Who knew that hiking an active volcano would be possible? Hiking Pacaya Volcano is a fun, rewarding experience! I can’t really say where my obsession with volcanoes comes from – all I knew when I visited Guatemala was that I wanted to hike up Pacaya Volcano. I grew up in Sardinia, pretty much the only […]
Are you ever tired of having to travel by bus? Well, I must say I am and each time I get to a place, I need a long time to work up the courage to jump on another bus. Travelling up to Nicaragua was a real adventure, despite being very uncomfortable it was an interesting […]
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 […]
Backpackers travelling through Central America will hardly have any chance to skip a ride on a chicken bus. They are very common in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama – but not in the super-modern Costa Rica. Here are a few questions and answers that may help you make your mind on whether to hop on one of these […]
