Category: Travel
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Tozeur: an easy self-guided walking tour of the city
With its strong Berber influence and isolated desert location in the south-west of the country, Tozeur is a unique and interesting destination in Tunisia. Many visitors are drawn to Tozeur as a base to explore nearby natural wonders such as Chebika, Mides, Ong Jemal and Chott el Djerid. However the city centre is also worth… Read more
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Central American border crossings: a practical guide
We made all of our Central American border crossings using local public transport, mostly by chicken bus. Check out my personal experiences and guide to Central American border crossings below: Mexico-Belize, Belize-Guatemala, Guatemala-El Salvador, El Salvador-Honduras, Honduras-Nicaragua, Nicaragua-Costa Rica, Costa Rica-Panama Mexico – Belize Bacalar to Belize City, crossing at Santa Elena This was the… Read more
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Guasaule border crossing: Tegucigalpa to Leon in a day
Honduras to Nicaragua is not the easiest border crossing in the world, but we managed it in the end without too much hassle. Check out our experience of crossing between Tegucigalpa and Leon via the Guasaule border crossing below. If you’re not staying in Tegucigalpa (which isn’t for everyone..) then you will need to find… Read more
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El Poy border crossing: How to get from San Salvador to Copan Ruinas in a day by public transport
We looked into any and all options to try and avoid having to make the journey from San Salvador to Copan Ruinas by chicken bus. We found some evidence of tourist shuttles covering this route but they appeared to be infrequent and very expensive. Ticabus and Transportes del Sol etc were also expensive and gave… Read more
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Chicken buses and more: a complete guide to public transport in Central America
Public transport in Central American can be a little complicated. While most South American countries have inter-city bus companies operating out of organised terminals which makes transportation easy, this isn’t always the case in Central America. You may see and hear people talking about a ‘terminal’ in most Central American countries, but in reality this… Read more
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Monastir: The Best Self-Guided Walking Tour
Monastir is mostly known to foreign visitors as a resort destination, with many large commercial hotel complexes along the coastline catering mainly to package holiday tourists. Outside of that, however, Monastir is a pleasant, liberal seafront city with some interesting sights that can easily be explored on foot. Monastir is the birthplace of Tunisia’s first… Read more
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9 Ways to Save Money in Costa Rica
Costa Rica can be unfriendly for budget travellers. It’s the most expensive country to visit Central America with sky-high food prices in restaurants and supermarkets, inflated accommodation costs and jaw-droppingly extortionate activity prices. Follow my tried and tested tips below to make your money go further: Feasting on yellow watermelon and grenadine in the park… Read more
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Easter Island – Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting
Easter Island is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world, brimming with Polynesian culture and the unique history of the Rapa Nui people. Read more
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Dubrovnik: Tips for Budget Travellers
Dubrovnik is a well-known holiday destination for the rich and famous, even the Beckhams have been spotted on Lopud Island. Tourists flock to the walled city and the pristine beaches, fancy seafood restaurants and island paradises nearby. Dubrovnik is red hot right now in terms of tourism. It’s a must-see place for any Game of… Read more
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An Introduction to the Balkans
Are you planning a trip to the Balkans and wondering what all the fuss is about? Read on to find out about all things Balkan from cultural similarities to shared history and cuisine, we’ve got it all here! St John the Theologian Church overlooking the shores of Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia So you ask, what… Read more