Category: North America

— Best of the Blog, Destinations, General Advice, Mexico, North America, Travel Resources, Travel Tips —

Why to Go to Puerto Escondido: Sun, Surf, and Tacos

August 28, 2018

Puerto Escondido is a gem of a beach town, a hidden oasis of tacos and surf tucked away on the Oaxacan coast. In a way I feel bad for writing this, because one of the things I love about Puerto Escondido is the fact that it exists for Mexico, not for American tourists eager for… Read More Why to Go to Puerto Escondido: Sun, Surf, and Tacos

— Best of the Blog, Destinations, Food and Drink, Mexico, North America, Travel Resources, Travel Tips —

Where to Eat in Puerto Escondido: Fish Tacos and More

August 27, 2018

Oh food, my favorite part of traveling. While Puerto Escondido doesn’t exactly have the food scene of Oaxaca City (to be fair this would be hard to do as Oaxaca City’s food could give me wet dreams) it is still in the Oaxacan state so, if you know where to go, you can dine like… Read More Where to Eat in Puerto Escondido: Fish Tacos and More

— Asia, Best of the Blog, Central America, Destinations, Europe, General Advice, North America, Oceania, Packing Lists, South America, Travel Resources —

What to Pack for Long Term Travel: A Woman’s Guide to Packing

September 10, 2017

Most new backpackers have no idea what to pack for long term travel. I get it, when your trip spans six months and as many climates it can be daunting to figure out what deserves its coveted space in the backpack. The good news is that, through trial and error, most backpackers are old pros… Read More What to Pack for Long Term Travel: A Woman’s Guide to Packing

— Argentina, Belize, Central America, Chile, Costa Rica, Destinations, El Salvador, General Advice, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, South America, Travel Resources —

Is Central America Safe?

April 13, 2017
Is Central America Safe?

Yes and no. It depends. When I left for Guatemala in January 2016, almost every single person would ask, “Is it safe?”, in response to me telling them where I was moving. Coming from the United States, there are a lot of preconceived ideas about any Spanish speaking country south of the US border and… Read More Is Central America Safe?