Six-year-old me used to have a coloring book full of princes and princesses. I loved designing different outfits and colors, each more extravagant than the last. When I had my birthday, I requested a pink princess dress, which my grandmother lovingly sewed for me. In the storybook of my mind unicorns, knights, and sparkly queens reigned […]
What You Need to Know Before Visiting Gran Cenote, Tulum
Gran Cenote is by far one of the most popular such attractions near Tulum. It has everything that makes a cenote magical: crystal-clear turquoise waters, jungle vines hanging down from rocky overhangs, vibrant green plants encircling the opening, and neat caves to explore. It’s no surprise to me that this cenote attracts so many visitors. […]
Your Guide to Tulum’s Best Cenotes
When you are planning your next trip to the Yucatán, don’t miss out on Tulum’s best cenotes. There are literally thousands of these sinkholes on the peninsula, and hundreds to choose from within an hour’s drive from Tulum. Some of them are even accessible via bicycle! A cenote is a limestone sinkhole filled from underground […]
How to Travel Alone for the First Time
I’ve been traveling alone for over nine years now, and what initially seemed like a terrifying prospect to me has now become my preferred mode of exploration. The freedom that comes with solo traveling is intoxicating, and you deserve to know what it feels like too. But how can you avoid it being a lonely […]
24 Things to Know Before You Trek in Patagonia
For a few years running now, I’ve explored Patagonia slowly, switching between Chile and Argentina and making hiking my main activity. It was mind-blowing. I’ve never seen so many glaciers, waterfalls, and rainbows all in one place. It’s rugged and tough landscape that tested my limits but was so easy to fall in love with at […]