Fancy spending time in the beautiful Tulum and relaxing on a stunning beach in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve all on a serious budget? We spent two weeks in Tulum on a budget of $38US // £28GBP a day, for two, whilst still enjoying everything the area has to offer. Cheap living was our main […]
Volcano clad lakes and sweeping landscapes make for some pretty spectacular scenery, add this to a deep history and a whole lot of culture, it’s safe to say you’re in for a real treat. We spent 3 amazing weeks in Guatemala and loved every minute of it! Here are some of our photos of Guatemala […]
Mexico is one of our favourite countries so if you are thinking of travelling or booking a holiday there we would definitely encourage you to do so! Find out why it is one of our favourite countries to travel and explore through our 20 beautiful photos of Mexico! Note from the author: This article has been […]
Guatemala was next on our itinerary after spending a month in Mexico. We were excited to learn even more about the Mayan influences, learn about their culture and were really looking forward to sampling some of Guatemala’s cuisine. The biggest draw to backpacking in Guatemala though was the landscape; mountains, volcanoes and lakes definitely sounded […]
After spending 7 weeks in Cuba we were so excited to get our teeth into some Mexican food, culture and a chance to travel a little cheaper with more possibilities. Spending 30 days travelling through this stunning country here is our guide to the cost of travelling Mexico. With a breakdown of exactly what we […]
Mahahual, Mexico Mahahual, Mexico situated on the Costa Maya, is a great place to unwind. A long stretch of pristine Caribbean coast with its relaxed beach side vibes, it is also the perfect place for the avid and beginner diver. Mahahual sits just 3 hours bus ride south from Tulum and 5 hours from Cancun. […]
We left the sleepy town of Flores in the early morning at 7:00 am to make the journey from Guatemala, through Belize & all the way to Mexico, 3 countries in one day was a first for both of us. We found it hard to find much information beforehand on bus services so were interested […]
Completely & utterly encompassed by their environment, the ruins of Tikal are a must on anyone’s Guatemala itinerary. We opted for a sunset tour of the ruins, a magical time to visit when the jungle around us was starting to sleep for the night & the resident howler monkeys were happily lulling around in the trees. […]
Volcan de Acatenango was definitely the highlight of our Guatemala trip. Hiking up to a dormant volcano that is still peacefully puffing away to watch the sunrise, with views for miles was just completely magical. We came away from this hike feeling amazed, accomplished & exhausted but loved every second of it. Here’s more about […]
The charming old town of Antigua, Guatemala with its colonial style buildings & cobbled streets is like something straight out of a story book. There is not a building more than 2 stories high & everywhere you look there is colour & culture. A UNESCO world heritage site, beautifully restored to live up to its […]