Antigua, Guatemala – Volcanoes, Earthquakes, And Extranjeros
A day trip to Antigua, Guatemala – a city with beautiful scenery and lots of foreigners
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Surviving My First Chicken Bus Ride
Surviving my first chicken bus ride while speeding around Guatemala’s mountains
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Quetzaltenango/Xela, Guatemala
A day in Guatemala’s second-biggest city, Quetzaltenango (aka Xela)
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Crossing Into Guatemala – And Probably Paying My First Bribe
Crossing the Mexican-Guatemala border and probably paying a bribe to a corrupt immigration officer
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Photo Friday – Tuna, The Cactus Fruit – San Cristobal de Las Casas, Mexico
The amazing cactus fruit of the desert – tuna – as seen growing on a cactus in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Mexico
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Goodbye Mexico, You Were Wonderful And I’ll Miss You
A farewell to a country that will always be in my heart. Thanks and goodbye Mexico!
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Volunteering With An Indigenous Women’s Co-op In Chiapas
Helping out an indigenous women’s Co-op in Chiapas, Mexico
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San Cristobal, Chiapas – Paradise In Mexico?
Is San Cristobal, Chiapas paradise? Many have said so, and it’s hard to disagree…
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50 For 50 Contest – Get A Postcard From Central America!
Receive a postcard from Central America for being a loyal reader of my blog and for helping extend its reach
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Quick Tour Of Mexico City
A quick tour through Mexico City
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Photo Friday – Buena Vista – Mexico City, Mexico
A view of Mexico City from Chapultepec Castle
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Some Reflection After Six Weeks Of Happy Nomad Touring
Some reflection on experiences and people during the start of The Happy Nomad Tour and an update of what’s to come
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Viva Mexico – Mexican Independence Day
Celebrating Mexican Independence Day with amazing people, wonderful food, and fun traditions. Viva Mexico!
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Photo Friday – Mexican Independence Day – Leon, Mexico
A lit up Mexican Flag to celebrate the 201st Mexican Independence Day
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Determination To Get Your Life Back And Walk Again
The story of Jose, a patient at the nursing home where I’m volunteering in Leon, Mexico, and his determination to walk again after losing parts of both legs.
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Day Trip To Guanajuato, Mexico
A day trip to the colonial city of Guanajuato, Mexico
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How To Measure Success When Volunteering
How can you measure success, or your impact, when volunteering? Something that happened yesterday gave me all the statistics I need.
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