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Eternal Spring and Infinite Discovery in Mexico City
Hibiscusandnomada Il y a 1 jour

If ever there were a place you could reduce to a single sight, a word, or a sound, it wasn’t Mexico City. With a population of 25 million according to some estimates — more than every country in Scandinavia combined — even a word as vague or... Lire la suite ›

Colombia: The Next Top Tourist Destination
Hibiscusandnomada Le 13 juin 2018, 02:00

Colombia is Latin America’s third most populated country after Brazil and Mexico. However, its past has been dogged by guerilla wars, narcotrafficking and elements of political corruption that, in a number of ways, tarnished the thought of... Lire la suite ›

Myanmar: Motorbike Rides and Monks of Bagan
Hibiscusandnomada Le 5 juin 2018, 02:00

Bagan is a magical place. Old pagodas dot the plain, thousands of them. And, unlike the shiny, slightly garish pagodas that gleam incessantly throughout the country, these ones were old. Crumbling stone stuck to my palms as I climbed up the... Lire la suite ›

Vietnam: Cát Bà Island
Hibiscusandnomada Le 30 mai 2018, 02:00

Everybody has seen pictures of UNESCO World Heritage Site Hạ Long bay, with its karst rocks swathed in atmospheric fog jutting out of the South China Sea. Although it’s impossible to deny its incredible beauty, what the travel agency photos... Lire la suite ›

Lima to São Paulo: The Longest Bus Journey in the World
Hibiscusandnomada Le 22 mai 2018, 02:00

It’s pitted as the longest continuous bus journey in the world. Spanning the length of over 6,000km, the journey traverses the little known rural areas of two vast South American countries and takes you through Amazonian rainforests, Andean... Lire la suite ›

Australia: The Great Ocean Road
Hibiscusandnomada Le 10 mai 2018, 02:00

The Great Ocean Road, the staggering views of pristine Australian coastline and the salty feeling that consumes your senses whilst you drive down it is one of Victoria’s must-go experiences. The road, actually built as a war memorial nearly 100... Lire la suite ›

Myanmar: Exploring Yangon
Hibiscusandnomada Le 9 mai 2018, 02:00

Yangon is fabulous. It's a dump. It's dirty, skanky, the pollution is bad and the traffic is worse. The buildings look like they're on the verge of collapse and the sewers are covered with terrifyingly wobbly paving slabs, if they're covered at all.... Lire la suite ›

Peru: A Natural Desert Oasis
Hibiscusandnomada Le 30 avril 2018, 02:00

The words that spring to mind when you think of Peru are undoubtedly Machu Picchu, the Incas, mountains and perhaps even spirituality. The list goes on; surfing and beaches, ceviche, even more mountains, the Amazon and an intricate balance of... Lire la suite ›

Australia: Exploring the world's oldest tropical rainforest
Hibiscusandnomada Le 27 avril 2018, 02:00

Quietly tucked away in the far northern corner of Queensland lies the world’s oldest Rainforest. Home to the prehistoric Cassowary, it’s the only place in the world where two world heritage sites meet side by side - the rainforest lined beaches... Lire la suite ›

Nepal's little known Tibetan Refugee Camps
Hibiscusandnomada Le 25 avril 2018, 02:00

It is easy to overlook the two unassuming settlements, adorned with prayer flags, that lie dotted around the outskirts of Pokhara in central Nepal. Situated in opposing locations on the town’s peripheries, they take some time to find down the... Lire la suite ›

Motorcycle Journeys: The long and unexpected road from Medellín to Cali
Hibiscusandnomada Le 3 avril 2018, 02:00

You have a motorbike. So you decided to take it for a ride from Medellín to Cali; a route that not only connects two of Colombia’s most densely populated areas, it also passes through four extraordinarily diverse regions that are as distinct in... Lire la suite ›

Cartagena, Colombia: Finding peace in a chaotic journey
Hibiscusandnomada Le 20 mars 2018, 01:00

Courtesy of ShutterstockWhen I woke up in Medellín and my board shorts that I had hung out to dry the night before were 16 stories below, I knew it was going to be a rough start to the day. Little did I know, however, that it was only going to get... Lire la suite ›

Jardín, Colombia: 24 hours in the booming coffee town
Hibiscusandnomada Le 14 mars 2018, 01:00

Jardín's main square is always bustling with activityThe old man next to us opened his eyes and started blurting out the song that was humming over the speakers on the bus.His spontaneous burst into song woke up everyone else in the back of the bus... Lire la suite ›

Family ditch life in the US to backpack around South America – and fund it through blogging
Hibiscusandnomada Le 26 février 2018, 01:00

A family-of-four ditched their life in the States to backpack around South America – and have been lodging for free. The adventurous Frias family – made up of Stephanie, her husband Carlos and two young children – sold their home and most of... Lire la suite ›

The bus to Wayanad- A visit to the southern state of Kerala, India
Hibiscusandnomada Le 4 janvier 2018, 01:00

The bus to Wayanad is not just for the firm of heart, it’s also for the firm of stomach. An entire belly of lunch is not the ideal weight to carry as you wind your way up the hills of Karnataka into the lush mountainous green of the southern state... Lire la suite ›

A beginner’s guide to dealing with some tricky parts of travel in La Paz, Bolivia
Hibiscusandnomada Le 11 décembre 2017, 01:00

Thinking of heading to one of South America’s most intriguing nations? Then there’s a chance you’ll pass through one of its two capitals. If you’re lucky enough to land in the administrative capital of La Paz, you’ll need to prepare... Lire la suite ›

Family Weekend in Marseille
Hibiscusandnomada Le 19 juillet 2017, 02:00

Looking for a getaway weekend where you can hear cicadas singing, swim in the turquoise sea and eat seafood by the old port? Marseille is the place to visit when in love with France already! Family and kids friendly, this town is perfect to breath... Lire la suite ›

Must-see sights in Philippines: 18 days itinerary on a budget
Hibiscusandnomada Le 10 juillet 2017, 02:00

WHAT TO BRING  - Waterproof trekking outfit and changing clothes and shoes- Mosquitoes repellent- Sunscreen with high protection- Aqua shoes - very important to avoid sea urchins and jelly fish- Snorkelling gear- Warm clothes for night bus... Lire la suite ›

Toronto: Hipster City Travel Guide
Hibiscusandnomada Le 27 juin 2017, 02:00

I see you coming, Toronto? financial city of Canada, big buildings and men in suits, why would I go there? Well because if you look further this city has so much to offer for backpackers in deep search for some hipster'ness !Coffee Shops Granola... Lire la suite ›

Arrivedo: The Neighborhood Guides for Travelers
Hibiscusandnomada Le 26 juin 2017, 11:52

Close your eyes and picture this:Welcome to Hotel Moonlight, your room is number 404, if you have any questions feel free to ask!- 'Oh yes actually, do you happen to know how to get to the metro station and what’s the best coffee shop in the... Lire la suite ›