Although I’m not very good at it, there are few things in this world that please me more than spending a day on a river with a fly rod trying to trick fish into eating small plastic insects. I had actually planned on carrying a rod with me this entire year. But it turns out…
Nope, it’s not Christ the Redeemer. Okay, so it’s tough to beat the views from the world famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio. You can see the entire city from there and the sheer size of the Jesus statue is remarkable. So even though it’s super touristy, you’d be remiss in not making it…
Nicaragua has 19 volcanoes (of which nine are active) that serve as a beautifully picturesque backdrop up and down the pacific coast of the country. You can’t look away from the ocean without spotting one in your peripheral. But these beauties aren’t just for good pictures, they are also a heck of a lot of…
The little piece of paradise that is Fiji isn’t just reserved for honeymooners or those in search of a lavish family vacation. No siree! As a backpacker, you can enjoy the crystal clear Fijian waters, soft sand, and friendly local culture too and at a fraction of the cost! Fiji encompasses over 300 islands. As a…
Before we left on our trip, my uncle wisely suggested that if something bad happens, we should wait a while before telling anyone about it. This is one of those stories. Two weeks young into our adventure we found ourselves in Pai, a little hippy town in northern Thailand surrounded by nothing but miles and…
Beaches & Backpacks 