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From spotting baboons in Cape Point, snorkeling in cenotes, and eating every kind of taco in Mexico to how to afford full-time traveling – you will find here every blog posts we have ever written in chronological order. Enjoy!

Jardin Hikes – The Best Hiking Town In Colombia

Jardin is one of the most beautiful towns in Colombia that you have to visit. We loved our time there and it was one of…

Cueva Del Esplendor – A Magical Waterfall In Jardin

Jardin is a spectacular town in the Coffee Region of Colombia. It is surrounded by green hills covered in beautiful cof…

The central square in Guatape Colombia with palm trees and a tuk tuk in front of the red and white church - a must thing to do in Guatape

12 Unique Things to do in Guatapé not to miss!

Guatapé is a colorful colonial town that is the most popular day trip from Medellin. There are lots of things to do as …

A man looking outside a cable car, the best way how to get to Parque Arvi

How to get to Parque Arvi, Medellin – Is it worth going?

Read here how to get to Parque Arvi one of the most popular things to do in Medellin! The park in the mountains above M…

A market at Parque Bolivar one of the best free things to do in Medellin

25 Awesome Free Things to do in Medellin in 2024 🇨🇴

Medellin is an awesome city with year-round perfect weather that is also very affordable. But there are also many free …

One of the best outdoor gyms Medellin has to offer in Laureles

3 Best Outdoor Gyms Medellin – Get in Shape for FREE! 🏋️‍♀️

Medellin with its year-round mild weather (also known as “the city of eternal spring”) is the perfect place…

A colorful wall with posters in Laureles Medellin Colombia

Complete Guide to Laureles, Medellin with Insider Tips!

We spent two months working online while living in Laureles, Medellin. To us, Laureles is the best place to stay in Med…

Looking inside Cafe en Calma - one of the best cafes in Laureles, Medellin!

12 Best Cafes in Laureles, Medellin: Try excellent Coffee!

We spent 2 months working online in Laureles, Medellin and it is our favorite part of the city to stay in. Over that ti…

A monkey laying on a piece of wood in Puerto Narino, Amazon, Colombia

Puerto Nariño, Colombia – A Must-Visit in the Amazon

If you are planning on visiting the Colombian Amazon then I highly recommend visiting Puerto Nariño. It is an amazing p…

Port in Puerto Narino where the boats from Leticia arrive on the Amazon River, Colombia

How to get from Leticia to Puerto Nariño, Colombia

If you are planning on visiting the Colombian Amazon then I highly recommend visiting Puerto Nariño from Leticia. It is…

A woman standing in front of the Tres Fronteras Sign in Leticia Colombia

Leticia, Colombia – The Gateway to the Amazon (Top Tips!)

Leticia, Colombia is the largest town in the Colombian Amazon. Most people quickly pass through Leticia on the way to A…

A hand holding up freshly picked red coffee beans on a Medellin coffee tour

Medellin Coffee Tour: From Tree to Cup (Farm for 1 Day)

Some of the best coffee in the world is grown in Colombia. Many travelers head to the famous coffee region for a coffee…

Street art showing the Comuna 13 history in Medellin

Comuna 13 History – From most Dangerous to most Colorful

Medellin is a Colombian city that many people around the world associate with a troubled past. Comuna 13’s histor…

A band playing the steel drums, a unique thing to do in Grenada the Caribbean

20 Unique Things to do in Grenada, the Caribbean (2024)

Grenada is a tiny island nation in the Caribbean that packs a lot into a small area. There are many unique things to do…

A ring of sculptures with coral growing on them at the grenada underwater sculpture park

Grenada Underwater Sculpture Park: A Snorkeling Adventure

The Grenada Underwater Sculpture Park is an unusual attraction that has grown to be one of the most popular things to d…

View from Mount Qua Qua Grenada over Grand Etang National Park

Mount Qua Qua Hike: See Grand Etang’s Crater Lake from above

Grenada is a tiny Caribbean island nation covered in lush beautiful mountains and extinct volcanos. One of the best hik…

A woman in a bikini top and denim jeans sitting on a swing overlooking clear blue water on hog island grenada

Hog Island Grenada: A Beach Lovers Paradise 🏝️ (Full Guide)

Hog Island Grenada is a small little island just off the coast of the mainland of Grenada. It is a super popular spot w…

A hand holding a red and green cocoa pod in front of a baby blue background at a Grenada chocolate factory

Visiting a Grenada Chocolate Factory: From Tree to Bar

Before visiting Grenada I thought I knew what good chocolate was. But after visiting a Grenada chocolate factory I foun…

A picture of a mural showing the species of turtles Grenada has in its waters

Leatherback Turtles Grenada – A Unique Wildlife Experience

There are several species of turtles Grenada hosts in its waters. But the most famous is the leatherback turtles that l…

A man sitting in the hammock with a laptop overlooking the ocean deciding which travel insurace for digital nomads to choose

Best Travel Insurance for Digital Nomads 2024 (Pros & Cons)

What is the best travel insurance for digital nomads? Traveling since 2020 full-time we got asked that question many ti…

A man walking though the jungle up Mount Saint Catherine in Grenada

Mount Saint Catherine Grenada: An Adventurous Jungle Hike

Mount Saint Catherine is the highest point in Grenada and is covered in thick jungle. It’s not easy to get up the…

Standing on Grand Anse Beach one of the best beaches in Grenada

A Guide to the 7 Best Beaches in Grenada 🏖️ (2024)

The Caribbean islands are well known for their beautiful beaches and Grenada is no exception. There are a staggering 45…

A couple sitting on a rock overlooking the ocean on Welcome Stone Grenada

Welcome Stone Grenada – Enjoy the Best View in Grenada!

Welcome Stone, Grenada sometimes called Welcome Rock is the most beautiful lookout point that you will find in Grenada.…

Black Bay Beach Grenada is a beautiful black sand beach

Black Bay Beach – A hidden Black Sand Beach in Grenada

Grenada is a lush Caribbean island full of amazing white sand beaches with clear blue water. But there is also a beauti…

A woman looking inside an abandoned plane at pearls aiport in grenada

Pearls Airport Grenada – Visiting an Abandoned Airport

Pearls Airport in Grenada is a quirky attraction that we visited multiple times during our 6 months stay in Grenada. It…

Two woman sitting on a rock in front of Mt Carmel Falls one of the best waterfalls in Grenada

Visiting the Best Waterfalls in Grenada (Route + Costs)

Have you ever swum in a waterfall that has half hot and half cold water and is colored brown due to sulfur? Or have you…

laptop on table in a cafe in La Paz one of the best cities in Mexico for digital nomads

13 Best Cities in Mexico for Digital Nomads (Pros & Cons)

Mexico is one of the best countries in the world to be a digital nomad. The 6-month tourist visa and fairly low cost of…

View of the palacio bellas artes a good reason why to visit Mexico city

Why visit Mexico City? 13 Reasons for First-Timers!

Why visit Mexico City? Because it is one of the most diverse and interesting capital cities on the planet. We have spen…

18 Awesome Free Things to do in Mexico City in 2024 🇲🇽

Mexico City is an amazing city and one that seems to become more popular every year for travelers and expats. Even thou…

Vegan Food in Mexico City

Vegan Food in Mexico City: 14 Delicious Places not to miss!

Eating Vegan Food in Mexico City is easy, fun, affordable, and delicious! We have spent more than 6 months in Mexico Ci…

Fresh produce on display at Medellin Market in Mexico City

10 Food & Craft Markets in Mexico City you have to visit

Mexico City is a sprawling mega-city that is full of markets where you can buy anything you can imagine. It can be inti…

A selection of the best tacos in Mexico City on a tray with salsas next to it

Best Tacos in Mexico City: 12 Taquerias you will love 🌮

Best food in Mexico? Tacos! If you want to sample all different kinds then Mexico City is one of the best places as the…

A square in Parque Mexico with people playing in Condesa Mexico City

Condesa: A Guide to Mexico City’s best neighborhood (2024)

Condesa is one of my favorite areas in Mexico City to stay. When most people think of Mexico City they probably think o…

The entrance to Tropical Tacos a great vegan restaurant in Playa del Carmen

10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Playa del Carmen in 2024

Did you know that Playa del Carmen has the most vegan restaurants in Mexico according to Happy Cow? Playa del Carmen is…

A beautiful piece of street art showing an indeginous Mexican womans face in Tepoztlán Mexico

13 Things to do in Tepoztlán in 2024 (Many Food Tips!)

Tepoztlán is a charming little town in Mexico located just 2 hours south of Mexico City. It’s popular with weeken…

View over the city of Taxco with the central church - one of the top things to do in Taxco, Mexico

15 Top Things to do in Taxco: Mexico’s Cutest Town

Taxco is one of Mexico’s Pueblo Magicos and is not only exceptionally pretty but also has tonnes of character. Th…

Visiting El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

El Rosario Butterfly Sanctuary: Complete Visitor’s Guide 2024

El Rosario Butterfly Sanctuary is the most famous place to see the Monarch butterfly migration in Mexico. This is becau…

Butterflies at the Sierra Chincua butterfly sanctuary

Sierra Chincua – A Butterfly Sanctuary for Nature Lovers

If you are looking for one of the best places to see the monarch butterfly migration then Sierra Chincua should be righ…

Monarch butterlies sitting on a tree stem

The Amazing Mexican Butterfly Migration you have to see

Every year millions of monarch butterflies migrate from North America to Mexico to escape the cold winter up north. Of …

A colorful street in Angangueo with a donkey - the Home of the Monarch Butterfly

Angangueo – Stay in the Home of the Monarch Butterfly 🦋

Mineral de Angangueo is a pretty little old mining town located in the hills of Mexico’s Michoacán. The town was …

Color full square with a statue one of the top things to do in Queretaro

20 Awesome Things to do in Querétaro (+ Food Tips!)

Santiago de Querétaro is a city that is unknown to most travelers to Mexico. It is usually only people that spend a lot…

Allan walking towards the El Cerrito Pyramid in Querétaro, Mexico

El Cerrito Pyramid in Querétaro, Mexico: Tips for Visiting

Did you know there is a pyramid in Querétaro City? We neither until we traveled there and it’s definitely worth s…

Katharina standing on top of Peña de Bernal

Peña de Bernal – Hike one of Mexico’s Natural Wonders

Bernal is a pretty little Pueblo Magico in Mexico that is located just 40 minutes from the state capital of Querétaro. …

View of Guanajuato City from above one of the top things to do in Guanajuato

30 Top Things to do in Guanajuato, Mexico in 2024

Guanajuato is one of the most beautiful cities in Mexico and one of our favorite places to visit. There are so many thi…

A man in a black t shirt standing in front of a cross at the top of the la bufa guanajuato hike

La Bufa Guanajuato – An Awesome Day Hike (Full Guide)

Guanajuato is mostly known for its beautiful colonial buildings and colorful alleyways. But because of its location in …

The guanajuato mummies in a glass case in a museum

Guanajuato Mummies: All you Need to Know before Visiting

The Guanajuato Mummies are a spooky tourist attraction in Guanajuato that is definitely not for everyone. The museum co…

Inisde an art room full of dark murals - one of the unusual things to do in San Miguel de Allende

29 Unusual Things to do in San Miguel de Allende in 2023

San Miguel de Allende has been voted multiple times as the best small city in the world. Let’s go off the beaten …

Arriving to San Miguel de Allende by car and seeing it from above

How to get to San Miguel de Allende + 11 Top Things to do

San Miguel de Allende is one of the prettiest towns in Mexico. Every street is full of colorful colonial buildings that…

A plate full of vegan food at a vegan restaurant in San Miguel de Allende

Vegan Restaurants San Miguel de Allende (13 Must-Try Places)

San Miguel de Allende is a great city in Mexico for foodies. From international cuisines to tacos to bakeries and lots …

Christmas in San Miguel de Allende ✨ (It’s Magical!)

San Miguel de Allende is all year round a beautiful town to visit. But at Christmas, it turns into magic. The UNESCO wo…

Three tacos on a colorful table cloth at Xalisco Birria some of the best tacos in San Miguel De Allende

Best Tacos in San Miguel de Allende (10 Must-Try Places)

San Miguel de Allende is well known for having great restaurants and international cuisine. Many of them are fancy rest…

The ultimate guide to visiting Playa del Carmen

Everything Playa del Carmen – Complete Travel Guide 2024

Playa Del Carmen is a popular beach destination for good reason just 1-hour south of Cancun. It is located on the Rivie…

Allan sitting next to a cenote in the jungle showing what a cenote is

What is a Cenote? Top Tips for Visiting! 💦 (Do’s & Don’ts)

In the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, you will find thousands of cenotes. They are absolutely beautiful and one of the be…

Iguana next to Cenote Azul near Playa Del Carmen

The Best Cenotes in Playa del Carmen you have to see (2024)

The Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico has a lot to offer. There are beaches, ruins, coral reefs, and amazing food but one of …

Katharina walking towards the main pyramid in Coba

How to visit the Coba Ruins and nearby Cenotes (2024)

The Coba Ruins are the remains of a Mayan City located in the jungle of the Yucatan Peninsula. They are located close e…

Playa Punta Esmeralda one of the best beaches in Playa del Carmen

Best Beaches in Playa del Carmen away from the crowds

Playa del Carmen is a super popular destination for a beach holiday. But it can be difficult to find a beach you like i…

A plate with tacos - one of the best cheap eats in Playa del Carmen

14 Best Cheap Eats in Playa del Carmen for Foodies (2024)

Playa del Carmen is a popular beach destination in Mexico that is a food lover’s dream. It can be a very touristy…

Todos Santos Mexico coastline

Todos Santos, Mexico – What to do in 1 Day (2024)

Todos Santos, Mexico is an oasis town offering a stunning coast, hiking, and great surf nearby. There is also a colorfu…

Ice cream man walking on the beach by Kayaks at Playa Tecolote.

La Paz, Mexico – Best Things to do in 2024 (Full Guide)

La Paz is one of the coolest yet most underrated beach towns in Mexico. It is located on the Baja California peninsula …

The tower of the buried church poking out next to Paricutin Volcano

How to get to Paricutin Volcano (Route + Costs) 🌋

Paricutin is a volcano that I had never heard of before I arrived in Mexico. But visiting Paricutin and the church that…

The bean best things to do in chicago.

16 Cool Things to do in Chicago in 2024 (Most for Free)

Chicago is the third largest city in the United States and an awesome place to visit. It is often skipped in favor of m…

Walking toward the Royal Palace of Madrid

16 Free Things to do in Madrid for an Unforgettable Trip

Madrid is a bustling metropolis, the second largest city in the E.U. and the capital of Spain. It has everything you wo…

Allan overlooking Toledo, Spain from a view point

10 Cool Things to do in Toledo, Spain in 1 Day 🇪🇸

Toledo, Spain is a beautiful medieval town located just half an hour by train from Madrid. Because of its intriguing hi…

Visiting the city of Arts and Science is one of the top thinsg to do in Valencia in one day

12 Free Things to do in Valencia in 1 Day (Itinerary)

Valencia is an amazing city in Spain that is much cheaper and with far fewer tourists than its famous siblings Barcelon…

Overlooking Barceloneta Beach - one of the best free things to do in Barcelona

18 Free Things to do in Barcelona (Fun Facts + Top Tips)

Barcelona is the most visited city in Spain and for good reason. It is full of amazing architecture, cafés and restaura…

A woman walking across a small waterfall on the Estanys de Tristiana hike

Estanys de Tristaina: 3 Mountain Lakes Day Hike Andorra

Andorra is a tiny country sandwiched between Spain and France. It is covered in beautiful mountains and pretty stone vi…

Terminator statue at the Arnold Schwarzenegger museum

Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum: What to Expect

Visiting the Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum was a clear must-do for me. Growing up I had always been a big fan of Arnold …

People enjoying Camps Bay one of many fun activities in Cape Town

Fun Activities in Cape Town (23 Unforgettable Experiences)

Cape Town is a stunning city in South Arica with so much to see and do. During our time in Cape Town, we never came clo…

Katharina overlooking the valley on Devils Peak - one of the best hikes around Cape Town

7 Best Hikes around Cape Town (Maps + Stunning Views)

Cape Town is an amazing city and is blessed with all its natural beauty around. And the best way to see it is to go on …

Standing at the Sign of Cape of Good Hope - a part of visiting Cape Point

How to get to Cape Point & What to do there (2024)

The Cape Point Nature Reserve is just a 1,5h drive from downtown Cape Town and so worth visiting. The drive there is sp…

A bowl of healthy oats with nuts on a table - a good way on how to eat healthy and cheap while traveling

How to Eat Healthy and Cheap while Traveling (10 Easy Tips)

Eating healthy and cheap while traveling can be difficult. When you are on the go it is tempting to grab an unhealthy s…

Workaway Review (What to expect and how to use it)

If you are looking to travel long term while not spending a tonne of money then volunteering is a great way to do so. I…

Trusted House Sitters Review: Our experience looking after this dog in London

Trusted House Sitters Review (What to expect + 25% Off)

If you are thinking about home or petsitting then this Trusted House Sitters Review will help you get started. We have …

View over tennis courts from our free accomodation with Workaway.

How to get Free Accommodation for Travel 🏠 (5 Ways!)

Accommodation will nearly always consume a large part of your monthly budget while traveling. When I first started out …

A man working out for free on the beach while traveling

Working Out on the Road 💪 (Easy, Cheap and Fun!)

Working out on the road can be tricky for many people. When you are away from home and your normal routines it is easy …

Bus in front of mountains at Playa Tecolote near La Paz.

How to Travel Cheap in 2024 💰 (29 Easy Proven Ways)

The number one problem that is holding most people around the world from traveling is money. A lot of people think that…

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