Ever since a co-worker handed me a tiny cookie with a barrage of colorful sprinkles on top of it from a nearby Mexican bakery, I’ve been hooked. That day, she told me she had picked up a bag of pastries to take home and offered me one to try. I tried it, and on the ...
July 4 in Texas will be the next great celebration. With temperatures in the high 90’s and maybe even 100s, spending a whole day outside is probably not an option. Here are a few suggestions that could spice up July 4th holiday before the evening fireworks show. Freedom Over TexasJoin Us Monday, July 4, 2011 ...
There has been much excitement regarding the Mayan calendar, especially noting that it “ends” on Dec 21, 2012 – according to the calendar. On a recent trip to Belize in central America, my wife and I visited several of the Mayan sites. We visited Tikal to the west. She and I actually sat on Temple ...
Central America is an enchanted land of mystery from its past to its present. It connects the North and South American continents and has been settled, claimed, and exploited by both as well as Europe. Today, it is comprised of seven independent countries: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Of the ...
Antigua, Guatemala is a pretty popular vacation destination, but for most, Antigua serves as the hub from which you travel to the lake, Tikal and other fascinating areas of the country. Antigua can hold its own in entertainment and adventure, though. Let’s take a look at some of the things you can do around this ...
Guatemala is often overlooked as a tourist destination, but it is an ideal vacation spot for Americans looking for an out-of-the-norm experience. Less dangerous than many of its Latin American neighbors, far cheaper to get to and travel in than Europe or Asia, Guatemala offers beautiful scenery, historic ruins, and an exotic cultural experience. While ...
If you’re planning a cruise in the Western Caribbean, there are a host of opportunities for you to commune with history. There are any number of excursions offered privately and by the various cruise lines that will take you into the heart of what remains of the once mighty Mayan civilization. You’ll have the opportunity ...
We tend to take public transportation for granted, except when stuck in the middle of some god forsaken jungle where there isn’t any. Venting about the irrationality of the bus service wouldn’t move us any closer to our destinations. Strong will and the ability to trust the unknown were our salvation… along with adaptation, which ...
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