I finally went kayaking in Guatemala recently. Having already had a few cool water experiences down my backpacking years such as zodiacing in Antarctica, bamboo rafting in China, tubing in Laos and white water rafting in Juquitiba and Bled in Slovenia it was time for the more peaceful relaxing one – kayaking. Gotta love it Read more about Kayaking in San Pedro La Laguna, Lago Atitlan, Guatemala[…]
San Francisco in the USA offers a lot to visitors. As with many cities, you can quickly rack up surprisingly high expenses before you even know it. As I prepare for my first visit to the USA in 7 years (more to come on that), here are six things to do in SF that cost Read more about Backpacking in San Francisco, USA: 6 Things to do With a $100 Bill[…]
Michigan has become a destination for the jet-setter looking to experience every season in all its mesmerizing glory. The scenic backdrop of lakes, trails and lush forests make Michigan a must for any avid traveler backpacking their way across the States. From sunrise to sunset, these Michigan vacation spots are now easier to experience thanks Read more about Three Places You Must See in Michigan, USA[…]
“Hey Xela, stars about to fall so what do you say, Xela” – Noel Gallagher, lyrics altered slightly (Lyla) Quetzaltenango (Xela) is a decent backpacking beast. Factually it is Guatemala’s second biggest city. Though quite where these half a million odd locals actually are could baffle you. We arrived across the border from Ciudad Cuauhtemoc Read more about Backpacking in Guatemala: Top 15 Things to see and do in Quetzaltenango (Xela)[…]
After Mexico it was time for some backpacking in Guatemala. It was my first time in the country and on the first night, after crossing the border from Ciudad Cuauhtemoc into La Mesilla, we got two chicken buses to Quetzaltenango, also known as Xela. A few days before we needed to book a hostel though, Read more about Backpacking in Guatemala: Staying in Hostal 7 Orejas, the Best Hostel in Quetzaltenango[…]
Time for another installment of World Borders, and yes that means another journey with my passport exiting one land and entering another land. This was actually the first ever border I crossed in Central America and I only did it recently on the first of August, so here’s a run down of my journey, which Read more about World Borders: How to Get from Mexico to Guatemala (Ciudad Cuauhtemoc to La Mesilla)[…]
On a day tour to Palenque and Agua Azul, there was also the added bonus of a trip to Misol Ha waterfall, you an book a trip there using Guatego. This was on one of the side trips we did while based in San Cristobal de las Casas – a day out to Agua Azul Read more about Visiting Misol Ha Waterfall Near Palenque, Mexico[…]
Mexico certainly surprised me. I loved the food, the people and the variety of things to see and do. In between all the tours of Mayan ruins, football stadiums and getting my fix of tacos and enchiladas, it was also my girlfriend’s birthday. So rather than settle for another night on a night bus or Read more about Staying at Hotel Villas Casa Morada, San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico[…]