In the lead up to my Sri Lanka trip, I sat down with Béné Bicaba of Empathy Travels to ask for a few empathy-focused tips to enhance my experience in Sri Lanka and beyond.

Cusco wears its history on its sleeve. Here’s a five-stop walking route through the city that will introduce you to the history, gastronomy, and culture of this still-thriving city of the Incas.

SUYO Cabañas just might be the best value beachfront hotel on Popoyo’s sands. For $35 a night, move into a private cabaña right on the beach, complete with a hammock, full kitchen, and ocean views.

The not-so-ancient (or technically original) Oaxacan craft tradition of alebrije-making is one to make room for in your itinerary and San Martín Tilcajete is the town to target.

With sierra in every direction, Oaxaca is home to some of the best hiking trails in all of Mexico. Some hide waterfalls, others the perfect sunset perch, here are the top 10 Oaxaca day hikes to add to your itinerary.

There’s plenty to do in Oaxaca City, but there’s also a world of ancient ruins, artisan towns, and even the world’s widest tree just beyond the city limits. Get out of town for a day on these day trips from Oaxaca City.

There’s nothing like experiencing Dia de los Muertos in Oaxaca. The air is buzzing with excitement and the scent of marigolds, while altars are set to greet the dead after their long journey back from the other side.

Mezcal is never far from reach in Oaxaca. Here’s everything you need to know about this beloved smoky spirit from what it is and how it’s produced to where to drink it and how best to experience mezcal while in Oaxaca.

Street food is one of the best ways in to understanding and mingling with the local culture. I've sniffed out the best street food stalls in Oaxaca, including where to indulge in late night tlayudas to where to find the best esquites in town.

The options are plenty when it comes to places to grab breakfast in Oaxaca. Here's a list of Oaxaca's best breakfast and brunch restaurants to get you and your day started right.

Two wheel it to the world’s widest tree, a Montezuma Cypress known as “El Arbol del Tule.” The easy and flat ride is a straight 45-minute shot from downtown Oaxaca to the mammoth El Tule tree.

When that eventual craving hits for something other than tacos, tlayudas, and mole, this list of ten non-mexican food restaurants in Oaxaca will come in handy.

Witnessing the timeless touch of a San Marcos Tlapazola Maestra’s hands at work on red clay is one of the best introductions to Oaxaca’s rich artisanal traditions.

Just a 15-minute drive from Centro, this is an accessible and well worthwhile evening hike to add to your Oaxaca must-do list.

Oaxaca has coffee shops hiding in every corner and calle. Here’s a coffee shop guide to Oaxaca to help you sift through the copious cafe options.

For a satisfying sampling of street art and stop-you-in-your-tracks graffiti, beeline it for Getsemaní, a colorful neighborhood on the fringes of Cartagena’s walled city.

Tucked along a shady Getsemani side street, this Cartagena cafe is taking coffee to new heights. The mad genius behind it all? An industrial designer turned coffee engineer on a mission to change the way you drink that perfect cup of joe.

Cartagena’s original settlers didn’t arrive on galleons or speak with a Spanish tongue. Meet the OG when it comes to Cartagena culture, the centuries-old Zenú people still subtly leaving their mark in the fabric of the Colombian Caribbean.

A visit to Bazurto Market isn’t just a peek inside local Cartagena life. It’s a head-first dive into the messy and magnificent cultural fabric of this eclectic city.

Salsa’s rhythmic sound awakens a side of Cartagena you just have to see and experience for yourself. Try and stop your hips from moving once the salsa starts playing. I dare you.