Antigua has just so many things to offer. I had the opportunity to see and experience so many great things. I was just sifting through my pictures, and I thought I would share some of them, probably about stuff I... Continue Reading →
Guatemala is not considered the safest place to travel. During my preparations of this trip, of course I was thinking many times whether this trip to Guatemala is a good idea from a security perspective. I've studied the travel advice... Continue Reading →
It is my last day here in Guatemala, time to say good bye. Only 3 hours left until I have to leave for the airport. These 8 weeks have been an incredible experience, and I have learned and seen a... Continue Reading →
My time on the construction site is over. 4 weeks of hard work, during which I've learned a lot, got some good exercise, and had a great experience in general. I am also grateful that there were no major problems... Continue Reading →
Traveling is something that I and my social environment take for granted. Sometimes I almost feel bad when I tell people that I am just going to stay at home during my vacation. It is almost normal to go somewhere... Continue Reading →
The Tikal Maya ruins are probably the most famous touristic spot here in Guatemala. This weekend, I finally had the chance to visit this magnificent site. My Spanish school offers trips to Tikal, but unfortunately the requirement of at least... Continue Reading →
As you may have read in my previous post, I am currently working as a volunteer on a construction site, building a house for poor people. After almost 3 weeks on the construction site, my two volunteer fellows and I... Continue Reading →