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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….
Cartagena – Colombia – The walled city Cartagena – Colombia, is a port city on the country’s dreamy Caribbean coast. It is much busier than Santa Marta and has a bustling nightlife and tourist attractions. It is the fifth biggest city in Colombia. Most visitors come to see the historic 13km of centuries-old fortified stone…
Minca – Sierra Nevada mountains – An adventurous climb! After two weeks in our stunning Caribbean, sea view, cabin in Taganga, it was time to climb a winding road into Minca, Sierra Nevada Mountains. Set in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains, Minca is a small village of approximately 800 inhabitants,…
Taganga – picturesque Caribbean bay Before we went to Palomino, we had taken a day trip from Santa Marta to Taganga and liked the chilled vibe so much, we decided to go and stay for a couple of weeks over my (Miko’s) birthday. Taganga has a relaxed Carribbean feel. It is a traditional, “sleepy” fishing…
Palomino Treehouse Palomino is a small town on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. Its north of Santa Marta and takes approximately 2 hours drive to get to it. We were very excitable about staying in the Palomino treehouse when we got there! The town has got popular with tourism over the years and continues to…
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…
