The most wonderful and unexpected part of our two week trip through Mexico was the people! Kind, welcoming and friendly with a gentle approach to life, it made every interaction a pleasure. Being Kiwis may have helped, a visible sigh of relief from some that we weren’t American and in awe that we’d travelled just to […]
Category Archives: Central America & Caribbean
Bahamian Bliss: A Fun-Filled Family Carnival Cruise Adventure
With so many different cruise lines out there, it pays to do a bit of research, so if you are looking for a family friendly cruise then look no further than Carnival. Any cruise company that calls its shipboard newspaper the “Funday Times” is pretty sure it can deliver on its promise. I embarked on […]
Sailing into History: An Unforgettable Journey on the Sea Cloud in the Southern Caribbean
People often say that travel these days can feel pretty generic, making it hard to find something truly special, even in the luxury market. But let me tell you, a week sailing the Southern Caribbean on the four-masted Sea Cloud is anything but ordinary! Unlike many cruises, with just a maximum of of 64 guests, […]
Central America Adventures: Learning, Exploring, and Unexpected Thrills
I’ve always wanted to improve my Spanish, so what could be better than a two-week residential Spanish course in Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the central highlands of Guatemala! Our landlady was wonderful, and we had to ask for everything in Spanish. No Spanish, no food – so I learned quickly! While in […]
Pedalling Through Paradise: A Journey by Bike Across Cuba
As I approached the final hill on the fifth day of my cycling tour in Cuba, I couldn’t help but think of Che Guevara’s famous quote, “¡Hasta la Victoria Siempre!” (“Until Victory, Always!”). It wasn’t the biggest hill ever, but with the temperature at 38°C and 90% humidity, it felt like a mountain. I hadn’t […]