Flores, a town of tourists, colours and cobbles

Flores was a very gentle introduction to Guatemala. Late breakfasts, long lunches, great coffee and fresh mojitos all weakly balanced by very short walks sums up our time in Flores. A pretty little place, that feels like it only exists for tourists. We were here for a few days as a base to visit Tikal, one of … More Flores, a town of tourists, colours and cobbles

Chilling out in Tulum

Have just spent a great few days in Tulum. Easily a highlight of beachside stops so far.  If you like your beaches without offers of “parasailing Mamm?”  but instead “fresh mango, pineapple or papaya senorita? ” this is the one for you. At times, it almost had that Thai island vibe, but perhaps thats the … More Chilling out in Tulum

Chichén Itzá , something old yet something new to me

Chichén Itzá is apparently one of the most famous and  extensively restored and by far the most visited of all Maya sites, yet up until a few weeks ago I knew nothing about it and I am still learning! Spent the day here recently roaming around the the site and trying to imagine what it might have … More Chichén Itzá , something old yet something new to me