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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 that seems rivalled only by the Amazon Rainforest and the Galapagos Islands, but my oh my…
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 perfect beach holiday destinations. Both coasts of the region are lined with what could be considered…
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. It’s not the kind of place you could ever get bored, and there are activities, hikes…
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. So behold! Below is my 2 weeks in Nicaragua backpacking itinerary for anyone who is tight…
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 and bustling, with the climate providing sticky heat at every turn. This guide will go through…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 very end of my 2 years and 2 months in Latin America, and what a way…
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 yards down the street without someone wishing you a happy day, whether they’re trying to sell…
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 possible, especially if you only have a 2-week chunk of vacation from a full-time job back…
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…
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 of the fleet of American school buses that were sold onto Central American governments when they…
9 things to know before you travel in Belize

You know what’s sad?! How many people skip Belize during their Central America travels. Admittedly, the first time we backpacked around this part of the world, we scrapped our plans to travel in Belize, too. We were told it was…
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…
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). There’s a really good nice of locals, expats and tourists passing through the city’s drinking … Continue reading