Finally summer is coming to New Zealand. This beautiful Pohutakawa tree is blossoming just outside our living room window. Its stunning red flowers are filling our eyes with shine and our hearts with joy. This majestic crimson tree is not just a sign of the upcoming summer. It is in fact the iconic Kiwi Christmas […]
Travel
Visit to the Sumidero Canyon
We flew from Cancun to Tuxtla Gutierrez, the capital city of the State of Chiapas. Many backpackers opt for the overnight bus from Tulum or Playa del Carmen to reach Chiapas. The buses travel to either Tuxtla Gutierrez or San Cristobal De Las Casas. It is a very long journey usually around 16-20 hours. Not […]
Cascadas De Agua Azul
Mexico is a country of a thousand colours. Finally, with plenty time in my hand, I started to go through the hundreds of pictures taken in Mexico and memories of our time over there started to flow through my mind. During our short holiday to rural Chiapas, Dom and I tried to fit in as […]
Chichen Itza: Follow the Mayas
Chichen Itza is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. It is in the State of Yucatan, only approximately 2-3 hours from Tulum. It is quite inland and it can get extremely hot. They do not allow climbing the pyramid anymore. Rumor says because someone fell off it some years ago. However, […]
Who is Afraid of Heights?
Only one hour away from Tulum is the archaeological site of Coba. There are many Maya lost cities in Mexico and each one is different. Coba is no exception. It is a relatively large site, settled among a lush jungle. What makes Coba a little bit more special, is that it is the only archaeological site […]
Looking For The Elusive Flamingos in Holbox
Holbox (pronounced Holbosh) is a very small Island located on the northern part of the Yucatan Peninsula, only a couple hours from Cancun. It is very close to the mainland. It can be reached by ferry from Chiquila. Holbox is kind of magic. The streets are made of sand and no cars are allowed on […]