10 reasons to visit Central America during the rainy season
WHAT IS CENTRAL AMERICA? Central America is the skinny region that connects North America and South America (well, technically it’s on the North American continent). It consists of seven countries: Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.…
From Mexico to Panama: the ultimate guide to diving in Central America
Central America, along with southern parts of Mexico, offers some of the world’s best diving. There’s so much to see! From Panama’s Coiba Islands in the Pacific (the ‘Central American Galapagos’) to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef stretching from Mexico to…
Central America VS Southeast Asia: Where should YOU go backpacking?
So you’re ready to take the plunge – you want to start backpacking! Yay! It’s time to start planning. Maybe you have a finite time to travel? Or maybe you want to travel long-term and see how long you can…
Sunday Funday on Caye Caulker: Everything you need to know [2024]
There are so many amazing things to do in Caye Caulker. Among them is the popular Sunday Funday a laid-back beach party that occurs every weekend on the island. In this blog post, we’ll delve into everything you need to…
The Ultimate Guide to Diving in Caye Caulker, Belize [2024]
This guide to diving in Caye Caulker will explain everything you need to know about diving in Caye Caulker, Belize. From finding the right company to booking a dive trip, and including guidelines for ethical diving, what to bring and…
Do I Need to Speak Spanish to Travel in Central America?
Central America is a real adventure. From hiking up volcanoes to exploring the cloud forests or from surfing the Pacific waves to diving in the Caribbean, there’s no shortage of things to do and see. But, like us, you may…
Snorkelling with Sharks in Belize: Everything you need to know before you go [2024]
If you are traveling to Belize, a snorkelling tour in Caye Caulker should definitely be on your itinerary. The snorkelling in Belize is nothing short of amazing. There’s so much to see, including manatees, stingrays, turtles, and of course, nurse…
Swim with manatees in Belize: Everything you need to know before you go [2024]
Central America has so much to do and see, but one of the most incredible wildlife encounters we had on our backpacking adventure was being able to swim with manatees in Belize. If you are travelling to Belize, a snorkelling…
Backpacking in your mid-twenties: 6 reasons why Central America is the PERFECT destination.
From adrenaline-fuelled adventures to ancient civilisations, we think Central America is the perfect place to travel in your mid-twenties to thirties!
Catching Chicken Buses in Central America: 17 Things You Should Know
When you make the decision to travel overland you commit to hopping aboard some of the wildest buses around. Central America’s unique and vibrant ‘chicken buses’ are no exception. Yes, these buses may annoy you and give you back pain…
Chicken Buses in Central America: The Ultimate Guide
One of the most unique and vibrant experiences you can have while travelling through Central America is hopping on a ‘chicken bus’. This unique form of transportation – only called ‘chicken buses’ by tourists – has been around for decades.…
