Half-hidden in the jungle lies the ancient Palenque Mayan ruins. A visit to this lost city is definitely a must during your stay in Chiapas, the southernmost state of Mexico. In this blog post, we will tell you why we were so impressed by these Mayan ruins
Maartje's enthusiasm and curiosity knows no bounds. She loves museums, nature, food, walking, architecture, history, animals. Writing and photography is a big passion and she has been writing about cooking, minimalism, food, hotspots and travel for many years. Above all, she has a special place in her heart for castles, royal jewels and ancient Egypt. Maartje gave up her job as a lawyer to bring more balance to her life: less work and more life. Besides to The Orange Backpack, she works as a legal entrepreneur.
Did you know that the very first jaguar reserve was established in Belize? It’s Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, near the beach paradise villages of Hopkins and Placenia. This green jungle is the perfect place for the most beautiful hikes and to spot wildlife. That won’t be a
Staying in a charming cottage on a bounty beach is the kind of bucket list item to cross of when booking Coconut Row in Hopkins in Belize. Belize’s picture-perfect bounty beaches are famous. And Coconut Row even has a private white-sand beach with lovely cabins for its
The southern tip of Belize is covered in the most stunning jungle forests and that’s where you’ll find one of the best jungle resorts in Belize: the ecolodges of Hicketee Cottages near Punta Gorda. This small-scale ecolodge offers comfortable cottages, the most friendly staff and a great
Cottages of wood and leaves roofs. By the water and in the middle of the jungle. In the evening, everything is beautifully illuminated with lights for a magical atmosphere. The brand new Boatique Hotel & Marina is truly a magnificent jungle paradise in the Rio Dulce region.
In the town of San Ignacio in the far west of Belize, near the border with Guatemala and in the Maya Mountains is one of the most beautiful hotels in the country. Ka’ana Resort’s tropical gardens and atmospheric casitas form a green oasis of tranquility. It was
You booked your trip to Jordan, congratulations! Now you are considering renting a car to drive to all the beautiful sights. But is a rental car really necessary? And is it safe to drive yourself in Jordan? Also in Amman? And what are the costs of renting
A visit to capital Amman is a must on your Jordan trip. The ancient city on endless hills dates back to the distant prehistoric times. The oldest remnants found in Amman date back to many thousands of years before Christ. This makes Amman a fascinating combination of
When you read about magical Petra, you will for sure see beautiful pictures of the Treasury from above. Because there are a couple of viewpoints that allow you to see the most famous monument of Petra from above. Prepare yourself for a bit of a climb and
A visit to Xela is a must-do alone because of Mucha Arte Hostal. The rooms are very spacious, the hotel is beautifully stylishly decorated and the owners are the best hosts.