Ever stared a prehistoric monster in the eye? Well, neither have I, but I got rather close to a pair of beady little eyes belonging to a Belizean crocodile. When I checked into the Black Orchid Resort just thirty minutes from Belize City, I didn’t expect to be invited on a crocodile expedition at night. Armed with… Continue Reading…
After a great four days on the No 1 island in the world I have transferred to Caye Caulker, off the coast of Belize. It’s only thirty minutes by water taxi (boats run regularly from San Pedro) and this tiny little island has got to be the most laid back place I have ever been. As… Continue Reading…
I am literally in heaven – a Belizean heaven that is! Portofino Beach Resort in San Pedro, Belize is THE definition of paradise and for anyone thinking of the perfect place for a honeymoon, think no longer as this resort fits the romance bill. I for one will definitely be coming here for my second… Continue Reading…
When you travel alone, the only safety device you have is your instinct. Your senses are heightened and you only have yourself for protection. Sometimes when you travel and meet the most amazing people, you are riding that crest of a wave and it is so easy to forget that any moment can change in… Continue Reading…
In this post, I share my experience of snorkelling in Shark Ray Alley, Belize “Sharks?” I said. “Stingrays?” “Yes, but they won’t hurt you,” answered my guide. “They’re only small – no more than 6 feet.” “Six feet,” I wanted to scream. “That’s taller than me!’ But I couldn’t lose face and as this was a complimentary snorkel, I… Continue Reading…
Mexico To Belize After my journey from Mexico City to Cancun – 2.5 hours on a turbulent plane journey then 6 hours on a coach with Ado bus services to Chetumal (that’s the Express bus too!) I made it to Belize… Chetumal is the gateway to the Ambergris Caye and getting there is like one… Continue Reading…
When they said Mexican wrestling was ‘acrobatic,’ I was expecting something out of Cirque de Soleil; wrestlers swinging into the ring from above, performing graceful little pirouettes and prancing around on their toes, skilfully avoiding their opponent. Then they said ‘Well actually it’s more like free fighting.’ So then I imagined cage fighting with no… Continue Reading…
My first 24 hours in Mexico City didn’t exactly go according to plan. Here’s the funny story of my Mexico experience and being a gringo in Mexico City. When they said: ´Be careful walking in Mexico City at night.´ – I took a cab from the airport. When they said: ´Mexican men love blondes and… Continue Reading…
Want to know the best places to eat, drink and be seen in Israel’s cosmopolitan capital? Here’s our guide to Tel Aviv at night and those ‘hidden’ places that only the locals know (until now that is…) The 5 Best Hidden Bars in Tel Aviv A small cozy bar belonging to the well known ‘meat bar’… Continue Reading…
Trekking in Pakistan Pakistan may not be on the top of your bucket list or even appear at all, but this country definitely should be! Trekking in Pakistan delivers beautiful, staggering scenery and some of the world’s highest mountains, it’s a hiker’s paradise. Pakistan may not be on the top of your bucket list or… Continue Reading…
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