For two countries that once shared the mighty Maya empire, it’s surprisingly difficult to travel from Oaxaca to Guatemala. From Oaxaca, mo…
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6 Great Vacation Ideas for Solo Travellers
Summer is a prime time for solo travel. The days are long, the weather is fine and there are plenty of opportunities to score a discount on a hotel or…
12 Ways to Protect Yourself from Dengue, Zika or Chikungunya Virus
If you’re looking for ways to prevent mosquito bites when travelling, read on for tips on how to avoid getting bitten by mosquitos and the dange…
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A wild boat ride to San Pedro la Laguna, Lake Atitlan
In his 1934 travelogue Beyond the Mexique Bay, writer Aldous Huxley compared Guatemala’s Lake Atitlan to Italy’s Lake Como saying it was Como “w…
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3 Budget Hotels You’ll Love in Antigua, Guatemala
Looking for a budget hotel in Antigua Guatemala? You don’t need to suffer in a grim room or a noisy hostel when you don’t have to.
Th…
Tamales: the Soul of Navidad
In Guatemala, as well as Mexico and most other parts of Latin America, a highlight of the Christmas season of Navidad is eating tamales on Nocheb…
Why You Need to Put Día del Diablo on Your Guatemala Bucket List
If you’re planning a trip to Guatemala, you don’t want to miss el Día del Diablo – the Day of the Devil. Not only is it one of the m…
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A Guide to Getting a Hotel Day Pass in Panajachel, Guatemala
After a month of volunteering in Guatemala, I needed a getaway. My apartment in Panajachel, while cute and colourful, was, after all just one roo…
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