How I funded 26 months of travel: Saving hard & making money on the road
I won’t lie to you, I was lucky enough to earn a decent salary in my regular job before I left the UK for 2+ years in Latin America, and if I’d only been planning a 6-9 month stint of…
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 of beach houses along Playa Popoyo and a smattering of roads north, there’s not much except…
Border-crossing tips & info on tourist visas in South America for UK citizens
Visas can be a bit of a minefield sometimes, so it’s nice to have a place where they’re all together to go through in one sitting. As Brits, we’re very privileged when travelling in this region, as there are almost…
25 Unmissable Things to do in Medellín
What travellers love about Medellín is that there are so many things to go and see that it’s reeeeeally hard to be bored in this city. I spent a total of 6 weeks here, and loved every minute. I’ve compiled…
The best Colombian TV shows, films & documentaries (that aren’t Narcos)
When travelling to a new country, one of the best ways to improve your understanding of the history and culture there is to absorb local entertainment and media. This helps you see the cultural nuances, know what things are heralded…
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 city by a long run. It’s a hub of crazy adventure, beautiful architecture, backpacker vibes and…
8 photo editing techniques to take your travel photos to the next level
Fairly new to photography and not sure how to use editing to take your travel photos to the next level? I’ve put together a list of the 8 travel photo editing techniques that I use the most often to enhance…
How to create couple travel photos without a tripod: A Photoshop technique that always shocks
As the professional photographer in charge of content creation for Cuppa to Copa Travels, I’ve always felt a lot of pressure to produce high quality images of epic places. However, being that the brand started on Instagram as a travel…
8 hand luggage essentials for long-haul flights that I couldn’t travel without
Long-haul flights can really knock you for six sometimes. With most of your possessions tucked away in your backpack for the hold, it’s a good idea to have a proper think of your hand luggage essentials to make sure you…
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 points of interest, the Guatemala beaches worth checking out, natural wonders both famed and off-the-beaten-track, the…
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 to tell you all you need to know about visiting Ometepe Island, including things to do…
A Year with the Women’s Osprey Aura 50L: Backpack review for long-term travel
Time for my first in-depth product review! After 26 months on the road in Latin America, plus a couple of months here and there in Asia and Europe, I guess I know a thing or two about backpacks. Since the…
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. Luckily, I’ve done all the hard work for you and sussed out how to get from…
29 breath-taking places to go in Colombia: The Ultimate Bucketlist
You know when people say “Uhh Colombia’s amaaaazing, it just has everythinnggggg”. Well, I’m here to bloody well prove it. I’ve painstakingly compiled all of my top entries for an ultimate Colombia bucketlist – all of the best places to…
9 things to do when you can’t travel: Quarantine ideas for travellers grounded by COVID-19
Whew, what a world we live in! With coronavirus wreaking havoc across the globe, millions of us are having to come to terms with our new indoor existence, unable to gallivant and not sure if our future travel plans ……
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 be remote and off-the-beaten-track. It’s a favourite amongst Canadians and Americans for somewhere to retire to,…
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 mighty G the year before, and being tighter on time this year we were keen to…
11 tips for remote working during Coronavirus (from a digital nomad)
Coronavirus is pretty much all everyone is talking about these days, and I wouldn’t judge you for being bored of it before even having to begin any kind of quarantine. However, 14-days of self-isolation are a very real thing for…
Is Bogotá safe to travel and live in 2022? 16 tips for keeping safe in Colombia
‘Is Bogota safe?’ are three words that fill travel forums and hostel common areas alike. In my view, yes, Bogota is safe. But you need to exercise a certain amount of caution, just as you would visiting Paris or Glasgow…
Porto Seguro, Brazil: Shrimp stew on the catwalk of alcohol
The first thing that hit me when we arrived in Porto Seguro, Bahia, was how COLOURFUL it is. Every house is painted a different colour, and the vibrant hues continue into the centre where you’ll find streets lined and lined…
Exploring the best of Latin America
