“Only 4% of frequent backpackers are African-American, while Hispanics make up 19%, and Whites just over 70%” – Backpacker Magazine, May 1996 Yesterday I lazed on my couch trying to calculate how many Black backpackers – meaning those ‘of African ancestry’, I had seen...
If you’re traveling around Colombia, chances are you’ll want to make your way up the coast to one of the country’s beautiful beach towns. If you are heading to the much talked about Parque Tyrona or Taganga Beach, you will most likely stop off in...
Ecuador (literally meaning equator) is bordered by Colombia to the north and Peru to the south. Many travelers say that if you only have a limited amount of time to spend in South America, you should just skip over Ecuador – I strongly disagree. A few weeks ago...
Are you a budget traveler heading to Bocas Town? Synonymous with paradise, Bocas del Toro is a large archipelago (group of islands) on Panama’s dreamy caribbean coast. With clear blue waters, white sand beaches, excellent diving, lively nightlife, and affordable...
“Relax your ass slowly” is clearly painted on the wall in the reception area for all to sea, suggesting the pace that you should embrace when at Surfing Turtle Lodge on Nicaragua´s pacific coast. Located on Isla Las Brasiles, only 30 minutes from the historic city of...
Hi I'm Joel Duncan, the adventurer behind AdventureJo! Like many others, I have an insatiable appetite for travel and all the excitement that comes with it. I am currently traveling in Central and South America, writing, photographing and sharing tips to help you to plan your own crazy adventure. Read More...