Researching whether or not Tikal is worth it? I’ve been there! As someone who is not a *huge* history fan, I wondered whether the tip to Flores and then outwards to Tikal was worth it (and that’s why I thought writing this post was important). The truth is, Tikal is pretty out of the way….
Looking for the best ways to get from Flores to Tikal? You’re in the right place! When backpacking Guatemala, our day trip to Tikal was one of our most memorable activities. But there’s a lot of confusion about visiting Tikal from Flores. For instance, I didn’t realise it takes 2 hours to get there! I…
Looking for the best ways to get to Semuc Champey from Antigua? You’re in the right place! Both Antigua and Semuc Champey are popular locations when backpacking Guatemala. In fact, Antigua was one of our favourite locations in the whole of Central America! But how do you travel between Semuc Champey and Antigua? This post outlines…
Looking to make friends in your hostel? This can be one of the best (and scariest) ways to make some travel buddies. But, how do you actually make friends in hostels? How do you approach strangers in unknown territory? How do you speak to someone you’ve never met before and not make a complete idiot out…
The burning question for backpackers travelling Guatemala: is Semuc Champey worth it? There are a lot of contradictions and opinions on the Internet, and I’d say they’re pretty split. Some say it’s totally worth it, the turquoise pools nestled in the jungle are worth the 12-hour journey. Whereas some say quite the opposite and wish…