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Guatemala - First impressions

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 | By connieandjohn | Views [1925]

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

Ah... the joys of travel

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 | By pen-eddie | Views [1884] | Comments [1]

We had a bit of an adventure getting to Flores, the place from which we planned to visit the ruins of Tikal in Guatemala´s north. When we were in Antigua, we booked ourselves a bus ticket from Antigua to Flores, we later realised that we would need to ... Read more >

Tags: I should have known better!

perfect day so far!

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 | By moley | Views [1278] | Comments [1]

In a small wee town called Flores Gautemala. Yesterday Jo and I decided to swim in the lake outside the hotel. We sat in the water which was teeming with fish and looked across the further bank. It was beautiful, the sun was shining and we were in ... Read more >

Tags: Laughter

The Art of Doing Nothing

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 | By doodledawn | Views [1220]

Geographically speaking, I haven't moved that much from where I was last week, but sometimes I need to hibernate for a few days to catch my breath. I am currently in Rio Dulce, a small town 30 minutes down-river from Livingston, my port of entry from ... Read more >

Tags: guatemala, hotel kangaroo, relaxing, rio dulce

The Power of the Mustache

Tue, 26 May 2015 | By | Views [484] | Comments [1] | Scholarship Entry

“Move over, señoras y señores! Go on, lady - move to the back please, there’s plenty of space!” The driver’s assistant is rearranging the passengers on the already packed bus to make room for more. After a few months in Guatemala, this feels like a ... Read more >

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Land of Worthies

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 | By hcr64 | Views [427]

Spent a very pleasant day wandering around Antigua in wonderful sunshine. This place is firmly on the tourist route with many ageing Americans in sight most of the time in formation fashion. We found a couple of great bars & made frriends with a ... Read more >

Introduction

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 | By rarakaki | Views [425] | Comments [2]

We're a family of 4 traveling through Guatemala and Belize. This is my first venture into the "open" internet, curious to see how it works. Note to friends and family: anyone can read these stories, see these photos, and read your comments.... Read more >

¿¡ Have I taught you nothing ?!

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 | By sarahreinertsen | Views [385]

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

Gallery: Guate Guate!

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 | By jillians | Photo Gallery

friole y arroz
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Gallery: Weekend trip to Tikal

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 | By muimui2009 | Photo Gallery

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Photos: Jungle trek

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 | By jarrodkee43 | Photo Gallery

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Photos: Guatemala

Fri, 4 Feb 2011 | By dschneider87888 | Photo Gallery

Fishing trip with my brother and friends
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Photos: Quality Trekking in Quetzaltenago

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 | By steve_and_emma | Photo Gallery

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Wandering Guatemala

Sat, 22 Nov 2014 | By restafoto | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

I think I should be chosen becasuse I love travelling and photography. Those are my passions and I would be very fortunate if I could do it both at the same time. Besides, I would have the opportunity of working with a proffesional photographer, I would ... Read more >
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Tags: 2014 Travel Photography Scholarship