Is a Japan Rail Pass Worth It in 2023?
Is a Japan Rail Pass Worth It in 2023? "Is a Japan Rail Pass worth it?" This might be the most important question you are asking yourself right now as you prepare for your trip to Japan in 2023. In this post, I'm going to show you whether a Japan Rail Pass is worth...
How to Get to the Papallacta Hot Springs
Papallacta is a beautiful village nestled in the Andes Mountains. It’s famous for its hot springs and especially for the popular Papallacta Hot Springs Resort (also known as Termas de Papallacta). However, there’s more to do in Papallacta than just soaking in...
Best Travel Shoes for Bunions and Plantar Fasciitis
Best Travel Shoes for Bunions and Plantar Fasciitis If you’ve ever had plantar fasciitis or bunions, then you know how painful it can be to stand for long periods of time and walk for even one block. You also know how hard it is to find good shoes for plantar...
Ecuadorian Cuisine: Top 40 Dishes to Try in Ecuador
Are you planning a trip to Ecuador? Love to try new foods when you travel and you’re wondering what Ecuadorian cuisine is like? In this blog post, I’m going to share with you what to eat during your trip to Ecuador. You’ll learn about the most popular dishes, the most...
The 8 Best Ways to Visit the Panama Canal (2023)
Are you in the middle of planning a trip to Panama? Wondering how to visit the Panama Canal? In this Panama travel guide, I’m going to share with you the best ways to see the Panama Canal. This guide is ideal for those who are into history/history nerds like me and...
How to Visit the San Blas Islands (Even on a Budget)
Are you in the middle of planning a trip to Panama? Thinking about visiting the San Blas Islands but frustrated by a lack of info on how to do it? In this blog post, I’m going to help you plan your trip to one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL and IDYLLIC places on the planet—the...
Shirakawa-go Itinerary: Enter a Japanese Fairy Tale (2023)
Shirakawa-go Itinerary: Enter a Japanese Fairy Tale (2023) Shirakawa-go makes the perfect day trip from Takayama or the perfect day trip from Kanazawa. It also makes a great stopover when traveling from Takayama to Kanazawa or from Kanazawa to Takayama. Here is my...
Panamanian Food: 32 Dishes & Drinks to Try in Panama (2023)
Are you planning a trip to Panama? Wondering what to eat while visiting the country? In this guide, I’ll share with you the most popular and traditional foods of Panama. Hopefully, these ideas will help you know what to order in restaurants. I’ve tried everything on...About Me
Welcome to The Bamboo Traveler, a travel & digital nomad blog, dedicated to helping women over 40 travel the world safely, cheaply, and comfortably. Whether you’re going for a one, two- or three-week vacation, exploring the world as a digital nomad, or staying home and discovering the world from the comfort and safety of your home, you’ll find loads of information to help inspire and inform you in your wanderings.
