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11 kick ass caves you should add to your bucket list
Barton Creek Cave, Belize This cave, easily accessible by tour from San Ignacio, is a great day trip for those who like to mix history with adventure. You’ll canoe into…
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Panama City and the Panama Canal by railway
Panama City is the diverse and cosmopolitan capital of Panama, and it’s the perfect spot to start or finish your Central America trip. Head to Casco Viejo to see old…
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(No) Surf and (no) sun in (deserted) Santa Catalina…
Santa Catalina is supposedly the best surf spot in all of Panama and is becoming a very popular tourist destination. Unfortunately, we were there in the dead season. Even the…
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Kayaks and starfish on Bocas del Toro
This beautiful and remote chain of islands off the coast of Panama has become a very popular place with backpackers. You can choose to stay on the main island of…
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A not so great time in Puerto Viejo (sorry)
This beach town is renowned for its killer surf, attracting a lot of tourist and ex-pats alike, but if you aren’t hitting the waves then there isn’t much else to…
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White Water Rafting in Turrialba
Costa Rica is known for its brilliant white water rafting if you’ve got the time and money to do it. Head to Turrialba, the white water rafting capital of the…
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Flying through a cloud forest in Monteverde
After a few cheap weeks in Nicaragua, Costa Rica was a bit of a shock. It definitely wasn’t my favourite place in Central America… but the twin villages of Santa…
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A little slice of paradise in San Juan del Sur
When I first arrived in the town of San Juan del Sur it didn’t seem like anything special, but as soon as I saw the beach, or rather the view…
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Island life on Ometepe
This gorgeous island dominated by two volcanoes, Volcán Concepción and Volcán Maderas, is one of the most popular backpacker spots in Nicaragua. Wherever you are on the island you’re pretty…
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A chilled city break in Granada
This gorgeous colonial city has some lovely sights to see in and around it, but the best part about is just strolling through the colourful streets, stumbling upon old churches…
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Volcano boarding, sinkholes and crater lakes: The El Hoyo Hike
If you can put up with a heavy pack and a lot of heat then this two-day adventure will be worth the pain. It’s volcano boarding down the youngest volcano…
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The city of León and Playa Las Peñitas
The chilled out vibe and the colonial architecture make León a great place to spend a week. You can explore the pastel-coloured churches and eat your heart out at the…
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