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Tikal'd Pink

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 | By ryanandjo | Views [2981]

After crossing the border into Guatemala we jumped on a bus heading towards the capital. The ride took longer than expected because we had to wait two hours in a small town to pick up new passengers. This meant we had all sorts of opportunities to ... Read more >

Tags: antigua, chichicastenango, coban, flores, lake atitlan, san pedro, santiago de atitlan, star wars, tikal, volcano pacaya

Guatemala - First impressions

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 | By connieandjohn | Views [1944]

Now we know why few people bring a car into Central America. Even before we reached the border between Mexico and Guatemala we picked up a guide. He and his son directed us to follow their motorcycle then handled our exit from Mexico and the ... Read more >

Tags: People

You Better Belize It!

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 | By alyssa_schwartz | Views [1860] | Comments [1]

It has been a lovely past few days spent at Caye Caulker, an island about 20 miles outside of Belize City. After leaving Orange Walk on Monday morning (with what felt like the entire population of the town on the bus with us) we were happily on our way ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Guatemala Part 2: Need More Time

Sun, 5 Jun 2011 | By elis82 | Views [1625]

We enjoyed San Pedro la Laguna and were learning so much Spanish, we decided another week was in order. It was a great time – our host family excellent, the location relaxing and idyllic, we met some new friends, it felt like home (that there were ... Read more >

Tags: guatemala, ruins, volcanoes

Lago Atitilan

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 | By djnlacey | Views [1025]

From Chichicastenango, we took a windy bus ride heading south to the volcano flanked Lake Atitlan. From the bus stop in Panajachel, we took a launcha (small motor boat) to San Marcos, a small town known for it's mystical feel. We checked into the ... Read more >

Tags: cliff jumping, fireworks, guatemala, kayaks, lago atitlan, mayan sauna, new years eve, san marcos, san pedro volcano, yoga

Psychedelic souls and sky giants

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 | By compassrose | Views [852]

“¡Cuidado!” someone shouts, as a quetzal with a six metre wingspan catches a gust and soars upwards, rippling my hair as I duck. The giant bird lurches as her reins pull taught, and she begins to dance proudly back and forth on the ... Read more >

Tags: 2017 writing scholarship

Country #2.........Guatemala..or getting there

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 | By heywoods1976 | Views [800] | Comments [1]

I was right to be concerned about getting in to Guatemala - not because of the border crossing itself - there is no information, but following other people and a bit of ear-wigging it became quite clear, but because of the logisitics issues on either ... Read more >

Tags: guatemala

Voluntariado #1

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 | By tempolibre | Views [575]

El Retiro Lodge, Lanquin, 30 de abril Llegamos hace unos días y todavía estamos descubriendo poco a poco el lugar y su funcionamiento. Aurora, como habla perfectamente el español, trabaja en recepción (horarios: 7-9.30 AM y 4-19 PM), y ... Read more >

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This is why Volunteering in Guatemala with your best friend is a good idea

Mon, 18 May 2015 | By nomadicdron | Views [511]

It is said that a family is something we get when we are born, but friends are the ones we choose ourselves. From our childhood to the days of our old age; friends are the ones who go along with us in all our ups and downs in life. They know our deepest ... Read more >

Tags: guatemala volunteering, volunteer abroad, volunteering in guatemala

That something that eludes us

Wed, 14 May 2014 | By | Views [355] | Scholarship Entry

Especially if you are there to discuss the reality of Latin American countries, and to discuss peacemaking, It feels like a little lie locals are telling you just to give the impression their country is somewhat 'special'. The taxi driver that picked ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip