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Tasting the Best Coffee in the World in Boquete, Panama

Read through: your coffee will never taste the same!

Explore Santa Fé, Panama, a Hiking Paradise

Explore what nature has to offer in the lush mountains of Santa Fé, Panama

Motorbiking the Ometepe island, Nicaragua

Explore the Ometepe island, Nicaragua by motorbike to discover its waterfalls, wildlife and hidden beaches.

The off the beaten path alternative to Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica

Discover the Santa Elena Cloud Forest, the off the beaten path alternative to the touristy Monteverde cloud forest, Costa Rica.

A Quest to Spot the Most Beautiful Bird: The Quetzal Trail, Panama

Join us on the Quetzal trail in search for the rare and endangered Quetzal bird in Panama.

Rural stay on Ometepe island, Lake Nicaragua

Explore the stunning Ometepe island from the finca Magdalena that is growing organic coffee.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Discovering the Maya underwater world in Mexico

Dive or snorkel along to explore the incredible beauty of the Mexican cenotes, or fresh water sinkholes.

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.

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!

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!

Wild Salmons of Hokkaido

Witness salmons juming up waterfall on the remote Hokkaido Island in Japan!

Where & How to See Wild Bears in Japan

Observe bears in the remote Shiretoko National Park on Hokkaido, Japan!

Pampered in a Ryokan: Japanese Hospitality [+ Tips & Etiquette]

Experience a fantastic ryokan (Japanese inn) in Hokkaido, Japan and learn the do’s and don’ts.

The Daisetzusan Grand Traverse and the Forces of Nature [Hokkaido]

The challenges to face while preparing and hiking the Daisetzusan Grand Traverse, a multiday trek in Hokkaido, Japan.

An Exhilarating Hike in the Japanese Alps

Hiking Yari-dake and the third highest mountain in Japan is an adrenaline-packed adventure with the Daikiretto ridgeline and a fantastic view on Mount Fuji. Includes free elevation graph, GPS track and travel tips!