What Is The Beaten Track, And Does It Matter If We Ever Get Off It?
When I first started travelling I gave little thought to whether I was following everyone else or not.
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All The Colours Of San Cristobal De Las Casas, Mexico
Occasionally, necessity drives our decisions. That’s how southern Mexico became a last minute stop on my journey through Central America.
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Five Places In Central America That You May Not Know
In Central America there’s a well established ‘Gringo’ trail for good reason. The Maya ruins, colonial cities and tropical coastline that make up the isthmus draw backpackers, holiday makers and expats from around the world.
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Sustainable Trails: Are Too Many Of Us Hiking Guatemala’s Volcán Acatenango?
“I’ve been coming up here with my father since I was ten.” Lionel told me. “Of course, there was no one else up here then”.
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In Search Of The Resplendent Quetzal
“Maybe we should go to Salama?”. I put the question to my travel buddy despite knowing it was a big ask. Salama was a two day trip off our planned route but that’s how extreme my quetzal obsession had become.
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Liquid: Life In Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica
Nowhere is it more obvious that water gives life than in Monteverde Cloud Forest.
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The People Of Central America: David
I had the pleasure of meeting David as part of a free walking tour that I joined through the city of San Salvador.
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A Lazy Novice’s Guide To Birding In Central America
From colourful flashes within the canopies to melodic morning songs, birds will be a lasting memory of my time in Central America.
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