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  • San Blas Islands Guide: Best Time to Visit, How to Get There & More

    White sandy beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters and swaying palm trees: Panama’s San Blas Islands are a slice of paradise in the Caribbean Sea. We’ve already covered everything you need to know in our Ultimate Guide to the San Blas Islands and another…

    By Alice
  • 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.…

    By Alice
  • 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…

    By Alice
  • Your guide to the Celestine Waterfall Hike, Chiquiri, Panama

    The Celestine Waterfall in Panama is one of my favourite hidden gems. Only a couple of minutes from the road, the Celestine Waterfall (Cascada Celestine) is still so well hidden that it can be tough to find if you don’t…

    By Alice
  • Your Ultimate Guide to Panama’s San Blas Islands [2024]

    White sandy beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters and swaying palm trees: Panama’s San Blas Islands are a slice of paradise in the Caribbean Sea. There are approximately 365 islands and cayes in this breathtaking archipelago – that’s enough to enjoy…

    By Alice
  • 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…

    By Alice
  • 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…

    By Alice
  • Panama’s San Blas Islands: Are they worth it? [2024]

    Are Panama’s San Blas Islands truly worth the hype? With their white sandy beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters and swaying palm trees, Panama’s San Blas Islands are a slice of paradise in the Caribbean sea. But they’re not cheap to…

    By Alice
  • Panama: Which San Blas Island is the Best [2024]?

    White sandy beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters and swaying palm trees: Panama’s San Blas Islands are a slice of paradise in the Caribbean sea. There are approximately 365 islands and cayes in this breathtaking archipelago – that’s enough to enjoy…

    By Alice
  • The Five Best Places to see the Panama Canal for Free [2024]

    Have you even been to Panama if you don’t set eyes on the incredible Panama Canal? It’s the main attraction in Panama City, and one of the country’s most well-known sites.  One of the best travel hacks I found during…

    By Alice
  • 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!

    By Alice
  • How to Create Proof of Onward Travel in 2023

    Many countries around the world are now requesting proof of onward travel for visitors entering their borders by land, sea or air. This poses an obvious problem for backpackers, long-term travellers, or those who like the freedom of spontaneity. Read…

    By Alice
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