Tag: Guatemala

  • Tikal’s Sunrise Tour:  Is it Worth It?  Know Before You Go.

    Tikal’s Sunrise Tour: Is it Worth It? Know Before You Go.

    Tikal, the incredible Maya city buried deep in central Guatemala is almost as shrouded in mystery today as it was when it was first rediscovered after being reclaimed by the jungle centuries after it was abandoned by the enigmatic culture who lived there: the Maya. Why they left, why their…

  • The Value of Being Friendly

    The Value of Being Friendly

    It doesn’t take a lot to be nice to the people around you, yet somehow many of us find it easier to be otherwise. Here’s a story of how my friendliness actually saved me from a pretty scary situation, and I think it’s a great lesson for travelers: Treat those…