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Time for a Sunny Break in the Algarve! People may think our life is one long holiday. Not so, and we needed a Sunny Break in the Algarve. Let us explain. Yes, it’s been a while! You could be forgiven if you thought we’d fallen off the edge of the planet! We departed from our…
Heading West – Donegal Road Trip A Donegal Road Trip is the perfect remedy for our blues. Being back in Northern Ireland, over 3 and a half months, after our year and a half adventure around the Americas, had us craving another big trip. The novelty of being back, seeing family and friends,…
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…
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….
