When visiting a Caribbean island, I can also leave it in style: on a three-days-long sailboat trip along the Belize Barrier Reef. Continue reading Sailing the Caribbean
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Caribbean life
Caye Caulker, my first stop in Belize, was a very Caribbean destination. Continue reading Caribbean life
Food in Mexico
Mexico for Dummies
Bacalar, the better version of Tulum
Bacalar with its laguna (also called "Laguna de las Siete Colores", i.e. "Laguna of the Seven Colors") has been as I expected Tulum to be: very relaxing. Continue reading Bacalar, the better version of Tulum
What beautiful eyes!
From Tulum, I visited another cenote which was simply spectacular: Dos Ojos.
The best from three worlds
I spent less time in Tulum than originally planned – it was just too cold for relaxing on the beach. Continue reading The best from three worlds
Colonial town with holes in the ground
Slowly, I have the feeling that I have seen enough of colonial towns. Fortunately, Valladolid also has something else to offer (apart from Chichén Itzá close by): holes in the ground – or, in other words: cenotes. Continue reading Colonial town with holes in the ground
Chichén Itzá, or: Welcome to Maya World!
People tend to argue about Chichén Itzá: Either they think you should skip it because of the huge crowds, or they think that the crowds are there for a reason, and you must not miss it. I can undetstand both sides a bit Continue reading Chichén Itzá, or: Welcome to Maya World!
The Ruins of Uxmal
The ruins of Uxmal are a typical example of the Puuc style, and are very impressive indeed. Continue reading The Ruins of Uxmal