The Backpacker Chronicles Week 8: Spontaneous Adventures in Nicaragua

Well well well, how are we in Week 8 of my trip already? It feels like it’s flying by! What I’ve been up to On Sunday I arrived in Nicaragua after a 20 hour bus journey and was surprisingly raring to go. There's nothing like arriving in a brand new country to get you excited!…

Healthy Travels: Antigua Guatemala

As someone who tries to be fit and healthy, I always find myself Googling away the night before I reach a new destination, looking for gyms, yoga studios and vegan restaurants. So I thought I'd start pulling together lists of health and vegan-conscious places for other travellers to try. Just as a disclaimer, this post…

The Backpacker Chronicles |Weeks 6 & 7

Hey there team, good to see you again! Time for an update on what I'm getting up to on my travels in Central America. In previous posts, I've been writing a week after the fact, just for security and safety. Nonetheless, I've decided that's too much hassle - so much can happen when you're travelling,…

The Backpacker Chronices – Week 5

What I've been up to  As you may have read last week, I was legit sick with a parasitic infection, which was rough to say the least. After moping around for about a week, feeling sorry for myself and waiting for the sickness to pass on its own, I finally called it, and went to…

Bacalar – in a nutshell

By popular demand, I thought I'd cover off one of my favourite spots in Mexico - the lagoon-side paradise that is Bacalar. The colonial town sits on the edge of a seven-coloured lagoon, making it the perfect location for a plethora of adventure activities, or just relaxing and taking in the views! Where to stay…