A run around San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala The roads in San Marcos La Laguna are some of the steepest I’ve ever seen. The main road winds around massive Lago Atitlan, a sometimes-paved, sometimes-dirt thoroughfare between water and volcanoes. All other roads ascend steeply and occasionally switchback up into
Chiquita bananas, CIA funded coups, and Colombian hit squads. Why do people in the United States eat so many bananas? Bananas are a staple of American breakfast, specifically Chiquita Bananas. Easy, quick, and nutrient dense, families for generations have been turning to the phallic fruit to start their day. However,
Sober Travel Belize – Being Open to the Wonder What does this incredible spotted eagle ray have to do with sobriety? Let me tell you… You know when you have one of those perfect days? A day where everything is just flowing perfectly? We had that on Friday. The windy
Rivers, Mayan Temples, and Colonial Pirates in Mexico So we went deep into the lands of the Mayans. A land where grand cities, roads, peoples, and foods played a huge role in shaping present-day Mexico. Our first stop was the city of Palenque, a modern city next to the ancient
Chiang Mai yoga retreat in Thailand 2025- Thai food, waterfalls, temples, and more! Going on a yoga retreat in Chiang Mai, Thailand with Bigger Life Adventures offers a unique and comprehensive wellness experience. With experienced and knowledgeable yoga instructors like Carrie guests can expect fun and dynamic classes suitable for
Nayarit, Mexico – Why it’s perfect for your next yoga retreat! Nayarit, Mexico is a captivating yoga retreat destination that offers a wealth of experiences for visitors. The region boasts miles of pristine sandy beaches, perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports, as well as adventurous activities such as hiking,
Here is out tale of traveling from San Cristóbal to Palenque through Ocosingo, Mexico. We ran into Zapatista road blocks along the way but had a good time anyhow! Zapatista road blocks in Chiapas, Mexico Carrie slept in and woke finally feeling better from her bad enchiladas. We packed up
Dirtbag Backpacker Memories from Bolivia In 2011-2012 Zach and I traveled through South and Central America for seven months straight, covering 10 countries. We hoped to last longer and see even more but our budget was tiny and it being our first grand backpacking trip we had a lot to
San Cristobal de las Casas – Zapatistas, water, and Coca-cola. San Cristóbal de Las Casas sits in a valley beneath rolling green mountains. A city of around 200,000 people, San Cristóbal is the cultural heart of the Mexican state of Chiapas. With its colonial architecture and Zapatista revolutionary past, San
We kicked off our blogging journey back in 2011, before YouTube was a big deal, before Instagram had influencers, and way before TikTok had us all doing dance challenges. Our travels took off soon after we met, and we’ve pretty much been on the move ever since!
Our first big adventure together? South America – for nearly eight months! The earliest posts on this site date back to the planning stages of that epic trip. Back then, we were called La Aventura Project. It wasn’t until 2018 that we rebranded into what you now know as Bigger Life Adventures, reflecting how our travels – and our lives – had grown and evolved.
We’re super proud of all the places we’ve been and the unique ways we’ve gotten there. Our goal has always been to travel as sustainably as possible, with a style that’s cheap, light, and keeps us on the road for as long as we can swing it.
Sure, we might not be the hardcore dirtbags we once were (hey, we like a little comfort now-a-days), but we’re still obsessed with travel hacking, diving into new languages and cultures, and chasing down unforgettable experiences. These days, we spend more of our time guiding others, leading tours and retreats to some of our favorite spots around the world.
Our blog is packed with stories, tips, and info from nearly 40 countries around the globe. Dive in and get inspired for your own Bigger Life Adventures!
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