Run DMZ: A Visit to the Most Dangerous Place on Earth
The DMZ (demilitarized zone) between North and South Korea is often referred to as the most dangerous place on Earth.
The DMZ (demilitarized zone) between North and South Korea is often referred to as the most dangerous place on Earth.
The streets of Aguas Calientes were dark and empty at 4:20 AM when I met up with the others from the Salkantay Trek. Together, we began the 20-minute walk down …
From Dave: I’m excited to announce Brooke Schoenman will be joining the Go Backpacking family as of this month, and will henceforth be contributing on a weekly basis. I began …
The Salkantay Trek is a popular alternative to hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. What it lacks in ruins, it makes up for in scenery.
‘Tis the season for retrospective blog posts. Putting together these list brings back a lot of memories, not just of writing my own stories, but of reading those contributed by …
In his annual review for 2011, Dave shares the highlights (and lowlights) of travel in Japan, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
The Museo Rafael Larco Herrera is a privately owned museum in Lima. The main collection features Pre-Columbian art, including items from the Moche and Chimu civilizations, which I’d learned about …
The streets of central Colombo, Sri Lanka are full of colorful signs, rickshaws, pedestrians and rowdy buses that look unstoppable.
[G]reetings from Lima! I’m about to fly back to the US to spend Christmas with family, but before I go, it’s time for the annual TBS holiday sale. Save 35% off a …
[P]astoruri Glacier is located a few hours from Huaraz, in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca. Those who have been following me since my ’round the world trip know I’ve got a fascination …
I arrived in Huaraz (elev: 3,100 meters), at the foot of Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, just as the rainy season was getting underway. I didn’t care. This was the gateway to …
Mostly located in Euorpe and the United States, this list captures ten of the world’s most famous beer breweries.
Covering some 20 square kilometers of desert between Trujillo and the Pacific Ocean, the adobe city of Chan Chan was constructed by the Chimor civilization starting around 850 AD. This …
[F]ollowing in the footsteps of my friends Jack and Jill, I departed Chachapoyas in the mountains of northern Peru for Trujillo further south along the coast. As an aside, I …
Visiting Gocta Waterfall, which is arguably the world’s 3rd tallest at 771 meters (2,530 feet), is an easy day trip from Chachapoyas. For $18, you can join a tour that …
One of the many reasons I chose to take the long, scenic route from Ecuador to Peru was so that I’d be in a good position to visit Kuelap, a Pre-Inca, …
Bangkok’s Chinatown, known as Yaowarat, is one of the most exciting places in town! The area is alive and bustling at all hours of the day with busy markets, thriving …
1. People Sri Lankan people are extremely friendly. In fact, out of every country I’ve ever traveled to, Sri Lankans may be the most willing to have a short conversation …
[H]appy Thanksgiving from Cusco, heart of the historic Inca Empire. On major American holidays like Thanksgiving, it feels like I’m living in a parallel universe if I’m anywhere outside the …
The bustling capital city of Ireland, Dublin is attractive to a lot of different types of travelers, who come for its varied assortment of history, culture, and nightlife. Modeled in …