Central America
Why Everyone Should Backpack With Their Significant Other
“I thought you said we’d be able to find a hostel,” Chris said, a hint of anger in his voice. We were currently in Guatemala, in Lake Atitlan’s famous San Pedro to be more exact, baking in the sun as we wandered the narrow streets for over an hour trying to find accommodation. I’d promised…Read more...
The Truth About Hiking Guatemala’s Pacaya Volcano
Pacaya Volcano is a top attraction in Antigua, Guatemala, with many tourists hiking it. Here’s the truth about my experience, and what I suggest instead. Read more...
Food, Culture And Traveling Beyond The Guidebook In Guatemala
Thinking of traveling to Guatemala? Intrepid traveler and creator of Miles to Memories Shawn Coomer tells us how to stay safe, what to eat, what to pack, and how to go beyond the guidebook when traveling Guatemala. 1. Please tell us a bit about your experience in Guatemala. What brought you there and what kinds…Read more...
Hiking Indian’s Nose In Guatemala: The World’s Most Surreal Sunrise Experience
“Beep. Beep. Beep.” Is it 3:30am already? While I had willed myself to resist the temptation of San Pedro’s nightlife, the girls in the room next to me clearly hadn’t, as their shriek-like giggling and all-night techno party made it difficult to catch the necessary six hours of shut-eye I needed. Luckily, the thought of…Read more...
Photo Of The Moment: Sunset In San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Why Guatemala Should Be Your Next Trip
Despite warnings of violent crime and terrifying conditions, I booked a trip to Guatemala — and loved it! Not only did I find the country to be safe for travel, but also full of memorable experiences and natural beauty that could be explored on a budget. Want to know more? In this Guatemala travel guide,…Read more...
Travel Bloggers Without Borders: Maria and Carmen’s Second Last Chance
When I met Maria and Carmen, they were young, grade-school-age girls. They owned no more than the ragged clothes on their back. They had never been to school. They owned no shoes. Their days were spent scavenging recyclables in mounds of trash from the Guatemalan garbage dump where the girls had been trafficked. Human beings…Read more...
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