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.
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.
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.
Somebody emptied my partner’s wallet on the overnight ADO bus to San Cristobal, then put the bag back under her seat. Five more people off the same bus had the same story. What happened, how we got the money back, and what I’d do differently.
We stayed in San Marcos, but I’d book San Juan La Laguna. A town-by-town look at Lake Atitlan, with lancha fares, last-boat times and how long to stay.
Six epic places to stay in Sri Lanka, with one memorable hotel for ancient cities, sacred mountains, tea country, elephants and the beach.
My honest three-base Goa itinerary: Arambol, colonial Panaji and Palolem, with characterful places to stay and a practical 7-10 day split.
The four Everest Base Camp trekking companies I would genuinely shortlist, including the local operator I used, current prices and what each package includes.
My 10 day Lombok itinerary from Gili Air to Rinjani, Kuta, the south coast beaches and a final snorkelling trip around the South Gilis.
The best areas and hotels to stay in Kathmandu – Thamel, Boudha, Patan and Lazimpat – with my picks for every budget.
