2022 Update: After a combined 2.5 years in Southeast Asia spread out over multiple visits and every time of year, this is my revisited, more fashionable, new and improved Southeast Asia packing list. I’ve read about packing lists ad nauseam on the interwebs. They usually consist of various clothing options and toiletries, but lack the […]
48 Hours in Big Bend National Park – What to Do and See
Welcome to Big Bend National Park. An explosion of color on the Rio Grande in the middle of nowhere West Texas. If you didn’t think Texas had sweeping mountains, dramatic peaks, and endless mountain views, prepare to be wowed. This is how to best spend 48 hours in Big Bend National Park, Texas. Dom Rock […]
Surf’s Up! Your Guide to Puerto Escondido, Mexico
This post was written by Emily Becker, who is a Mexico-based freelance writer for BMTM. Puerto Escondido captured my heart from the very first time I dipped my toes in the water at Playa Carrizalillo, my now-favorite beach in town. A far cry from the resort-speckled shores of Cancún and Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Escondido offers […]
A Complete Guide to Playa Zipolite Beach in Mexico
If you’ve come here because you heard about Zipolite, then you probably already know that it’s the first and only legal nude beach in Mexico. If you’ve stumbled here by accident, welcome to the party! Zipolite is more than just a nude beach, though; it’s a chill paradise for the free-spirited heart. I can often […]
The Ideal Ski Trip Packing List
Back in winter of 2016, I learned how to ski and, most importantly, how to avoid turning into an icicle while doing so. I didn’t go skiing or experience snow when I was growing up, save for a few times when I was too young to really remember it. I had to ask a lot […]