5 Reasons Why Dubai is a Great Budget Travel Destination Back in 2020, while I was ‘stuck’ in Turkey for seven months during Covid, I spent a lot of time researching where I else could travel to from Turkey during the pandemic. So many country borders were closed and others were open but had heavy …
How to Choose an International Travel Destination during Covid-19 World Last year when the Covid-19 pandemic hit globally, I was out in the world traveling full time, as usual. When lock-downs, border closings, tranportation shut-downs and other restrictions began to set in mid-March, 2020, I was in Antalya, Turkey. And there I was inadvertently ‘stuck’ …
My 11 Best Travel Tips Articles of 2018 In 2018 I finished up three years of travels around Mexico and Central America. The first half of the year I found myself a bit ‘stuck’ in Costa Rica and Panama, specifically from late January through mid-July, due to my whopping hotel reviews assignment of over 100 …
Costs of Budget Travel in Nicaragua In 2018 While researching for my travels through Central America, I kept hearing how cheap Nicaragua is. Rooms, food, transportation. Then as I traveled southward through the region from Mexico I kept hearing the same reports from other travelers who were heading northward, having recently come up from Nicaragua. …
10 Best Things to do in Valladolid – Mexico Valladolid is a gorgeously-restored, historic, colonial Spanish town located smack in the middle of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. A UNESCO World Heritage City since 1998, charming Valladolid is full of colorful pastel buildings, relaxing shady plazas, historic churches, delicious local food and some very interesting shops & …
My Recommendations for Guest Houses and Hostels in Belize This January, 2016, I explored Belize for one whole month, traveling from the southernmost town of Punta Gorda to one of Belize’s most northern towns – Corozal – near the border of Mexico. During that time I traveled on a rather tight backpacker’s budget, staying in …
5 Great Ways to Connect with Locals in Bali In Bali it’s very easy to interact with the local people. In fact, it would probably be impossible not to. From the moment you arrive on Island of Gods, you’ll be talking with locals everywhere you go and stay: at hotels, restaurants and shops. On beaches …
Costs of Budget Travel in Guatemala Guatemala is one of the least expensive countries in Central America. It also offers a great diversity of destinations, nature, culture and exciting activities. Visitors can climb volcanoes, hang out at one of the world’s most beautiful lakes (Atitlan), tour coffee plantations, experience black sand beaches with crashing surf, …
24 Tips for Keeping Costs Low in Belize Last week I wrote about how much it costs to travel in Belize on a tight budget, showing that this Central American country is not nearly as expensive as most people would have you believe. In fact, I estimate that Belize is well within the means of …
Costs of Budget Travel in Belize in 2016 Belize is considered an expensive travel destination. In fact, it’s said to be one of the most expensive countries in Central America. As a result, most budget travelers pass through Belize very quickly en route to Mexico to the north or Guatemala to the south. Some backpackers …
Hi! I'm Lash, an American nomadic world traveler who's been traveling solo since 1998. I’m passionate about traveling the world nomadically and then sharing it all with you. I hope to inspire you to travel the world, to entertain you with tales from the road, and to help you reach your travel dreams. Welcome! 
