2 days in Quito
I arrived in Quito from Brussels (via Amsterdam) with KLM end of May as the world was slowly recovering from the 4th (5th?) wave of COVID-19 and its infamous Omicron variant. But with or without coronavirus, Quito seems not to be an over-touristy city. It was a nice feeling! What to do in Quito? Where to eat in Quito? Where to sleep in Quito? I … Continue reading 2 days in Quito
2 weeks in the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico
Here’s my guide for two great weeks in Yucatán and Quintana Roo in Mexico. To be honest, this trip to the Yucatán peninsula in December 2021 was not my first choice. This is the result of having to rebook a Costa Rica trip planned for April 2020 nicely cancelled by our dear COVID-19. But let me tell you, Mexico didn’t disappoint! 2 days in Puerto … Continue reading 2 weeks in the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico
2 days in Isla Holbox, Yucatan, Mexico
Christmas in paradise – that was my objective! And it was a great success. This island is the perfect place to chill out, admire colourful sunsets and eat good food. How to get to Holbox? Several ADO (and second-class) buses arrive here from Cancun, Merida, Playa del Carmen and Valladolid. A ferry leaves every half an hour (2 companies run every hour) from 6am to 10pm- … Continue reading 2 days in Isla Holbox, Yucatan, Mexico
2 days in Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico
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
2 days in Merida, 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 day in Chichén Itzá
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
2 days in Tulum, Riviera Maya, Mexico
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
2 days in Bacalar, Quintana Roo, 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
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