Swimming with Sea Turtles for Free in Akumal, México!
Finally! Something (almost) free to do in the Yucatán Peninsula and it’s amazing; swimming with sea turtles! The Yucatán Peninsula is super touristy so finding something to do for free is as likely as...
View ArticlePhoto of the Week | Pedro from Tenejapa, Mexico
Pedro, outside his house in Tenejapa, Chiapas, Mexico This is Pedro. We met him in Tenejapa, a tiny indigenous Tzeltal village in Chiapas, Mexico, when he spotted us during his daily ‘walk’ through...
View ArticleCenotes of the Yucatan | Exploring The Underground Caves of México
I remember watching the ‘Caves’ episode of Planet Earth in early 2012, where they explore Mexico’s famous cenotes of the Yucatan and never imagining I would get the chance to do it myself one day!...
View ArticleTulum, Mexico | The Reality of a World Famous Tourist Attraction
Search for “Tulum, Mexico” in Google Images and I challenge you to find a photo of the ancient Mayan ruins crowded with people. The reality is that, when you visit the site, or any other world famous...
View ArticlePhoto of the Week | Sun Umbrellas on Isla Mujeres, Cancun, Mexico
Isla Mujeres, Cancun, Mexico The ‘Sol’ was out in Isla Mujeres, when we took the ferry from Cancun to the small island. Literally translated to ‘Womens Island’, it is about 30-45 minutes off the coast...
View ArticleChamula, Chiapas | One Strange Little Town and Its Very Famous Church
San Juan Chamula, Chiapas, is a very famous Tzotzil indigenous town just 30 minutes or so outside of San Cristobal de Las Casas in the highlands of southern Mexico. Visitors come here on a daily basis...
View Article2012; A Year Of Growing Through Travel
This past year has been, without doubt, one of the best years of my life. There was, of course, many difficult times and times I wished for nothing more than to be back in Ireland, in the safety and...
View ArticlePhoto of the Week | Misol-Ha Waterfalls Outside Palenque, Mexico
You can walk right in behind the waterfalls, for a very dramatic view! This stunning waterfall, Misol-Ha, is on the way to the equally impressive “Agua Azul’ waterfalls. Although when we visited Agua...
View ArticleSurf, Sea and Sand in Sayulita, Mexico [VIDEO]
One of the most memorable months during our travels in 2012 was the month we spent in this lovely little surf-town, in Sayulita, Mexico. Situated on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, this small, sleepy...
View ArticleTravel Disasters: Losing BOTH Our Passports In One Of The Worlds Biggest Cities!
For travelers, there are few things that incite fear into the heart more than the thought of losing your passport. That beautiful little book is our gateway to the world and our only identity when...
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