I know, I’m an ass for putting anything to do with math in a travel blog post. If it’s been awhile for you, the signs (>) you see in the …
Featured Travel Photo: Catedral de Santiago – Antigua, Guatemala
The Catedral de Santiago is lit up each night creating an awe inspiring view from the central park square in Antigua, Guatemala. The church is one of two churches on …
The Art of Bargaining While Backpacking in Central America
The “Gringo tax†is a reality that people backpacking around the world must deal with on a regular basis. When locals spot a foreigner amongst them they tend to jack …
Featured Travel Photo: Ziplining Through The Clouds
While in the Guatemalan highlands my friends and I got a chance to do some zip-lining just outside of the town of Santa Clara La Laguna on Lake Atitlan. Our …
My Interview on NoPlaceToBe.com
Last week I was lucky enough to do a quick interview with Poi and Kristy from NoPlaceToBe.com. Each week they post an interview of a fellow traveler and this week …
Featured Travel Photo: Traffic Cops in Antigua
There were few stop signs in Antigua, Guatemala and the ones that were there seemed to be more of a suggestion than a requirement. On busier intersections, however, you could …
7 Tips You Need for a Healthier and Safer Trip
Traveling around the world is something I think everyone should experience. But with all of the positives of travel, there are some negatives, like health and safety issues. Below are …
Featured Travel Photo: Mayan Statue “The Old Man’s Head”
While backpacking through the town of Copan Ruinas, Honduras I took a trip to the Mayan ruins about a kilometer outside of town. The park didn’t have the giant temples …
11 Things that Didn’t Make it Home: The Central America Casualty List
To be totally honest, upon returning from 5 weeks in Central America, I felt pretty lucky to have all of my most valuable belongings still with me. I didn’t have …
Featured Travel Photo: Painting the Streets of Antigua
A painter sits on a quiet street of Antigua, Guatemala as he paints the view of Fuego Volcano overlooking the small city. [photo_nav]