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Should you learn Spanish in Xela or Antigua?

August 19, 2011 Central America

If you’ve only got a limited time in Guatemala to learn Spanish or you’re looking to set yourself up in the one spot for a while, you’ll probably wonder whether it’s better to do so in Antigua or Quetzaltenango (Xela). So having spent a week studying in both places, here’s my take on the subject.

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An interview with Bryan from Quetzaltrekkers

August 17, 2011 Central America

At the end of a three day hike from Xela to Lake Atitlan, fearless leader Bryan (blue t-shirt) awaits a well-deserved lunch in San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala So by now you will have read about my three day trek with Quetzaltrekkers in Guatemala. After the hike, I caught up with Bryan, one of two [...]

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Lessons I learned hiking with Quetzaltrekkers: Part 3

August 15, 2011 Adventure

Trekking in rural Guatemala leaves a lasting impression on the mind, body and spirit.

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Baru Lodge, Panama City

August 11, 2011 Central America

After spending a night in Casco Viejo, Panama City’s attractive, atmospheric but not particularly salubrious old town, I was more than ready to move to a hotel in a safer and quieter location. Baru Lodge is a small bed and breakfast in the El Carmen neighbourhood. Located on a pleasant, mostly residential street it’s only [...]

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Lessons I Learned Hiking with Quetzaltrekkers: Part 2

August 10, 2011 Adventure

I rock at mind over matter Although I continue to put myself into situations where a modicum of fitness is required, I am really not so great at physical activity. Whenever I go hiking, horse-riding, cycling or any other activity that is not sitting on my arse using free wifi I find myself asking how [...]

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Lessons I learned hiking with Quetzaltrekkers: Part 1

August 8, 2011 Adventure

Sometimes, it’s better together.

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The colourful streets of Granada, Nicaragua

August 7, 2011 Central America

The colourful buildings of Granada, Nicaragua

Since leaving Guatemala I’ve been travelling pretty quickly. And for a while, I was travelling with friends and as such my photography goals for this trip kind of fell by the wayside. It was just easier not to take my big bulky camera out. Until, that is, I arrived in Granada, Nicaragua after a long full [...]

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