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? From Piste: there’s a collectivo but apparently ‘not at this time of the day’ when I showed up early in … 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? Enjoy the seven-colour lagoon: take a boat tour, rent a SUP or a kayak, or simply go to … 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
Time to explore the South island! From Wellington on, I couldn’t stop staring through the window of the plane, especially the contrast between mount Tapuae-O-Ueneku and the blue turquoise sea around Kaikoura. I had booked a hostel that was not really in the centre but with a very special story: it’s an old prison! The staff of the Jailhouse accomodation was super welcoming, with nice … Continue reading 10 days in the South Island, New Zealand
Time to explore the South island! From Wellington on, I couldn’t stop staring through the window of the plane, especially the contrast between mount Tapuae-O-Ueneku and the blue turquoise sea around Kaikoura. I had booked a hostel that was not really in the centre but with a very special story: it’s an old prison! The staff of the Jailhouse accomodation was super welcoming, with nice … Continue reading 2 days in Christchurch
Coming straight from Sydney, I spent the first 5 days of my trip in New Zealand in the Northern Island. I loved discovering the Maori culture, the geysers and the surroundings of the Lake Taupo. Unfortunately the bad weather prevented me from doing the Tongariro Alpine crossing and gave me a bad cold. Nevermind: I’ll be back! Auckland What to do in Auckland? Free tour: … Continue reading 5 days in New Zealand North Island
Despite only being able to spend 2 weeks in New Zealand, I decided not to visit only on the Southern Island and its gorgeous fjords and glaciers but also to spend a few days in the Northern Island. My main objective was to hike the famous Tongariro Alpine crossing. But things didn’t go as expected… as they often do when travelling! Taupo After spending a … Continue reading 4 days in Taupo & Rotorua
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