Norway Oslo and Bergen
Norway Oslo is having a heat wave! We slather on sunscreen and forge forth in the wonderful +30 degrees Celsius weather daily.…
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Irene Butler Tikal – Mega Mayan Metropolis, Guatemala
Seeing the phenomenal scale of Tikal has long been on my bucket list! In previous travels Rick and I plodded along the…
Antigua and Guatemala City
Of the 25 sprawling zones that make up Guatemala City, we decide “Zona”10 is the best fit for us. Pre-booking our first…
Nicaragua – Managua to Granada
The “flow” of Managua, Nicaragua – “Agua” the Spanish word for water ends the capitol city’s and country’s name – inspired by…
Costa Rica is “Pura Vida”
Costa Rica – You are bound to hear this versatile little phrase many times throughout Costa Rica…the exact translation for pura vida…
Dashing around David and Boquete – Panama
David and Boquete – While in Panama City I spoke at length to Nancy, a teacher from the US, who is into…
Diversity is the Pride of Panama
Panama City – We always seek out what most showcases a country, something synonymous with that country, and perhaps an item so…
Colombia – from Bustling Bogota to Colourful Cartagena
Bogota, Colombia – A sensational stimuli bombardment! From early morning until late in the evening, the “pedestrian only” Carrera 7 (7th Street)…