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I’m Mason. I traded a traditional post-university path to sell everything and backpack across Asia. That was over 13 years ago.

Today, with more than 130 countries of solo, adventure and moto travel experience, I teach people how to get the most out of their own time on the road either backpacking or on two wheels.

Whether you need practical advice for budget travel or you're planning an overland motorcycle trip, you are in the right place.

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San Juan Chamula: What Nobody Tells You Before You Go

San Juan Chamula: What Nobody Tells You Before You Go

San Juan Chamula, Chiapas: real rules on photography, collectivo pickup and cost from San Cristóbal, and the entrance fee. ...more

Mexico

October 23, 2026

Huatulco Travel Guide: Best Beaches and Bays

Huatulco Travel Guide: Best Beaches and Bays

A practical Huatulco guide: the nine bays explained, which beaches suit swimming vs. snorkeling, where to stay, and how to get there. ...more

Mexico

October 23, 2026

Where to Stay in Holbox: Best Areas & Hotels

Where to Stay in Holbox: Best Areas & Hotels

Where to stay in Holbox comes down to three areas: the walkable town center, the quieter beach road east, and the remote west end near Punta Cocos. ...more

Mexico

October 23, 2026

Where to Stay in Mérida: Best Neighborhoods

Where to Stay in Mérida: Best Neighborhoods

Where to stay in Mérida: Centro for first-timers, Santiago or Santa Ana for a calmer base, Paseo de Montejo for boutique, Itzimná for longer stays. ...more

Mexico

October 23, 2026

Where to Stay in Tulum: Pueblo vs the Beach Zone

Where to Stay in Tulum: Pueblo vs the Beach Zone

Where to stay in Tulum: Pueblo for budget and real food, the beach-road Zona Hotelera for eco-villas, or Aldea Zama in between. Costs and getting around. ...more

Mexico

October 23, 2026

Driving in Oaxaca: Is It Safe? A Rider's Honest Guide

Driving in Oaxaca: Is It Safe? A Rider's Honest Guide

A motorcyclist's honest guide to driving in Oaxaca: real road conditions, how blockades actually work, and what matters more than crime stats. ...more

Mexico

October 23, 2026

Monte Albán & Mitla: A Complete One-Day Trip Guide

Monte Albán & Mitla: A Complete One-Day Trip Guide

How to fit Monte Albán and Mitla into a single day trip from Oaxaca City: transportation options, ticket basics, timing, and what to pack. ...more

Mexico

October 20, 2026•10 min read

Mezcal Village Tours: Matatlán & Santa Catarina Minas

Mezcal Village Tours: Matatlán & Santa Catarina Minas

A practical guide to Oaxaca's mezcal villages: Santiago Matatlán, Santa Catarina Minas, how a palenque tour works, and self-driving vs. hiring a guide. ...more

Mexico

October 20, 2026•10 min read

Oaxaca's Artisan Villages: Alebrijes, Pottery & Weaving Day Trips

Oaxaca's Artisan Villages: Alebrijes, Pottery & Weaving Day Trips

Plan a day trip to Oaxaca's craft villages: alebrijes in Tilcajete and Arrazola, green pottery in Atzompa, and handwoven wool rugs in Teotitlán del Valle. ...more

Mexico

October 20, 2026•9 min read

The Best Destinations You Need to Travel to in 2026

El Castillo pyramid at Chichen Itza during sunset with the word Mexico in large white text across the center
Tikal Mayan ruins in the jungle during sunset with the word Guatemala in large white text across the center
Traditional Korean palace pavilion and pond surrounded by cherry blossoms with the words South Korea in large white text across the center
Lush green hills and tall wax palms of the Cocora Valley with the word Colombia in large white text across the center
Taipei 101 skyscraper and city skyline at sunset with the word Taiwan in large white text across the center
The Citadelle Laferriere mountaintop fortress surrounded by green mountains with the word Haiti in large white text across the center

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