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Diego Y.

Destination Specialist

Diego writes about the places that surprised him — and the ones that lived up to the hype. He covers Latin America's food, culture, and off-season sweet spots for Travelfab.

About Diego Y.

Diego Yamamoto is a destination specialist at Travelfab with a particular obsession for Latin American food scenes and cultural crossroads. Half-Japanese, half-Colombian, he grew up between London and Bogota and has been exploring the region professionally for five years.

Diego's writing focuses on what a destination actually feels like — the sounds, the food, the rhythm of daily life — rather than just listing sights. When he's not writing, he's probably in a market somewhere trying to explain to a vendor that he wants the spiciest version.

Recent posts by Diego Y.

Rainforest, volcano and Pacific coastline in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Itinerary: The Perfect 10 Days for UK Travellers (2026)

A specialist's day-by-day 10-day Costa Rica itinerary for UK travellers — Arenal, Monteverde cloud forest and Manuel Antonio — plus when to go. ATOL 10898.

A keel-billed toucan with a rainbow bill perched in lush green rainforest in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Wildlife Calendar: When to See What, Month by Month

A month-by-month Costa Rica wildlife calendar — when to see humpback whales, nesting sea turtles, quetzals and more, and where. ATOL 10898 protected.

Manuel Antonio rainforest-backed Pacific beach beside Arenal Volcano — best places to visit in Costa Rica

The Best Places to Visit in Costa Rica: A UK Traveller's Guide

The best places to visit in Costa Rica — volcanoes, cloud forest, wildlife parks and Pacific beaches, plus how to combine them. ATOL 10898 protected.

Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City with its iconic golden dome under a blue sky

World Cup 2026 Mexico: The UK Traveller's Guide to Football and Beyond

World Cup 2026 Mexico: The UK Traveller's Guide to Football and Beyond. Travel advice from Travelfab, your ATOL protected Latin America specialist.

Wax palm trees towering over rolling green hills in Colombia's Cocora Valley with misty Andes mountains

Colombia's Coffee Region: A UK Traveller's Guide to the Eje Cafetero

Explore Colombia's Eje Cafetero. Salento, Cocora Valley, coffee farm stays and hot springs. Essential guide for UK travellers. ATOL protected.

Turquoise Caribbean waters and palm-lined beach in the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic Travel Guide 2026

Dominican Republic Travel Guide 2026. Travel advice from Travelfab, your ATOL protected Latin America specialist.

Colourful colonial buildings with flower-draped balconies on a street in Cartagena, Colombia

Colombia Travel Guide 2026: Cartagena, Coffee Country & Beyond

Complete Colombia travel guide for UK visitors. Cartagena, Bogota, coffee region, Caribbean coast, safety tips and best time to visit. ATOL protected.

Snow-capped Cotopaxi Volcano against clear skies in the Ecuadorian Andes

Ecuador Travel Guide 2026: Andes, Amazon & the Galapagos

Complete Ecuador travel guide for UK visitors. Galapagos, Quito, Cotopaxi, Amazon rainforest, Cuenca and more. Visas, safety and best time to visit.

Ancient Inca ruins of Machu Picchu nestled on a mountain ridge, bathed in warm sunlight.

Peru Travel Guide 2026: Machu Picchu, the Andes & Amazon

Peru Travel Guide 2026: Machu Picchu, the Andes & Amazon. Travel advice from Travelfab, your ATOL protected Latin America specialist.

A crystal-clear turquoise cenote with two snorkelers, surrounded by a rocky cave and lush green foliage.

Mexico Travel Guide 2026: Ancient Ruins, Beaches & Colonial Cities

Mexico Travel Guide 2026: Ancient Ruins, Beaches & Colonial Cities. Travel advice from Travelfab, your ATOL protected Latin America specialist.

Aerial view of a tropical beach with turquoise water, a wooden pier, thatched umbrellas, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

Day Trips from Varadero — 8 Excursions Beyond the Beach

The best day trips from Varadero, Cuba. Visit Havana, Matanzas, the Bay of Pigs, caves and more. Expert picks from Travelfab, ATOL-protected holidays.

Aerial view of a wide, tree-lined avenue leading to a coastal city skyline with modern buildings and the ocean in the background.

Top Things to Do in Havana — A Local's Guide to Cuba's Capital

Top Things to Do in Havana — A Local's Guide to Cuba's Capital. Travel advice from Travelfab, your ATOL protected Latin America specialist.