Ometepe is alive. Birds sing and monkeys play, insects invade your personal space at every opportunity and fireflies sparkle in between lightning strikes that make the black sky glow. All of this life thrives under the watch of two imposing volcanoes; one a dormant relic and the other very much alive. We spent a few days exploring … Read more
Cruising the Caribbean; it’s the stuff of dreams for old ladies and young men alike. The lure of crystal clear lagoons and historic shipwrecks brought me to the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua, where I hoped to sail in style from El Rama to Big Corn Island. Join me on this luxurious adventure. 5 pm, Tuesday We arrive … Read more
Is there anything better to do on holiday than jumping on a boat to explore pristine island paradises? I’ve done it all over Southeast Asia – so how does island hopping in Krabi rate? Really highly, as long as you don’t mind sharing the experience with a lot of other people. Here’s what island hopping in Krabi entails: … Read more
Granada, the oldest Spanish colonial town in the Americas (that still remains), is bursting with history, culture and nature. From narrow streets full of bright buildings to the impressive churches and peaceful courtyard sanctuaries, it’s one of the more interesting colonial towns in Central America. Throw in some day trips to volcanoes, lagoons and islands … Read more
“The water isn’t quite as blue as I was expecting”. “Why is there so much seaweed”? “There are too many rocks in the water; swimming would be hard”. These are some of the thoughts I had recently while exploring the beaches of Little Corn Island, Nicaragua. Don’t get me wrong, Little Corn is a great … Read more
Mexico’s colonial cities come in pretty much all flavours — from the traffic-choked streets of Oaxaca to the quaint cobblestone lanes of San Cristóbal de las Casas, and who can forget the cenote-filled charm of Valladolid. These are all popular stops on the colonial town trail, but before you jump on the next bus between Mexico … Read more
Central America can get pretty hectic. From packed chicken buses to the ever present danger of being mugged – it’s not always the most tranquil of holiday destinations. Every now and then you need a respite from the chaos, so if you’re looking for a great place to relax in Central America you should think … Read more
If you’re to believe the masses of articles and posts on long-term travel you could be forgiven for thinking that sliced bread has finally been overtaken as the most awesome thing ever. Is it really that great? Let’s find out… It’s Hot Most long-term travellers eventually wind up in the tropics, where the heat can … Read more