Our time on the beautiful Belize island of Caye Caulker was the most expensive part of our trip but it … More
Category: Travel
How to survive Cancun as a backpacker
Cancun is not your normal backpacker destination but it is a cheap place to fly into, so if you are visiting southern Mexico … More
Volcano Boarding and hiking El Hoyo
*Warning* Sadly, since writing the post tourism has suffered in Nicaragua due to civil unrest. So, unfortunately many places mentioned … More
New Zealand Series: Auckland
*Updated January 2020* Auckland is the place we call home. We live right in the CBD and love to take … More
Apps for travel
For our travels we have used a number of phone apps that we now considered essential. In no particular order here … More
Overview: Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful countries in Central America with a great selection of beaches along with endless … More
Crossing the border: Costa Rica to Panama
We have now crossed the border between Costa Rica and Panama twice. Crossing the border is not always that simple and … More
Backpacking Montezuma and Santa Teresa – Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
The Nicoya Peninsula is a fairly remote but beautiful area of Costa Rica. We decided well in advance to spend … More
3 nights in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Located on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the … More
Settling into Costa Rica
We have now been in Costa Rica for 4 nights and things have not quite been what we expected. Unfortunately we had what … More