Claire at Tales of a Backpacker

I’ve finally had time to sort through my photos and choose some to create my very own photo book full of travel memories. While this isn’t much good if you can’t travel anywhere, when you are travelling, collecting souvenirs from each place you visit such as postcards or fridge magnets will help you to remember your fabulous holiday memories. Buying paintings by local artists of the places you visit is another lovely way to support local artisans and bring your travel memories home. Tips to Improve your Travel Photography Clothes are another way to preserve your travel memories, and I love buying clothes and accessories from markets and cute shops I find on my travels.

If you are staying in Tulum, obviously Tulum ruins are much closer than Chichen Itza Tulum, on the other hand, does not have world wonder status, but the location of the Tulum ruins on a cliff overlooking the sea is absolutely stunning. You can arrange Chichen Itza tours from basically anywhere in the Yucatan, the most popular being tours from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Merida and Valladolid. If you come to Tulum by bus or collectivo from Cancun or Playa del Carmen, they usually drop you off on the main road going through Tulum, which is a 10-15 minute walk from the entrance to the ruins.

It’s not hard to find a million great guides to this vibrant Portuguese city, sharing what to do and where to go. So, instead of giving you the typical weekend guide or top list of things to do in Lisbon, here are my best suggestions which of those top sights and experiences you can actually skip in Lisbon – and what you can do instead to give you a different, local perspective on this vibrant Portuguese city. The terraced garden of Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara gives you spectacular views of the city. If you prefer a sea view, don’t miss the Miradouro de Santa Luzia, a pretty garden next to the Santa Luzia Church where you can sit and soak up the sunshine while looking out to sea.

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