Arriving in Cancun

Today my solo travel ended so I thought now is the right time to start a new trip on here!
Danny and I were reunited to start our adventure through the Americas at Cancun airport!
Before theRead more
Cancun Beach

First up we had an exciting morning of formalities such as sorting a SIM card, withdrawing cash, buying water and a lovely brunch. We have a total of zero photos from these activities.
We then headedRead more
Evening in Cancun

This evening we headed out to the surrounding area for some food and drinks. We kept things suitably Mexican. Me with a burrito and tequila, Danny with Tacos and beer.
Good vibes all around!
Coco Bongo

So, this morning was another life admin morning. Rising at around 9am I had to do some laundry and we also did a grocery shop. We established common ground on groceries to buy which will serve us wellRead more
Everton & Leaving Cancun

This morning we were up, fed, packed up and out early doors to head to a nearby bar to watch Brighton v Everton. We'd made our reservation the day before with a specific request for the match do weRead more
Arriving in Playa del Carmen

An hour and 20 mins on the coach took us to Playa Del Carmen, the somewhat less touristy coastal town. What immediately struck us was its comparative calmness and authenticity compared to Cancun. WeRead more
Playa del Carmen Beach

With a few hours remaining of the afternoon, we naturally headed down to the beach! Just a 2 minute walk away. We almost immediately encountered a Central American international beach footballRead more
Downtown Playa Del Carmen

On our way back from the beach we took a stroll along '5th avenue', a hive of activity full of bars, restaurants and souvenir shops. A place we knew we must return to in a few hours time!
Evening in PDC

After a quick refresh at the hostel we headed up to the hostel rooftop bar for our free drink, so it was a tequila sunrise and Cuba libro a piece.
On the hostel doorstep are heaps of restaurants andRead more
The Rest of the Day

Other activities for the day included the Carabao Cup final which went on for longer than we would have liked. A drunk Mexican guy (at 10am) kept trying to make conversation with us throughout theRead more
Cenote Azul

Todays main activity was Cenote Azul! There are hundreds/thousands of cenotes all over Mexico, caused by asteroid strikes many years ago. The water was super clear and made for a great spot forRead more
Final Morning in Playa Del Carmen

For our final morning in Playa Del Carmen we headed down to the beach to soak up some sun (once the clouds had cleared).
We then took a walk around the bustling central area for one last time toRead more
Arriving in Valladolid

At 2pm we left Playa Del Carmen on a lovely ADO minibus as we headed to Valladolid! The in bus entertainment was Spider Man in Spanish however I opted to look at my big trip spreadsheet and Dan didRead more
An Evening in Valladolid

It's fair to say Valladolid has captured our hearts immediately. Every street is totally unique and filled with colour. Every building is rectangular shaped yet no two shops, restaurants or housesRead more
Templo de San Servacio

The centrepiece of the town is Templo de San Servacio which can be best described as an old church. It's evident age adds much to the charachter of the building as it towers over the central cityRead more
Chichen Itza - El Castillo

This morning our alarms went off at 6:15am as we wanted to beat the rush of the crowds to our first wonder of the world, Chichen Itza.
We enjoyed the free hostel breakfast before heading for theRead more
Chichen Itza

Chichén Itzá was and is a sacred city and Mayan pilgrimage center founded in the 5th century.
The name Chichén means "mouth of the well" and Itzá refers to those who founded it, the ItzáesRead more
Afternoon in Valladolid

After arriving back into Valladolid and having some lunch we set off down Calzada de los Frailes, a quaint and colourful street lined with restaurants and shops. It was around 33 degrees at this pointRead more
Valladolid Free Walking Tour

This morning we set off for what is always the best thing in any new place, the free walking tour!!!
Not wanting to be the only people on the tour we waited until a suitable crowd had gathered beforeRead more
Cenote Zaci

Next up was a trip back to the market to pick up a mixed fruit serving and a couple of coconut bars. Delicious and only $55 pesos!
This was eaten overlooking Cenote Zaci before heading for a dip. YouRead more
Final Evening in Valladolid

For our final evening in Valladolid Dan was in for a treat as we headed to Le Kaat, a veggie and vegan restaurant #backstronger.
Dan went for a veggie burger and like any man who only really eats vegRead more
Leaving Valladolid

This morning we waved goodbye to Valladolid as we boarded the 10:10am service to Chetumal.
It was a 6 hour journey however we were kept entertained by podcasts about Everton's points deductionRead more
Final Night in Mexico

Our final night in Mexico was operation spend all of our remaining pesos. Thankfully we'd budgeted well so we each had a nice salmon pasta and soft drink on the waterfront, with some change to takeRead more
Leaving Mexico

This morning we were up and out bright and early to catch the ferry to Belize. It was about a 3 hour trip in total with a stop at Belize immigration in between.
We'd heard mixed reviews about theRead more
Arriving in Belize

Our boat journey was broken up by a stop in San Pedro where we passed through immigration and officially entered Belize! Although the area we waited once we'd been stamped was exactly the same placeRead more
TravelerHAVE A BRILLIANT TIME IN THE AMERICAS LADS 🌎
TravelerHope you both have a fantastic time. Let the new adventures begin.