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Central America

On ziplining and not holding the bags

September 17, 2011 Adventure
Ziplining in Costa Rica

My career as an adrenaline junkie began as a 3 year old, when I threw myself off a living room cabinet at least twice as high as I was.

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Cycling Isla de Ometepe

September 4, 2011 Adventure
Biking Ometepe Island, Nicaragua

Once upon a time in a suburban neighbourhood far far away, I was a BMX bandit.  And as my father will attest, it took a lot of blood, sweat and tears (with an emphasis on the tears) to teach me to ride a bike. I remember being miserable, convinced it would just never happen for [...]

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Mouthfuls of sulphur at Volcano Masaya

August 31, 2011 Central America
Volcano Masaya, Nicaragua

When I arrived in Central America, one of the things I had on my must-see list was lava. Real life lava, glowing and flowing from a real life volcano. I had high hopes for Volcano Pacaya in Guatemala but apparently it erupted recently and when a volcano erupts the lava disappears (that’s not what happened [...]

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A rollicking ride to Roatan

August 28, 2011 Adventure
Getting to Roatan from mainland Honduras

At the Galaxy Wave ferry terminal in La Ceiba, Honduras, I sat nervously, checking for signs that my dramamine had started to kick in. Why wasn’t my mouth dry yet? Why did I feel so awake? Why wouldn’t it stop raining? Things were not looking good. 

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Where to eat in San Pedro la Laguna

August 26, 2011 Central America
Where to Eat in San Pedro la Laguna

After my trek with Quetzaltrekkers from Xela to Lake Atitlan, I was more than ready for some R&R. And the lakeside town of San Pedro la Laguna was the perfect place to do just that.

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Disappointed in Chichicastenango

August 24, 2011 Central America
Should you visit the Chichicastenango market?

Like most travellers (and most girls) I like a good market.

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My room in…San Pedro la Laguna

August 22, 2011 Central America
My room in San Pedro la Laguna

Sometimes, I just can’t be bothered with dorms. And after three days of trekking from Xela to Lake Atitlan in Guatemala with Quetzaltrekkers, I was ready for some time to myself and to relax.

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