Budget Travel

Living Like a Local in Kumasi: Insider Tips for Authentic Ashanti Experiences

The moment I stepped into Kumasi's humid embrace, I knew this wasn't going to be your typical African city experience. As someone who's spent years analyzing structural designs across continents, I was initially drawn to Ghana for its remarkable suspension...

Forgotten Colonial History: Maturín's Role in Venezuela's Independence

The sun beats down on my sweat-soaked running shirt as I jog past the Plaza Bolívar in Maturín, Venezuela. My morning runs have become my favorite way to scout new destinations before diving deeper. This modest city in eastern Venezuela...