While we were in Nicaragua one thing we really wanted to do was a Nicaraguan cooking class. We had taken quite a shine to Nicaraguan cuisine – fresh corn tortillas, jalapeño chicken, tostadas con queso or just tostadas served with nearly every meal. The versatility of the humble plantain! An amazing homemade cheese called Cuajada …
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Most people arrive in Costa Rica and head straight for the beaches, rainforests, and wellness retreats Costa Rica is becoming popular for. However, there are plenty of reasons to stop in the capital before your big Costa Rica adventure and spend at least one day in San José Costa Rica. About San José We often have preconceived …
What better way to finish a tour of Granada than a sunset cruise of Las Isletas Nicaragua? You’ve spent the day discovering all the best things to do in Granada Nicaragua. Cruising the markets, having lunch and people watching in the central plaza of Granada, Parque Colón. You’ve even taken a horse and buggy ride …
Granada, Nicaragua has more to offer than just the beautiful colonial city people come to see. Head a little out of town and you will find some stunning sights and maybe just a little adventure! Tierra Tours in Granada offer a great day trip to Mombacho Volcano, just 10km from central Granada. Situated in the Mombacho …
REVIEW La Gran Francia Hotel La Gran Francia Hotel is a charming luxury boutique hotel located in central Granada offering 21 air-conditioned rooms with all modern comforts and amenities; a pool, restaurant and bar, and banquet hall facilities. Overall Rating 5 out of 5 Do you like a hotel with a rich and intriguing history that …
We lived on Vieques Island for six months, house sitting. This does not make us locals, nor does it make us tourists. We fall somewhere in between. It means we can offer you an amazing guide to Vieques Island. What it does make us is somewhat of authoritarians in so far as what you might …
The first intrepid explorers to venture into the jungles of Borneo told tales of exotic animals and plant life, headhunting tribes and witch doctors. It is the same romance of exploration and adventure that still draws people to this exotic island. Here are Some of the Best Things to do in Malaysian Borneo About Malaysian Borneo The third …
If you want something to do on Vieques Island other than lazing around on pristine Caribbean beaches, head into the jungle in search of some 19th century ruins. From the early 1800’s until its closure in the early 1940’s when the Navy expropriated nearly 80% of Vieques Island for the war effort, The Central Playa Grande Sugar …
Adventure travellers are always chasing that last great frontier. We have noticed over the last few years, an increase in available tourism options for one of the great last frontiers – Antarctica. Antarctica is becoming more accessible to any traveller keen or enterprising enough to make the journey. In the spirit of inspiring others to …
For five days in July the island of Vieques turns on the fairy lights, dusts off its salsa moves and turns up the music to party until the wee hours. The annual 5-day event is to honour the Virgen del Carmen (Our Lady of Carmen), the Patron Saint of the sea, seafarers, and fishermen of …
Taking advantage of some cheap airfares we headed to St Croix in the area of the Caribbean known as the US Virgin Islands. A quick 20 min island-hop from Vieques in a small 10 seater Caravan we headed over for the Jump Up Festival held four times a year in the town of Christiansted. The …
The Reality of Living on Vieques Island When people in the “normal world” imagine living on a tropical island they picture a lifestyle offered in all too many glossy brochures or of holidays past. They are secretly envious of your life and I mean let’s face it, why shouldn’t they be – Island dwellers live …
If you have ever been curious about the mystery and legend of the Order of The Knights Templar, then the town of Tomar in central Portugal is for you. Tomar is one of central Portugal’s most scenic small towns. Set along the banks of the Nabão River, the city’s charm lies in the ancient churches …
From the waterfront, on a good day, you can see from Tangier Morocco to Gibraltar, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. Discover the Best Things to do in Tangier Things to do in Tangier Morocco Quick Guide Plan Your Perfect Morocco Itinerary A guide to the Best Places to Visit in Morocco loaded …
Camel trekking in Morocco is one of the most iconic travel experiences you can have. A Sahara Desert tour is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Riding a camel into the Sahara Desert to spend a night under the stars in a desert camp will also be one of the most memorable experiences of your life. What to …
The Best Way to Get from Casablanca to Marrakech. The train is the most convenient way to travel around Morocco. For the most part, trains in Morocco are comfortable, reliable and relatively inexpensive to reach Morocco’s most popular tourist destinations. Many visitors to Morocco choose the convenience of flying into Casablanca airport and then travel …
From wandering the medina to admiring the art and architecture, these are the best things to do in Casablanca. We’ll show you why this often-overlooked city deserves its own spot on your Morocco itinerary. Casablanca is often bypassed in favor of the more exotic souks of Marrakech, Fes, and Chefchaouen, or the adventure of the …