In a country of dirty, busy and chaotic cities, Elephantine Island is an oasis of tranquility. This centuries-old island in the Nile is right in front of the city of Aswan, a must-visit on your travel route for Egypt. There is no traffic, the view of the
Our time in Guatemala was partly a success due to all the cool places where we woke up in the morning. From a view of a volcano to tents above the clouds and the sound of howler monkeys. These were our favorites! # 1 Camping on a
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
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 conquering the volcano Acatenango. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about this unique volcano
Is the beach village of Mahahual on your Mexico itinerary for its snow-white beach with palm trees? For snorkeling in the beautiful coral reef? Relaxing and doing nothing for a few days? Then Mahahual might disappoint you. In another blog we already explained why we wouldn’t recommend
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
Those who want to spend a few days in colorful Merida, tend to look for a nice and pleasant place to sleep in the center of town. Koox exactly meets that need with not one, but several small-scale boutique hotels! We were allowed to sleep in the
Sleeping in a cottage on the beach is the kind of bucket list item for which Coconut Row in Hopkins is the perfect place. Belize’s idyllic bounty beaches are famous. And luckely Coconut Row has a private beach with lovely cabins all for you! This palm tree
In the deep south of Belize you will find the completely off the grid and hidden in the jungle Hicketee Cottages. This small-scale ecolodge offers comfortable cottages, a warm bath of friendliness and a fantastic jungle experience. The largest town in southern Belize is the coastal town
