Cooking on the road We all love a meal out. Indeed, travelling the world gives plenty of opportunity to taste what cuisine a county has to offer. However, not only can this be expensive when away for a long time, but we often loved to taste our own homely meals. Cooking on the road can…
Category: RTW travel
Santa Marta – Colombian Caribbean
Santa Marta – Colombian Caribbean. Back to the coast Santa Marta, Colombian Caribbean, is a city in the northern Colombian department of Magdalena. It has the most beautiful terrain and contrast between the beaches of the Caribbean sea and the white-peaked Sierra Nevada. This makes Santa Marta a must-see destination in the region. It certainly has…
Travel Decisions During Restrictions
Travel Decisions During Restrictions – Treading water in Mexico. Treading water keeps one afloat in the waters of life when travel decisions during restrictions have to be made. Existing in a space without really getting anywhere other than where a tide may drift. At the moment, it is difficult to comprehend the direction we…
Tulum Town: Chichén Itza and Cenotes
Tulum Town We headed for Tulum town, on the Caribbean coast, when we left Holbox. 136km south of Cancun, it is a bustling town that connects with separate beach area, 7km away. Getting to Tulum town If you can stretch your budget you can get a private charter flight. Most will get the ferry and…
Island Pace – Punta Coco & Dog walking, Sunsets
Island Pace – Punta Coco & Dog walking, Sunsets There’s not much to do on Holbox island, but sunbathe, nap on a hammock, or stroll the short distances to the other beaches. If you’re feeling adventurous you can paddle board or kayak. However, don’t expect too many thrills, as the calm waters are more relaxing…
Sayulita: Part 1 – Freedom and Temptation.
Sayulita: Freedom and Temptation. Sayulita arrival: The closest airport is in Peurto Vallarta. Viva aerobus flight CDMX to PVR was our flight but other airlines do the route. Flight takes just over an hour. Only taxis allowed to pick up at the airport are the white Federal Taxi and will cost in excess of 1000…
Mexico City: From the Aztec’s Tenochtitlan to CDMX
Mexico City: From the Aztec’s Tenochtitlan to CDMX Getting there: We used Aeromexico but others like Viva Aerobus fly between Acapulco and Mexico City (CDMX). We had a close shave when heading for the airport for Mexico City. Bag woes are getting tougher, as even though we have used creams etc, we seem to be…
Mexico part 1: Irish Globetrotters RTW travel gets started
Mexico part 1: RTW travel gets started We have arrived Waking up in the hotel room, I could have been anywhere. It was a specific choice to have an ordinary place as we transitioned into our RTW travel. With a food mix-up, we had got to sleep later than expected and still felt tired…
Naxos – Our journey begins – NOV 20
Our Round The World (RTW) journey begins A return to the Cyclades brought us to Naxos for the first time. It was a great place to start even if it wasn’t the initial plan! Life changes Life can work very differently than one imagined, even with best laid plans. Finally ready to navigate to a…