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MUST DO: Cenote diving in Tulum, Mexico
With super clear waters, underground marine gardens, cave-like structures like stalactites and gorgeous rays that shine like flashlights, the ‘cenotes’ of Yucatán are without doubt dreamy to experience. Cenotes are
Cool things to do in Tofino without a car
Ahhh Tofino. The name itself already sounds so soft and sweet and magical, right? Like some funky candy from a Harry Potter or Roald Dahl book. Located at ‘the end
Mexican Mayan ruins: visit Chitchén Itzá or Uxmal?
While travelling around Mexico I realised once more that the Mayans were quite an interesting civilization. Especially since there’s still so little known about it. For hundreds of years, the Mayan
Awesome stops along the Icefields Parkway in Canada
Winding 232 kilometers / 144 miles through the heart of the Canadian Rockies, the Icefields Parkway – between the big hubs of Jasper and Banff – is one of the
Top things to do in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
A 4-hour bus ride from México City to the north of the country brings you to a whole new worrrrld: aka the very cute and enchanting town of San Miguel
The best short, but stunning hikes of Jasper NP
“Short hikes?!” you might think. “What’s up with that, girl!”. Yes it’s true.. I mainly did easy hikes in Jasper National Park, but I couldn’t help it (pinky swear). All
Seven shades of blue; exploring Lake Bacalar in Mexico
The first look upon Lake Bacalar – located in the south of the Yucatán peninsula – is quite a confusing one.. are we still in Mexico in here? Are you
Hiking the Wild Pacific Trail on the edge of Canada
Nope thy Reese Witherspoon adorer, this article is NOT about the PCT – the Pacific Crest Trail – that hike that has been made famous by the book (and movie
Things to see and do in Valladolid, Mexico
Valladolid was our first stop upon arrival at the Yucatán peninsula. After a long, very uninspiring drive through the jungle on the Kantunil-Cancun highway from the airport, we arrived in
What to do in the quirky town of Revelstoke, Canada
The little town of Revelstoke on the edge of the Canadian Rockies is currently standing high on my “I need to move there right now” list. In fact, when I flick
A snowy day around Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies
Lake Louise was one of the few places in the Canadian rockies I had heard of before I travelled to Canada. The gorgeous alpine setting and those very blue hues
5x scenic drives around Jasper National Park, Canada
Does anyone else have the problem that every new place they visit becomes their new favourite? And that you’re just absolutely convinced you need to live there? It happened to
