Isla Palenque is a small island, overgrown with tropical rainforest. During my stay I make walks, go kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. However, I enjoy the serene tranquillity that reigns in this beautiful place most of all.
Every year, millions of Monarch butterflies fly from Canada to the mountains in the Mexican state of Michoacán de Ocampo to spend the winter. The butterflies nest with large numbers in the trees and fly around during the day. I visited this magical place!
The Andes is characterised by breathtaking landscapes and rich indigenous cultures. There are also a number of well-known products from this region. We have listed four of them.
Mendoza in Argentina is known for its Malbec wine. It is therefore the most important wine region of Argentina. But besides good wine you can do a lot more here.
More and more often I see cassava back in the Dutch supermarket, but it is not really known here yet. In Brazil the cassava is much better known and is eaten daily. These are my favourite Brazilian delicacies made from cassava.
I gently swing up and down and look from my hammock over the endless grasslands. I stay in Los Llanos, a vast nature reserve shared by the countries of Colombia and Venezuela. Here I discover the Colombian farm life.
"Guatemala and Belize are beautiful countries full of contrasts. And what a friendly, hospitable population. It was an unforgettable, perfectly organised trip."
It is generally said that the best travel period for Peru is between May and September. However, October, November and even early December are still perfect months to travel. We have put it all together for you.