Nestled in a relatively isolated valley of thriving shrubs, medicinal plants and vines, and surrounded by beautiful mountains in every direction, Malinalco feels like a totally different world from Mexico City – despite being only a 2 hours drive away. In Aztec mythology, the goddess Malinalxochitl once chose this place as her home, and her […]
Ancient cities in the heart of the Maya jungle
In the middle of the deep cedar and mahogany jungle of Chiapas lie the remnants of ancient Maya cities which once reigned over the Yucatan Peninsula and much of Central America. The ruins are a testimony of the advanced architectural, mathematical and astronomical capacities of this mysterious civilisation. By far the biggest of the Maya […]
Colourful courtyards and Moorish remains of Cordoba
Cordoba is one of the major cities in Andalucia and was once the capital of the Caliphate of Cordoba which covered most of Southern Spain. Cordoba was probably one of the most populous cities in the world in its heyday (in the 10th century). And though today it is a much smaller city, Cordoba is […]
Antequera: The land of bandits and romance
Boasting a history dating to the prehistoric era, Antequera is a hidden gem between the tourist hotspots of Malaga and Granada. A city with a white village charm and more churches than you would expect in a place this size (33 to be exact!). What’s more, the town is surrounded by some of the most […]
Best photos of Andalusia (Spain)
A photo collection of our favourite memories from Andalusia (Spain):
