Hostel Travel

“Are hostels safe for solo female travelers?” is a common question I get asked as a Black solo female traveler. And to be honest, I understand. However, the idea of…

Any backpacker or flashpacker will mention hostels, but did you know there are different types of hostels? It all comes down to the type of experience you want to have…

Finding the best hostel tips and tricks can be difficult when so many people are scared of them! I have stayed in over 30  in the US, Europe, and Mexico.…

Booking a hostel can seem like a tedious task if you don’t know where to start, or what to look for, during your search. Every time I mention staying in…

Vacationing in a hostel can be one of the best experiences you have while traveling. You can meet a ton of new people if you want to be social, or…

Mexico. A country with so much to offer, yet the media will try to dissuade you at every turn. Yet, I can attest that it’s better to experience places yourself…

It seems that Yucatan Peninsula travel is at an all-time high right now! With many weeklong, or more, itineraries for Mexico I wanted to offer some general tips for making…

Mama’s Home Tulum is one of the first Mexican hostels that pop up when searching for Tulum hostels. I don’t normally go for the first thing I find, but I…

Valladolid is a small town in Mexico that many forget when planning their adventure through the Yucatan Peninsula. However, when tourists do decide to stop by, Hostel Candelaria is the…

After my Hostel 101 post, I wanted do a hostel review of my time at Mayan Monkey Hostel in Mexico. One of my favorite ways to live while traveling is…