It’s a typical scenario. You are making arrangements to reach your dreamed travel destination in South East Asia: Bali, the … More
Author: Alfonso LH
Travel in times of home confinement
Today I was due to travel to Mexico but, guess what, COVID-19 had it that it’s time to stay home. … More
Repeating Ayutthaya, Thailand
It’s not that usual to travel 10000 kms away from home and get to repeat destinations – that is, away … More
Comparo: Thailand v the Philippines (II)
In a previous post I began the silly exercise of comparing two indie travel destinations that I totally love. The … More
Comparo: Thailand v The Philippines (I)
I’ll be honest. When it comes to travel, I don’t like comparisons of the form, which is better – A … More
Texcolo Waterfall, Veracruz
It’s important that we visit Texcolo falls, I insisted to my team. Right, but Cortés never passed by, said somebody. … More
Following the Footsteps of Cortés in Xico, Veracruz
Yeah, yeah…what a corny title, you may be thinking. Granted – it could work as just the right title for … More
B-Side Pre-Hispanic Sites in Veracruz, Mexico
I was much looking forward to my first full day following the footsteps of Hernán Cortés. Veracruz state was, after … More
Two Rooms and a Tree: Quirky accommodation in Xalapa, Veracruz
I must admit it: there’s something to be said in favour of letting someone else pick your accommodation. Someone who … More
Best of 2019
A new year kicks in and beckons me to review the previous travel year. A weird one, I feel – … More
