When most backpackers visit Belize, they hit up Caye Caulker, then make a beeline for Mexico or Guatemala. Put off by the country’s less than spotless reputation, indeed most tourists spend their time on the islands and skip the mainland completely. And, look, it’s true – mainland Belize doesn’t have a great reputation for safety. …
The land of Lakes and Volcanoes. The cheap alternative to Costa Rica. Whatever you think of when you think of Nicaragua, you can’t deny that there is something magical about it. Nicaragua has had a rough couple of years. Political instability and oppression of the press meant that for a while, tourists stayed away in …
Once considered to have the highest murder rate outside of an active war zone, El Salvador hasn’t historically been a prime holiday destination. Twelve years of civil war, followed by what seemed like an endless cycle of gang violence and inescapable poverty. Spurred on by consecutive governments rife with corruption and a lack of desire …
Take your phone and open TikTok. Now whisper the word “solo trip” 3 times near your microphone. Swipe a few times. You should now be watching a video of someone pointing at an actively erupting volcano from waaaay too close. Bienvenidos a Guatemala. The land of eternal spring. Home to more volcanoes than I’ve had …
“The bus to San Salvador is really frequent,” my friend promised me over a pile of empty cans of Pilsener. We were sat in the tiny, outdoor common area of our hostel in Juayua. “You can just turn up whenever. It’s such a short journey, so there’s no rush!” In my inebriated state, I believe …
The Douro Valley is one of the most visually stunning places in Europe, in my opinion. So much so, I spent three days here soaking it all in. It truly has something for everyone. Hiking, wine tasting, vineyard tours and boat trips. You could even spend a week here doing nothing but looking at the …
Sunday Funday is one of the main parties on the Central American portion of the Gringo Trail. You spend all day drinking in the sun and hopping from pool to pool. In my opinion, there’s no better way to follow that up than with a twelve hour bus to San José. If you’ve remotely researched …
It’s a beautiful day and we’re perched on a rock atop an active volcano. Peering into the most spectacular sulphur lake, surrounded by dramatic peaks, we’re happily eating ice cream generally patting our backs for getting up here at all. Spirits are high and everyone is in a fantastic mood. We’re surrounded by big groups …
Close your eyes and picture the most ridiculous, most outlandish British tradition you could possibly imagine. Some ancient tradition with roots over 600 years old. Have you pictured something absolutely so ridiculous that surely there’s no way it exists? Enter: Cheese Rolling. Every May Bank Holiday, dozens of the worlds bravest thrill seekers descend on …
Are you trying to get from El Salvador to Nicaragua? Does the idea of spending 14 hours on a bus sound like your worst nightmare? Have you heard one too many sketchy stories about Honduras and you’re totally scared out of going? Are you British? Whatever your reason, it sounds like you have dilemma on …