One of our first cenote trips in Central America was to Cuzamá, one of the 106 municipalities of the Yucatán state of Mexico located about 26 kilometers east of Merida (a one hour drive). The word cenote is an ancient Mayan word meaning “well” used to refer to the rocky sinkholes that pepper the Mayan … Continue reading Day trip to Cuzamá, Mexico
When we think of Guatemala, one of the first things we think of is a beautiful palette of colour. The vibrancy of the people and the handicrafts culture is something that really caught our eye during the time we were there, and lucky for us we now have not one, not two, but three very … Continue reading Guatemala in full colour
Hi everyone! So, it’s been a while since we’ve posted anything but it’s because we’ve been crazy busy making our way through the rest of Central America exploring, volunteering, packing, unpacking, repacking, catching up on sleep and settling into our new home – London. That’s right, we’ve finally arrived! So now that we’ve finally found … Continue reading Cenote dreaming in Mexico
One week of sleeping in, watching the sunset, writing and snorkelling in the world’s second largest reef on this tropical jungle island off the coast of Honduras. Feeling refreshed and relaxed as we approach the halfway mark of our Central American journey – time really does fly when you’re having fun :) Continue reading Current location: Roatan, Honduras
A beautiful majestic lake surrounded by little mountainside villages, three huge volcanoes and a quiet, misty fog that comes and goes as it pleases throughout the day… hello Lake Atitlán. Continue reading Current location: Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
Trekking through the jungle, watching the sunset from the top of an ancient Mayan tomb and camping underneath the stars in this magical place. Breathtaking. Continue reading Current location: Tikal, Guatemala
Days spent paddle boarding and sailing into the sunset on crystal clear Caribbean waters. Bliss! Loving our time here on an island with easygoing vibes and great Belizean food. Snorkelling with nurse sharks, sting rays, coral and rainbow fish has definitely been one of our highlights of the entire trip so far. Continue reading Current location: Caye Caulker, Belize
In between sleeping and watching sunsets in Isla Holbox, we also managed to get our nature on and explore the outer surrounds of the island during the five days we were there. For all the bike ride lovers out there, cycling is a great way to check out the hidden beaches and get you from … Continue reading Exploring Isla Holbox
The abundance of colourful street art around every corner on Isla Holbox was a constant source of inspiration for us during our week-long stay on the island. The walls made for some amazing photographs and fuelled our growing appreciation for the beautiful bright colours of Central America. Thank you to each of the artists behind … Continue reading Street art in Holbox
Upon arriving in the seaside town of Chiquila, we instantly felt the relaxed, island breeze and chilled vibes beckoning from nearby Isla Holbox. The late afternoon sun was out to play as we walked out along the wooden pier to catch one of two ferries to one of Mexico’s best kept secrets. After a 4-hour … Continue reading Sailing into Isla Holbox
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