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Best of Central America: 2. Nicaragua
Posted on May 25, 2018 Leave a Comment
After literally living the pure life in Costa Rica, I was excited for the next 7 days in country number 2. Nicaragua has an interesting history…particularly the fact that it has gained independence three times (first from the Spanish, then the Mexicans and finally from the Republic of Central America). Although Pura Vida wasn’t a […]
Best of Central America: 1. Costa Rica
Posted on May 18, 2018 4 Comments
Costa Rica was our first destination in the Central America tour. It was one of 5 countries in the Federal Republic of Central America – whose independence occurred on September 15th 1821. Historically, it has been a pretty peaceful country, having only had one 44 day civil war which ended in 1948 and resulted in the […]
Marrakech
Posted on February 17, 2018 3 Comments
Marrakech was my second visit to Africa (after Accra). Morocco is becoming more of a tourist hotspot year after year but they still maintain their traditions and Islamic culture. I did a lot of reading before I visited to make sure we were well prepared for the experience. Few tips: 1. If you know any Arabic […]
Amsterdam
Posted on December 31, 2017 Leave a Comment
Amsterdam is ALWAYS a good idea..so good that I’ve actually been twice. The first time was on my 20th birthday for a spontaneous post summer exams adventure with 2 of my Uni besties. £44 for a return coach trip from Leicester to Amsterdam. We spent exactly 24 hours there with no place booked to stay..so […]
