Livingston: Guatemala’s Melting Pot of African Heritage, Indigenous Culture and Racist Tourists
I was really excited to visit Livingston. In fact, when we were planning our backpacking trip through Guatemala, I fully […]
off the beaten path
Rio Dulce: Relaxing and Exploring on Guatemala’s Sweet River
Tropical Rio Dulce is an underrated destination in Guatemala. The beautiful, lazy river rambles through sumptuous jungle hillsides crammed with
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Lanquín, Guatemala: Exploring the Caves and Chocolate Beyond Semuc Champey
Lanquín is a bit of an enigma. It’s the gateway to the hugely popular natural area of Semuc Champey, one
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Quetzals to Orchids: A Travel Guide to the Birds and Flowers of Cobán, Guatemala
Poets have written a million words inspired by the beauty of birds and flowers. There are few flowers more beautiful
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Is Guatemala City Worth Visiting?
Is Guatemala City worth visiting? Even though I’ve been there, I’m still not sure I can answer that question. Guatemala
Go to Guatemala: A Travel Guide Without the Tourist Traps
Guatemala is a country that has almost everything an adventurous traveler might desire. Do you want highland treks along the
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Sukhothai: You Should Visit Thailand’s First Capital
Historical ruins aren’t typically on the list of reasons people travel to Thailand. Especially considering that nearby Cambodia is home
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Fragrant Hills Park: a New View of Beijing
Where can you find nature in a city of 20 million people? At first glance, Beijing seems like the last
Qiuxia Garden: An Ancient Chinese Garden in Shanghai’s Backyard
If you’re looking for an escape from Shanghai’s overwhelming glistening modernity, you could do a lot worse than Qiuxia Garden.
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Jinshan Fishing Village: The Sea-Side Town with No Sea-Side
There isn’t much to Jinshan Fishing Village, or Jinshanzui, or 金山嘴渔村. However, it’s a nice place to spend an afternoon
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