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!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 …
Most Beautiful Cemetery in the World: Visiting Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires
How would you like to spend some time in a cemetery on your next vacation? It doesn’t sound like the typical attraction, but here in Buenos Aires, Argentina, you can just do that. Indeed, Recoleta Cemetery is one of those top things to do in Buenos Aires. Why? Because Recoleta is considered to be one of the most beautiful graveyards …
The Best Things to Do in La Paz Bolivia
If you’re heading to La Paz, Bolivia, congratulations. You are about to embark on a trip to one of South America’s most interesting cities. This underrated destination is among my absolute favorite destinations on the continent. To make the most of your time in this high altitude city, these are my thoughts on the best things to do in La …
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 …
The Best Things to Do in Sucre Bolivia
After having spent weeks road-tripping through Bolivia from north to south, we finally arrived in Sucre, Bolivia. This was a city that we didn’t know much about or have many expectations for, but which turned out to be an incredible place — our favorite city in Bolivia. Indeed, the small city itself is quite agreeable and there are actually a …
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 …
Overland Tips: Belize Guatemala Border Crossing
To help fellow overlanders as they pass through Central America, I wanted to publish my notes about the Belize Guatemala Border Crossing (from Benque Viejo Del Carmen, Belize to Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala). This was a pretty quick and easy crossing that we somewhat spontaneously decided to do pretty late in the afternoon, after a few busy weeks trying to …