Guatemala’s Tajumulco Volcano is impressive. A gigantic 13,845 foot peak that stands among the great giants of the Americas. Surprisingly, it is not so well-known among trekkers, despite it being the highest point in Central America. There were many volcanoes around Xela, but when we heard Celas Maya (our Spanish School) was planning a trip to, Read More

Just an hour or so out of Mexico city is the Pyramids of Teotihuacán. The ruins of Teotihuacán are among the most remarkable in Mexico and some of the most important ruins in the world. Teotihuacán (“teh-oh-tee-wa-KHAN”)  –  the  ancient sacred site 30 miles northeast of Mexico City.  Teotihuacan provides an opportunity to see monumental, Read More

You may get horribly lost in the streets of Guanajuato, but … so what!  This is the most fascinating place in the world to be lost – and I highly recommend walking until you are lost. We’re definitely lost – completely lost deep in the magic of discovery…

1977 was the year we heard the sounds of Abba, Fleetwood Mac, Rod Stewart, Bee Gees and Hot Chocolate…. you sexy thing…

A warm aura of romance and mystique hangs over the five villages. Inset like gems in the craggy coastline these villages will have you feeling like you’ve wandered onto a movie set. I’d never heard of this place until I asked a young Italian in Queenstown “what is the best place to visit in, Read More

Inca Trail Peru

Choosing to hike the Inca Trail in Peru is not a decision that should be made without foresight and thinking ahead. It is up to you to ensure that you are fully prepared for what the hike will involve and know what items you need to bring. Here is some advice from those of, Read More

Day 3 – Inca Trail Chaquicocha to Winaywayna – Inca Flats Our reward from yesterday’s slog on the Inca Trail  is a somewhat more leisurely scenic six hour day on what is called Inca Flats. In reality the “Inca Flats” means up, down, up down, and then there is a long slow drop of 1,200, Read More

Inca Trail Peru

Inca Trail – Day 1 Km 82 (2720m) – Ayapata (3300m) The big day has finally arrived. We are actually going to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. There has been little preparation apart from alcohol and coffee abstination, but we are feeling confident. We wake at 3.30am on the morning of the, Read More

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