At first glance, the coast of Peru looks like a dusty, almost Martian desert, but its rich river valleys hold a wealth of archaeology from a series of advanced pre-Columbian cultures which also pre-date Inca rule. There’s nothing that Jess loves more than dragging Alex around dusty ruins to look at pyramids and pots...
This is not a vacation! Why long term travelling is no holiday!
So how’s your big holiday going? It must be great to have such a long holiday! You are so lucky that you can go on this long seemingly never-ending holiday? It must be great to be able to afford such an extravagant endeavour! How many times have we heard these phrases in our time...
The grumblings of a traveller part three – The 10 worst things about Chile
The grumblings of a traveller series is back, with its sights firmly set on Chile, our 3rd country on the South American continent. So, what was it that irked us about this long thin contender? Here are the 10 worst things about Chile. Dog gangs. We are mostly talking about Valparaiso here, but our...
Our Chile top 10. The best things about Chile
What was fantastic about Chile we hear you ask? Well, look no further, here is our Chile Top 10! Collectivos are certainly not unique to Chile, but we had some amazing near death experiences hurtling around in these shared taxis. In Valparaiso taking a collectivo was the only way to get back up the...
What does the future hold for Cuba? Our Thoughts
What does the future hold for Cuba? The last two years have been a pivotal point in history for Cuba; President Obama has visited the country, the United States has decided to re-open the embassy in Havana after more than 54 years, and noises have been made about easing the long-standing trade embargo between...
Exploring Western Cuba – Trinidad and beyond
Newsflash – Havana is not the only part of Cuba! Chances are that if you have made it to Havana, and didn’t go straight to a faceless beach resort (i.e. Varadero), then you are actually interested in all that Cuba has to offer- and there is plenty of it! Cuba is actually a deceptively...
Cigars, Rum and Culture – What not to miss in Havana
We love the smell of Cuba. Normally stale cigar and cigarette smoke, exhaust fumes and musty furniture from another century are not quite what delights the senses, but we like that we have a sensory memory of this unique nation. As soon as you arrive at Jose Marti airport in Havana this smell of...
Exploring the Riviera Maya in Mexico
The Riviera Maya refers to the coastal area of the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico, which is heavily developed for tourism, especially cruise ship tourism. We knew that Mexico would be busy with visitors due to it being August, and that prices would certainly be higher compared to our other travels in Central America. That...
Calakmul, Mexico – Entering the Kingdom of the Snake
Having said goodbye to Central America with a little tear in our eyes, we entered the Riviera Maya in Mexico to resume the usual business of finding dusty, remote and bug infested archaeological sites. So we rented a car in Chetumal and off we went in search of our next destination, the ancient city...
Go Slow! Caye Caulker, Belize
As is customary for every self-respecting newly married couple, we decided to have a little honeymoon on one of the gems of Belize and indeed the whole of the Caribbean: Caye Caulker. If there is a motto to be had then this one is as good as it gets. Caye Caulker, a small caye...