Region Guides – Indie Traveller

Chiapas Travel Guide: Best Places, Tips & What To Expect

Marek Bron — Sun, 25 May 2025 18:42:34 +0000

Chiapas is often overlooked by tourists in favor of more popular destinations like Cancun or Mexico City. But if you’re a bit of an explorer, you may well consider it one of the most fascinating regions of Mexico. Nestled in the southernmost part of Mexico close to Guatemala, Chiapas offers a unique blend of adventure, ... Read more

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Mekong Delta Travel Guide – Tips For Visiting The Tropical Heart Of Vietnam

Dustin Kemp — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:30:08 +0000

Visiting the Mekong Delta region is a beloved activity for travelers visiting Southern Vietnam. Going to the Mekong isn’t like traveling to a small city like Hoi An or Sapa, though – it’s a huge area with lots of ground to cover. That’s why knowing about where to go and what to do is crucial. ... Read more

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How To Explore Flores, Indonesia (Komodo & Beyond)

Marek Bron — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:14:16 +0000

In the eastern part of Indonesia is the dreamy island of Flores, part of the Lesser Sunda Islands — an off-path part of Indonesia that beckons to be explored. Although Flores is less visited than certain other Indonesian islands, it has still received considerable attention over the past decade for being the main gateway to ... Read more

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Backpacking the Yucatán: Routes, Tips & Hostels

George Alvarez — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:45:37 +0000

The Yucatán Peninsula is incredibly popular with backpackers in Mexico. From incredible Caribbean beaches and ancient ruins to awesome party towns and idyllic islands, you can almost spend forever here! In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about the Yucatán Peninsula, including why it’s worth visiting and some of the very best ... Read more

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Exploring the Bolaven Plateau (With Laos’ Most Epic Waterfalls)

Marek Bron — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:32:50 +0000

While motorbiking through southern Laos I saw many stunning waterfalls... and feasted on ants.

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A Madeira Travel Guide For Explorers

Marek Bron — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 10:53:31 +0000

More about Madeira: I loved Madeira so much that I started a whole blog dedicated to the island! This page will give you the overview, but for more detailed tips, visit Marvellous Madeira. Visit Madeira blog It was only after living in Portugal for 5 years that I finally travelled to Madeira. Once I realised ... Read more

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5 Epic Adventure Ideas For Your Andalusia Itinerary

Marek Bron — Fri, 14 May 2021 13:21:17 +0000

Andalusia is the Spain of legend: a land filled with Medieval hilltop towns, flamenco dance, ancient Moorish heritage, and stunning landscapes that once stood in for the Wild West in many a spaghetti western. I first arrived in Andalusia after a month-long backpacking trip through Morocco. Weary from weeks of dealing with pushy market salesmen ... Read more

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A Town-Hopping Guide To Lake Atitlan

Michael Gosman — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:10:38 +0000

If you’re going on a backpacking trip through Central America, then Lake Atitlan in Guatemala needs to be near the top of your must-visit list. Forget bar-hopping. Lake Atitlan is all about town-hopping. It’s rare to visit a place where you can hop on a boat, and in five minutes, be in a new town ... Read more

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Yucatán Peninsula Travel Guide (Tips & Best Places)

Tiffany Mead — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 09:02:34 +0000

Contributor Tiffany spent several months in the Yucatan, sharing her top tips in this guide.

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