Central America
22 unforgettable ways to spend your time in Antigua Guatemala
Ahhhh Antigua, the place I planned to stay 1 week and ended up staying 5. I never felt like I was running out of … More
Five-star Belize excursions for 2022 – as rated by travellers
Belize may be teeny-tiny, but it’s packed full of things to do. Belize excursions can easily keep you busy for several weeks, and I’m … More
12 things to know about Costa Rica before you visit
Costa Rica is packed left, right and centre with natural wonders, it’s full to the brim with adventure and has an abundance of wildlife … More
The most gorgeous Central American beaches: 22 coastal getaways
Being right in the Tropics, Central America is a region blessed with beautiful year-round sunshine that basks over its shores, making it packed with … More
Breath-taking landmarks in Costa Rica: 16 ideas for your travel bucketlist
Love it or hate it, there’s one thing you can’t deny about Costa Rica – it’s packed to the brim with stuff to see. … More
If we only had 2 weeks: Nicaragua itinerary
I am often asked by people who only have a 2 week holiday from their jobs where I would prioritise in the given time. … More
León, Nicaragua: Where you can board down a volcano and hit a beach party all in the same day
León was my first stop in Nicaragua, and a great introduction to this corner of Central America. As a student city, León is vibrant … More
Popoyo, Nicaragua: The stunning surfing retreat with a laidback beat
Popoyo, Nicaragua, is less of a surf town and more of a stretch of houses and hostels along the beach. Behind the singular row … More
Granada, the Nicaraguan beauty that offers a bit of everything for everyone
I fell absolutely head-over-heels in love with Granada, and ended up returning twice during my month in Nicaragua. To me, this is Nicaragua’s best … More
The Ultimate Bucketlist for Backpacking in Guatemala
Here it is, my ultimate bucketlist of places to go and things to do in Guatemala for backpackers! I’ll tell you about the historical … More
Isla de Ometepe: Nicaragua’s tranquil lake island that’s brimming with adventure
Welcome to the place of crazy sunsets and sublime tranquility, with a dash of adventure for those who seek it. This guide is going … More
How to get from Bacalar to Caye Caulker: 4 ways to cross from Mexico to Belize
Any destination change that requires a border crossing, several land legs and a water crossing to an island is always going to be complicated. … More
Placencia: the once-sleepy village along the best beach in Belize
Placencia may be a less-visited destination in Belize than Caye Caulker or San Pedro, but don’t take that to mean that it’s going to … More
How to get from Belize to Honduras by boat
While the typical route to get from Belize to Honduras would be via some time exploring Guatemala, we’d already spent 2 months in the … More
Nicaragua backpacking tips (and why now is the best time to go)
Nicaragua backpacking was the part of my Central America trip that I was most looking forward to. Luckily, it had been saved to the … More
Going slow on Caye Caulker, Belize’s chilled out island getaway
Let’s cut to the chase here. Caye Caulker is hands down THE FRIENDLIEST place we have ever been to. You can’t walk a few … More
If we only had 2 weeks: Belize itinerary
I know that spending a huge amount of time in each country you visit in order to see everything and anything is not always … More
Lake Yojoa: 9 cool things to do around Honduras’ largest lake
We thought Lake Yojoa (Lago de Yojoa), the largest lake in Honduras – which is very close to Pulhapanzak Waterfall, the largest … More
Chicken buses in Belize & beyond: A Central America Survival Guide
For those of us travelling on a budget, chicken buses in Belize are by far the best way to get around. They’re usually one … More
9 important things to know before backpacking in Belize
You know what’s sad?! How many people skip backpacking in Belize during their Central America travels. Admittedly, the first time we backpacked around this … More
Vibe-guide to the towns around Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
When we first got to Guatemala, we had no idea there would be so many different towns at Lake Atitlán to choose from. When … More
The 9 best bars in Antigua, Guatemala
For a relatively small place, Antigua is bursting with great bars, restaurants and cafés (check out our guide to the best cafes here… More
If we only had 2 weeks: Guatemala itinerary
We’re lucky enough that our location independent business means that we can travel extra slow. If this is an option to you, we strongly … More
The 5 best cafés in Antigua, Guatemala
Guatemala is one of the world’s finest producers of coffee, and if you find yourself in Antigua, you’re in a great spot to learn … More
