Guatemala is a Central American backpacking gem, filled with mind-blowing nature, fascinating culture, amazing ancient ruins and some of the most beautiful small towns in the entire region. It may have been overshadowed by Mexico or Costa Rica in the past, but nowadays every adventurous traveller knows that this epic country needs to be on…
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The ultimate guide to backpacking Guatemala
This Central American country is a little less travelled than some of its neighbours, but the República de Guatemala is turning heads as backpackers come to explore. Mountains and volcanoes dominate the landscape from Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlan and Antigua. Head further north into the middle of the country and the mountains disappear and are…
Central America Backpacking Guide
As a backpacking destination, Central America’s seven countries offer some of the world’s most diverse and jaw-dropping scenery. With shorter distances to travel than in North or South America, this compact continent can have you hiking smoking volcanoes one week and taking in some dreamy diving the next. Each country has its own character and…
The 18 best hostels in Guatemala
How to find the best hostels in Guatemala for your trip Guatemala is an exhilarating country that’s recently seen a massive surge in popularity – in fact, it’s one of our hottest backpacking destinations for 2019. From huge, bustling cities to ancient Mayan ruins and everything in between, Guatemala deserves its moment in the spotlight….
Warm winter vacations in the USA (and beyond!): best 22 places to escape the winter blues!
The trees are bare, t-shirt weather is a distant memory and the nights are long (and freezing) – winter is well and truly upon us! Hot chocolate has become a staple of our diet and ice skates have been broken out to try and make the most of the freezing temperatures. Some people love the…
Just off the beaten path in Belize and Guatemala
Like a line of ants moving through the forest, you are guaranteed to find a trail of Westerners travelling from Cancún to Guatemala City via Belize. But that doesn’t mean you won’t find any hidden gems along the way – you just have to know where to look. BELIZE There’s more to the Cayes than…
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