Christian, Author, Traveler
Some friendships come and go. Some start in unusual circumstances and become life-changing. Eduardo (founder of Canoa Maya Cozumel), Rocio, and Edson, all canoe enthusiasts, met while participating in the Travesia Sagrada Maya and have since been partners in Canoa… Read moreCanoeing the Mayan Way with Canoa Maya Cozumel
Remnant of Colonial Mexico in the Yucatan Peninsula is delightful Merida, a city that defines Mexico. Spanish conquistador, Francisco de Montejo founded the city in 1542, built upon the ancient Mayan city of T’hó, which thrived for centuries before the… Read moreMerida, Remnant of Colonial Mexico
Part three: Chichen Itza; the first and most important rules – take a hat, cap, or umbrella, sunblock and lots of water it gets blistering hot as you walk between the ruins. The ruins or temples were built by the… Read moreChichen Itza – Mexico
Part Two: From Las Coloradas we backtracked to Chichen Itza and checked into the Hotel Dolores & Alba. Along the Chichen Itza highway, there are numerous hotels, but book in advance as this is a very busy tourist destination area…. Read moreIk Kil cenote and Valladolid – Mexico
Part One: Easter weekend was the perfect opportunity for a road trip in Mexico, and thus we packed (as little as possible), hopped onto the ferry from Cozumel Island to Playa del Carmen, where we hired a car. There will… Read moreLas Coloradas – Mexico
Recently we visited the San Gervasio Mayan Ruins on Cozumel Island, Mexico. It was well worth the visit and I’d like to share a few facts, personal opinions, and photos with you. The site is impeccably clean (free from litter)… Read moreSan Gervasio Mayan Ruins – Cozumel Mexico
Cha’an Ka’an Planetarium – Cozumel The top three things on my bucket list are; Walk on the moon Fly an F16 Ride with Valentino Rossi at Mugello Yes, I know that it is highly unlikely that any of these will… Read morePlanetarium Cozumel, Mexico – Cha’an Ka’an
As a South African, Halloween is not a tradition we celebrate, although I must admit the trend is changing quickly over the last few years. But now, living in Mexico, I found myself slap bang in the middle of a… Read moreHalloween in Cozumel, Mexico
Lamanai Eco Tours is by far the best place in Belize, if you don’t take a tour with them, then you’ve certainly missed out on a great day. Situated on The New River, they have many boats to take… Read moreLamanai Eco Tours – Fishing and the Maya Ruins in Belize
Travelling between Mexico and Belize via bus is not as simple as buying a ticket then getting on and off. I hope that the information I provide in this blog might benefit others travelling the same route. Tickets cannot be… Read moreMexico to Belize by Bus – do’s and don’ts