Come find out all the top tips for backpacking Caye Caulker. This is definitely a slice of paradise in Belize, though there are some things worth knowing before visiting. I will share with you my top tips for exploring on a budget including where to eat, how to get there, how much it costs, and […]
Category Archives: Central America
Arriving in Manzanillo & Puerto Viejo After our white water rafting adventure, it was time to load the bus back up. Today we were driving to Manzanillo, a small town in the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Sleeping the majority of the way, we arrived in the town of Puerto Viejo. Here, we stocked up […]
We board the bus and set out towards our next stop, Ricon De La Vieja. I use the time to write in my journal. The scenery surrounding us looks the exact same, as though we were driving in circles, lush green grass and rolling hills. It continues this way for a while until we reach […]
Day One On The Rio Pacuare Today is the beginning of the Adventure tour with International Student Volunteers. After a busy night I wake up still slightly drunk and wobble myself and my luggage down to the bus. Driving away I fall into a deep slumber as we travel to the Rio Pacuare. Soon enough, […]
1. Become Truly Aware Of The World We Live In When you volunteer abroad in a new country, whether you are in a large city or small village, you will gain a greater awareness of the world around you. Sleeping alongside the locals you see how they live their lives, the struggles they may go […]
Today was another day off so, after an early breakfast of cereal we jumped into the back of a pickup truck. The girls and I stand up front, jumping over every bump while the others sit squished on the floor. After forty minutes of bugs flying in your mouth, singing and enjoying the breeze, we […]
Day One 8am Make your way into Panama City. If you are arriving at Tocumen International Airport you will be needing to find your way into the city. Unfortunately, this isn’t the cheapest of tasks. You best option will be to split a taxi costing about $30 with a group of people heading the same […]
I literally just want to chop my feet off- I think it would be less pain. Though, at the station Wade hooks me up with some tape and I suss out some antiseptic cream. At ten o’clock is a discussion lead by volunteer Jacqui in the Cabana. Here in Ostional the locals harvest the turtleeggs […]
Find out how exactly to travel from Bacalar to Caye Caulker the easiest way possible by water and by road. This includes the border crossing, transport options, what to expect, and so much more! Keen to continue your adventure backpacking down Central America from Mexico? Well, traveling from Bacalar to Caye Caulker is honestly the […]
Come find out the best hostels in Caye Caulker so you can have the perfect stay in this backpacker paradise. I will break down all the best options, so whether you are a solo backpacker, or simply want somewhere cheap to rest your head you will be able to figure out what is best. One […]
If you are an ocean lover and perhaps are thinking of taking a scenic flight, then I can’t recommend taking a flight from Roatan to Belize enough! This is just a typical passenger flight but the views out the window are mind-blowing. So come find out all you need to know about flying from Roatan […]
Come check out the best hostels in El Paredon so you can have the perfect stay in this sleepy beachside town. I will break down all the best options, so whether you are a solo backpacker, a female traveler, or simply want somewhere cheap to rest your head you will be able to figure out […]