Dominican Republic – An airport mishap and Bayahibe The trip to Bayahibe in the Dominican Republic would be a long one but we had no idea it would turn out how it did as we set off. It’s funny as Dominican Republic wasn’t even on our original itinerary, but because of the no testing and…
Puerto Viejo – Caribbean Rastafarian Vibe
Puerto Viejo – Caribbean Rastafarian Vibe Located on the caribbean coast of Costa Rica, Puerto Viejo is where we would spend our last week in the country. It is a place with a more reggae feel and somewhere we could chill and explore at a leisurely pace. The previous week, in the Nicoya Peninsula,…
Pacific coast / Nicoya peninsula
Pacific coast / Nicoya peninsula We headed north up to the Pacific coast / Nicoya Peninsula after Manual Antonio. The peninsula is made up of parts of the Guanacaste Province and the Puntarenas Province. We were starting with a seaside town called Samara but, even though we had a few ideas of where next, we…
Manuel Antonio – Costa Rica arrival into the jungle
Manuel Antonio – Costa Rica arrival into the jungle Manuel Antonio and it’s National park was the first stop on our tour of Costa Rica. It was to be our first taste of this Jungle nation. Arrival There is plenty to consider and organise about arrival in countries these days and Costa Rica is no…
Tulum beach – a creative dream
Tulum beach – A creative dream After a stay in Tulum town, it was time to hit Tulum beach. A busy, artistic, expensive beach setting filled with cabana styled resorts, nestled amongst the palms and white, powdery sand, and backed by lush jungle. What more do you want! The sea is a chaotic, seething mass…
Tulum Town: Chichén Itza and Cenotes
Tulum Town We headed for Tulum town, on the Caribbean coast, when we left Holbox. 136km south of Cancun, it is a bustling town that connects with separate beach area, 7km away. Getting to Tulum town If you can stretch your budget you can get a private charter flight. Most will get the ferry and…
Island Pace – Punta Coco & Dog walking, Sunsets
Island Pace – Punta Coco & Dog walking, Sunsets There’s not much to do on Holbox island, but sunbathe, nap on a hammock, or stroll the short distances to the other beaches. If you’re feeling adventurous you can paddle board or kayak. However, don’t expect too many thrills, as the calm waters are more relaxing…
Holbox – Island life in the Sun
Holbox – Island life in the Sun Holbox is an island on the north coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. It straddles where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Caribbean. While many people head south from Cancun we decided to slow the pace down on this bird sanctuary island. Holbox Arrival practicalities Cancun to Chiquila Taxi…
Cancun: Spring Break Party!
Cancun: Spring Break party Flying across the country to Cancun prized us away from our beloved Sayulita. The party still continued To Cancun from Sayulita: Practicalities Here’s a quick rundown of some practical info for our journey to Cancun. Taxi / Car hire Sayulita Taxi price from Sayulita to PVR was quoted as $700 pesos…
Puerto Vallarta, Bucerias and San Pancho: A Road trip
Puerto Vallarta, Bucerias and San Pancho: A Road trip Puerto Vallarta, Bucerias and San Pancho were worth checking out since we were in the area. A day’s car hire took us on a road trip out of our little Sayulita cocoon. Car Hire for Puerto Vallarta trip A car hire of only £18 for…