Category Archives: Travel

Wow.

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Bec

I haven’t blogged for almost two weeks. Dos weeks. Two. That’s probably the longest I’ve gone since starting this trip! Apologies. I have a lot to catch up on. First of all: Cuba. Amazing. Then we flew to Florida to … Continue reading →

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The bluest water: kayaking in Caye Caulker

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Bec

Somehow this post got lost in the ether of my WordPress account and was never posted?! It details a glorious afternoon of kayaking around beautiful Caye Caulker in Belize.

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Swimming with sharks, stingrays and eels

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Bec

The title of this blog post could be a nightmare or a dream come true, depending on how you feel about ocean dwellers. While I don’t mind harmless sharks and stingrays, eels are nothing short of the devil’s work. As hideous as … Continue reading →

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Caye Caulker, Belize

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Bec

Caye Caulker is dreamy. What’s not to love about a postage stamp sized Caribbean island, crammed with swaying palm trees, pastel weatherboard houses and surrounded by crystal clear turquoise water? Oh and the food? Delicious. The locals? Charming with amazing … Continue reading →

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Laguna Bacalar, Mexico

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Bec

After the busyness of Tulum, a few slow days on the lagoon at Bacalar were nice and relaxing. Most of the tourists there are Mexican families, so there is a far more authentic vibe to the town than further up the … Continue reading →

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Swimming with turtles at Akumal Bay, Mexico

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Bec

Akumal is a tiny town north of Tulum towards Playa Del Carmen. The name ‘Akumal’ means ‘land of turtles’ in Mayan, which is pretty appropriate seeing as snorkelling with said turtles is the number one thing to do there. One … Continue reading →

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Tulum: the ruins and the beach

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Bec

I had very high hopes for Tulum and if I’m completely honest, my very first impression when we got off the bus wasn’t the best. You see, people always tell you to go to less touristy Tulum instead of Cancun; … Continue reading →

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4 incredible cenotes around Tulum, Mexico

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Bec

A cenote is a natural limestone sinkhole and there are about 700 of them in varying sizes and shapes dotted around Tulum and the entire Yucatan Peninsula. I was beyond excited for Tulum having seen incredible photos of cenotes and … Continue reading →

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When you order nachos in Mexico

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Bec

I’d say it’s fairly common knowledge that things like nachos and burritos are American inventions, rather than legitimate Mexican foods. So what happens when you order nachos in Mexico? This: A few tortilla chips, some putrid plastic cheese dip and … Continue reading →

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Exploring the ruins at Palenque, Mexico

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Bec

Before a day (or just a few hours, which is what we lasted!) of exploring ancient Mayan ruins, breakfast is a must. I recommend pork tacos. Three is far too many but will stave off lunch for a very long … Continue reading →

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