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…
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…
Counting 7 shades of blue on Lake Bacalar, Mexico
After the fairy-lighted magic of Tulum and the spotless streets of Playa del Carmen, Lake Bacalar was the first place in Quintana Roo that I really felt like we were truly back in traveller mode. Used to hearing only booming…
Lake Yojoa & Peña Blanca; small town life 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 waterfall in Honduras – was going to be more of a tourist attraction than it is. … Continue…
Otavalo, Ecuador – more than just South America’s biggest market!
One of the best Quito day trips on offer, Otavalo is an indigenous stronghold, famous for the Otavalo market, an everyday occurrence that’s said to be the largest in South America. Tourists flock in just to see this market in…
Guatavita, the lake that inspired the legend of El Dorado
Guatavita is the name used to describe both the lake at the centre of the legend of El Dorado (seen the film?) and the small, peaceful town that sits nearby, on the edge of the Tominé Reservoir (which some people…
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 people talk about going to the lake, they rarely get specific about which towns around Lake…
Guatapé, Colombia: Medellín’s must-do day trip
Every year, thousands of people make the easy day-trip from Medellin to Guatape; it’s by far the most popular thing to do outside the City of Eternal Spring. There are 3 key things to do in Guatapé. The first is…
Puno, Peru: visiting the unique floating islands on Lake Titicaca
Puno is a small but vibrant town on Lake Titicaca, and although its fame comes from the nearby floating islands of the Uros, the town itself makes for a very pretty stay (whilst not being too marred by tourism). If…
Copacabana, Bolivia: The town on the banks of Lake Titicaca
Our stay in Copacabana, Bolivia, was short and not so sweet. Not only did we only plan for a 2 night stay, it was also pissing it down and we were tightly in the grip of a terrible illness contracted…
The town with the pretty red church by the lake: Puerto Varas, Chile
We loved this little town in Chile’s lake district. Heavily influenced by German immigration, the architecture has a lovely quaint feel to it. We only stayed in Puerto Varas for a few hours, but that was probably enough. It’s a…
Bariloche, the easiest way to visit Argentinian Patagonia
This resort town stretched out along the bay of the huge Rio Negro is a must-do for tourists in Argentina. Bariloche (full name San Carlos de Bariloche) is one of the most northern stops in Patagonia – Patagonia for beginners,…
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