Destination: Guatemala
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Mon, 25 Mar 2013 | By emsussman | Views [1064]
I have gotten lazy with writing so I have way too much to catch up on! I’m going to do one blog entry to write about the rest of the trips I have taken and I separate one to write about the last few weeks of my time in Antigua and at my orphanage.... Read more >
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 | By daveymoore82 | Views [962]
Got ripped off at the boarder exchanging money, nothing new, but on the flip side we knew they would try and con us trying to cross at boarder control, so when they asked us for 20 quetzales (about a quid 30 to me and you) we went on and on for a receipt ... Read more >
Tue, 21 Mar 2017 | By compassrose | Views [837]
“¡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 >
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Thu, 14 Aug 2008 | By rarakaki | Views [746] | Comments [5]
We left Panajachel on a shuttle van that took us to Chichicastenango on Sunday. Chichi is one of the largest markets in Guatemala. Twice a week, it becomes a chaotic mix of vendors and shoppers from all over the highlands, and bunches of tourists, with ... Read more >
Thu, 4 Jan 2007 | By ghostofkrystenpast | Views [734]
Just a quick note to let everyone know I'm ok. Still setteling in, will write more soon. Arrived yesterday to the beautiful sights and sounds that are Guatemala. The scenery is breathtaking. I am staying with the Morelas family. They ... Read more >
Tags: Lost!
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 | By stu_n_anna | Views [563]
After a dusty drive from the border, we arrived in Flores. It´s a
pretty little town built on an island in the middle of a lake. We found
a hostel with a room, not that great, but a really nice roof deck with
stunning lake views, and hammocks! After ... Read more >
Mon, 6 Aug 2007 | By didne | Views [492]
The rainy season is now in full swing, i´m getting regular soakings. I have NO clean clothes apart from what im wearing now, everything else has been packed wet and is STINKING !!! Nothing´l dry and i´m still looking for a laundrette. DAY 186 MON 6 ... Read more >
Tags: Adrenaline
Wed, 14 May 2008 | By stu_n_anna | Views [443]
After the authenticity of Xela and the laidbackness (bordering on horizontal) of San Pedro, Antigua was a slight shock. The guide books say, "In the list of true Guatemalan towns, Antigua would feature at the bottom". This is certainly as ... Read more >
Sat, 16 Apr 2011 | By sarahreinertsen | Views [424]
Our last day in Antigua before catching a flight to Flores and Tikal, Mom & I decided to get a touch adventurous and climb Pacaya Volcano. In the grand tradition of Developing Countries' Dubious Safety Protocols at Major National Treasures (see:... Read more >
Tags: guatamala, pacaya volcano, trekking
Sat, 25 May 2013 | By amak | Views [215]
This language immersion is starting off well. I was trying to ask for my key from the front desk. The poor man at the reception just looked at me like I was crazy. I realized that I had just spoken straight French to him. Ahhhh, ... Read more >
Sat, 15 Dec 2007 | By jillians | Photo Gallery
friole y arroz
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Thu, 12 Jun 2008 | By henrique | Photo Gallery
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Mon, 22 Jun 2009 | By daveymoore82 | Photo Gallery
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Fri, 15 Nov 2013 | By mearle | Photo Gallery
Backpacking through Guatemala
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Sun, 13 Jan 2013 | By itai | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
Travel is my greatest passion. It drives me intensely to explore places, people and ideas which are indissociable to me. Filling my senses and mind as I travel has always brought me great joy. One day though, I discovered that I could share this feeling ...
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