Hola Amigos! We´ve just had a week at the beach (three different beaches to be precise). We started in Cancun, which was a bit too 'Disney' but just has to be experienced. Then we moved south to Playa del Carmen, which again is very touristy, but the water is beautiful and the beach is a broad band of fine white sand. We got the ferry over to the island of Cozumel which is famous for its snorkeling and diving. We rented bikes and snorkeling equipment and se...

Well the adventure starts here! For the next 7 months we will be travelling through Central and South America and our first stop is in Mexico City. We found a great hostel overlooking the cathedral square with a rooftop bar. The city is surprisingly attractive. There are lots of beautiful buildings and large parks - not at all what we had expected.