Into The Arms Of America - Tips for budget travel in Central America and South America by blogger and journalist Bas Timmers

Street art in Mexico

on March 30, 2021March 31, 2021 by Bas

Street art makes a city vibrant, makes it breathe. Mexico has lots of it. Educational, or as part of protest culture, or as just art. Here is a selection if images throughout the country, though mainly Mexico City of course. View Post

Mexico

Brief history of Mexico

on March 18, 2021March 30, 2021 by Bas

The biggest and one of the most complicated countries in Latin America. Mexico is not officially part of Central America (it belongs to North America and is closely economically aligned with the US). But its history is very much Latin, with indigenous cultures, the Spanish conquest, and a long-standing conflict ... View Post

Yucatan

Chichen Itza, between open-air market and world wonder

on April 6, 2021January 18, 2021 by Bas

Chosen as one of the new seven world wonders in 2007, Chichen Itza is the most famous of all Mexican archaeological ruins. But is it worth all the hype? Where is it? Chichen Itza can be found in the Yucatan province, in the southeastern part of Mexico. It is 200 ... View Post

Yucatan

Quick guide to Merida

on April 12, 2021January 18, 2021 by Bas Merida, Mexico

Never heard of it? Or thought it was a nice small tourist town? We've got some news for you. Merida has almost 900'000 inhabitants, so it's a massive urban sprawl... with a beautiful colonial heart! That's why it doesn't feel like a huge city. There are hardly any tall buildings, ... View Post

Colombia

Quick guide to Colombia

on February 6, 2021March 30, 2021 by Bas

Colombia is truly something different. It's a massive country, with highlights spread out all over the place. It has some true gems, with Caribbean beaches, Andean mountains, Amazon rainforests and the incredible Choco region. It's also still in parts a difficult place to travel, despite an ever improving security situation. ... View Post

Colombia Photos

Medellin in pictures

on February 28, 2021January 8, 2021 by Bas Medellin, Colombia

Medellin. Still associated with the drug cartels, and the insanely high murder rates of twenty years ago. Forget about all that. It can still be rough around the edges. But this metropolis in the Aburra valley is also incredibly pleasant to live. There is lots of art (Museo Antioquia, Casa ... View Post