The ancient Maya ruins in Caracol was probably the most spectacular place I visited during my stay in Belize. From atop the Mayan temples you can scout far and wide from one of the largest Mayan cities in the World. Caracol is a bit of a drive from San Ignacio, but worth the wait as … Continue reading Exploring the biggest Maya ruins in Caracol, Belize
In this post, you can read about the ruins in Delphi, Greece, and an itinerary for activities around Delphi in the nearby towns of Itea and Arachova. I visited Delphi in August 2019 and stayed for about 7 days. The views are amazing from inside the Archeological Site of Delphi Delphi is a lovely mountain … Continue reading The Oracle of Delphi and idyllic towns of Itea and Arachova, mainland Greece
El Remate is a perfect, down to earth, town to visit before venturing deeper into Guatemala. I used El Remate as a stepping-stone before visiting Tikal and Flores. I came from San Ignacio in Belize and did the border crossing in the morning, before coming to El Remate. It is a small, quiet and beautiful … Continue reading Down to earth in El Remate
I visited Mombasa during Christmas 2016, during the fieldwork I was carrying out in the Taita Hills for my Masters Project. I stayed at Tides Inn Resort, a little north of Mombasa off the Malindi Road. To get to Mombasa I went with an air-conditioned bus from Voi. After arriving in Mombasa, one of the … Continue reading Vacation well spent in Mombasa: Vast, sandy beaches, visit to an UNESCO site and exploring local wildlife
Stay a few nights in the lovely lake town of Flores, where you can plan your connections and adventures. In Flores you can book buses, withdraw cash, have delicious dinner, buy souvenirs and take a boat to explore Lake Petén. From Flores, you can book many different activities. In town, there is an ATM inside … Continue reading Lakeside relaxation in Flores
I volunteered with the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (hereafter WFFT) back in 2015 in the summer break between my Bachelors and Masters. This post is about my volunteering experience at the elephant sanctuary, and suggestions about things to do on your day offs around Hua Hin. You can volunteer at any time in your life; … Continue reading Volunteering with elephants in Thailand
I spent three days alone in Bangkok prior to volunteer experience in Thailand in 2015. It was hot, humid and full of traffic, but the relaxed vibes in the many temples I visited made it up with the busy city feeling. Bangkok is a big place to start solo traveling, but if you prepare well … Continue reading Exploring temples in Bangkok
Tikal National Park and archeological site is an enormously beautiful experience. I got to see it all. Sunset with rainforest and temples in the foreground, diverse wildlife, and well-preserved ruins with lots of history. If you come prepared, this might be the greatest outdoor experience you will get in northern Guatemala! View from Templo IV … Continue reading Hiking through Rainforests and ancient Mayan temples in Tikal
I visited Kenya in November to January 2016-17 during my Masters and collected data for my thesis. I was fortunate to find a project with fieldwork in Kenya, and I collaborated on a project studying a rare songbird, named the Taita apalis, which is only found in one place in the whole world. On that … Continue reading Discover natural history and wildlife in Nairobi
Border crossings can be extremely intimidating to carry out. Language barriers, men with weapons, or you may even encounter corruption. This can happen anywhere in the World, but be aware that people in powerful positions make take advantage of you, especially if you are young and if you look wealthy. (2023 update) In this post … Continue reading How to cross the border from Belize to Guatemala
I visited Belize in September 2018 and spent a total of seven weeks in the beautiful country. Belize is an extremely diverse country, with white sandy beaches, tall Mayan temples and lush rain forest. In separate posts you can read about Caye Caulker, Cockscomb Basin and more! Belize is much different than it's neighboring countries, … Continue reading Planning your Belize journey: Hostels, itineraries and transport
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