Planning

You’ll likely start your journey in Myanmar here, and it’s worth it to take a few moments to let the city sink in. Its sparkling pagodas and underrated food are worth further examination.

Edinburgh encapsulates everything we imagine Scotland to be. We used it as a base to make our way into the remote Highlands, but the city is a destination in and of itself. Plus, as a university town, there’s tons to see on a budget. Check out our guide for cheap eats, free art, and some lovely walks.

Everybody loves Medellín. We seriously didn't run into a single traveler that didn't think it was the coolest thing since sliced bread. Read on for where to stay, what to eat, and how to explore a city that has completely turned its reputation around.

This fabulous, sprawling urban center deserves at least 72 hours.  Bogotá is a proper city: gritty and full of life. Many backpackers will tell you to pick either Bogotá or Medellín; we think they're both worth a whirl to get the full flavor of Colombia.

We didn’t expect to love Minca as much as we did. It came at exactly the right time, a little oasis up in the mountains after a few too many beach days in Northern Colombia. We can say Minca is hundo p worth it if you’re in the area.

Cartagena is the gem of Colombia’s northern coast. And with crazy cheap flights from Florida (we’re talking $70 people!), why not explore the city’s colonial architecture and vibrant culture.

Máncora has mixed reviews.  Here’s our verdict, as well as what to do if you find yourself in this glitzed-up fishing town in Northern Peru.

This trekking-heavy itinerary also gives you some beach time and ample opportunities to sample Peru's famous food. Turns out Peru holds some of the best hiking we’ve ever experienced, and almost all of it can be done for next to nothing. 

Explore the country while most people are off island hopping in the Galapagos and you’ll have some incredible locales almost all to yourself. Check out our itinerary for a nice three week hop around some of the best experiences in the country.

We’ll be honest, our mothers were not happy to hear that we were going to Colombia. But the lovely country was by far the friendliest we’ve been to. Check out our three week itinerary, along with our best advice about what we loved and what we’d do differently.

This is the best 2-3 day hike in Huaraz. Period. Here’s everything you need to know to hike this hidden gem of northern Peru.

Everything you need to know to hike this popular trek independently. Awesome views on its own or tack on the Santa Cruz to make the Alpamayo Circuit and see the mountain from all sides.

This is one of the best places in the world to see thresher sharks - gentle creatures with unusually elegant tails - plus a whole lot of other cool sea critters. Here’s everything you need to know about diving on the Filipino island.

Despite its reputation for mountain scenery, Nepal also cradles dense jungle and steamy grasslands in its southern provinces. We set out to visit Bardia, one of the most rural reserves, on as small a budget as possible. Rhinos, tigers, and all.

If you've decided to hike The Cape Wrath Trail, or are considering your own trip to Scotland, here's our itinerary to help you complete the journey in a fairly reasonable two weeks.

We got stuck in a traffic jam on the way to Guatapé. And, for a second, we regretted our choice. Don't make the same mistake. Here's why you should give the town and its giant rock the time of day and how to make the most of your time there.

It allows you to bathe in a chocolate pudding like substance on top of a hillock in rural Colombia. Worth it? For the novelty. Read on for everything you’ll need to know to visit this oddity.

If you like copious amounts of sand and sun: this post is for you. We got a bit too sandy and ended up looking like lobsters by the end of our stay. But, hey, that's just us. Playa Blanca is the best beach near Cartagena. Here are our top tips.

Even if you’re not a movie buff, you might have heard of Sundance, the international film fest held in the gorgeous mountain town of Park City, Utah. And there’s no reason it can’t be an incredible budget experience. Here are our best suggestions. 

Overall, Myanmar is a cheap place to visit - cheaper than its popular neighbor, Thailand. However, the one pickle is accommodation, which will often run you much more than any other Southeast Asian country..

They told us it would be cheap, but we didn’t believe them. Turns out, they don’t lie. The Philippines is 100% the cheapest country we’ve been to in Southeast Asia.

Backpacking Scotland doesn’t have to be expensive. It’s actually surprisingly cheap! Here’s everything we spent over our two week trip, plus tips on how to make it even cheaper and budget your own trip.

And how to find your own deals! There's no easy, one stop shop to finding the best deals, but there are practices that make it a whole lot easier. We don't use any crazy tools or paid services, just a trusty set of steps and a lot of informed guesses.

Budgeting can be hard, especially when you're planning for a country you've never been to. Here's absolutely everything the two of us spent in Colombia during a 3 week backpacking trip.