by Hayley | Aug 15, 2013 | Blog posts, Central America, Life
As a solo traveler I am always on the look out for new friends and trying to meet people. This can sometimes challenge the hidden ‘Nanna’ persona that is lurking deep inside me.Sunday night in Playa and my new friends are keen to go out. ‘Great,...
by Hayley | Aug 10, 2013 | Blog posts, Central America, Life
While this blog isn’t about a particular place, I felt like I had to write it.Returning from Vinales I was again consumed by the oppressive, crushing feeling of Havana. I like to think of myself as a fairly good traveller, but this was something new. When I...
by Hayley | Aug 10, 2013 | Blog posts, Central America
After the hassles of Havana, Vinales was like a tonic for the soul.We bundled into a taxi with our new friends early in the morning and set off from Havana. The 2hr drive was filled with potholes and our taxi had no suspension, jolting our poor tired bodies awake...
by Hayley | Aug 10, 2013 | Blog posts, Central America
Foreword – I have been writing, rewriting and editing this post for days now. I have to be honest and admit that I am struggling. There are so many great things about Havana, but at times it can be hard to see them. The attention from the men on the street is...
by Hayley | Aug 9, 2013 | Blog posts, Central America
After spending days lazing around Playa Del Carmen it was time for a bit of culture, so we booked ourselves on other tour. Suckers for punishment? You could see the enthusiasm in our eyes as we dragged our asses out of bed and did a mad dash for coffee.Chichen Itza is...