A few times in my life I have stayed in the “best hostel in the country” which includes in Paraguay in 2010 (the Black Cat – unrivalled) and Armenia in 2013 (Penthouse – pure class) and mostly it’s voted by Hostel World, TripAdvisor etc. Guatemala has seen me stay in so many top rated hostels Read more about El Hostal: Staying in the Best Hostel in Antigua, Guatemala[…]
Lots of backpackers and travellers “skip” Guatemala City deeming it to be mayhemic, claustrophobic and a tad dangerous. I decided to spent three nights there in the heart of the Historic Old Quarter (I was in Zona 1) to prove that all wrong and that I did. I loved Guatemala City! To start things off, Read more about Posada Belen Museo Inn: The Coolest Hostel in Guatemala City’s Historic Quarter![…]
Guatemala is full of surprises, especially accommodation wise. We were blessed during our month in the country and ended up staying in a few cool places so hopefully for those of you reading, you will simply LOVE these photos and this review of what was one incredible night of pure relaxation in Panajachel, which is Read more about Our Night of Relaxation at Hotel San Buenaventura, Panajachel, Guatemala[…]
You’ll see Guatemala’s Lago Atitlan feature quite a lot on here as we spent a full week in and around the lake. We toured Santa Clara La Laguna and San Marcos La Laguna on day trips as well as staying in San Pedro La Laguna (where we did the Indians Nose hike and kayaking on Read more about Staying in a Writer’s Lair: Posada Los Encuentros, Panajachel, Guatemala[…]
It’s time for me to write about the most amazing 3 days of relaxation of my recent travels. We knew that Guatemala’s popular “Lago Atitlan” was a recommended spot to chill out but what we didn’t realise was that it’s simply an unknown paradise. Even better that we got to spend it in what is quite Read more about Hotel Mikaso: Staying in the Best Hotel in San Pedro La Laguna, Lago Atitlan, Guatemala🇬🇹[…]
After Mexico it was time for some backpacking in Guatemala. It was my first time in the country and on the first night, after crossing the border from Ciudad Cuauhtemoc into La Mesilla, we got two chicken buses to Quetzaltenango, also known as Xela. A few days before we needed to book a hostel though, Read more about Backpacking in Guatemala: Staying in Hostal 7 Orejas, the Best Hostel in Quetzaltenango[…]
Mexico certainly surprised me. I loved the food, the people and the variety of things to see and do. In between all the tours of Mayan ruins, football stadiums and getting my fix of tacos and enchiladas, it was also my girlfriend’s birthday. So rather than settle for another night on a night bus or Read more about Staying at Hotel Villas Casa Morada, San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico[…]
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[…]
As backpackers we stay in more hostels than we can remember, we change beds more often than underwear and yet deep down there is only one thing that really matters – happiness wherever you are. Imagine my delight when after 2-3 days of travel on buses, friend’s flats, flights and airport floors when we landed in Read more about Loving the Relaxing Charm of Casa San Ildefonso: The Best Place to Stay in Mexico City, Mexico[…]
Hospitality in Iran is second to none. Which means it’s first. Iranians are by far and away the most welcoming and friendly nationality I have ever met. On every corner of every street in the cities of Iran you will be greeted with warm, genuine welcoming smiles. “Welcome to Iran” 100 people will say to Read more about Hospitality in Iran🇮🇷: The Longest Night Dinner in Shahr-e Kord, Iran🇮🇷[…]