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Before I left for my trip, I dug to the depths of the Internet for tips and tricks on how to have a smooth two and a half months in six countries where I don't speak the language. The were basic packing tips to what to do in each city. While these were all mostly helpful,…
Continue reading ➞ Someone Should Have Told Me This Before I Left
I've already mentioned that Guatemala was by far my favorite. I didn't spend the most time here, Nicaragua takes the cake for that, but I was here for three weeks and ten of those days were spent in San Pedro La Laguna on the stunning Lake Atitlan. There were a couple times after three or…
There are affiliate links in here. Guatemala was my favorite country I visited, by far. It had everything. There was beach (that I didn't go to,) ruins, and volcanos. It had the best stuff to buy and it was all cheap, too. And then there was Semuch Champey. This is reason enough to go there. Semuc…
Continue reading ➞ Semuc Champey In Guatemala: A Not So Hidden Paradise
When people hear "We're going to the Corn Islands," they usually get a little jealous. Then they usually ask a follow-up question: "how are you getting there?" And when you respond with "we're going by land," they usually cringe a little bit with fear and disgust. This trek takes about three days with good planning…
Continue reading ➞ How To Get To The Corn Islands In Nicaragua
There are affiliate links in here. If you purchase anything through them, I get a tiny commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep me on adventures and this blog running. Before leaving, I scoured the internet on how to stay safe and be prepared. While my research did help, I also didn't…
Continue reading ➞ Central America Travel Tips I wish I Listened To
As the days go by, I learn more and more. Some interesting, some not. I recently learned I love Guatemala. It has everything to offer, well maybe not beaches, but it has almost everything: volcanos, Semuc Chanpey, coffee, lakes, mountains, everything. Coffee in Guatemala is delicious. I had two coffees today. That good. There are…
Continue reading ➞ A Few More Things I’ve Learned in Central America
The time has come, the internet is finally powerful enough, the pictures are here! After almost two weeks in Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala, I've learned a few things. Driving is confusing. Lines don't really matter, as long as your car fits, it's a lane. Two lane road? I think you mean five. Honking can usually…