Two days and one night of camping amid the lush green of tropical forests, the turquoise blue of palm-fringed coves, and the warmth of the people who call this Colombian gem on the Caribbean coast home: Tayrona National Park. This post is a comprehensive guide that tells you everything you need to know to visit Tayrona National Park on your own.
Posted inCroatia, Europe, Travel Guides
Where to stay in Dubrovnik: Best neighborhoods and hotels (and our experience staying inside the city walls)
In this article, we’ll tell you the best area to stay in Dubrovnik based on what you’re looking for, explain the different areas where you can stay, detail the pros and cons of each one, suggest specific accommodations for every budget, and share our experience staying in the historic center.
Posted inCanary Islands, Europe, Spain, Travel Guides
El Hierro (Canary Islands): best things to see and do [with map]
In this post, you’ll find everything you need to plan your trip to the island that has earned the title of our favorite Canary Island, El Hierro: how to get there, what to see, how many days to spend there, how to get around, where to dive, where to stay, and even where to eat.
Posted inCroatia, Europe, Travel Guides
Things to see and do in Dubrovnik in 1, 2, 3, or 4 days: a complete travel guide to the Pearl of the Adriatic
Strolling through Dubrovnik means wandering through centuries of history among city walls, palaces, churches, and squares, but it also means encountering a city heavily impacted by mass tourism. That’s why, beyond simply enjoying it, it’s worth taking your time and showing respect—with a little “pomalo”—without rushing. The truth is, when you arrive, you’ll be struck by just how beautiful it is: even if you’ve seen it a thousand times in photos and on screen as King’s Landing in *Game of Thrones*, it still manages to surprise you
In this guide, we’ll tell you what to see and do in Dubrovnik and the surrounding area, with specific itineraries for 1, 2, 3, or 4 days, including practical tips, where to stay, and even what to try and where to eat—so your trip will be just as incredible as ours was.
Posted inEurope, SIM and eSIM
Review of Sim Local Europe eSIM: why it is one of the best eSIMs for Europe with unlimited data
In this review, we’ll tell you all the details about Sim Local’s unlimited plans for its European eSIM, including useful information on how to purchase and install it, what “unlimited” really means, which European countries it works in, the pricing, and our real-world experience using the eSIM, including real speed tests and data-stress tests.
Posted inAmerica, Colombia, Travel Guides
Tochecito (Finca La Carbonera): biggest wax palm forest in Colombia and in the World
Although the Cocora Valley gets all the fame and attracts most of the tourists, the best place to see the wax palm—Colombia’s national tree—is in Tochecito (Finca La Carbonera). In this guide, we’ll tell you how to get there and plan your visit based on our experience.
Posted inAmerica, Mexico, Travel Guides, Yucatan Peninsula
Best things to do in Tulum (México): a travel guide with everything you need to know
In addition to boasting one of the most visited archaeological sites in the country, Tulum offers other attractions that invite travelers to stay a few days longer. After contemplating the famous Mayan Ruins on the shores of the Caribbean sea, there is a succession of fine white sand beaches lined with palm trees and a […]
Posted inAmerica, Mexico, Travel Guides, Yucatan Peninsula
Tulum ruins guide (Mexico): how to visit the mayan ruins next to the beach
In this small guide we tell you everything we learned and what you need to know to organize your visit to Tulum ruins: the best day and the best time to go, whether to go on your own or on a tour, with or without a guide, prices, what the visit includes and what you will see.
Posted inAzores Islands, Europe, Portugal
Azores Islands Map: where are the Azores Islands?
If you are going to visit the Azores Islands, it is always useful to have tourist maps and road maps of the islands, to orient yourself, locate the places to visit, restaurants, accommodations, etc…
In this post we include several maps of the Azores Islands (some you can download, and others you can even take in your Google Maps with all the places we recommend) for you to use during your trip.
Posted inAzores Islands, Europe, Portugal, Travel Guides
Car Rental in Terceira: a guide to drive around the island with a rented car
As we did in the other Azores Islands in our 2-month trip through the archipelago, in Terceira we rented a car and we consider it essential to do so if you want to explore the island organizing the days at your own pace and to your liking. In this guide we tell you which car rental companies exist in Terceira, what to check at the time of rental (insurance and excess), how to get the best price and how was our experience traveling by rental car on the Azorean island of Terceira.