Valladolid is quite a small, but charming, town with plenty of excursion options all around it. A very nice surprise! What to do in Valladolid? Ek Balam: Ek Balam is yet another set of Maya ruins in the Yucatan peninsula, but less touristy ones. The site is super nice, relaxing, in the middle of the jungle and the only pyramid I was able to climb in … Continue reading 2 days in Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico
Mérida is the largest city in the Yucatan Peninsula. And you can feel it when you arrive from the bus station! The city is buzzing, with tons of people queuing to enter shops with loud music all over the streets around the centre. What to do in Mérida? Where to eat in Mérida? Where to sleep in Mérida? Two days before arriving, I found a … Continue reading 2 days in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, no wonder (mmmh) why I had to see it! Chichén Itzá is the largest archaeological Maya site in Yucatan and most probably the most visited placin the Peninsula e too. How to get to Chichén Itzá? Where to sleep in Chichén Itzá? If you want to be the first one on the site without waking up … Continue reading One day in Chichén Itzá
Tulum is divided in two parts: the city – very warm and busy, and the Hotel zone – very trendy and expensive. To be honest, the main reasons why I came here were 1) to finally see in real life the iconic picture of the ruins by the Caribbean sea and 2° to visit the Sian Ka’an natural reserve. Otherwise, the vibe of the Instagram … Continue reading 2 days in Tulum, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Bacalar was definitely one of my favourite spots in Yucatan. Not that many tourists and bus tours wander, probably too far away from the actual riviera maya … and I’m glad they don’t! Bacalar is what every Mexican Pueblo Mágico should be. What to do in Bacalar? Where to eat in Bacalar? Where to sleep in Bacalar? I stayed in a large wood cabin, found … Continue reading 2 days in Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico
I landed at Cancun airport early December 2021 and definitely wanted to avoid the resort crowds. So I decided that my first Mexican stop would to in Puerto Morelos, a more typical fishing Mexican town, a few kilometers south from Cancún. How to get to Puerto Morelos? I booked a Hotel shared shuttle (US $ 20) booked on the airport website. Two guys with a … Continue reading 2 days in Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Croatia has definitely become a popular destination in Europe. Three weeks or a short city trip – Croatia is suitable for everyone! I suggest in this post a four-day itinerary between the two gorgeous cities of Zadar and Split. One day in Zadar I arrived in Zadar early afternoon with a Ryanair flight. There are many flights leaving from all around Europe during summer. After … Continue reading Croatia: from Zadar to Split
Easily accessible with Ryanair, Algarve’s coastline is a must-see in Europe: a mix of culture, food and dramatic costalines, but be ready, everyone knows about it, you will not be alone! OlhãoI landed in Faro around 8PM and ordered a Uber (13€, 15km, 17mins) to wake up by the sea in the pretty town of Olhão.I had time for a decent cocktail with live music … Continue reading One week in Algarve
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