Ruta Maya – Part 15 This is Part 15 of a series of articles about the Aztec and Mayan pyramids and ruins in Central America. Updated Sep 2022. The Amazing Mayan City of Tikal The next stop on our tour Read more…
TIKAL – AMAZING CITY OF TEMPLES
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FLORES – PRETTY TOWN IN PETEN GUATEMALA
Visit this lovely town on the shore of Lake Peten Itza in northern Guatemala. Updated Sep 2022. Flores, Guatemala The best part of Flores is on an island in Lake Peten Itza. Its narrow cobblestone streets and colourful houses make Read more…
CARNAVAL LA PAZ – BAJA CALIFORNIA
Driving Baja California – Part 12 Updated July 2022 This is part 12 of the “Driving Baja California” series. Click on the Travel menu at the top for the other parts. Carnaval Time Traditionally, February is Carnaval (Spanish spelling) time Read more…
GETTING TO TIKAL THE HARD WAY THROUGH PETEN
Travel across the Petan to the Mayan archaeological city of Tikal. (updated 2023) Guatemala Guatemala is a heavily populated country with a population of 18,645,109 as of Sep 2022. However, most of this population is in the south of the Read more…
BUYING A VEHICLE IN AUSTRALIA
Buy a vehicle for your tour of Australia and sell it when you leave. (updated 2023) Buying a Vehicle in Australia Are you planning to tour Australia for your next trip? You will need a vehicle. Should you purchase one Read more…
LORD STRATHCONA’S HORSE MUSICAL RIDE
Lord Strathcona’s Horse Musical Ride An old Canadian Cavalry unit rides again Updated June 2022. Lord Strathcona’s Horse is a Canadian Army cavalry unit based in Edmonton, Alberta. The regiment was raised in 1900 to fight in the Boar War Read more…
YAXCHILAN – REMOTE MAYAN RUINS ON THE UCUMACINTA RIVER
Ruta Maya – Part 14 This is Part 14 of a series of articles about the Aztec and Mayan pyramids and ruins in Central America. Updated Sep 2022. Yaxchilan Yaxchilan is a Mayan Archaeological ruin on the banks of the Read more…