Nicaragua- so many things to see and do!
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How to Travel Internationally for the First Time (A guest post by Jack White)
(This is a special feature – a guest post by Jack White) Traveling across your country with your partner, your dog, and your beloved truck camper? That’s amazing. You get […]
Medical situations in Honduras
The previous post shared information about the beauty and fun we had in Honduras. But as I alluded to in that post, we also encountered some medical situations. I will […]
Honduras – mud, fun, families and a birthday!
Leaving El Salvador was difficult. Not because the border crossing was tough, but because we really enjoyed the country. But as it turned out, Honduras was pretty amazing also. Our […]
El Salvador- a civil war we did not learn about in USA classrooms.
Learning about the civil war in El Salvador was a bit of a surprise to us on many levels. We learned that it was fairly recent (1982). We learned that […]
Exploring more of El Salvador
After our first days of hot springs, volcanoes and hikes we were ready to explore more of El Salvador. We passed through some touristy village such as Ataco and Alegria […]
El Salvador- too often skipped!
This blog post contains colorful images and a few videos. Please wait for these items to load or view on a larger screen for the full effect. Enjoy! Many travelers […]
Guatemala finale’ (and we go out with a snap)
Being in Guatemala was beginning to feel easy and comfortable to us. We had been there so long that we were at risk of running out of time on our […]
Laguna Chicabal- flowers, soccer and sheep!
Guatemala has a lot of mountains and volcanos. It is just a fact. Everywhere you drive, you are on winding, mountain roads. And as you look across every horizon, you […]
Volcanic (thermal) hot pools in Guatemala-
Fuentes Georgina’s is a treasure that is hidden in the fertile hillsides and canyons of Guatemala in the Quetzaltenango Department. This area is one of the most productive regions of […]
Lake Atitlan and surrounding villages
(This blog post contains three movies, wait for them to load for the full experience) We arrived to Panajachel, a town on the shore of Lake Atitlan and secured a […]
Chichicastenango (Chichi) and the largest market in Central America
Driving to the mountain town of Chichicastenango involves steep, winding roads that are generously sprinkled with potholes. Around each sharp turn lies a new visual treat such as green fields, […]
Camping Tips: How To Be Prepared With Your Family (a guest post from Jamie Strand)
The following post was prepared and submitted by Jamie Strand. Thanks for your input, Jamie. I hope the readers enjoy this. Photo via Pixabay by Free-Photos Camping is a great […]
Antigua, Guatemala
Antigua means, “antique” in Spanish. The city of Antigua is truly an antique, a relic of the past. This city was once the bustling business and religious capital of the […]
Guatemalan Chicken Bus- a way of life!
(This post contains one video and many photos, wait for it to load!) Each year in the United States hundreds of school buses are decommissioned. They are deemed unsafe for […]
Guatemala City for a week or so…..
(Note, this post is filled with bright colors and contains two videos, wait for them to load to get the full effect) Every now and then we enjoy getting off […]
Guatemala- A few campsites…..
After seeing Tikal we drove around the lake we were camped on. That took us to another lakeside camp spot on the island of Flores. This free spot was next […]
Guatemala- Tikal
El Remate was the gateway village to visit the ruins of Tikal. This Mayan architecture is notable for its size and some unique building features. The most visible unique feature […]
Guatemala- arrival
After nearly 30 days of exploring this small country, we found that leaving Belize was a fairly simple procedure. The Belize side requires a few fees and stamps upon exit. […]
Belize big iguanas and rising rivers
Down near the Southern border of Belize lies Punta Gorda, an interesting little town. It has a very Caribbean vibe. But many people speak Spanish, as it shares a jungle […]
