So far Latin America has been a pulsating mix of crowded colonial towns, beautiful beaches and amazing natural wonders. I can now add serene Colombian countryside to that list; the recent walk we did from Barichara to Guane, in the Santander region of Colombia, has been one of the highlights of this trip so far. … Read more
Bright orange sand dunes contrast with the black shadows of camels and their passengers. This could be any time in history. Those travellers could be merchants traversing the sea of sand we call the Sahara Desert in search of riches, or they could be tourists complaining about the lack of comfort their camel is providing. … Read more
We recently hopped through the San Blas Islands on our way from Panama to Colombia – the white sand and bright blue Caribbean waters forever etched in our minds. Unlike other parts of the Caribbean, you won’t find too many comforts on these tiny, palm tree infested islands. They are rustic to say the least, … Read more
If you’re travelling in Central America on a budget you’re bound to end up riding a lot of chicken buses. These are old American school buses which have been brightly painted (or sometimes, creepily, left exactly as they were in their school days) and are used to transport locals from town to town. You could … Read more
So, you’re thinking of moving to Singapore, the tiny city state with the giant economy? It’s a great place to work and save money, but what is it really like to live there? Keep reading for information on housing, food, night life, public transport and ideas for what to do on your days off. The … Read more
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt while travelling in Mexico and Central America it’s that I love pyramids (I apologise if you were hoping for something more insightful and deep, that’s not really my style). I’m starting to wonder how I survived the first 30 years of my life without seeing one, but those pre-pyramid … Read more
Two young lovers on the trip of a lifetime arrive at Tulum beach in an overpriced taxi. Little did they know there is a killer on the loose, feeding on the innocent expectations of naive tourists. The couple get settled into their tent (it costs over $30 a night!), which is precariously close to the evil … Read more
Do some people have better experiences than others while travelling? Do certain travel styles make our trips more meaningful and authentic? A lot of people seem to think so, so I decided to investigate. I’ll give you my opinion on some common travel styles and then tell you why I don’t follow any of them. … Read more