Budget travel in Brazil: Rio and beyond, practical guide
A practical guide to budget travel in Brazil — Rio hostels, bus routes, street food, and where your money goes further beyond the coast.
Elena Vasquez
Budget backpacking in Central America: a practical guide
A practical guide to budget backpacking in Central America — routes, border crossings, bus costs, hostel prices, and what $25–40 a day actually buys.
Solo female travel in South America safety tips
Practical solo female travel in South America safety tips: safest routes, cities, buses, hostels, and what locals actually mean when they warn you.
Scuba diving in the Philippines: a beginner’s guide
Where to get certified, which dive sites suit beginners, and honest costs for scuba diving in the Philippines — from Moalboal to Malapascua.
First time visiting Peru: Machu Picchu and beyond
A practical first-timer’s guide to Peru: Machu Picchu logistics, routes to Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and where to go once the postcard is checked off.
Exploring Cuba beyond Havana: what to see and do
A practical guide to exploring Cuba beyond Havana — Trinidad, Viñales, Santiago, Camagüey, transport logistics, and honest costs.
Budget travel in Costa Rica: a practical guide
A practical guide to budget travel in Costa Rica: bus routes, hostel prices, park fees, and real daily costs for seeing the country without overspending.
Budget travel in Peru beyond Machu Picchu
A practical guide to budget travel in Peru beyond Machu Picchu — real routes, prices, and towns from Huaraz to the Colca Canyon.
Travelling in Laos: What to Know Before You Go
Laos is one of Southeast Asia’s most peaceful countries — slow rivers, Buddhist temples, and mountain landscapes. Here’s a practical guide to independent travel.
Independent Travel in Peru: Inca Trail Alternatives
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is booked months out and expensive. Here are the best alternatives — and a practical guide to independent travel in Peru.