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Discover Bastimentos: the Secret Gem of Bocas del Toro, Panama
Only 10 minutes from the touristy Bocas del Toro in the North West of Panama, explore the beautiful island of Bastimentos and its wildlife!
Meet the real Nicaragua: rural homestay in Miraflor
Explore the Miraflor protected area where sustainable farming and ecotourism support local communities in a stunning setting of Northern Nicaragua.
White water rafting the Chiriquí Viejo river, Panama
Explore the Chiriqui Viejo river, at the border between Panama and Costa Rica, white water rafting with the pioneer of white water sports in Panama.
Beyond the Flowers of Ruta de las Flores, El Salvador
Discover the underwater tunnels, waterfalls and lagoons along Ruta de las Flores, El Salvador.
Hiking the cloud forest of the Mombacho volcano, Nicaragua
Hiking up from all the way down to all the way up to discover volcano Mombacho: only one of the two covered in cloud forest in Nicaragua and hosting endemic species.
Chilling out in the Apoyo crater lake, Nicaragua
“Chill” out in the Apoyo crater lake near Granada, Nicaragua, to discover why this is the country’s best swim!
A craft turned into art: ceramics of San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua
Visit the workshop of Don Espinoza, a ceramics artist of San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua.
Peeping into Telica’s massive smokey crater, Nicaragua
Join us for a peep into the massive crater of the active Telica volcano, Nicaragua.
Kayaking Las Isletas de Granada, Nicaragua
Kayak around the birdwatching paradise of the 365 islands of Las Isletas de Granada, Nicaragua.
A canyoning adventure in Somoto, Nicaragua
The Somoto canyon in Nicaragua is a natural wonder that is a ton of fun to explore canyoning. Follow our self-guided adventure!
The rebirth of cigars, Esteli, Nicaragua
Discover what the rebirth of cigars is all about in Esteli, Nicaragua.
Stories on the walls of Ataco, El Salvador
Walk around the cute village of Ataco on the route of flowers and marvel at the colourful murals. They all tell a story!
Beyond the postcard of Central America, another reality
The other face of the coin: the horrendous story of migrants through Central America.
Climbing up the Acatenango volcano, Guatemala
Join us in this steep climb up the 3976-m high Acatenango volcano, next to the active Fuego volcano, Guatemala!
The vibrant markets of Guatemala
Get off the beaten path ans explore the colorful and thriving traditional markets of Guatemala!
Hike and Help: Reach the ultimate view on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Arrive at Lake Atitlan at sunrise after an adventurous 3-day hike, supporting street children through a non-profit organization.
Tikal: where nature and culture merge
Explore the ancient Maya city of Tikal, in the dense jungle of Guatemala!
Chicken buses of Guatemala
Hop on board with us and have a thrilling ride in a chicken bus in Guatemala!
A 5-day jungle expedition to discover the ancient Maya capital of El Mirador, Guatemala
Follow us in this adventurous 5-day jungle expedition to uncover the mysteries of the cradle of the Maya civilization, the lost city of El Mirador, Guatemala.
Exploring the cradle of the Maya civilization, El Mirador, Guatemala
Explore with us the cradle of the Maya civilization, the ancient capital of El Mirador that is still being excavated by archaealogists in the Guatemalan jungle.
Jumping into the emerald limestone pools of Semuc Champey, Guatemala
Lost in the center of Guatemala, Semuc Champey is a stunning sight where one can jump and swim in beautiful limestone natural pools. Follow us to explore it!
Pic of the day: Happy New Year!
Thank you for following us, and looking forward to more adventures together in 2016!
How to preserve the rainforest of Central America: by chewing gum, the organic ones!
The chewing gum industry contributed to preserving the rainforest. Read about the history of the chicle of Carmelita, the starting point of a 5-day hike to the lost Maya capital of El Mirador, Guatemala.
Live a Robinson expedition: Glover’s reef, Belize
Explore the unspoiled beauties of the marine reserve of Glover’s Reef, Belize in an adventure of a lifetime, spending a week on an atoll!
The off-the-beaten path spectacular Maya ruins of Uxmal, Mexico
The Maya ruins of Uxmal are spectacular and one of the best examples of the Puuc style. Even better, they are hardly visited by tourists, making this a very enjoyable off-the-beaten path discovery.
The mysterious wonders of Chichén Itza, Mexico
One of the 7 New World Wonders, Chichén Itza is a stunning site, still full of mysteries. Come and explore it with us!
The stunning Maya ruins of Tulum on the Caribbean Sea, Mexico
Explore Tulum, Mexico, a spectacular ruin built on sheer limestone cliffs above the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, the only Maya city built on the shore.
Discovering the Maya underwater world in Mexico
Dive or snorkel along to explore the incredible beauty of the Mexican cenotes, or fresh water sinkholes.
Japan Food Series: Bento [Convenient, Tasty & Healthy Lunchbox]
Bento’s are Japanese boxed-meals, full of delicious treats which you can eat on the go. Now, what do these famous boxes actually contain?
Never Thought I Would Need a Notice to Go to the Toilets, Until… Japan!
Japanese toilets may be a little too sophisticated for forgeigners at times!
Hiking from Magome to Tsumago: Timeless Japan
Hike from Magome to Tsumago, two timeless villages, former Japanese post towns in the heart of the Kiso valley. Timeless and stunning!
Canal du Midi unlocked: the high-end olives of L’Oulibo (5/5)
Go behind the scenes and discover how high-end olive oils and table olives are crafted.
How to feel like a local with our free interactive maps on your phone
Travelling the world, we make sure to give you access to the best spots so that you can plan your trips and enjoy them to the fullest. Our free interactive maps sum up the best of the best and give you access to insiders’ tips. To make the most of them, you can easily download…
Temple Hopping in Kyoto: Top 10 & Travel Tips
Our top 10 temples in Kyoto, from landmarks to secret gems, including travel tips.
Road Trip in the Wild Northern Island of Japan: Hokkaido
Embark on an epic road trip on the northermost Japanese island of Hokkaido and its buzzing cities and pristine outdoors teeming with wildlife.
The Canal du Midi unlocked: Sète, the cosmopolitan starting point (1/5)
Discover the cosmopolitan city of Sète, the starting point of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Canal du Midi.
Biking Patchwork & Panorama Roads in Biei, Hokkaido: the Provence of Japan!
Discover the unexpected landscapes of Biei, Hokkaido, Japan, the next best thing after a trip to the French Provence!
Japan food series – Sushi
As the last episode of our food series, here is the complete guide to sushi’s in Japan.
Capturing the super moon lunar eclipse: a bloody challenge!
Observing the super moon lunar eclipse from Paris in 2015
Japan food series – Kaiseki [haute cuisine]
Experience kaiseki in Kyoto, the crème de la crème of Japanese gastronomy (part of our Japan food series). Master the etiquette too!
Japan food series – Tempura
Savour delicious tempura in Shinjuku, Tokyo (as part of our Japan food series): learn about their history & how to enjoy them the best!
Japanese Religions: Temple or Shrine?
Learn about buddhist temples and shinto shrines to make your trip to Japan more interesting and to make sure to not offend anyone!
Japan food series – Tonkatsu
Enjoy tonkatsu, deep fried pork cutlets, as part of our Japan food series.
The Buddhist Sacred Lotus Flower
Do you know the symbol behind the lotus flower? Enjoy these photographs of lotus flowers and find out when and where to admire them in Japan.
Wild Salmons of Hokkaido
Witness salmons juming up waterfall on the remote Hokkaido Island in Japan!
Japan food series – Yakitori
Enjoy yakitori’s or the delicious grilled skewers that are a local’s favourite as a low key dinner under the train tracks!
Shrines: A Brief Manual
Become shrine-confident in Japan and understand the do’s and dont’s.
Japanese food series – Ramen noodles
The best-seller of Japanese food: ramen noodles! Way more than the instant version, dig into it as the dish is conquering hte world…
Where & How to See Wild Bears in Japan
Observe bears in the remote Shiretoko National Park on Hokkaido, Japan!
