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8 day trips from San Salvador in El Salvador
As the smallest and most densely populated of the seven Central American countries, it's hardly surprising that El Salvador packs a lot into its borders. With a verdant tropical interior, charming colonial towns and superb surfing on its coast, El Salvador is arguably a microcosm of wider Latin America. And considering many of the country's best assets – hiking, hills and coffee – stem from its fiery geology, it's easy to see why the country is known as the 'Land of Volcanoes'. The post 8 day trips from San Salvador in El Salvador appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
10 tips for visiting Ephesus, Turkey (Türkiye)
Visiting Ephesus should be on every traveller’s Turkey itinerary. After more than 150 years of excavation, the city's reclaimed and restored structures have made Ephesus Europe's most complete ancient city. The post 10 tips for visiting Ephesus, Turkey (Türkiye) appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Things to do on Ambergris Caye: La Isla Bonita
The largest island in Belize is also the country's most popular tourist destination – and for good reason. La Isla Bonita, as it's affectionately known, is perfectly positioned just a short distance from arguably the country's greatest asset: the Belize Barrier Reef. The post Things to do on Ambergris Caye: La Isla Bonita appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Most dangerous mountains in the world
We take a look at the most dangerous mountains in the world and what it is that makes them so deadly. Whether it’s the tales of survival that bleed from their slippery slopes or the visions of bravery they muster in the mind’s eye, the most dangerous mountains in the world continue to make the headlines around the world. The most dangerous mountains in the world hold a morbid fascination for mountaineers, climbing enthusiasts and news junkies alike. I am no different. My bookshelves and Kindle are filled with mountaineering books and the tragic tales they so often contain. The post Most dangerous mountains in the world appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Best dive sites in Belize: our top 8 picks
Pint-sized Belize on the Caribbean Sea has countless dive sites from laid-back shore dives to intense drifts and everything in between. The translucent seas hugging the country's idyllic coast are home to majestic coral gardens, aquamarine lagoons and out-of-this-world atolls. The post Best dive sites in Belize: our top 8 picks appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Visiting Pamukkale: tips to know before you go
Pamukkale, though Turkey’s most popular attraction by numbers, is barely known outside its country borders. It’s the iconic architecture of Istanbul and the cave dwellings of Cappadocia that steal the spotlight, but Pamukkale with its cascading travertine terraces deserves attention as well. Sweeping limestone cliffs of a blinding white hue rise above pools of powder blue. Petrified stakes of limestone hang from chalky roots – like in Superman’s fortress of solitude or a Tim Burton nightmare if his nightmares were good. The post Visiting Pamukkale: tips to know before you go appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
24 interesting facts about Colombia
We didn't plan on staying a month in Colombia. After spending longer than we had planned in the South Pacific, we were wary that we had only six months for an area far larger than what we had seen thus far. Of course, our journey through Cartagena, Santa Marta, Taganga, Medellin, Popayán and San Agustin warranted more than the two weeks we had planned. Our friends and family were worried about us staying in this historically volatile land but we found a lively, absorbing and intriguing country that was as enchanting as its more frequented neighbours. Along the way, we learnt some interesting facts about Colombia we thought it useful to share. The post 24 interesting facts about Colombia appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
