8 tips for backpacking Central America

8 tips for backpacking Central America

From the calm surf of the Caribbean on the east coast, to the gnarly breaks of the Pacific on the west, the beaches of Central America make for stellar backpacking territory. And there’s plenty more wedged in between. Whether you want to sandboard down a steaming volcano in Nicaragua, explore a cloudforest in Costa Rica,…

11 tips for travelling in Costa Rica

Inspired by pictures of Costa Rica’s rainforests brimming with exotic flora and fauna, steaming volcanoes and world-class beaches? Us too. If you’re dreaming of a trip to this Central American nation, here are nine indispensable Costa Rica travel tips to help you plan your holiday. 1. Plan for the high season With so many North Americans flying south…

Sri Lanka: 10 tips for first-time visitors

Sri Lanka’s heady mix of British colonial heritage, beautiful landscapes and incredibly friendly locals make it a beguiling destination. But the tropical isle has only cropped up on travellers’ radars in recent years, following the end of the country’s 26-year-long civil war in 2009. With more tourists heading to Sri Lanka every year, now is the…