Cenote Calavera: A Spectacular Swimming Spot in Tulum, Mexico

Cenote Calavera: A spectacular swimming spot in Tulum, Mexico

A middle aged Mexican man greeted us at the front gate of Cenote Calavera (also known as the Temple of Doom) and proceeded to lead us through what looked like his backyard.  We walked through the dry, desolate surroundings until we came to something that we really weren’t expecting – an exotic little swimming pool which … Read more

The Beaches of El Nido, Palawan

Nacpan beach, one of the beaches of El Nido, Palawan, The Philippines

The Philippines is home to over 7000 islands, but ask anyone who has been (or is planning to go) about their trip and they’ll probably mention El Nido, on the stunning and sparsely populated island of Palawan.  Most people come for the island hopping tours, but spend a bit of time in and around El … Read more