When we planned our trip to Yucatán, I said that I would not go back home without seeing Pink Flamingos. I saw so many pictures of these wonderful animals, that I really needed to see them in nature. In this Read more…
Chichén Itzá is one of the most important ruin sites on the Yucatán Peninsula. With an area of about 1500 hectares, it is one of the most extensive sites in Yucatán, but only a part of it is accessible to Read more…
There are many interesting things to see in the Yucatán peninsula, and the 5000 cenotes are one of them! Cenotes are natural sinkholes filled with fresh water, made from underwater cave systems. There are cenotes in different shapes and sizes, Read more…
Valladolid is a charming city in the state Yucatán, Mexico. Although it is the third-largest city of the state, it is quite small with about 50.000 inhabitants. I really liked this lovely town because it is a lively place but Read more…
Isla Holbox was the first stop of our 3-weeks trip through Yucatán. We spent 4 nights on this island and loved it that much that we decided to come back at the end of our trip. Holbox is a very Read more…
Trip to Guatape & El Peñol // Colombia Guatape is a small town, only two hours by bus from Medellin. I spent one night there but, if you leave from Medellin early in the morning, you can also do this Read more…
San Blas Islands – Panamas Paradise Oh yeah I have been to paradise and it was amazing! Visiting the San Blas islands is quite expensive but you are rewarded with lonely islands, white sand beaches and crystal clear blue water. Read more…
3 Weeks Route through Yucatán for Backpackers // Mexico There are a lot of reasons why traveling the Yucatán Peninsula: Caribbean beaches, romantic islands, a tropical environment, magical freshwater cenotes, historical places and welcoming towns. The weather is pleasant, the Read more…
Meeting the monkeys of Alto del Aguila // Colombian Amazonas Puerto Nariño Puerto Nariño is a colorful, well developed village with about 7.700 inhabitants. The village is located 75 kilometers – a two hours’ boat ride – from Leticia. The Read more…
Best Onward Ticket: The solution for travelers with one-way tickets & no fix schedule As a long-term traveler without a fix schedule I usually buy one-way tickets. Some countries want you to proof with a return or onward-ticket that you Read more…
For the author Gabriel Garcia Marques, Cartagena was an inspirational place and it’s not surprising because this historic city is something special with it’s beautiful buildings and magical places. Cartagena is the biggest colonial town in Latin America and was Read more…
Santa Marta // Colombia Santa Marta is one of the oldest towns in South America, located on the Caribbean Coast of Colombia. It’s close to other tourist destinations like Baranquilla, Minca and the Tayrona National Park. Things to do Walk Read more…