Mayan Ruins of Tulum
Exploring the ruins of Tulum is a can’t miss experience on the Riviera Maya. The ancient walled city sits on some of the most pristine real estate in Mexico, overlooking … Continue Reading Mayan Ruins of Tulum
Bacalar Lagoon
Bacalar – known as the “lake of seven colours” – sparkles in the sunshine with many shades of turquoise and blue. It is simply amazing, and a photograph can’t capture … Continue Reading Bacalar Lagoon
Xpu-Ha Beach
Xpu-Ha beach is our beach of choice along the Riviera Maya. In fact, it might be one of our favourite places in the world. Surrounded by palm trees, white sand … Continue Reading Xpu-Ha Beach
Pyramids of Teotihuacan [cdmx]
Located 40-km outside of the modern-day metropolis of Mexico City, the ancient city Teotihuacan is one of the most visited archeological sites in Mexico. It was one of the largest … Continue Reading Pyramids of Teotihuacan [cdmx]
Uros Islands & Lake Titicaca
The Uros “floating” islands in Peru is another one of the unique and interesting places we visited during our 2-month trip. Located on Lake Titicaca, this group of man-made islands … Continue Reading Uros Islands & Lake Titicaca
So long Playa del Carmen. Hello Cozumel!
This week we embarked on a new adventure! We have left Playa del Carmen and have moved to the island of Cozumel. It’s always hard to say goodbye, especially somewhere … Continue Reading So long Playa del Carmen. Hello Cozumel!
Huacachina Oasis
The Oasis of Huacachina stands out as a striking contrast to the towering sand dunes that surround the town. The coast of Southern Peru is dominated by the Sechura desert, … Continue Reading Huacachina Oasis
The Ballestas Islands
Located just off the coast from Paracas (about 3-hours south of Lima) is the small island chain known as the Ballestas Islands. These rocky islands are only accessible by boat from … Continue Reading The Ballestas Islands
Paracas National Reserve
The small town of Paracas is a stopover for most overlanders who are traveling south from Lima. While the town itself is nice, what draws people here are the natural … Continue Reading Paracas National Reserve
Lima, Peru
The first stop on our South America adventure was Peru. This meant that we would be flying into Lima to begin the festivities. The city is a big sprawling mess, … Continue Reading Lima, Peru
The 5-day Salkantay Trek in Pictures
The Salkantay Trek is a 5-day hike through the mountains, which takes you from Cusco to Machu Picchu and back again. We chose this one as an alternative to the … Continue Reading The 5-day Salkantay Trek in Pictures