After spending over a year living and traveling extensively through Mexico, I’ve gotten to know the country pretty well. I’ve visited most of the top tourist spots, explored rural areas as well as the countryside, and experienced the incredible culture. I’ve also made some mistakes. This list of 25 Mexico travel tips will help you …

There is quite a bit of controversy surrounding dark tourism. Some find it to be disrespectful, voyeuristic, or even unethical. This guide discusses dark tourism ethics and criticisms. We’ll outline a few of the main arguments for and against dark tourism as well as provide some examples. The question ‘is dark tourism ethical?’ is really …

Mexico’s entry requirements can be a bit confusing. The system has slightly different sets of rules depending on your nationality as well as where and how you plan to enter the country. This guide will help you determine whether or not you need a visa to go to Mexico. It also outlines the different types …

While visiting the Omo Valley, I ended up getting stuck in the small town of Dimeka, Ethiopia where I spent an interesting afternoon drinking with a woman from the Hamar tribe. I also wandered around the tribal market. This story outlines my experience in Dimeka. I’ll also talk about a couple of things to see …

Have you ever stayed in a hostel that was so perfect that you wished you could just live there? The kind of hostel with an unforgettable atmosphere, excellent location, and beds as comfortable as your own? This guide is designed to help you have that kind of experience more often. I’ll break hostels down into …

One of the most difficult parts of starting a blog is deciding what you’re going to blog about. The niche(s) you choose play a major role in your blog’s traffic and earnings potential. Most bloggers choose to focus on a single niche while others decide to cover multiple niches on the same blog. So which …

After an unexpected delay in London, I arrived at Amsterdam central train station around midnight. Being the cheap traveler that I am, I figured I’d just spend the remainder of the night wandering around rather than looking for a place to sleep. I didn’t have much of a choice anyway. After all, it was peak …

In the Summer of 2011 at 18 years old, I set out on my first solo trip. For three months I backpacked around Europe through 20 countries. I traveled by train, bus, and boat. In this article, I review my first solo trip. I’ll talk about planning, packing, budgeting, my route, experiences, and more. I’ll …

When it comes to securing your bike’s grips in place on your handlebars, there are two different attachment systems to choose from. This guide outlines the pros and cons of lock on vs slip on grips. We’ll cover slippage, weight, comfort, cost, ease of use, and more. Generally, lock on grips are easier to install …

Handlebar grips play a major role in your bike’s comfort and handling. After all, they are one of only three places that your body makes contact with the bike. Your grips affect your ability to steer, shift, and brake. Riding with the wrong grips can lead to hand numbness, blistering, cramping, and fatigue. This guide …