by Chris | Feb 19, 2017 | 85 Day Trip, Christian's Travels, Merida, Mexico, Mexico
Today I took it easy. After hitting the bank, converting some cash to pesos and doing other little tasks, I fell back asleep for a much needed 4 hour nap. My body has hated me for traveling all day from Florida yesterday and then staying up having fun all night. The...
by Chris | Feb 18, 2017 | General Travel, Learning, Travel Life, Travel Tips
Getting good sleep can seem impossible, especially in the beginning of a trip. With so many forms of excitement and stimulation, sometimes winding down is difficult. I experienced this in Panama. Even when I was relaxing, I was constantly alert and afraid of missing...
by Chris | Feb 18, 2017 | 85 Day Trip, Christian's Travels, Merida, Mexico, Mexico
It was warm arriving. I’m glad I left my fleece jacket back home so I don’t need to deal with carrying it. $12 Cab ride from airport to downtown Merida, Mexico. It’s a 20 minute drive in total. I was told Uber would have cost $3-4, so that’s my...
by Chris | Jan 31, 2017 | Backpacking, Learning, Minimalist Living, Money, Planning Trips
Planning a backpacking trip, whether solo or with others, is an excellent experience. The trouble most people have is when they first realize that the shackles from their regimented life are removed. Backpacking is a very liberating experience. While everyone has a...
by Chris | Jan 31, 2017 | Backpacking, Entrepreneurship, Learning, New Perspectives
As a backpacker, I’m constantly checking out travel blogs to see what the professionals have to say about places, gear and for general travel advice. I’ve noticed that there are a number of blogs that a frequent, even if accidentally from my Google...
