Visiting the Monte Albán Archaeological Site in Oaxaca, one of 36 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across Mexico. One of the greatest ancient archaeological sites in Latin America.
Visiting the Cuicuilco Archaeological Site (Mexico City)
Cuicuilco was one of the most ancient and prosperous cities in the Valley of Mexico. It was destroyed following the eruption of the Xitle volcano in the third century AD.
I first visited the Cuicuilco Archaeological Site back in 2022. I returned for a second visit in August 2026.
Survive Your Next Backpacker Hostel Stay With These Real Tips
Thinking about staying in a backpacker hostel? Check out these hacks, written by a pro-traveller with over 30 years of experience.
Day Trip to the Colombian Heritage Town of Socorro (Colombia)
I visited the historical town of Socorro (Colombia) in the department of Santander, one of 17 Colombian Heritage Towns, on a self-organised day trip, using public transport from San Gil.
Belem: Things to See and Do for Backpackers + Safety Notes
If you are backpacking through northern Brazil, I’m pretty sure you’ll end up in Belem at some point.
Backpacking the Equator Monument in Macapá, Brazil
Visiting Marco Zero do Equador/Equator Monument or the Meio do Mundo, in Macapá, Brazil.
Backpacking the border town of Oiapoque in Brazil
Oiapoque in Brazil is not your typical tourist destination, that’s for sure.
Kourou to Oiapoque, including crossing the Río Oiapoque in a Pirogue
This is how I travelled overland from Kourou in French Guiana to the town of Oiapoque in Brazil, a journey that took just over four hours.
Tren Felipe Ángeles: How to get to AIFA Airport by Train (Mexico)
Tren Felipe Ángeles: You can now travel in comfort from Mexico City to the Aeropuerto Internacional Felipe Ángeles (AIFA) by train. I took the train just to bring you this blog post.
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni to Kourou by bus (French Guiana)
Travelling by bus in French Guiana from Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni to Kourou.