The most populous country in the Central America The country of the Maya people, surprisingly with active volcanoes, which frequently erupt, causing landslides and earthquakes. It has 2 international airports, one in the capital and in Flores. Capitals 1776-current: Guatemala City 1541-1776: Antigua 1527-1541: Ciudad Vieja 1525-1527: Tecpán Currency Quetzal, which is the name of…
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3-days Itinerary for Dubrovnik
After staying in Dubrovnik for a week, I decided to covers top things to do in this Medieval town. This post offers a comprehensive 3 days itinerary that, to my opinion, lets visitor better understand the history and culture of the place in the limited time. Dubrovnik is famous not only being an inspiration place…
Guide to whale watching in Maui.
The island Maui has a lot to offer for visitors: hiking, water activities, sun bathing, the list is endless. During the winter there is a unique opportunity to witness something great (in the literal meaning of the word) – whales. After doing a little bit of a research, I realized that there are a lot…
Football in Latin America
In anticipation of the main football event of the year 2019 between Liverpool and Tottenham, the League of Champions final. I’ve decided to share my experience attending football games in Mexico and Colombia. Is it true that football is religion in Latin America? It is well-known fact, that players from this continent have conquered fans’…
Traveling through rural Colombia
Cartagena, Medellin, Santa Marta are the typical “most tourist invaded” places to visit in Colombia. Today I’ll take you off beaten path to discover life of lethargic, but full of colors granja. Learn history, a little bit of Spanish and other fun things while traveling in rural Colombia with me. Day 1, Saturday, What is…
Sunrise at the top of Haleakala
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Strolling in La Candelaria, Bogota’s historic neighborhood.
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Bogota Botanical Garden
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How Panama got its independence?
Can you imagine an allience in South America rivaling NATO, NAFTA or OPEC? A country dominating the international markets of crude oil, exports of bananas and coffee, abundunt natural resources. A country with access to the two biggest oceans, shared language and history. But wait a second… what Panama has to do with it..? In…
Colombian cultural quirks
Thursday night, sleepless eyes, time on hands. Midday naps are very controversial. Yes you feel rested and recharged, but falling asleep at regular hours might not happen. In one of these days a muse visited me and inspired to share couple thoughts about Colombian culture, that I’ve found interesting. Entonces after living a month in Colombia,…