I’d heard a lot about Caye Caulker (pronounced ‘Key’ Caulker) from travelers and everyone agreed that Caye Caulker was the ideal place for sun and low-key and anti-resorty fun. This sounded like us. Dreaming how I could jump from bed into the ocean for a dip in the early warm mornings. Our days in Caye Caulker were, Read More
It feels kind of metropolitan–a wee bit European, a bit gritty and very Guatemalan. Quetzaltenango showed us an intimate and very real view of Guatemala. Surrounded by a plethora of typical Mayan villages Quetzaltenango aka Xela is a city with a real heart. To get the most out of this place and it’s surroundings come, Read More
Learning Spanish is popular in Guatemala and places like Antigua and Lago Atitlan are well-known for it. But if you want to remain fairly off-the-trail, Xela is definitely the place to go. It’s not like it’s the only Spanish speaking country on the continent but a number of factors make it Guatemala and in, Read More
I loved saying I was going to Guatemala, it sounded faraway, unknown and kind of exotic in a strange way. The smooth and rhythmic sound of “Gwah-teh-maah-laa.” was music to my ears. I really had little idea what to expect and I wondered what it was really like? Now I can say living in, Read More
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
I have so many messages from people about Mexico. Many are myths, imaginations or perceptions about what Mexico is, and how awfully dangerous it must be. We have discovered the beautiful side of Mexico, far away from the myths and imaginations of some. I think Mexico is either underrated or unknown in some parts of, Read More
What do Pyramids, Churches, Grasshoppers and Volcanoes have in common? Let’s head to Cholula in Central Mexico to find out… we’d been staying in Puebla, just six miles west of this historically important colonial town. Cholula is best known for ‘The Great Pyramid’, the ‘Puffing Volcanoes’ and 40 Churches…
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
Airbnb has rapidly become our preferred way for locating suitable places to stay around the world. This lodging website is intuitive and easy to use. We have found some great places and people to stay with so far on our adventure around the world. These days I always start with Airbnb.
Simply meet at the Mayan Cross outside the cathedral in downtown San Cristobal de las Casas at 9.30 am any day of the week and your local guide will magically arrive. For 200 pesos he will take you on an intriguing and magical journey into Ancient Mayan culture.
To bucket list or to wander list? This is not a bucket list – it’s a Claytons – you know the one you have when you’re not having one! I called it my Wander List because apparently things need labels! Besides I would fill a bucket way too quick and then what would I, Read More
Zocalo – say – Zo – Ca – lo It does have a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Everyone knows many cities have a famous plaza or square like London’s Trafalgar Square, Moscow’s Red Square and Beijing’s Tiananmen Square – but a Zocalo? I thought ‘The Zocalo’ only existed in Mexico City.