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Best things to do in Paramaribo, Suriname

Thursday, 20 April 2023 by Juan Martinez
Best things to do in Paramaribo, Suriname
Whether you’re interested in nature, history, or culture, Paramaribo offers a completely different facet of South America. Here are some of the best things to do in Paramaribo. Located in the northern corner of South America, Suriname is one of the countries where even experienced travelers don’t know where to start. However, for those curious
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How to travel overland from Guyana to Suriname

Sunday, 09 April 2023 by Juan Martinez
How to travel overland from Guyana to Suriname
While flying between Guyana and Suriname is expensive, traveling overland is cheaper, more interesting, and fun. Here I tell you how to cross from Guyana to Suriname overland or vice versa. Even though this is one of the easiest and safest borders I’ve crossed outside the European Union, there are only a few articles about
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Uncovering the Wonders of the Amazon: An Adventure Guide to Guyana

Wednesday, 05 April 2023 by Juan Martinez
Uncovering the Wonders of the Amazon: An Adventure Guide to Guyana
From the vast savannas to the deep rainforest, few countries on earth offer adventure and natural experiences as raw as those found in Guyana. From the first moment I stepped off the plane, I felt I was at the gateway to the Amazon. The temperature was hot and humid, soaking my shirt with sweat. At
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How to Plan a Day Trip to Kaieteur Falls: A Step-by-Step Guide

Tuesday, 28 March 2023 by Juan Martinez
How to Plan a Day Trip to Kaieteur Falls: A Step-by-Step Guide
Surrounded by complete wilderness, visiting Kaieteur Falls is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here is everything you need to know to plan a trip to Kaieteur Falls in Guyana. As the plane flew over Kaieteur Falls, I felt a sense of wonder that was difficult to put into words. The beauty of the falls came into view,
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Best things to do in Georgetown Guyana

Wednesday, 22 March 2023 by Juan Martinez
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Georgetown is a city full of surprises, a melting pot of cultures and cuisines that’s as diverse as it is exciting. Stepping off the plane in Georgetown, I was immediately hit by a wave of heat as intense as the city’s vibrant atmosphere. As a Colombian visiting the “Caribbean of South America,” I was curious
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Exploring Acklins and Crooked Islands – The Bahamas’ Hidden Paradise

Monday, 06 March 2023 by Juan Martinez
Exploring Acklins and Crooked Islands – The Bahamas' Hidden Paradise
If there is a place where it is possible to completely disconnect from the world, it must be Acklins and Crooked Islands in The Bahamas. While some islands in The Bahamas are designed solely for tourism, others offer an escape from the crowds. Acklins and Crooked Islands, located in the southern part of the archipelago,
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These are the best local activities to do in Nassau

Wednesday, 01 March 2023 by Juan Martinez
These are the best local activities to do in Nassau
Say goodbye to swimming with the dolphins and visiting the Bahamian pigs, and say hello to a more authentic side of Nassau. In contrast to the laid-back atmosphere of most of the Bahamas, Nassau stands out as the place for those looking for a thrill. It is a city located at the heart of the
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How to do some island-hopping in the Bahamas by mailboat

Thursday, 23 February 2023 by Juan Martinez
How to do some island-hopping in the Bahamas by mailboat
Did you know that you can travel around the Bahamas by mailboat? Here is all you need to know about it. Potter’s Cay Dock in Nassau is chaos by day or night. Either with locals drinking and trying to find a spot at their favourite conch stand at night or cars, trucks, boxes and household
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Visiting cenotes in Yucatan – the sacred Mayan underground natural pools

Thursday, 01 July 2021 by Juan Martinez
Kantun Chi - Visiting cenotes in Mexico
Secretly hidden among the jungles of the Yucatan Peninsula, the cenotes in Mexico were once considered a portal between the underworld and us. Today, it is a bit more complex than that. We were driving for almost an hour through the dense jungle and beside a couple of signs indicating we are in the right
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How to plan an adventure road trip at the Yucatan Peninsula

Wednesday, 09 June 2021 by Juan Martinez
Cenote Trip in Yucatan - Kayak Cenote Kantun Chi
Cenotes, white sandy beaches, Mayan temples or traditional villages – a road trip at the Yucatan Peninsula means a lot of options and decisions to be made. Everyone who ever went on a road trip knowns the struggles of planning the perfect itinerary. You want to have a good mix of activities, discover “on” and
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Road Trip in Yucatan – Tips for renting and driving a car in Mexico

Thursday, 20 May 2021 by Juan Martinez
Road Trip in Yucatan – Tips for renting and driving a car in Mexico
Rent a car, plan your itinerary, and prepare for an emergency. Here is all you need to know before you start a road trip at the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico There is nothing like a road trip in a new country and Mexico does not disappoint.  I have been on assignment at the Yucatan peninsula
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Exploring the Underwater Museum of Art (MUSA) in Mexico

Tuesday, 04 May 2021 by Juan Martinez
Exploring the Underwater Museum of Art (MUSA) in Mexico
Located at the coast of Cancun, the Underwater Museum of Art in Mexico is an exciting getaway for those wanting to discover something new and unique The marine life has always fascinated me. It is a completely different world in a totally strange environment waiting to be fully discovered. I always saw myself as an
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Islands of the Yucatan Peninsula – Isla Mujeres or Cozumel?

Thursday, 15 April 2021 by Juan Martinez
Isla Mujeres or Cozumel?
Located in one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, Isla Mujeres and Cozumel are two very diverse paradises. The question is: which one is better?   Minutes away from Quintana Roo’s coastline in the Mexican Caribbean, Isla Mujeres and Cozumel are two of the most popular islands not only in Mexico, but in the
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Which are the most beautiful waterfalls of Central America

Friday, 26 March 2021 by Juan Martinez
Semuc Champey-most beautiful waterfall Guatemala-Central America
Overshadowed by political tensions and civil conflicts, Central America hides some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. The very first time I visited Central America was while traveling by land from Texas to Panama back in 2018. I spent almost 3 months covering thousands of kilometers and basically rushing from hotspot to hotspot.
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Pulhapanzak – Honduras’ mighty waterfalls

Thursday, 18 March 2021 by Juan Martinez
Pulhapanzak Waterfalls Honduras
In the search for the most beautiful cascades in the world, the Pulhapanzak waterfalls in Honduras might come quite close to the top spot With a water drop of 43 meters and surrounded by an outstanding natural scenery in one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, the Pulhapanzak waterfalls in Honduras are considered
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Meet the Guatemalan god living in a wooden body

Sunday, 14 March 2021 by Juan Martinez
Meet the Guatemalan god living in a wooden body
Maximón is not like any other deity around the world. He is a saint who likes to drink rum and smoke cigars. Also, he is reincarnated in a wooden puppet. Hidden somewhere among the colorful alleys of Santiago Atitlan, a small town situated on Lake Atitlan southwest Guatemala, there is a modest family house hosting
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Quebrada Las Gachas – Colombia’s bizarre natural pools are under threat

Thursday, 25 February 2021 by Juan Martinez
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Often compared to the colorful Cano Cristales river, Las Gachas stream is a hidden gem in Colombia that is in danger due to increasing tourism. Located behind the bushes a reddish stone riverbed dotted with more than 250 natural wells from all sizes attracts thousands of visitors each month. It is one of the most
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Rappelling Colombia’s secret waterfalls

Saturday, 20 February 2021 by Juan Martinez
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Hidden deep into the dense tropical forest of Melgar – Colombia, I found more than a dozen waterfalls completely unexplored. “How many waterfalls are there in total?”, that was the first question I asked a local guide while securing the anchors before rappelling a single drop 80 meter tall waterfall in my home country, Colombia.
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Places to visit around Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia

Monday, 21 September 2020 by Juan Martinez
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Although Salar de Uyuni is Bolivia’s largest attraction, travelers visiting only the salt flats are missing some of the most extraordinary landscapes on earth Multicolored lagoons, bubbling sulfur pools at almost 5000 meters and a salt flat as vast as the eye can see. I did a tour to Salar de Uyuni in 2019 for
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Chasing Tacos in Texas – Which are the best?

Friday, 11 September 2020 by Juan Martinez
Following the Taco Route in Texas
If you have to eat only tacos for the rest of your life, Texas is the place to live. I went on a “Taco-journey”and found out why tacos are considered a cult. “You can’t pray if you haven’t heard from God yet”. That’s what my friend Steve from California said while we were tasting the
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Exploring Big Bend National Park in Texas

Wednesday, 19 August 2020 by Juan Martinez
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Remote, desertic, hot and adventurous. The Big Bend National Park is a jewel in Texas and the perfect place to disconnect from modern life Known as one of the last remaining wild corners of the United States, the Big Bend National Park is too far to simply drive by, too isolated to live nearby and
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Christoffel National Park – Discovering Curaçao’s wildest side

Tuesday, 07 July 2020 by Juan Martinez
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Who could imagine that tucked away in the middle of this island paradise are some of the most beautiful hiking routes of the Caribbean? This is Curaçao’s Christoffel National Park. When I think Curaçao, the first images in my mind are perfect white sandy beaches, tropical cocktails in front of the ocean and a radiant
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