Máncora, Peru, is a surf town with perfect lefts, year-round waves, and an endless summer. Here’s what it’s like to stay and surf in Mancora at the eco-surf lodge La Maison.

Getting the invite to be one of the first-ever guests at Surf & Yoga Lombok this past May goes down as a highlight of my blogging career, but also my ongoing surf journey. Here’s what this incredible experience was like.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.