Tag: travel inspiration

Visiting the Liquor-Drinking, Chain-Smoking, Patron Saint: Maximón

Maximón, also known as San Simón, is a unique Mayan deity, folk saint, and religious icon. He’s a blend of Catholicism, Mayan ancestral worship, and local folklore, represented in various forms by the Maya people in the Western highlands of Guatemala. Many towns, villages, and cities in Guatemala have a resident Maximón figure depicted by…

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Our Pick For The Best Spanish School in Guatemala

If you want to learn how to speak Spanish, Guatemala is one of the best places in the world to help you reach your language goals. Whether you’re a beginner, brushing up on previous skills, or have dreams of becoming fluent, learning a language can greatly enhance your travel experience. Learning a language will make…

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Bros Around The Globe join The Traveler’s Blueprint Podcast

The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week hosts Bob and Elliot bring you insight from authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and every type of traveler you can imagine. The Bros had the pleasure of stopping by for a few chats to talk travel and joined their Travel Around Table…

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Is Machu Picchu Worth Visiting?

Visiting the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu often sits at the top of many bucket lists. After all, it is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. For the occasional traveler, sometimes ya gotta pick and choose your adventures. In most cases, vacation days and time are limited, therefore you really need…

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For the Love of the Game – 5 Reasons to Attend A Sports Event Abroad

One of the Bro’s best hacks to get acquainted with a new place is getting involved in the sports scene. Attending a sporting event is a fun and unique way to be introduced to the culture of a new location. Besides the game, you’ll witness the passion of the local community and gain some insight…

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Arriving in Bali on Nyepi

After three months of incredible experiences in Vietnam, our visas had come to an end. On a year-long journey of what seemed to be never-ending highlights, our time spent in Vietnam was special and would certainly stand out. But in travel, as in life, all good things must come to an end. The show must…

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Italy on a Backpacker Budget

Can you travel to Italy on a backpacker budget? Is it possible to maintain a daily budget and travel Italy all while having a good time? Backpacking through Italy for 6 weeks in the peak season of August must be crazy expensive.  This is something that most people would think, but it all depends on…

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My Experience of 42 Days in Italia

Early on in the process of researching and prepping for traveling around the world long term, Nick and I decided that we would make a point to visit Italy first, and would plan to spend at least a month there.  Being that we are both Italian Americans who have never been to Italy, it only…

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A Full Moon Surprise

As the ferry pulls up along the shore of Koh Phangan, our thoughts were centered on the upcoming main event of our trip to Thailand, the Full Moon Party.   After months of planning, research, and anticipation, it was only a couple of days away.  We dropped off our packs at the guesthouse and began…

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The Trip of a Lifetime

“You are so lucky!”  “It’s going to be the trip of a lifetime.”  “I’m so jealous of you.”  “I wish I could do that.”   These are a few of the most common responses I get when telling someone our plans of leaving our jobs and everyday lives to travel the world.  What’s ironic is…

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