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Tuna Pizza, Tequila, and Turmoil in Cozumel, Mexico

As I’ve illustrated in some past horror stories, long-term travel isn’t all glitz and glamour. Some days you’re riding high: you get a free bus ride, you meet some amazing locals and have amazing conversation, you grab the last tour time at a popular site before it closes, and you Read more…

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By Caitlin, 2 years ago
Guatemala

Animals, Caldo, and Privilege in San Francisco el Alto

San Francisco el Alto is perched high on a hilltop roughly forty five minutes outside of Quetzaltenango (Xela) in Western Guatemala. This remote little town is home to one of the largest weekly markets in Guatemala. Unlike the popular market at Chichicastenango, the San Francisco el Alto market isn’t designed Read more…

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Spanish Classes in San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala

The next stop on our tour of Guatemala was a long one: a full week of Spanish lessons in San Pedro la Laguna. San Pedro la Laguna is one of the larger towns on the banks of the mystical Lake Atitlan and serves as the busiest backpacker hub in the Read more…

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By Caitlin, 3 years ago
Guatemala

Antigua, a Colonial Dream Amidst the Volcanoes

Antigua, Guatemala is an entirely unique experience. This small city is a masterpiece of Spanish colonial architecture, a cobblestoned, pastel-toned, massive-stone-edifice dotted dreamscape. What’s more, Antigua is plopped poetically in a valley surrounded on three sides by volcanoes. The views of decorative architecture backed by volcanic peaks is simply unmatched. Read more…

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By Caitlin, 3 years ago
El Salvador

Juayua, El Salvador: Mountains, Coffee, Food, and Waterfalls

Hand-paved streets, an endearing main square, and mountain views greeted us as we bounced into Juayua. Juayua (pronounced “Why-You-Uh”) is a small town at the heart of El Salvador’s Ruta de las Flores, a string of quaint, coffee-producing mountain towns. After asking around, we checked into a hostel/coffeehouse hybrid. The Read more…

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