About 600 miles off the coast of Morocco, in the Atlantic Ocean, sits the Portuguese island of Madeira. Known mostly for … More
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London, England
With less than a day to “explore” London last month, I got around the city by the Underground, a double decker sight seeing … More
Shi Shi Beach, Washington, USA
About half an hour drive from Neah Bay, just south of Cape Flattery is a beautiful stretch of sand called Shi … More
Tikal National Park, Guatemala
On our very first full day in Guatemala, we stayed in El Remate on the east side of Lago Petén Itzá to be … More
Adventures in Guatemala – 1 week itinerary
exploring ancient Mayan ruins entangled in vines and strangled with roots, jumping from the edge of a waterfall into crystal limestone … More
Antigua, Guatemala
Once again while in Guatemala, we traveled by mini-bus. The trip from Lanquin to Antigua was similar to the one … More
Semuc Champey, Guatemala
There’s a place somewhere in central Guatemala in the middle of a mountainous jungle with crystal clear water and nibbling … More
Lanquin, Guatemala
The voyage to Lanquin from Flores was eventful to say the least. The driver stopped the bus just about a … More
Flores + El Remate, Guatemala
The main reason for staying in Flores and its surrounding area is to visit Tikal National Park. But the town of … More
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, España. The very last destination on a backpacking journey around Europe. Only one night and two days were spent … More