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Places you need to visit in Guatemala: 

🧡Antigua
🧡Acatenango Volcano
🧡Lake Atitlan
🧡Semuc Champey
🧡El Paredon 

Is Guatemala on your bucket list?
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2 week Costa Rica Itinerary 🍃✌🏽🦥🏄🏼

Day 1 – Landing in San Jose
Day 2-5 – Puerto Viejo
Day 5-7 – Tortuguero
Day 7-10 – La Fortuna
Day 10-12 – Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 12-14 – Dominical
9  things to NEED to do on your Barbados holiday🌴🇧🇧:

🐟 Oistins Fish Fry on a Friday Night
⚡️ Go for a drink and swim @thunder.bay.beach.bar 
🌅Watch the Sunrise
🐢Swim with Turtles
⛵️Boat cruise with @silvermoonbarbados 
🌮Sunset Dinner @seashed_barbados 
🐎Watch the racehorses at Pebbles Beach 
🌊 Walk along the Hastings Boardwalk 
🌅Watch the sunset
📸=🧡 📸=🧡
TRAVEL OFTEN AROUND YOUR 9-5⬇️ 🟠 Obvious c TRAVEL OFTEN AROUND YOUR 9-5⬇️

🟠 Obvious choice but make use of the weekends. Fly out on Friday night and home Sunday evening. Really good to squeeze in a mini city break. 

🟠 For longer holidays use the same method as above. Fly out on a Friday night and home the following Sunday. You can get almost 9 days away and only have to take 5 days off work.

🟠 Make use of your bank holidays. Tag on an extra day off around a bank holiday. For example around the Easter break. 

🟠If you are flying on weekdays fly out late evening and fly home early morning so you don’t have to take those flying days off work.

🟠 Work from your holiday. Commit to working one or two mornings whilst you are away. This can help in saving up a few half days when you get to the end of the year. However this is probably not worth it on shorter trips

🟠 If you are able to travel with work. Make a holiday out of that by tagging on a few days holiday after the work trip is over.

Do you have any other tips?
The cutest audio. I heard it on TikTok but I could The cutest audio. I heard it on TikTok but I couldn’t find it on here. It’s from @aftersunmovie ⭐️🎆🌞🌙☀️🌅

Not normally a quotes girly but I think this is so sweet 🥹
📍The SPACE - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua 🇳🇮 @thespace.sjds 

This is the perfect hostel for travellers looking to unwind and relax (unless you are there on a Sunday when it’s part of the Sunday funday bar crawl 🙈)

🛌Dorm rooms start from £11 and Private from £50 🛌

🚖 It located a 6 minute drive and a 30 minute walk outside of the town. They do offer a free shuttle bus to town and from town everyday!
✌🏽This did well on TikTok so sharing it here ✌🏽This did well on TikTok so sharing it here 

🧡One thing I’m super grateful for is my supportive boyfriend no matter how ludacris my ideas.

✈️He loves to travel and explore new places but it’s definitely not on the same scale as me! 

💻 He also doesn’t have a job that gives him the same freedoms as mine does 

🌎I’ll be leaving him for a while  very shortly, and Ive talked about how I want to go away for a few months at some point in the future. 

❤️Despite the fact we miss each other he’ll always support my travels whether he can come with me or not.
BEST THINGS TO DO ON OMETEPE 🌋 📍Swim Ojo de BEST THINGS TO DO ON OMETEPE 🌋

📍Swim Ojo de Agua
📍Hike to San Ramon waterfall 
📍Sunset at Playa Mangos
📍Lunch at Santo Domingo
📍Hike Volcan Concecipon
📍Walk the sandbar at Punta Jesus
Have I sold you on Nicaragua yet? 🇳🇮🏄🏽 Have I sold you on Nicaragua yet? 🇳🇮🏄🏽‍♀️🌴😎
🇳🇮GUIDE TO LITTLE CORN ISLAND 🌽🏝️ G 🇳🇮GUIDE TO LITTLE CORN ISLAND 🌽🏝️

Getting There ➡️

✈️🛥️Plane and Boat - The best option for less time but a bigger budget and those who suffer from sea Sickness. 

🛩️Fly from Managua Airport to Big Corn Island (1.5 hours)
🚣🏼‍♀️Boat Taxi from Big Corn to Little Corn (30 minutes) 

💰Approximate total Cost for 1 way = £100-£110 

🚎⛵️Bus and Boat - The best option for more time but a smaller budget 

🚌Bus from Managua to Bluefields (7/8 hours) 
Ferry from Bluefields to Big Corn (6/7 hours) 
🚣🏼‍♀️Boat Taxi from Big Corn to Little Corn (30 minutes) 

💰Approximate total Cost for 1 way = £16-£20

🛌Where to stay 

😎Graces Cool Spot $
🤿Yemaya Reefs $$$

👙What to do 

🌴Walk around the whole Island 
😎Chill out on Otto Beach 
🤿Go Snorkelling 
🦈Go Scuba Diving 
🌮Have Tacos at Tranqillo Bar 
🍺Drink Victoria’s at Beach Bar 
🌅Watch the Sunset and Sun Rise 
💤RELAX 

Would you visit Little Corn?
10-Day Nicaragua Itinerary 🌴🌊🇳🇮 1 nig 10-Day Nicaragua Itinerary 🌴🌊🇳🇮

1 night - Leon 🌋
2 nights -San Juan Del Sur or Popoyo 🏄🏽‍♀️
2 nights - Ometepe 🌋
2 nights - Laguna de Apoyo/ Granada 🛶
3 nights - Little Corn Island 🌴🌽

📆For those of us who are limited to 25 days of holiday a year - 10 days in Nicaragua is TOTALLY doable. You’ll be on a tight schedule and will need to spend more on transport/taxis to get to places on time …. but it’s all worth it. ✈️

⏰If you have more time, I would say stretch to 14 days and up some of the stays to 3 nights. This will give you a chance to relax in each location. 💤

Full-time travel/time freedom is the goal but for now, I’m grateful that I get to experience snippets of these beautiful countries! 

Would you visit Nicaragua for 10 days?
My toxic trait is wanting to be everywhere doing e My toxic trait is wanting to be everywhere doing everything all at the same time ✈️🌍🌴🌅
Day 8&9 - Nicaragua 🇳🇮 Day 8 📆 🤿We p Day 8&9 - Nicaragua 🇳🇮

Day 8 📆

🤿We paid $20 each to go on a snorkelling tour with with our guesthouse (Graces Cool Spot) 

🦈It was a 2 hour trip and we got to see lots of nurse sharks, plus others saw turtles, stingrays and lobsters which I missed

🚤Later that afternoon we had to leave Little Corn 😫. We were planning to leave the next day but they weren’t going to be running the boats to Big Corn due to the wind….. so if we didn’t leave we would have missed our flight. 

⚓️Something to be aware of if you’re travelling to the corn island’s

Day 9 📆

✈️We flew from Big Corn Island back to the main land early in the morning. 

🚕We then got picked up from the airport and we decided to go back to Laguna de Apoyo and stay @paradisonicaragua 

🍺 We spent our last day drinking turbo shandy’s and swimming in the lake (which was a lot warmer than we expected)
🌎Favourite places in Central America 🧡I’ 🌎Favourite places in Central America 

🧡I’m totally in love with Central America and I haven’t even scratched the surface yet (more countries to visit and more places to visit where I’ve already been) 

🌎Whilst I find it difficult to say where my favourite place is because they are all so different, here are some of my favourite places in each country I’ve been to so far:

Mexico 🇲🇽

🌮Valladolid 
🏝️Isla Holbox 

Guatemala 🇬🇹

🌋Antigua (+ Acatenango Volcano hike) 
🌊Lake Atitlan 

Costa Rica 🇨🇷

🦥Puerto Viejo
🏄🏽‍♀️Dominical 
🍃La fortuna purely for @arenal.lodge 

Nicaragua 🇳🇮

🌋Ometepe
🌽Little Corn Island

Still have so many places to visit in these countries but these are my fave so far 🧡
Day 7 - Nicaragua 🇳🇮🏝️ Today was a ver Day 7 - Nicaragua 🇳🇮🏝️

Today was a very chill day 😎

🍳We woke up for some brekfast and then headed off to explore the island. 

🚶🏽‍♀️We headed north of our hotel at Graces cool spot and walked as far around the island as we could, taking in all the beautiful views along the way. 

🌴The most popular beach on the island is Otto beach and we were going to stop here but the bar was shut and after all the walking we were super hungry. 

🍃We decided to walk through the island and into the main “town”. 

🎶We stopped off at a reggae bar  called “Beach Bar” for lunch and stayed there for ages drinking and catching some sun and going for dips to cool off. 

🌮We then headed back to get read for Tacos and Triva night at Tranquilo cafe. The tacos were AMAZING but our trivia was terrible. We came last 😅

One of my favourite days of the trip!
Day 6 - Nicaragua 🇳🇮 ✈️Today we had to Day 6 - Nicaragua 🇳🇮 

✈️Today we had to wake up super early to catch our flight to the Corn islands.

🚕We headed from Leon to Managua airport which was approx 2 hours drive (of course we used our fave driver David) 

🔖We checked in for our flight which was very easy  they give you a baggage receipt  which you must keep hold of as they check it the other end when collecting your luggage. 

🛩️💵The flights were roughly $111 one way with La Costena airlines (they are not on Skyscanner so we had to  book directly) 

💰We then had to pay a $2 tourist tax to board the flight 

🛫The flight was totally fine (I was a tad nervous but had no need to be. 

🚎The flight kind of works like a bus which was so new to me. There are no assigned seats so you just pick whatever is free. 

💙It first lands Bluefields airport where it lets passengers off and more people on. If you’re flying to Big Corn you just stay on the plane. 

⏰In total it was about 1.5 hours 

🚖Once we landed in Big Corn we had to catch a taxi to the ferry port. This cost us $1 per person 

💰Once we got there we then had to pay ANOTHER tourist tax for around $1 to enter the port. 

⛴️We then waited for our ferry to little corn. There are only 2 ferries a day to Little Corn 10am ($20) and 4:30pm ($10). Take a look at this last picture for more info on this. 

🏨Once we arrived we were greeted by someone from our guesthouse ( Graces Cool Spot) at the port and he walked us to the hotel. 

🍹Once we checked in we got showered up and had a little explore. We then spent the evening at at tranquilio cafe drinking cocktails with some lovely humans that we met at our guesthouse. 

Picture locations 📸
📸Big Corn Island Ferry Port
📸Big Corn Island Airport
📸Graces Cool Spot
📸Tranquilo Cafe
📸Little Corn
Graces Cool Spot- Little Corn Island 🇳🇮🌽🏝️

I did not want to leave. If you’re visiting Nicaragua, Little Corn is a MUST!
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Beach Holidays, Europe, Road Trips · September 20, 2020

The best things to do in Sagres, The Algarve

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The Algarve in Portugal is visited by 100,000’s of tourists each year and is an extremely popular beach holiday destination during the summer months. Towns like Albuferia, Lagos and Vilamoura are amongst the most visited in this region of Portugal. 

Unlike the above areas of The Algarve, Sagres is relaxed and chilled out surfer town not as popular with holidaymakers. This makes it the perfect place to come if you want to experience the beauty of Portugal, more specifically The Algarve, whilst avoiding big crowds of tourists. 

Once thought to be the end of the world (in the ancient world it was the last explored point on earth), Sagres is located on Portugal’s most south-westerly point, where nothing but the Atlantic Ocean can be seen for miles.  

The views in Sagres have a lot to offer such as rugged coastlines and cliffs, juxtaposed with beautiful pristine beaches. However, this place is most famous for its surf and other water sports like windsurfing and stand-up paddleboarding. So, if you are up for adventure and exploration then Sagres will be for you!

I didn’t expect to love Sagres as much as I did (not sure what I was expecting), but I now can’t recommend it enough. Read on to see my top recommendations for a relaxing summer holiday in Sagres. 


Cabo Sao Vincente

When is the best time to visit Sagres?

Sagres welcomes visitors all year round, however, if you want to get the best of the sunny weather it’s best to visit during the summer season between May – October. 

Although, if you are coming during the summer months don’t let the warm temperature fool you. The ocean is still cold and Sagres can get extremely windy. Make sure you bring a wetsuit if you want to spend extended time in the water and pack a little jacket for the evening when the wind can cause a chill. 

What is the best way to get to Sagres?

The airport that serves The Algarve is Faro Airport. You can fly into Faro from most British airports, and if you catch it at the right time you can get return flights for as little as £50. 

From Faro airport, the journey to Sagres is roughly 90 minutes. An Uber will cost you roughly €90 and taxi’s slightly more. 

Praia De Mareta

What is the best way to see Sagres?

Walk: If you are planning on staying very local then walking is fine. Most of the beaches and restaurants are in walking distance from the town centre.

Bicycle or Scooter: There are a couple of bike and scooter rentals stores in Sagres. This is another great option if you want to go that bit further or if you just hate walking

Rent a car: This would be my most recommended option if you want to get out and explore Sagres as well as it’s surrounding areas. We only hired a car for a couple of days and then ordered Uber’s the rest of the time. However, I would suggest hiring one for the whole duration of your trip. When we worked out the cost of hiring a car for the week vs adding up all our Uber journey’s we realised we could have saved ourselves some money with the rental. 

Where to stay in Sagres?

There are three main top-rated hotels in Sagres; Pousada De Sagres, Sagres Good Time Apartments or Memmo Baleeria. We stayed at Pousada de Sagres. Although the décor was a little outdated, the views, location and super friendly staff made it the perfect place to stay. 

If you are backpacking, want to meet people or heading to Sagres on a surfing trip you can stay at the following hostels, some of which double up as surf schools: 

  • Sagres Sun Stay
  • Good Feeling
  • Sagres Natura Surf Camp
  • The Lighthouse Hostel

Or finally, if you are living that #VANLIFE you can park up in some wild camping spots, free car parks or you can book a pitch at a caravan park.

Sagres

Budgeting for Sagres

Prices in Sagres are fairly budget-friendly. Expect to pay around  €4-5 for a pint or glass of wine,  €6-9 for a cocktail and around  €10-£18 for a single dish.

Best places to eat and drink in Sagres

Sagres isn’t built up like most holiday resorts so the best bars and restaurants are dotted all over town as opposed to being on along a strip or in a centre. Nevertheless, there is some great food to be enjoyed here. 

Telheiro Do Infante : Looking over Praia de Mareta, this restaurant is a wonderful place to eat seafood whilst enjoying the sunset. Grab a bottle of their ‘Dory’ wine to accompany your dinner. 

A Tasca: Another great place to enjoy traditional Portuguese food whilst watching the sunset. This restaurant looks out over Porto da Baleeira.

Sagres
Sagres

The Hangout: One of our favourite places to eat in Sagres. We came here at least four times. Make sure to order the ‘Green Eggs’ at breakfast and for dinner grab a pizza along with the black pork and mozzarella salad.

Vila Velha: One of the top-rated restaurants in Sagres. I recommend the beef and chorizo skewers! 

Dromedario Bistro Bar: This is one of the oldest bars in Sagres (35 years and still going strong). Come here for tasty snacks and delicious cocktails. 

Pau De Pita: This bar Located next door to Dromedario. Head to the rooftop here to enjoy some cocktails with a view. 

Chiringuito Last Chance: Located close to Praia de Mareta this is yet another spot where you can enjoy some cocktails whilst looking out at a wonderful view.

Pau de Pita, Sagres

Best things to do in Sagres

Praia De Mareta

The most central beach in Sagres. The best time to catch this beach is just after sunrise before the rest of the town has woken up. It’s a great place to catch some peace before you start the rest your day. 

Praia de Mareta, Sagres
Praia de Mareta, Sagres

Praia De Martinhal

If you want to enjoy a spot of windsurfing then this is the beach to come to. Alternatively, if you just want to sunbathe all day whilst drinking sangria from the local beach bar then this beach is also for you.

Praia De Martinhal, Sagres
Praia De Martinhal, Sagres

Praia Do Tonel

A great place to go surfing if that’s your thing. The only downside I would say this beach has is the fact it’s not sheltered from the wind. We ended up with sand in our eyes and mouths after spending the day here.

Praia do Tonel,Sagres

Praia De Beliche

Unarguably the most beautiful beach in Sagres. You get to enjoy a birds-eye view of the beach before heading down the cliff on to the sand. You can also hire out a kayak and go exploring into the caves that surround this beach. Although I must warn you, part of this beach is nudist so you might be in for a few surprises. 

Praia de Beliche, Sagres
Praia de Beliche, Sagres

Go on a boat trip

You will have to head to the neighbouring town of Lagos to catch a boat trip. Lagos is 30 minutes away. An Uber will cost you €30. Alternatively you can catch the bus for €6 but it will take you an hour to get there and the buses are few and far between. 

There are plenty of boat trips to choose from Lagos. Click here to check out the boat trip we went on. It was such a great day. We got to enjoy some cocktails, music and also got to go paddleboarding. To top it all off, we even saw dolphins along the way. 

Go for a Surf Lesson 

As I mentioned earlier, Sagres is best known for its surf so it would be silly not to come here and get a lesson. Or if you are a bit of a pro then you can simply rent a surfboard. There are a few places in town where you can do both. Alternatively, if surfing is not the thing that you can also hire/get a lesson on a stand-up paddleboarding

Watch the sunset at Cabo Sao Vincente 

This is the headland where Portugal reaches its’most south-westerly point. This is the best place to watch the sunset in Sagres, and arguably in all of Portugal (according to the locals). You can chill on the rugged clifftops and watch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. Make sure you bring a jacket this is also the windiest part of Sagres. 

Cabo Sao Vincente, Sagres
Cabo Sao Vincente, Sagres

Do a road trip along the Costa Vincentina 

The Vicentina coast starts in Burgau (just east of Sagres) and stretches to Odeceixe (just north of Sagres). 

Costa Vincentina

Some of the best spots to visit along the Costa Vincentina are: 

  • Praia de Vale Figueira (this beach was our favourite)
  • Praia da Arrifana
  • Praia da Barradinha
  • Praia da Amoreira
  • Odeceixe
  • Azhena do Mar (head to Bar Palhinhas for champagne sangria and a great view)
Costa Vincentina
Costa Vincentina

How accessible is Sagres?

Click here to view the Algarve accessibility guide.

If you are looking for more summer holiday inspiration check out my guide to the Dominican Republic.


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