Mexico had more surprises for us than we could have predicted. While spending five days in San Cristobal de las Casas it became obvious that the easiest way to Guatemala would be to base ourselves there, do a few side trips then get a bus south to Ciudad Cuatemhoc. After our time in Oaxaca and Read more about Visiting Agua Azul Waterfalls Near Palenque, Mexico[…]
Here goes. This is a big one. A big one for me personally. Every single time I hear the mention of Maradona, Norman Whiteside, Jose Batista, Joel Bats etc. I get inspired. The 1986 World Cup Finals in Mexico were my first major childhood memory. Northern Ireland qualified. We punched well above our weight, defying Read more about Hand of God and Mexico 86 Memories: Visiting Estadio Azteca, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico[…]
Oaxaca de Juarez comes as a pleasant surprise as you bus your way south of Mexico City. In the wake of a lot of air disasters, it was a wise move to use buses in Mexico and we had quite a few before heading to Guatemala. We arrived by bus into Oaxaca and decided on Read more about Backpacking in Mexico: Top 10 Sights in Oaxaca de Juarez[…]
Welcome to a new series on Don’t Stop Living! This is one I should have really started back in 2007 when the blog kicked off, but let’s make up for lost time. This might be my one man travel blog from my journeys on the planet. But it really would be a Lonely Planet (pun Read more about Backpacking Buddies: Simon Panossian from Perth, Australia[…]
So many airlines, so little time! Whenever you do a Skyscanner search, or indeed a Google search, you will probably be open-mouthed at the number of airlines out there, and of course that makes picking the best ones rather difficult! Don’t forget I like a good moan at the crap airlines 😉 At the end Read more about A Guide to Choosing A Decent Airline[…]
After spending a week exploring the marvel of Mexico City, it was time to venture south and we chose to get a bus down to the city of Oaxaca de Juarez first. Having spent 7 nights in the wonderful Casa San Ildefonso in Mexico’s capital, we hoped to find somewhere just as cosy and relaxing Read more about Where to Stay in Oaxaca de Juarez, Mexico: La Betulia Bed and Breakfast[…]
Everyone loves a bit of gambling… at least most people do. The world of casinos is growing significantly. According to the American Gaming Association (AGA), 53% of all casino visitors gamble, a stat I found quite hilarious – so what do the other 47% do? Sit and drink or be tourists and take photos. I’ll Read more about Top 5 Casino Cities on the Planet[…]
Turkey has a very special allure for explorative travellers and one that I must admit surprised me. It took me a while to travel there but I spent just over 3 weeks in the country last year. Located at the crossroads between Europe and Asia and boasting some of the most photographed landscapes on Earth, Read more about Backpacking in Turkey: My Top 5 Highlights[…]
French Guyana continued to surprise. It really is the laid back version of France. Scattered mini villages and towns along our drive from Cayenne to St. Laurent du Maroni gave us glimpses of country and village life in this often unventured country. After checking out St. Georges de L’Oyapock, Cayenne, Kourou and Sinnamary, we next Read more about Backpacking in French Guyana: A Stop Over in Iracoubo[…]
When you have travelled for years on end through more “lost cities” than you can think of (Sigiriya, Machu Picchu, Teotihuacan etc.) the idea of yet another one might sound like more of the same. However Monte Alban was a pleasant surprise. Situated on a mountain top only a half hour drive from Oaxaca de Read more about Touring Monte Alban: A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico[…]