If we only had 2 weeks: Mexico itinerary (Yucatán Peninsula)
Mexico is probably a lot bigger and more diverse than many people realise, and there is un montón more to it than the beach parties of Cancún (though those do sound pretty unforgettable). Now, with 2 weeks in Mexico you’re…
How to experience the magic of Valladolid: Cenotes, ruins and tequila on the Yucután Peninsula
As it’s inclusion in the official collection of Pueblos Mágicos might suggest, there’s something real magical about Valladolid, Mexico. Deep in the Yucatan region but still not far from the paradise coastline of Quintana Roo, it feels worlds away from…
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…
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…
Backpacker vibes meet boutique luxury in Tulum, the Bali of Mexico
Apparently Tulum is a pretty hot destination right now – though admittedly we didn’t realise until people back home started messaging us excitedly about how great it looks all over the internet. Though we normally skim over the Insta-hotspots, we…
Exploring the best of Latin America
