Caye Caulker to Chetumal by Water Taxi | The Easy Way Into Mexico
The Caye Caulker to Chetumal water taxi was one of the easiest border crossings of our trip. Boat days, fares, the Belize exit fee, the Mexican DNR and getting on to Bacalar.
San Salvador to Utila Overland | Why It Took Us Two Days
San Salvador to Utila by bus and ferry took us two days, a surprise border fee and an unplanned night in San Pedro Sula. Here’s how to do it better.
3 Days in Oaxaca | My Food + Mezcal Itinerary (23 Tastings!)
A 3-day Oaxaca itinerary from our week there: market mole, a 23-mezcal tasting reached by ute, Monte Albán, Toledo’s galleries and where to stay.
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When you’re venturing into extreme altitudes like the Everest Base Camp, it’s vital to have the right travel insurance plan….
Cape Brett Lighthouse Track Guide: Difficulty, Hut, Route + My Tips
My practical Cape Brett Lighthouse Track guide: full route, Deep Water Cove shortcut, difficulty, hut bookings, current DOC fees, water planning, parking and packing tips.
7 Best Things to Do in Kii Katsuura, Japan | Updated 2026
The honest guide to what to do in Kii Katsuura after the Kumano Kodo: Nachi Falls, the tuna market, onsens, whale watching, where to stay, how long you need, and why the town makes sense after the trail.
Where to Stay in Sri Lanka – 6 Epic Locations
Six epic places to stay in Sri Lanka, with one memorable hotel for ancient cities, sacred mountains, tea country, elephants and the beach.
The 5 Best Luxury Resorts in Koh Samui (My Honest Shortlist)
My honest shortlist of Koh Samui’s best luxury resorts, with current USD prices, one full resort stay and two shameless pool-crashing visits.
Crosbies Hut Hike (My Guide)
My practical Crosbies Hut guide comparing the Waiotahi and Karaka tracks, with current hut fees, water advice and the route I would choose.
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