Trip Reports

Detailed breakdowns of every adventure. Get real costs, honest reviews, and practical tips to help you plan your perfect trip.

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Bali, Indonesia
August 14, 2024
Easy

The Spiritual Heart of Bali: 8-Day Journey

My first deep dive into Bali completely reshaped my understanding of the island. I went looking for beautiful beaches and found a culture so deeply intertwined with spirituality that it changed the way I travel.

8 days
Duration
$834
Total Cost
Solo
Travel Style
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8
Videos

Trip Highlights

Mount Batur sunrise trekBalinese cooking classSwimming with sea turtles in GilisKelingking Beach T-Rex viewpoint

Cost Breakdown

Accommodation:$328
Food:$240
Transport:$169
Activities:$97
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Tokyo, Japan
May 31, 2024
Medium

Electric Dreams of Tokyo: 7-Day First-Timer's Guide

Tokyo is a city of beautiful contradictions—a sprawling, futuristic metropolis where you can get lost in neon, yet turn a corner to find serene ancient temples where time seems to stand still.

7 days
Duration
$1,660
Total Cost
Solo
Travel Style
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6
Videos

Trip Highlights

Shibuya Scramble CrossingMount Fuji day trip to HakoneTeamLab Borderless digital artAuthentic ramen in Omoide Yokocho

Cost Breakdown

Accommodation:$1,100
Food:$490
Transport:$115
Activities:$155
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Santorini, Greece
April 19, 2024
Easy

Santorini on a Backpacker's Budget: 4-Day Guide

Santorini conjures images of whitewashed villages and fiery sunsets. It's known as a luxury destination, but I was determined to see if it could be done on a backpacker's budget. The answer? A resounding yes.

4 days
Duration
$520
Total Cost
Solo
Travel Style
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5
Videos

Trip Highlights

Oia sunset from Kastro ruinsPerissa volcanic black sand beachRed Beach cliff hikeLocal wine tasting in Pyrgos

Cost Breakdown

Accommodation:$160
Food:$140
Transport:$120
Activities:$100
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Iceland
September 9, 2023
Hard

Iceland Ring Road Adventure: 10 Days of Fire and Ice

Driving Iceland's Ring Road is one of the world's epic road trips—a journey through impossible landscapes where glaciers meet black sand beaches and volcanoes steam next to geothermal pools.

10 days
Duration
$2,800
Total Cost
Solo
Travel Style
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10
Videos

Trip Highlights

Northern Lights in JokulsarlonSkaftafell glacier hikingGeysir hot spring eruptionsDettifoss Europe's most powerful waterfall

Cost Breakdown

Accommodation:$900
Food:$600
Transport:$800
Activities:$500
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Thailand
November 14, 2023
Medium

Backpacking Thailand: 3-Week Bangkok to Islands Adventure

Thailand is the quintessential backpacking destination—incredible diversity from Bangkok's chaotic energy to tranquil northern mountains and idyllic southern beaches, all incredibly affordable.

21 days
Duration
$945
Total Cost
Solo
Travel Style
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12
Videos

Trip Highlights

Floating markets of Damnoen SaduakFull moon party on Koh PhanganElephant Nature Park in Chiang MaiMaya Bay snorkeling

Cost Breakdown

Accommodation:$315
Food:$315
Transport:$210
Activities:$105
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Peru
May 9, 2023
Hard

Trekking to the Sky: 12-Day Peru to Machu Picchu

This trip ignited my love for high-altitude trekking. Peru offers staggering landscapes from coastal desert to soaring Andes peaks, culminating in the breathtaking citadel of Machu Picchu.

12 days
Duration
$1,890
Total Cost
Solo
Travel Style
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8
Videos

Trip Highlights

Salkantay Trek to Machu PicchuRainbow Mountain day hikeSacred Valley explorationCusco colonial architecture

Cost Breakdown

Accommodation:$480
Food:$360
Transport:$450
Activities:$600
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Morocco
March 14, 2023
Medium

A Moroccan Mosaic: 9 Days Blue City to Sahara

Morocco assaults the senses in the most wonderful way—vibrant colors, fragrant spices, bustling souks, and dramatic landscapes shifting from rugged mountains to endless Sahara dunes.

9 days
Duration
$1,350
Total Cost
Solo
Travel Style
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7
Videos

Trip Highlights

Blue-washed streets of ChefchaouenSahara desert camel trekkingMarrakech medina explorationAtlas Mountains Berber villages

Cost Breakdown

Accommodation:$405
Food:$270
Transport:$450
Activities:$225

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