) Days
Hong Kong. Its name inspires visions of a chaotic, jam-packed city with soaring skyscrapers, thick smog, endless noodle stands, big finance, and wild nights out. It’s one of my favorite cities in…
Hiking in the Footsteps of the Incas
When I finally decided to visit Peru, I knew one thing: I wanted to hike with the company that Mark Adams, my friend and fellow travel writer, used for his book Turn…
My Machu Picchu Hike
When I finally decided to visit Peru, I knew one thing: I wanted to hike with the company that Mark Adams, my friend and fellow travel writer, used for his book Turn…
What I Do When I Don’t Travel: 20 More Facts About Me
Who am I besides just a guy who loves to travel? What do I do when I’m not on the road? What are my interests? Do I have hobbies? Since I’m more…
A Complete Guide on Hiking the Inca Trail in 2025
Machu Picchu is one of those bucket-list activities people dream about. While most people visit on a day trip, you can also visit via the Inca Trail, a challenging multi-day hike through…
The 5 Best Tour Companies in Peru (Updated 2025)
Peru is one of the most popular destinations in South America, owing to the fact that it’s home to the bucket-list favorite and Wonder of the World Machu Picchu. Around 500,000 people…
Is Peru Safe to Visit? (Updated 2025)
Peru, the third-largest country in South America, and before the pandemic, was receiving over four million visitors each year. Whether it’s to visit Machu Picchu, the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, the…
Guide To Online Hotel Booking: Tips, Tricks, and Insider Secrets
Have you been looking for a change of place to enjoy your vacation but want an experience just like home? Okay, that is not a big problem. We all get tired of…