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How to get from Palenque to Flores by local bus | Border Crossing

Taking the local bus is a relatively easy and cheap way to get from Palenque in Mexico to Flores in Guatamala (or vice versa). In case you read this and decide that the local bus is not for you, we’ve…

How to get from Bacalar to Palenque (and vice versa) during the day

Can you get from Bacalar or Chetumal to Palenque during the day? Yes – but you’ll need to be up for a bit of an adventure. If you’re looking for how to go from Palenque – Bacalar it’s actually quite…

Monteverde to Cahuita/Puerto Viejo by public bus

Going from Monteverde to Cahuita/Puerto Viejo by public bus is quite straight forward, albeit a long day. It only requires swapping bus once in San Jose. Below we outline everything you need to know to catch the public buses from…

Our “Budget” Guide to La Fortuna

La Fortuna may be the 'Adventure Capital' of Costa Rica, but with that title comes great cost (literally...). Everywhere we turned we saw expensive activities - $80 rafting or visiting waterfalls for $40. But it is possible to enjoy La…

How to do Costa Rica on a Budget

Halfway through our casual afternoon stroll in a beautiful beachside town located on the Caribbean Coast, something caught our eye in a tree beside the road. To our amazement, we saw a sloth with their baby relaxing in the trees.…

A couple sitting on a Palm Tree in Bocas Del Toro in Panama

Costa Rica to Panama by Public Bus in 2024 (Border Crossing Guide)

Trip Overview: Border Crossing Costa Rica to Panama Looking to travel from Cahuita or Puerto Viejo to Bocas Del Toro? It may be tempting to take the “Easy” $35USD tourist shuttle but we have a way to do it for…

A view from Berat Castle lookout to the town below

Berat Or Gjirokaster – Which UNESCO Town in Albania should you visit?

Berat and Gjirokaster are two stunning UNESCO World Heritage towns in Albania. These two towns are both centred around beautiful castles, so which one should you visit?

A view out into the wide desert in Wadi Rum, Jordan

Our guide to visiting Jordan (without a tour)

Floating in the lowest body of water in the world (and 9 times saltier than the ocean!), exploring a Bedouin city carved into rock over 2000 years old, and dune-bashing through the endless desert in a 4WD. Jordan is one…

Inside our budget – how much we’ve spent in every country

Travelling the world for a long time can seem out of reach. So how much money do you need to travel to different countries, and what is the breakdown? We've been collecting our expenses for each country and want to…

A beautiful golden hour sunset light on the tip of the Albanian Alps in Theth with some pink clouds.

Our Guide to Theth, Albania

Hiking through the Albanian Alps, walking past fresh water streams, scaling up waterfalls and experiencing breathtaking views into valleys. This is our guide to Theth, Albania, a truly magical destination that you need to add to your trip.