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The 6 Best Cafes in Máncora, Peru — Including My Digital Nomad Rating
The best six cafés in Máncora, Peru for travellers and digital nomads that I have found after two months of staying here.

Ilse
Sep 254 min read


7 Ways to Travel More Ethically and Make a Positive Impact When Travelling
Tourism and travelling often leaves a footprint, but your presence does not necessarily have to be bad. As travellers we can make a positive impact on the world if you know how to! As an avid traveller and cultural anthropologist, here are seven tips for ethical travel and sustainable travel that make a positive impact on the places you visit.

Ilse
Sep 187 min read


Creative Container and Co-Living in Máncora Peru
I am hosting a creative container & co-living in Máncora, Peru in November and December 2025. This page hopefully contains all the information you need, feel free to reach out with questions either via e-mail or my instagram (@iam_allovertheplace)!
I am a slow traveller, digital nomad and online master student and one of the things I am missing most with this - although beautiful and inspiring - lifestyle is community...

Ilse
Sep 1410 min read


Contenedor Creativo y Co-living en Máncora Perú
Organizaré un contenedor creativo y co-living en Máncora, Perú, en noviembre y diciembre de 2025. Espero que esta página contenga toda la información que necesitas. Si tienes alguna pregunta, no dudes en contactarme por correo electrónico o a través de mi Instagram (@iam_allovertheplace).
Soy una viajera lenta, nómada digital y estudiante de maestría en línea, y una de las cosas que más extraño de este estilo de vida, aunque hermoso e inspirador, es la comunidad...

Ilse
Sep 1410 min read


Mayan Weaving Traditions and Ethical Travel
While living in Xela, Guatemala, I volunteered for women-led Mayan weaving cooperative Trama Textiles. I learned about Mayan weaving history, Mayan weaving patterns and colours, and the role of Mayan weaving in ethical travel.

Ilse
Sep 105 min read


A Digital Nomad Travel Guide to Máncora, Peru
Full Digital Nomad travel guide to Mancora in Piura, Peru. I stayed here for two months and felt welcomed by a community of expats and locals. Here are my recommendations for digital-nomad proof cafes to work, where to live, where to eat, and what to do.

Ilse
Aug 296 min read


What To Do in Máncora, Peru: A Slow Traveller's Guide
This slow travel guide contains my travel tips on what to do in Máncora, where to stay in Máncora, where to eat in Máncora, how to get to Máncora, and more. Máncora and Los Organos are beach towns in the North of Peru where travellers linger and digital nomads thrive. Read all my tips based on my two month stay in Máncora and Los Organos here!

Ilse
Aug 1411 min read


The 6 Best Cafes in Salvador, Brazil - Including My Digital Nomad Rating
Having lived in Salvador, Brazil for a total of six months, here is my guide to my favourite six cafes in Salvador, Brazil. Including digital nomad rating!

Ilse
Aug 54 min read


Why I Skipped Nicaragua's Must-Do Activities and What It Brought Me (My First Paid Writing Gig)
In an attempt to go beyond the usual hostel small talk, I asked a fellow backpacker what activities or places they had consciously skipped. It led to a great conversation in which I shared how I had skipped Popoyo's Secret, supposedly one of Nicaragua's must-do activities, when backpacking in Nicaragua and how it brought me my first paid writing assignment. Continue reading for that story and other examples.

Ilse
Jul 223 min read


The Reality Behind the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
The Taj Mahal needs little introduction. Rising from the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, it is one of the most famous monuments in the world, receiving over six million visitors per year. But there is a reality that is quite literally behind the Taj Mahal that we do not see in photos and films. Look at atypical Taj Mahal photos and read about the true story behind the Taj Mahal, India that you experience when you visit.

Ilse
Jul 145 min read


The Downsides of Being a Digital Nomad
After over a year of remote work and fulltime slow travel, I’ve come to realise that the digital nomad lifestyle isn’t always as effortless or energising as it appears. In fact, the more I’ve embraced it, the more I’ve learned about the complexities and downsides of being a digital nomad. Read further to learn from my mistakes.

Ilse
Jul 84 min read


How I Landed My First Online Job and Became a Digital Nomad - Then Quit
How I landed my first digital nomad job without a degree, allowing me to travel in countries like Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Brazil, and Ecuador. There are downsides to the digital nomad lifestyle that I only learned as I went, eventually leading me to quitting my remote job and finding something much better.

Ilse
Jun 198 min read


A Guide to (Solo) Travel in Nicaragua - From a Female Backpacker's Perspective
Although many backpackers and other travellers consider Nicaragua one of their favourite destinations, after visiting I could not disagree more. In this Nicaragua travel guide, I share my experiences, travel tips for Nicaragua and specific recommendations of what I would do differently if I were to visit again.

Ilse
Jun 1115 min read


How To Ride a 'Chickenbus' in Guatemala - All You Should Know About Prices, Routes and Safety
How to ride a chickenbus, how to pay, how much they cost, where to find the schedules and bus stops, and where in Guatemala they go.

Ilse
Sep 30, 20247 min read


What to Do in Puerto Escondido, Mexico: A Slow Traveller’s Guide
Here is the ultimate slow traveller's guide to Puerto Escondido, Mexico – from where to stay and eat, to the best surf spots and more.

Ilse
Sep 23, 202412 min read


What Is Authentic Travel?
The word ‘authentic’ is used quite widely in the travel and tourism industry. But what does authentic travel actually mean?

Ilse
Sep 16, 20245 min read


My Favourite Yoga Studios in São Paulo, Brazil - Ashtanga, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin and more
Discover the best yoga studios in São Paulo, from serene spaces in Jardins to vibrant Vila Madalena. Explore Ashtanga, Hatha, Yin and more.

Ilse
Sep 9, 20249 min read


The 6 Best Cafes in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala - Including my Digital Nomad Rating
Having lived in Xela for over six months, here is my guide to my favourite six cafes in Xela. Including digital nomad rating!

Ilse
Sep 2, 20248 min read


Embrace the Journey: What is Slow Travel?
Slow travel helps you foster deeper connections and allows for more authentic travel experiences. Learn how to slow travel here!

Ilse
Aug 15, 20245 min read


Top Things to Do in Popoyo, Nicaragua: A Slow Traveller’s Guide
Everything you should know about Popoyo - Nicaragua's best surf town: where to stay, where to surf, where to eat, and when and how to visit!

Ilse
Aug 1, 202410 min read
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