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Mexico - Everything You Need to Know

Mexico – Everything you need to know Climate – Mexico has a much simpler climate system than we do here in the UK. It can roughly be split into two seasons: the dry season and the wet season. The dry season runs from around November to April, and the w... Read >

Taking the Tikal Trail

Situated in the northern part of Guatemala, the ruins of Tikal are considered by many to be the best remaining examples of Mayan architecture around. They are certainly the hottest. As we climbed onboard the battered minibus in Flores at 5am the air was... Read >

Climbing Pacaya

We had to rise very early that day, and shake off the beers from the night before. My travelling companion, who shall remain anonymous, was having some travelling stomach issues. Neither of us was at the top of our game. I flagged the bus over and we clim... Read >

Mexico City Guide

Sometimes when you're trying to organise a trip, it can be difficult to chose which city to visit. Here's a quick guide to help you get the very best out of a trip to Mexico. City guides San Cristobal De Las Casas A favourite among travellers, a h... Read >

Cuba in Ten Days

Though Cuba is a small island, there is a lot to see and do throughout the island and it can often be difficult to decide which places are worth visiting the most. When travelling through Cuba it is a good idea to choose a self drive trip, giving you the... Read >

Kenya Travel Tips

Kenya is one of the most developed countries in Africa, but don’t let this fool you. This is still very much an African nation; wild and filled with genuine African charm and beauty! Kenya is actually two worlds in one. Nairobi is a very developed, almost... Read >

Climate in Indonesia

Indonesia Climate Indonesia has a tropical climate with two seasons; dry and monsoon. The best time to travel is from April to October as this is the dry season. The monsoon season is from November to March, and for certain islands such as Bali, it is ... Read >

The Beaches and Islands of Cuba

Being a Caribbean island, Cuba is probably one of the best places in the world for a beach holiday and it has some of the best spots for a bit of sunbathing, swimming or diving in the coral reefs. There are few countries with as many different options whe... Read >

Top 5 Kenyan Experiences

1. Spend a day in Nairobi Most travellers heading to Kenya for a safari will need to pass through Nairobi at some point. With a reputation for being decidedly dodgy many get in and out as quick as possible, but by doing that you’ll actually miss out on s... Read >

Top Five Things to do in Zanzibar

Wander the alleys of Stone Town A visit to Zanzibar is not complete without some time to explore Stone Town. Zanzibar Stone Town, or the ‘Old Town’ as the name reads in Swahili, is a real mix of Arabic and African influences and its unique cultural heri... Read >

Egyptian Etiquette

When you build your own trip to any new country it is important to understand the social and cultural customs unique to that country, in order to show respect to the local people and their way of living. One way of doing this is to bear in mind what y... Read >

Things to do in Tasmania

Tasmania is an island just off the south coast of Australia where you’ll find far less tourists and be able to go way off the beaten track. If you’ve been to Australia a few times or you’re on your frist trip to this part of the world, Tasmania has someth... Read >

Choosing a South Africa Safari

So, you’ve made the critical decision and settled on a holiday in South Africa. It’s going to be brilliant. Cape Town is jaw-dropping, the beaches of the Cape Peninsula are beautiful (and more often than not virtually empty), the food is wonderful, the wi... Read >