Xunantunich Mayan Ruins-Belize Dear constant reader, thank you for your patience over the last month. I wanted to write but instead found humility having had my computer break down to the point of not being able to turn on. Well that chapter is behind me, and my computer has been fixed. I look forward to […]
What an incredible hostel with such friendly staff! I love absolutely everything about this place. The hostel is nestled into the mountain side, it’s quiet, clean, and the perfect place to take a little break from the fast-paced events of travelling. The Yellow Belly Backpackers Hostel is the perfect stop for backpackers and couples alike! […]
San Ignacio is a small town nestled into the Belizean mountains and is rife in ecotourism opportunities. 101 kilometers (63 miles) west of Belize City and the Caribbean coast, the town of San Ignacio is connected to another small municipality named Santa Elena. Together the two make up the second largest municipality in Belize. In […]
Located on the Caribbean coast, Belize City is the largest city in Belize with a population of 61,461 as of 2022. Belize itself is a relatively new country, having gained their independence from the United Kingdom September 21, 1981. Founded in 1638 by English lumber harvesters, the original name was Belize Town. The name would […]
Calakmul is in the base of the Yucatán Peninsula and one of the largest protected areas that includes some of the most impressive Mayan Ruins in all of Mexico. Established in 1989, this massive Biosphere is an astonishing 7,231 square kilometers (4,493 square miles). In fact, the Biosphere Reserve is so massive, that it takes […]
Chetumal is a major city on the Mexican side of the Belize border. This major port city is home to a stunning Manatee sanctuary in the Bay of the same name, Chetumal Bay. Positioned on the west of Chetumal Bay, this city can be found near the mouth of the Rio Hondo (Hondo River). As […]
Laguna Bacalar (or Lake Bacalar) is famous for being “The Lake of 7 Colors” and located in southeast Mexico, near the Belize border in Quintana Roo. The lake is directly next to a small town that holds the same name, Bacalar. In October 2007, the Mexican government named Bacalar as one of the “Pueblo Magico” […]
The tallest pyramid that is still climbable in the Yucatán Peninsula can be found at the sprawling Archeological Site of Cobá, only 47 kilometers (29 miles) northwest of Tulum and 60 kilometers (37 miles) southwest from Valladolid. The pyramid, Ixmoja, is a part of the Nohoch Mul (meaning “large hill”) group of ruins in Cobá. […]
Tulum is a small town on the Caribbean coast of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is famous for its white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Over the last 20 years tourism has boomed in Tulum and with that boom has come extensive change. Considered a small quiet fishing village as recent as the 1990’s. It is […]
Isla Cozumel, or simply Cozumel, is arguably the world’s best scuba diving destination. Located only 82 km (51 miles) south of Cancún, this little island can be found across the Cozumel Channel in the Caribbean, 19 km (12 miles) from Playa del Carmen. It is a major tourist getaway for the state of Quintana Roo […]
Hey! I’m Nicholas, I was born in Anchorage, Alaska but raised in Denver, Colorado. I spent my career as a bartender, but when Covid hit I knew I’d had enough. I quit my job, sold everything I own, and decided to travel the world! Join me as I backpack around the globe, hitting up bucket list destinations while discovering the hidden gems found off the beaten track!
