Antigua is a charming small city in southern Guatemala that is known for its Spanish colonial architecture and the beautiful cobblestone streets. An interesting fact is that it was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1979. Antigua is definitely one of the most beautiful towns I have ever visited, and something about this…
Destinations
Quilotoa Loop: A multi-day trek through Ecuadors breathtaking Andes.
Before starting with the story, let me tell you a bit about this place. The Quilotoa Loop is a multi-day, self-guided trek through the rural landscapes of the Andes in Ecuador. It connects different indigenous villages and ends at the famous Quilotoa Lake. It’s a large volcanic crater filled with incredibly blue water and located…
Flores, Guatemala: The ultimate travel guide
Flores is a cute, colorful town in Guatemala’s northern Petén region. It is located on an island in Lake Petén Itzá, connected to the town of Santa Elena by a small bridge. Flores is well-known for being a gateway to nearby national parks and impressive Mayan ruins such as Tikal. With this travel guide, you…
Paradise on earth: Exploring the San Blas Islands
In this blog post, I share about my border crossing experience from Panama to Colombia via the San Blas Islands. From the moment I landed in Panama, I knew I wanted to do the border crossing to Colombia by boat and not by plane. Usually, on my travels, I try to avoid planes. Mainly for…
Boquete, Panama: A complete travel guide to Panama’s beautiful Highlands
Boquete is a small town located in the province of Chiriqui in western Panama. It is famous for its coffee plantations and is surrounded by mountains and forests. I was lucky enough to have visited Boquete when it celebrated the annual flower and coffee festival, which was an absolute highlight. I would definitely recommend staying…
5 amazing, budget-friendly things to do in Panama City
Panama City has quite a lot to offer, and most of it is pretty easy to access and not expensive at all. Whether you’re a night owl, a nature fan, or interested in history, Panama City won’t let you down. I must say I was positively surprised since a lot of people told me not…
