We all know the impact of a beautiful photo on our ‘wanderlust’. Well, there is a lot involved in making that perfect travel photo, but editing afterwards can also make a world of difference. We started editing our photos via Adobe Lightroom not long ago. And what
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.
Cycling through an ancient Mayan ruins, climbing a huge pyramid at sunrise, diving into an underground cenote, visiting a Mayan priest and spending the night in a small-scale jungle resort. That is just about a summary of our time in the mini-town of Coba in Mexico. Let’s
Have you ever fantasized about living in a tree house? The Forest Camp of Warredal offers this extraordinary chance! Nestled in the verdant expanse of Warredal’s forest, you’ll discover enchanting tiny houses constructed with natural materials, featuring expansive windows that frame the tranquil forest scenery and cultivate
Both Valladolid, Mérida and Campeche are praised in travel blogs and books as the most beautiful city in the Yucatán peninsula. It is the colorful streets, the lively street scene and the lovely restaurants that would make the cities a don’t miss on your travel route through
During the preparations for a new trip, the same question always arises: how expensive is it there? Let us answer your question immediately: Guatemala is affordable. It is not as cheap as in many Asian countries, but the price level is much lower here than in Europe.
The orange backpack is gone. And not just the backpack. At the end of an amazing two-month trip in Guatemala, Belize and Mexico, we were robbed at our hotel. While we were sleeping at night, someone entered our hotel room and took everything. Pretty much everything was
A spectacular sunrise from a volcano with a view of even more volcanoes. Waking up at night from eruptions. A hike through several ecosystems upwards. It doesn’t get more impressive than hiking the Acatenango volcano. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about this unique Acatenango
Is Mahahual, a beach village in Mexico, on your itinerary? Are you interested in its palm tree-lined, snow-white beach? Or perhaps you want to go snorkeling in its stunning coral reef? Or maybe you just want to relax and do nothing for a few days? If so,
Deep in the jungle lies one of the hidden gems of Guatemala near a crocodile lake: the Yaxha temple complex. While all travelers go to the famous Tikal, neighboring Yaxha is still wonderfully undiscovered. Prepare for crocodiles and howler monkeys, jungle and temples, off the grid cottages
Camping under a beautiful starry sky, roasting marshmallows over lava and impressive bursts of red lava. The Pacaya volcano hike is a unique experience that you will never forget, especially if you choose an overnight tour and camp on the active volcano! In this blog we tell