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Cantarranas Honduras, City of Murals

Cantarranas Honduras, City of Murals

On a drive from Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras, through the damp, misty rainforest of La Tigra, I found my way to the outskirts of the small colonial city of Cantarranas. Driving up and down steep, irregular hills, swerving around sharp turns and tricky curves,...

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El Salvador — Bolas de Fuego

El Salvador — Bolas de Fuego

You may have heard of El Salvador for a number of reasons, although the most prominent story is often, sadly, gang violence. There are, however, many other aspects to this small, friendly Central American country which contribute to a reality far from the image...

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Guatemala Revealed

Guatemala Revealed

A blaring buzzer abruptly invades my dreams. I have fallen from that castle in the air to land on the bed of my shadowy hotel room. My eyes are wide open, but I can't see a thing. I frantically fumble for my phone atop the nightstand. I finally manage to swipe off...

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Don’t Skip Santa Ana, El Salvador

Don’t Skip Santa Ana, El Salvador

Travelling is a funny thing. Generally, it is the "big" experiences that we expect to stick with us. When in El Salvador, these "big" experiences might be climbing a volcano or surfing a world-class point break. These are the things that should,...

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Living the Pura Vida – Costa Rica

It was a hot morning in Montezuma, Costa Rica and the walk down the hill to the village was agony. I was only half way down the hill when a young man on a motorbike stopped. "Senorita, I take you to bottom of hill if you like." He was wearing a nice shirt...

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A Day in Chichicastenango

A Day in Chichicastenango

Chichicastenango Guatemala Arriving in Chichicastenango Early Sunday morning I found myself on an uphill shuttle scaling winding roads and crossing lush terrace fields on my way to Chichicastenango. Every Thursday and Sunday the sleepy little town that lies on a...

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Actun Tunichil Muknal, Belize, Caves and Superstition

Actun Tunichil Muknal, Belize, Caves and Superstition

My guide, Jose, looked around at me and put his finger to his lips, "Shh, can you feel the spirits?" I held my breath. Human skeletons and cracked pottery lay scattered on the ground. Obsidian blades that were once used to pierce the tongue and genitals sat near a...

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Among the CloudsOn Tajumulco, Guatemala

Among the Clouds
On Tajumulco, Guatemala

Climbing Tajumulco My boots crunch the gravel underfoot as I stare down a volcano. Tajumulco rises impressive before me, a ring of clouds surrounding its base, the only thing to hint this is the highest peak in Guatemala and all Central America. At 4,220 meters (or...

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Exploring Costa Rica with Massi Devoto Chen

Exploring Costa Rica with Massi Devoto Chen

Get In The Know About Costa Rica with Massi Devoto Chen Our video Interview I had the pleasure of meeting Massi Devoto Chen at Pann's in Los Angeles to discuss one of my favorite topics, Costa Rica. What I remember most about my first trip to Costa Rica, a visit to...

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Volcano Boarding the Cerro Negro, Nicaragua

Volcano Boarding the Cerro Negro, Nicaragua

Volcano Boarding in Nicaragua The blazing sun beat down as I tried yet again to adjust my board to a comfortable position with little success. I stumbled over the jutting rocks and felt the heat of the sizzling black sand. The rest of the group were suffering equally...

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Colonial Duo Tour

Colonial Duo Tour

  New Colonial Duo Program: El Salvador and Guatemala 6 days Day 1 - Airport to Suchitoto Welcome at the airport and transfer to Suchitoto City. Overnight at Suchitoto. Day 2 - Old City Suchitoto Tour, colonial architecture The city of Suchitoto that offers an...

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