Nature creates some fascinating and beautiful things around the world, and cenotes are one of them: you can jump, swim, snorkel and dive in them, but what is a cenote? And why should you visit one? Read on to find out all about these natural gems… What is a cenote? A cenote is a type of pit or sinkhole created by the collapse of limestone bedrock, exposing the groundwater underneath. They are...
If you’re reading this blog post, you’re probably planning - or at least thinking of - visiting Calakmul. It’s no mean feat, and a big trip to plan so without further ado, here are some top tips for visiting Mexico’s hidden Mayan ruins… What is Calakmul? First of all, what is Calakmul? In short Calakmul, meaning City of the Two Adjacent Pyramids, are some Mayan ruins in Campeche, Mexico. The...
The best cenotes in Yucatan are a well kept secret. In fact, many tourists who travel to Mexico don't even know what a cenote is! Visiting these marvels of nature was a highlight of my two weeks in Mexico and I recommend that they are added to any travel itinerary that is in this part of the world. The Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico is a popular holiday destination. It has Maya ruins, stunning...
When my husband and I decided that we were going to embark on a Mexico road trip, I was SUPER excited! We had found an amazing deal on flights with Skyscanner flying via Miami, which was another place that we had never visited before, so we snapped them up straight away! We hadn't however, given much thought to exactly WHERE in Mexico we wanted to travel... So I grabbed my Lonely Planet guide...
Did you know that the McDonalds international menu is often more cultural than you might think? McDonalds has been a dominant player in globalisation and can now be found all over the world. Whilst most outlets do serve the usual Big Mac and fries, McDonalds does make...
The World Travel and Tourism Council is an important player in the world of travel. But chances are, you might not have even heard of them! This post looks at what the WTTC is, and what it does… What is the World Travel and Tourism Council? Founded in 1990, the WTTC...
Are you wondering how to renew a UK passport? When it comes to travelling abroad, there is one thing you need that is more important than anything else. And that’s a passport! You can’t travel across country borders without one, except in very particular circumstances...
Whilst many people are ignorantly unaware of the concept of the sex hotel, others are frequenting them on a regular basis. An important part of the tourism industry in some parts of the world, sex hotels give people a safe and secure place for intimacy and bring in...
