Comuna 13, Medellin. From Notorious to tourist hot spot
Comuna 13. A place that evokes fear amongst many people. Everyone knows Colombia is safe to visit nowadays, but what about one of the most notorious districts in the world…
10 of the best things to do in Oaxaca City, Mexico
What are the best things to do in Oaxaca City? Is two weeks too long to spend in Oaxaca? Where are the best places to stay on a budget in…
Carnival in San Martin Tilcajete – Oaxaca, Mexico
You've never experienced Carnival like this before. On the outskirts of Oaxaca City lies a small town famous for it's Alebrijes meaning "Joy for its colours". But these wooden painted…
How to do an epic 1 day trip to the Monarch Butterfly Mexico reserves from Mexico City
When and how can you visit the Monarch butterfly Mexico? Looking to do a Mexico City Monarch butterfly tour? Or want to know where Monarch butterflies migrate to in Mexico?…
Tikal – A nature lovers guide
Tikal is surrounded by jungle making it not only a great site for archaeology but also nature. Dating back to around 1000 BC Tikal wasn't a thriving city until fairly…
How to get from San Ignacio to Tikal – Stay in Tikal overnight
How to get from San Ignacio to Tikal. Where to stay in Tikal overnight. How to get from Belize to Tikal without a car. Staying overnight in Tikal is a…
The Flores to Lanquin shuttle – The Ridiculous Adventure of Getting to Semuc Champey
I'd heard and read the horror stories about getting the Flores to Lanquin shuttle. "The worst experience of my life" and "A drive from hell" were common phrases but I…
Why isn’t everyone backpacking in Belize?
Honestly I didn't know a lot about Belize before we came. I knew it was small just 400,000 people, locals speak English and there's a big blue hole. That's pretty…
Getting from Tulum to Caye Caulker; the cheap/stupid option!
How to get from Tulum to Caye Caulker. There are many blog posts about how to get from Tulum to Caye Caulker with the various options and routes to take.…
5 day trips from Havana
Havana has so much to offer but even the most hardened tourist might need to take a day off from the busy city. Luckily there are some great places nearby…