albania, europe
Andrew
The Valbona Pass Hike | Everything You Need to ...

Whether you're going by bus, shuttle, or your own vehicle, in this practical, no-nonsense guide, we'll share the essential things you really need to know before taking on the incredible Valbona Pass hike - in both directions!

The Valbona Pass Hike | Everything You Need to Know
albania, europe
Andrew
A Short Guide To Himarë, Albania

A fantastic place from which to explore the Albanian Riviera, Himare makes a wonderful base for a few days. In this guide we share the best things to do in Himare, alongside our advice on where to stay, eat & drink.

A Short Guide To Himarë, Albania
guatemala, central and mexico
Andrew and Emily
13 Wonderful Things to do in Xela | Our ...

Whether you're in Xela for a few weeks brushing up on your Spanish or just passing through, we've put together a list of ten things to keep you entertained.

13 Wonderful Things to do in Xela | Our Favourite Place in Guatemala
albania, europe
Andrew
The Best Things To Do Shkodër, Albania

The entry point for those crossing into Albania and a necessary stop before heading into the mountains, Shkoder features on many itineraries. In this guide we’ve covered the best things to do in Shkoder, alongside tips on where to stay, eat & drink.

The Best Things To Do Shkodër, Albania
europe, italy
Emily
7 Dreamy Day Trips From Naples, Italy

Whether you’re fascinated by Roman ruins, or crave the coast, want to island hop around the Phlegraeans or explore the world’s largest royal palace, Naples the ideal base to visit several of the Italy’s most famous places and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These are the best day trips from Naples.

7 Dreamy Day Trips From Naples, Italy

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Our Guide to Rio Dulce, Guatemala

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Our Guide to Rio Dulce, Guatemala

A strangely constructed town, yet set against the typical Guatemalan scenes of cowboy hatted gents and be-skirted Maya women, this town has a strangely alluring charm.

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16 Things to Know Before Backpacking the Corn Islands

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16 Things to Know Before Backpacking the Corn Islands

Our misanthropic friend summed it up, after watching the sunset on our third night, when he declared that "this is probably the best island I've ever been to". We agreed. There are some places we visited that we liked a lot, but didn't love. We loved this place. 

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Maruata | The Most Beautiful Beach in Mexico

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Maruata | The Most Beautiful Beach in Mexico

The guidebooks have pages dedicated to the large tourist traps up and down Mexico's Pacific Coast, and whilst you will undoubtedly find pristine white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, you will have to share the vistas with countless other visitors. Travel off the beaten track, along the dusty roads of the Michoacan coast and you will discover something else entirely - Maruata.

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Colour // A few scenes from San Juan, one of the small towns found on the shores of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. #theconstantlycurious #lakeatitlan #guatemala
Plazhi // Any of you planning to visit Albania this summer? We only published three guides after our road trip there last year, so we’re busy writing a few more this month to get you sorted. Anywhere in particular you’d like us to focus
Alausi // Just a man on his horse in the middle of the Ecuadorian countryside. This photo has been sitting in our ‘to be posted’ folder for bloody ages but we couldn’t decide if it was good enough to share. But then we decided tha
Terme // A late afternoon in Puglia. #theconstantlycurious #Puglia
Xela // A place of two names, Quetzaltenango can at times feel like it’s from another era. A time when men shined their shoes, starched their collars, and streets were lined by tailors, seamstresses, and shops selling statues of Jesus and Mary

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