What attracts so many foreign retirees and visitors to this small colonial Mexican town? San Miguel does not boast enormous historical sights, but it is a sight in itself with its quaint streets framed with colourful old architecture and year-round perfect weather. Although sometimes referred to as Mexican Disneyland due to its fairy-tale feel, the […]
Traditional towns of Chiapas: from amber and weaving to the delicious chocolate
The most sought-after adventures in Chiapas are located in the deep jungle, but the small colonial towns are appealing in their own right, and can be an excellent base to explore the rest of the region, relax or learn more about the rich history of Southern Mexico. Below is a selection of our top five […]
Granada: The roots of flamenco
Rich in history and culture, Granada is one of the top tourist destinations in Spain and one of the most vibrant university towns in Andalusia. In addition to the impressive Alhambra, the city is a stone throw’s away from the Sierra Nevada, which offers great skiing options in the winter and great hikes in the […]
Visiting Dili, where all started with an ancient crocodile
Dili may feel like a sleepy city – more of a lazy stopover than a destination of its own – but the capital of the small country of Timor-Leste is actually an up-and-coming city that’s reinventing itself with flashy new shops and plenty of restaurants with fantastic ocean views. The Cristo Rei statue Anyone who […]
