The Americas in 2026: How Safe Is It Really?

The data doesn’t lie — but it does tell a very different story than the headlines.

Dating, Devil’s Breath, and “Don’t Give Papaya”

How to Stay Safe in Colombia (and Beyond) Without Losing the Plot

Colombia vs. Thailand

Two Paradises, One Big Decision.

Colombia’s Superpower

Pick Your Weather, Pick Your Life.

Colombia Visas Made Human. Part 2

Health Insurance & The Art of Not Getting Denied.

The Canary Islands

Spain’s Secret Continent in Miniature.

Why the World Keeps Falling in Love with Portugal

Colombia vs. Costa Rica:

Adventure on a Budget or Peace at a Premium?

Manizales on $800 (Or Less)

Colombia’s Mountain-City Sweet Spot You’re Probably Overlooking.

NewSix Years Out: How Living Abroad Rewired How I See the U.S. Post

Leaving the U.S. didn’t make me less American—it taught me how freedom, time, and peace actually feel.

The Travel Toolkit

Apps, Hacks & Habits That Make Every Trip Easier (and Cheaper).

The Digital Nomad Toolkit

Freedom meets bureaucracy — here’s how to make the nomad life actually work.

What You Can (and Can’t) Bring Through Customs

Without Getting Fined, Flagged, or Famous on TikTok.

Your Hotel Safe Isn’t Safe

The hard truth about in-room safes—and the simple, packable system I use to catch bad actors and keep my stuff secure.

Colombia vs. Ecuador

Which Andean Neighbor Wins for Cost, Visas, Safety, Taxes, and Everyday Life?

10 Things That Shock Americans in Colombia

From toilet paper rules to electric showers — the chaos, charm, and humor of life in Colombia through an expat’s eyes.

Colombia vs. Panama

Two Latin neighbors. Two different dreams. Which one should you call home — Colombia or Panama?.

Why Luggage Trackers Are a Must in 2025

The one $30 gadget that keeps airlines from holding your suitcase hostage in 2025.

Energy Vampires

The hidden costs draining your wallet while you’re out exploring the world.

Colombia vs. Malaysia

Two expat havens, two very different lifestyles — here’s who really wins when Colombia goes head-to-head with Malaysia.

Travel Scams That Are Exploding in 2025

From fake QR codes to digital taxi cons, here are the tricks draining tourists in 2025—and how to outsmart them.

Outsmarting Airport Scams

Airports are playgrounds for thieves—here’s how to outsmart them at every turn.

Vegas Without the Hangover

Sin City, zero regrets: the airport-to-buffet playbook that saves your feet—and your bank account.

When Airlines Lose Your Luggage

Lost luggage doesn’t have to mean lost money—here’s how to make airlines pay up in 2025.

Is Colombia Really Safe?

Colombia isn’t a movie—here’s how it’s actually safe (and where it’s not) when you use the right playbook.