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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.
San Cristóbal to Palenque in One Day | Skip the Bus, Do This
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.
Acatenango Hike in Shocking Weather | Was It Still Worth It?
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.
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Paparoa Track Guide: My 4-Day Route
My four-day Paparoa Track route via Ces Clark, Moonlight Tops and Pororari huts, including Pike29, transport, hut costs and the best swim.
How To Drink Kava In Vanuatu (Where To Go + What To Expect)
How to drink kava in Vanuatu as a first-timer: where I would go in Port Vila, how to order, what washmouth means, what it feels like, and what not to mix it with.
Coromandel Pinnacles Walk (My Complete Guide)
My practical guide to walking the Coromandel Pinnacles as a day hike or overnight trip, including the route, hut, packing and Hoffmans Pool.
Kumano Kodo 2-Day and 3-Day Itineraries (The Best Short Routes)
The best two-day and three-day Kumano Kodo routes, with honest trade-offs, walking times, accommodation and transport logic.
My 15 Best Beaches in Crete (Updated 2026 Guide + Map)
From Elafonissi’s pink sand to Seitan Limania’s slot canyon – the 15 beaches in Crete actually worth your time, what each is like, where to skip, and the local stuff the TripAdvisor lists miss. Updated 2026.
Best Places To Stay In Vanuatu (Where I Would Book In 2026)
If you want one answer for where to stay in Vanuatu, book Nasama. Here are the caveats for budget, couples, families and luxury.
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