San Cristóbal to Palenque the Fun Way: Agua Azul, Misol-Ha and the Ruins in One Day
How we got from San Cristobal to Palenque via Agua Azul, Misol-Ha and the Palenque ruins for 950 pesos each, entry fees included: what the day is like, what to pay, and how to get that price on the street instead of online.
Hiking Acatenango with OX Expeditions: Shocking Weather, Glimpses of Fuego and a Crater Run in the Cloud
An honest account of the overnight Acatenango hike with OX Expeditions: the cloud forest, the cabins, the Fuego Double Whammy in terrible weather, a 4am summit with two metres of visibility, and why you should leave your hiking gear at home.
Diving in Utila: Our Advanced Open Water with Underwater Vision (and No Whale Sharks)
Two days of travel, eight dives and our first night dive. An honest account of doing the PADI Advanced Open Water with Underwater Vision on Utila: what it cost, what we saw (and didn’t), and why the island is so hard to leave.
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How To Get Around Vanuatu (Buses, Scooters, Taxis + Car Hire)
How I would get around Vanuatu and Efate: local B buses, T-plate taxis, scooter hire, rental cars, airport transfers and outer-island transport.
Kumano Kodo Cost (How Much It Cost Me For 6 Days Hiking)
The Kumano Kodo is an epic UNESCO World Heritage-listed pilgrimage hike in the Wakayama district of Japan. It’s a sister…
Samaria Gorge Hike: My Complete Guide From Chania
My experience hiking Samaria Gorge from Xyloskalo to Agia Roumeli, including the Chania tour, trail, beach, ferry and current logistics.
The Best Beaches in Koh Phangan, Thailand (I Visited Them All!)
My honest ranking of the best beaches in Koh Phangan, from the north-side swimming beaches to the places I would only visit for sunset, food or chaos.
Best Time to Visit Sigiriya: Go Early (What I Did)
The best time to visit Sigiriya is first thing in the morning. My honest Sigiriya vs Pidurangala verdict, current tickets, wildlife and practical timing.
My Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Itinerary (8 Days, Day by Day)
A day-by-day account of my 8-day Lemosho route climb on Kilimanjaro – including what each day actually looks like, summit night, and whether 8 days is enough.
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