When you think of Mexico, you might think more of gorgeous white sand beaches and the ruins of ancient civilizations hidden in the jungles. But Mexico is so much more than that. For instance, did you know that Mexico City is second to Paris as the city with the most number of museums? Yes, it is a cultural hotspot with …
If you are planning a trip to Tulum, Cancun, Merida, or any of the cities of the Yucatan Peninsula, then visiting the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza is probably high up on your list of things to do in the Yucatan. In this guide, I will give you everything you need to know about visiting Chichen Itza, what to bring, …
Lima is one of South America’s most popular destinations, but it usually just serves as a quick stopover as people head out on other adventures throughout Peru, like Cusco and Machu Picchu. Which I think is unfortunate because the city itself is actually pretty cool and there are a ton of awesome things to do in Lima, one of which, …
Colombia is a land of superlatives and extremes, still full of poverty but so very rich in biodiversity and natural resources. One thing that immediately strikes most travelers on their first trip here is just how many incredible, delicious, colorful, and strange exotic Colombian fruits there are, whether they are sold on the streets, in the markets, or served up …
When most people think of visiting the Caribbean, they imagine a tropical island like Jamaica or the Cayman Islands. However, to get a taste of that tropical paradise, you might want to consider a trip to the small coastal country of Belize in Central America… As a few plusses, the country uses the dollar, English is the official language, and …
There are more than a dozen food tours in Lima which isn’t a surprise, considering that it is one of the best culinary destinations not only in Latin America but in the world. Not only is fine dining and food one of the top things to do in Lima, but you could almost spend a lifetime here just exploring some …
Medellin, Colombia is skyrocketing in popularity among tourists, expats, and digital nomads… And for good reasons! There are a ton of awesome things to do in Medellin, the city is super affordable, and the weather is pretty great. One of the very first things that I recommend all new visitors to the city do, is to immediately get reservations for …
When most people think of Nicaragua, they associate this Central American country with political unrest, usually centering around the U.S. involvement in fighting Communists in the 80s. Because of that, Nicaragua isn’t on most people’s must-travel list. But it should be because there are truly some incredible places to visit in Nicaragua. Yes, the country might not be quite as …