From one Guatemalan highlight, Lake Atitlan, to another…the pools of Semuc Champey. Turquoise pools open to swim in with beautiful scenery – count me in! They’re stunning and I loved my visit there! I went…
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The colonial city of Granada is a usual stop on a visit to Nicaragua. The colonial streets are nice to wander and lakes and volcanoes are nearby. In addition to being one of Nicaragua’s main…
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Ometepe on Lake Nicaragua, a figure of eight shaped island with two volcanoes, was my first stop in the country. I really liked it and ended up staying for five nights – it’s definitely a…
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Just off Panama’s Caribbean coast are the San Blas islands: an archipelago of small tropical islands that are home to the indigenous Guna Yala people. There’s a rumoured island for each day of the year,…
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Hi Panama! Goodbye South America and welcome to Central America! It feels weird not being in South America after almost seven months, especially as a trip to Central America wasn’t on my radar this time…
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From one city to another, Medellín to Cartagena. On Colombia’s northern coast, Cartagena is an extremely photogenic and attractive city; especially the old town and Getsemani neighbourhood which have colourful, flower filled streets perfect for…
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After recently doing a lot of town hopping – Salento, Jardín and Guatapé – it was time to return to a big city: Medellín. Not so long ago, Medellín used to be considered the most…
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Just two hours east of Medellín lies Guatapé, a colourful town with houses decorated by brightly painted zocalos (small wall murals) and famous for La Piedra del Peñol, a giant rock which can be climbed…
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