by Claudia Tavani | May 1, 2015 | El Salvador
Considered one of the most dangerous countries in the world, I found El Salvador to be a lovely place. I surely did not visit it extensively, having stopped only in Suchitoto – one of the places to visit in El Salvador, which I reached after having crossed the Gulf of Fonseca. Nevertheless, I enjoyed my […]
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by Claudia Tavani | Sep 23, 2014 | El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Misadventures, Nicaragua, Rants
Bus rides in Central America can be challenging. There is no end to how uncomfortable they can be. Although I must admit they can also be a lot of fun, as one gets to meet other backpackers, share tips and stories. Getting to Copan Ruinas, Honduras, from Flores, Guatemala, was a really long trip that tested my spirit for adventure, […]
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by Claudia Tavani | Sep 23, 2014 | Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Planning ahead
A gap year in Latin America is most travellers’ dream. Many embark on a trip entailing long haul flights and several border crossings, and being aware of the border crossing requirements and the possible scams can help backpackers save a lot of time – not to mention a few bucks. Here are a few questions, answered for you on […]
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