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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.

The Machu Picchu citadel with Huayna Picchu peak behind in clear morning light

Best Time to Visit Peru: Machu Picchu, the Andes & When to Go

A Peru specialist's month-by-month guide, the dry season, and the surprising best time for Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail, the Amazon and the Lima coast.

A Galapagos sea lion resting on a white-sand beach with turquoise water behind

Best Time to Visit the Galápagos: A Month-by-Month Wildlife Guide

A Galápagos specialist's month-by-month guide to weather, wildlife and calm seas. Find the best time to visit for snorkelling, whale sharks and baby sea lions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 for UK travellers: Maya pyramids, colonial silver cities, two coastlines and the street food. Where to go, when to go, and how to combine it.

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

Havana in two days or a week: Old Havana's plazas, the Malecon at sunset, live music, the classic cars, and which of it is actually worth your time.