Into The Arms Of America

Ecuador

Itineraries for Ecuador

on October 30, 2021January 14, 2021 by Bas

Ecuador is the little one often overlooked by travelers. But being small has its advantages: this is the perfect destination if you only have two to three weeks and want to get a crash course for South America. Where to start? The most normal ports of entry are Guayaquil and ... View Post

Stairs to one of the Temples of The Cross in Palenque

San Cristobal de las Casas

A daytrip to Palenque and Agua Azul waterfalls

on June 15, 2020July 7, 2020 by Bas Palenque, Mexico

As a phoenix from the flame, the stone creatures of Palenque appear out of nothing from the dense and suffocating Mexican jungle. It doesn't only make for stunning photos, but also for an experience you will not easily forget, including some hidden treasures along the way. (there is also a ... View Post

Oaxaca

Monte Alban ruins is the best of them all?

on June 25, 2020July 7, 2020 by Bas Oaxaca, Mexico

You can call them the Big Three: Teotihuacan, Palenque and Chichen Itza are the three world famous archaelogical sites in Mexico. But isn't it every traveller's dream to find another unexpected highlight on your journey, one that might actually trump the other ones? You can't even see the Monte Alban ... View Post

San Cristobal de las Casas

Quick travel guide for San Cristobal de las Casas

on May 25, 2020December 11, 2023 by Bas San Cristibal de las Casas, Mexico

This beautiful colonial hillside town is so far off the beaten track it only makes sense to visit when you want to use it as a base to go to the Palenque ruins and/or you are on your way to/from Guatemala. The reward is huge though: not only is Palenque ... View Post

Oaxaca

Quick travel guide to Oaxaca

on May 15, 2020December 11, 2023 by Bas Oaxaca, Mexico

If you don't want to get addicted, don't go to Oaxaca city. It is the culinary capital of Mexico, but it is also a cultural melting pot wit an irresistible amount of energy and joy of life. It is that feeling that makes visitors and expats come back again and ... View Post

Guanajuato

24 hours in Guanajuato

on May 10, 2020July 7, 2020 by Bas Guanajuato, Mexico

Most tourists combine a Guanajuato visit with a San Miguel de Allende one. The differences couldn't be bigger: picture-perfect colonial San Miguel, with its laidback (did anyone say boring?) vibe attracting American pensioners and expats for ridiculous real estate prices. And vibrant student town Guanajuato, its colorful houses smacked in ... View Post