Guatemala is often overlooked as a tourist destination, but it is an ideal vacation spot for Americans looking for an out-of-the-ordinary experience. Less dangerous than many of its Latin American neighbors, and much cheaper to travel than in Europe or Asia, Guatemala offers beautiful scenery, historic ruins and an exotic cultural experience. Since knowledge of […]
Tag Archives: Tikal
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Feb
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Central America is an enchanted land of mystery from the past to the present. It joins the continents of North and South America and has been settled, claimed and conquered by both as well as Europe. Today it is comprised of seven independent nations: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. In […]
Ever since a co-worker handed me a tiny cookie with a barrage of colorful sprinkles on top of it from a nearby Mexican bakery, I’ve been hooked. That day, she told me she had picked up a bag of pastries to take home and offered me one to try. I tried it, and on the […]
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If you’re planning a cruise in the Western Caribbean, there are a host of opportunities for you to commune with history. There are any number of excursions offered privately and by the various cruise lines that will take you into the heart of what remains of the once mighty Mayan civilization. You’ll have the opportunity […]
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There has been much excitement regarding the Mayan calendar, especially noting that it “ends” on Dec 21, 2012 – according to the calendar. On a recent trip to Belize in central America, my wife and I visited several of the Mayan sites. We visited Tikal to the west. She and I actually sat on Temple […]
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We tend to take public transportation for granted, except when stuck in the middle of some god forsaken jungle where there isn’t any. Venting about the irrationality of the bus service wouldn’t move us any closer to our destinations. Strong will and the ability to trust the unknown were our salvation… along with adaptation, which […]
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The next big celebration will be on the 4th of July in Texas. With temperatures in the high 90’s and maybe even 100s, spending all day outside is probably not an option. Here are some suggestions for what to look out for on the July 4th holiday before the evening fireworks. Freedom Us On Monday, […]
Antigua, Guatemala is a pretty popular vacation destination, but for most, Antigua serves as the hub from which you travel to the lake, Tikal and other fascinating areas of the country. Antigua can hold its own in entertainment and adventure, though. Let’s take a look at some of the things you can do around this […]