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Cancun downtown – The simple life We have spent almost 4 months in Cancun downtown. Indeed, we have been leading mostly a simple life. After traveling for the passed year and a half, we had the opportunity to unpack properly and settle in for a while. Although, sometimes it hasn’t been easy! Even though we…
Puerto Morelos Puerto Morelos is a port town on the Caribbean coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. It’s between Cancun and Playa del Carmen at the start of the Riviera Maya. Puerto Morelos has kept its charming, original fishing village soul for now. You won’t find any big chain restaurants or bars here, just quaint roadside…
Isla Mujeres (Island of women) Isla Mujeres – island of women, was dedicated to Ixchel, the Mayan goddess of the Moon, love, happiness and fertility. Mujeres is the Spanish for Women. The island was fondly named ‘island of women’ in 1517 by Francisco Fernandez de Cordoba. He found the island and saw the sanctuary with…
Playa Del Carmen – The buzz of 5th Avenue Playa Del Carmen is one of Mexico’s most popular hotspots. Not just for the buzz of 5th Avenue, but for the white sandy marshmallow feel, beaches, the refreshing cenotes, a base for exploring Chichen Itza, the 18 hole Gran Coyete golf club, as well as many…
Living in Mexico Ever dreamed about moving to Mexico? What’s it like living in Mexico? We get many questions from people about living in Mexico, so here we will give you the rundown on what it’s really like. There are many aspects to look at such as how the various States differ, the nitty gritty…
Cancun – Christmas Special Tis the season to be jolly! We headed into sunny Mexico for a Cancun Christmas special. It was a welcome transition after rainy Medellín! A time to enjoy some beach fun again. Tis the season to be jolly during a Cancun Christmas! First of all Merry Christmas everyone, from sunny Cancun!…
Medellín Colombia – A city in the mountains Medellín, Colombia is the capital of the mountainous Antioquia province. From the mountains that surround the capital of Antioquia you can see how the Medellín River runs parallel to the Metro, which connects various parts of the city. Medellín, Colombia also hosts a famous annual Flower Festival….
Minca – Sierra Nevada mountains – An adventurous climb! After two weeks in our stunning Caribbean, sea view, cabin in Taganga, it was time to climb a winding road into Minca, Sierra Nevada Mountains. Set in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains, Minca is a small village of approximately 800 inhabitants,…
Palomino Treehouse Palomino is a small town on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. Its north of Santa Marta and takes approximately 2 hours drive to get to it. We were very excitable about staying in the Palomino treehouse when we got there! The town has got popular with tourism over the years and continues to…
Bogota – Colombia Bogota, Colombia, wasn’t on our original itinerary. In fact we’d brushed over the desire to visit it, when planning the RTW. However, after researching the country and the bonus of the ease of getting in without testing etc, it became more appealing. Bogotá, Colombia is a sprawling, melee, high-altitude capital with…
