When comparing Cozumel vs Playa del Carmen, which do you choose? Most travelers who are planning a trip to the Mexican Riviera …
Travel Guides
A list of helpful guides for travel in and around Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. See my Travel Bible for more help.
Cancun vs Mazatlan
When comparing Cancun vs Mazatlan, which do you choose for a visit? Located several thousands of miles away from each other, …
Cartagena vs Santa Marta
When comparing Cartagena vs Santa Marta, which do you visit? Both are top beach destinations in Colombia (and good contenders …
Cartagena vs Medellin
When comparing Cartagena vs Medellin which do you choose? Let's be honest here, any trip through Colombia is going to be an …
Eje Cafetero in Colombia Guide
Welcome to this guide to the Eje Cafetero in Colombia. El Eje Cafetero or “Coffee Triangle” is Colombia’s coffee axis and one …
Mexico City or Oaxaca: Which City to Visit in 2024?
When deciding between Mexico City or Oaxaca which do you visit? These two heavyweights rank as some of the most popular cities …
Is Bacalar Worth Visiting? Mexico Travel Guide
Is Bacalar worth visiting while in Mexico? Did you know Bacalar is one of the many small towns located on the southern tip of …
The Gringo Trail (Latin America)
Are you thinking of embarking on the Gringo trail? Put it this way, if you just happen to be an American, Canadian, or just …
Things to do in El Poblado, Medellin
Are you thinking of visiting El Poblado in Medellin, Colombia? As you already may have heard, this neighborhood is located in …
Comuna 13 Medellin Tour
Are you arriving in Colombia and doing the Comuna 13 Medellin tour? When I first arrived in Medellin, visiting this …
Things to do in Sabaneta, Colombia
Welcome to Sabaneta, the smallest municipality in Colombia Located in the south of the Aburrá valley snuggly fitted between …
San Cipriano, Colombia Guide
San Cipriano is an underrated tourist attraction in Colombia. Located in the Buenaventura snuggled deeply in a dense jungle …
Things do in San Andres 2024
Do you want to learn what things do in San Andres, Colombia? An island known in the back of the minds of many Colombians for …
Buenos Aires vs Mexico City
Deciding whether to visit Buenos Aires vs Mexico City for a trip? The two most popular capital cities in Latin America, these …
Tulum vs Puerto Escondido
When comparing Tulum vs Puerto Escondido, which do you go for? From whatever angle you look at it, Mexico is one of the top …
Jamaica vs Dominican Republic
Deciding whether to visit Jamaica vs the Dominican Republic for a trip? Two of the best-known holiday destinations in the …
Guadalajara vs Mexico City
Deciding whether to visit Guadalajara vs Mexico City for a trip? The two most popular cities in the central section of Mexico, …
Costa Rica vs Panama
Let's compare Costa Rica vs Panama below to see which suits you. When backpacking one of the most popular areas to backpack in …
Punta Cana vs Riviera Maya
When comparing Punta Cana vs Riviera Maya which do you visit? When considering where to visit in the Caribbean, most tourists …
Jamaica vs. Puerto Rico
When comparing Jamaica vs Puerto Rico, which do you go for? Two of the best-known islands in the Caribbean Sea to Americans are …
Bogota vs Medellin
When comparing Bogota vs Medellin, which is better? When visiting Colombia, it’s tough to know where to start. The country has …
Montego Bay vs Negril
When comparing Montego Bay vs Negril which do you go for? So you’ve decided to visit the proud island nation of Jamaica. No …
Day Trip to Tijuana: Things to do
Are you on the lookout for things to do in Tijuana, Mexico? Since 1542, Europeans have visited this historic city on the …
Things to do in Creel, Mexico
Welcome to this Creel, Mexico travel guide. Nestled up in the highlands of Chihuahua, Creel is a highlight for those doing the …
Pipa Beach Brazil
Welcome to this traveler's guide to Pipa beach in Brazil! If you find yourself in the northern part of Brazil, Pipa is a place …
Brazil Itinerary
Welcome to this Brazil Itinerary that I've planned out for you. Are you in the planning stages of a trip to Brazil? Maybe …
Backpacking Central America
Welcome to this backpacking Central America itinerary. Lush rainforests, picturesque beaches, ancient temples, and more, …
Things to do in Riohacha: La Guajira
Are you looking for things to do in Riohacha, La Guajira in Colombia? Read about its grand beach, palm trees, and lively but …
Backpacking Puerto Rico Guide
This is a guide all about backpacking Puerto Rico! Welcome to Puerto Rico. Known primarily for great surfing, it's heavily …
Things to do in Merida, Mexico
Are you looking for things to do in Merida, Mexico? One thing you'll always notice about going to a place like Merida is not …
One Week in Colombia Itinerary
Are you thinking of spending just one week in Colombia? Although it's not much time to get to know everything, you have time …
Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro
Are you in Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, and wondering what to do? Santa Teresa is a must-see place and one of the cultural …
Colombia’s Coffee Region
Are you interested in visiting Colombia’s coffee region? I know I am, and visiting the integral zones of the Colombia coffee …
Planning a Trip to Cuba Guide
Are you deciding on whether to plan a trip to Cuba or not? This guide will give you a helping hand - it's packed with useful …
Backpacking Mexico Travel Guide
Are you thinking about backpacking Mexico? If you’re new to Latin America, traveling through Mexico could be one of the best …
Best Places to Visit in Central America
So, which are the best places to visit in Central America? Here we'll look at these diverse lands that link South America to …
Things to do Salvador, Brazil
Are you looking for the best things to do in Salvador, Brazil? Below I’ll list a few things to do in Salvador that will …
Backpacking Nicaragua Travel Guide
Backpacking Nicaragua is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. With this Nicaragua travel guide, I’d like you to get to know the ins …
What to do in Medellin, Colombia
Are you traveling to Colombia and wondering what to do in Medellin? You’re in the right place... Let’s grab a coffee and take a …
Tatacoa Desert Travel Guide
Welcome to this guide to the Tatacoa Desert in Colombia. Who thought that Colombia had deserts within its borders? The more …
Best Things to do in Uruguay
Are you looking for some of the best things to do in Uruguay? As an interesting nation in South America, a trip to Uruguay …
Backpacking Guatemala Travel Guide
Are you thinking of backpacking Guatemala? Here, I document the most interesting things to do in Guatemala! As you may or …
Things to do in Cordoba, Argentina
Are you looking for things to do in Cordoba, Argentina? With the activities I'm sharing with you below, you’ll easily learn …
Nicaragua Cigar Tours
Are you thinking of doing a Nicaragua cigar tour on your travels? My debut arrival in Nicaragua began with Estelí, a quiet city …
Things to do in Kingston, Jamaica
Are you looking for things to do in Kingston, Jamaica? With so many beautiful spots to visit in Jamaica, here are six ideas if …
South America Backpacking Itinerary
I’d like to introduce my epic South America backpacking itinerary. With so many South American travel options – which will you …
Backpacking Colombia: Travel Guide
Are you thinking about backpacking in Colombia? Did you know Colombia is becoming a hotspot for new travelers? Every South …
Things to do in Buenos Aires
Welcome to this guide on things to do in Buenos Aires. Named the Paris of South America, Buenos Aires is a city worth visiting …
Backpacking South America
Welcome to this travel guide on backpacking South America. South America still conjures mystical images and the unknown in many …
Free Things to do Mexico City
Are you looking for free things to do in Mexico City? In this article, I’ll show you what I learned after finding free …