This is from my 2004 trip to Belize. Since I am currently in Belize, I am republishing both for my own memories and to share with you. At the top of a hill near San Ignacio, in the Cayo District (Belizes largest), sits Cahal Pech, the oldest known Maya site. These ruins of a Maya ceremonial …
There are a bunch of jungle lodges or eco lodges in Belize and it’s hard to know which one to pick. We stayed at Table Rock Jungle Lodge in the Cayo District near San Ignacio and found a bunch of reasons why it is one of the best family resorts in Belize. Here’s what you need to know to plan your own trip and know if this is the right jungle lodge for you.
This is from my 2004 trip to Belize. Since I am currently in Belize, I am republishing both for my own memories and to share with you. (Update at the end.) When the Maya lived here the area was more densely populated than it is today. But somehow, the Maya were able to sustain themselves …
Masewal Forest Garden and Medicine Trail, Belize Read More »
From the town of Antigua, Guatemala we could see three volcanoes. The one that dominates the view is Volcán Agua. It lords over the town looking just like a volcano should—conical and rising straight from the ground with nary a foothill to block its impressive girth. The first full day we were in Antigua, we …
Planning a trip to Costa Rica with kids to hit the beach? We’ll share the best places to visit in Costa Rica and help you plan your Costa Rica vacations at the beach. Costa Rica with Kids A family vacation in Costa Rica is sure to be filled with adventures and experiences that you remember …
Things To Do in Costa Rica with Kids (at the beach) Read More »
I started writing about Peru over a year ago…and am finally getting back to it today. Today we got our first glimpse of Machu Picchu. We almost missed it. The night before we debated whether we should walk the road from La Playa to Santa Theresa or take a longer, steeper trail over the mountain …
You’re never alone in the Andes. Subsistence farms with their tiered gardens and noisy chickens hang tightly to the mountains. Couples much older than I pass you with heavy loads on their backs. A guy on a burro is led by a man holding an old radio to his ear. But still, we’ve been out …
We woke up at El Maizal to find ourselves on a terrace, surrounded on three sides by mountains across deep valleys. Since we arrived in the dark we didn’t know exactly what to expect; we weren’t disappointed. El Maizal is a little farm perched on the side of the Andes. I didn’t write down the …
First off, Henry said I should tell you how to pronounce “Choquequirao.” It took me a little practice–the quechua words are tricky. Show-kay-ca-row (that “row” rhymes with “cow.”) I don’t know if that helps, but there you go. It seemed that the campsites in this little slice of the Andes kept getting better and better. …
The morning of our second day on the trail (and every morning after that) Wilbert woke us up. He came to the door of each of our tents and said, “Buenos Dias! Coca tea?” One of my dreams in life is to be woken by someone handing me a cup of tea, and then to …
TravelingMel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
