Category: Stories

Hiking The Seven Waterfalls of Juayúa, El Salvador

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It was already warm as I followed our guide, Douglas through Juayua’s cobbled streets to the path where the hike began. A few local street dogs bounced alongside us, ever hopeful of pats or even better, food. 

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The Three Lies Of Utila, Honduras

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The only problem with Utila was that I just couldn’t bring myself to leave. 

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Finding Inspiration In Casa Na Bolom, San Cristobal de las Casas

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Is it the connections that we make with others in this life that really shape the legacy we leave? 

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The Maya World Of Copán, Honduras

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The borders that encircle the countries we recognise today as Belize, Guatemala and Honduras mean little in the story of the Maya.

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The Maya World Of Tikal, Guatemala

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The borders that encircle the countries we recognise today as Belize, Guatemala and Honduras mean little in the story of the Maya.

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The Maya Underworld Of ATM Cave, Belize

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The borders that encircle the countries we recognise today as Belize, Guatemala and Honduras mean little in the story of the Maya.

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The Maya World Of Xunantunich, Belize

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The borders that encircle the countries we recognise today as Belize, Guatemala and Honduras mean little in the story of the Maya.

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The Maya World Of Cahal Pech, Belize

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The borders that encircle the countries we recognise today as Belize, Guatemala and Honduras mean little in the story of the Maya.

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Five Reasons To Linger In San Ignacio, Belize

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I faced some polite judgement from other backpackers for my decision to stay in San Ignacio for a whole week and I can understand their confusion. 

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Snorkelling In Coiba Marine Reserve On Panama’s Pacific Coast

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On a backpacker trail that’s becoming reasonably well-trodden, Santa Catalina still felt relatively offbeat.

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