The Mayan ruins, located just outside of the small city of Palenque, are found in the southern state of Chiapas, Mexico. The site was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The ruins are held within the Parque Nacional de Palenque (or Palenque National Park). A National Park that covers an area of 1,780 […]
The city of Oaxaca de Juarez, or simply Oaxaca, is the largest city and the capital of the Mexican state that holds the same name and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The “de Juarez” was added in 1872, to honor the local, Benito Juarez, who became president of Mexico and held office for […]
Puebla, Mexico is the largest city and the capital, of the state that has a colonial charm and the same name, Puebla. During colonial times the city was known as Puebla de Los Angeles (Puebla city of Angles) and is still referenced as such today. In 1987 Puebla was named a UNESCO World Heritage site. […]
Glacier National Park is the crown jewel of the National Park system! It’s actually the first ever International Peace Park, around the globe, sharing its borders with Waterton National Park. Half of the park is located across the northern US border, in Canada. Glacier National has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site and a […]
Hey! I’m Nicholas, I was born in Anchorage, Alaska but raised in Denver, Colorado. I spent my career as a bartender, but when Covid hit I knew I’d had enough. I quit my job, sold everything I own, and decided to travel the world! Join me as I backpack around the globe, hitting up bucket list destinations while discovering the hidden gems found off the beaten track!
