We recently met our new friend Carl on WarmShowers.org. Little did we know what adventures lay ahead. Carl is an avid mountain biker and volcano hiker. He regularly bikes and hikes around the volcanos near Totonicapán Department and Lago Atitlán. After only two days at Carl’s, we set off at 3am to …
Today I suffered my first serious bicycle crash in five years. I was on a casual non-touring day ride, descending at high speed in morning light and I didn’t notice an unpainted speed bump (or tumulo in GT) hiding in the shadows. I hit the tumulo at full speed and my rim immediately …
Whether you are just passing through San Cristobal de las Casas for a few days or a few weeks, La Calaca is a great option for a comfortable, affordable hostel that has a really cool house-share vibe. They have one eight bed dorm room and one double room available to rent from 60 Pesos per …
A glimpse from above at an upcoming climb In planning our route into the Guatemalan Highlands, I underestimated just how big these …
A crowd of people were gathered along the treacherous switchback as we made our descent after an 800 meter climb. My first …
Jenni Veronica Garcia is a talented Chilean musician. Her repertoire ranges from traditional Chilean folk, Brazilian bossa nova, Mexican Nueva canción, Spanish Flamenco …
Lake Tziscao is the largest of the 59 lakes found at Parque Nacional Lagunas de Montebello. We had heard good things about …
After we had received some powerful injections, the doctor prescribed us an arsenal of pills to combat the parasitos in our intestines. …
