This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks!If you’re visiting Mexico City for the first time, then you’re not going to want to miss visiting downtown Mexico City, aka the Centro Histórico. There are a lot of things to do in Mexico …
Is Belize Safe? Tips and Insight on Safety in Belize
Are you looking to travel to one of the most enjoyable and most beautiful countries in the world? Then Belize should be near the top of your list, although you never really hear much about Belize, so you may be wondering “Is Belize Safe?” In my opinion, along with many travelers who have been, Belize is one of the safest …
The Coolest Things to Do in Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala is, beyond a doubt, one of the best places to visit in Guatemala, filled with a lot of fascinating things to do, where you can see an erupting volcano, stunning colonial architecture, and wonderful arts and crafts are just a few of the things that attract visitors’ attention. This article will help introduce you to some of the …
Overland Tips: Guatemala El Salvador Border Crossing
As part of my series of overlanding tips from our time driving from the United States on the Pan American Highway through Central America (and beyond to South America), here are my notes and experience from the Guatemala El Salvador border crossing between Ciudad Pedro de Alvarado, Guatemala and La Hachadura, El Salvador. This is the southernmost border crossing between …
The Coolest Things to Do in Playa del Carmen Mexico
Located on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, Playa del Carmen offers an incredible tropical getaway with pristine views of the Caribbean, colorful coral reefs, and off-the-beaten-path dives with no minimum spend. This charming town sits on the coast of Quintana Roo, lined with palm trees and kissing the Caribbean Sea, and thankfully there are plenty of things to do in Playa del …
Where to Stay in Cancun: Your Guide to the Best Neighborhoods, Hostels, and Hotels
So, you have booked your plane ticket to Mexico and you have chosen to travel to Cancun. Congrats! It is a pretty awesome place, as you’ll soon find out. Hopefully, you’ve already familiarized yourself with the long list of things to do in Cancun and maybe even booked a few Cancun tours to the Mayan ruins and some of the …
8 Best Cenotes in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico
Cenotes are natural sinkholes of exposed groundwater where the ground is mostly made of porous limestone. Some cenotes can be found in underground caverns and some that are open like pools surrounded by rock formations. The Yucatan Peninsula is home to more than 6,000 cenotes which would take you an absolute lifetime to explore, so this is your guide to …
The Best Places to Visit in Panama
When most people think of Panama, the canal comes to mind and little else. Some may remember the various conflicts from the 80s, but when talking about the current state of the country, there’s not a lot that stands out. However, there should be, because there are actually a lot of amazing places to visit in Panama. Today, we’re going …