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Brian and Brooke vs. the World brings you one couple who, after planning a multi-year RTW, had to switch gears when Brian accepted an expat job offer, and Brooke accepted traveling on her own. See how this couple handles the excitement, and stress, of pur
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Ok, just give me a coke.
There are a few things in life that make me immediately happy, and drinking a nice diet cola is one of them. I don’t know what it is exactly, but when I get a taste of that carbonated fake-sweetene...
Ok, just give me a coke.
There are a few things in life that make me immediately happy, and drinking a nice diet cola is one of them. I don’t know what it is exactly, but when I get a taste of that carbonated fake-sweetene...
El Fin Del Viaje
El fin del viaje. After Copan, the end of the trip was inevitably drawing near. It sounds silly to say this, but we felt as though we had come full circle, in more ways than one. Not only were we e...
El Fin Del Viaje
El fin del viaje. After Copan, the end of the trip was inevitably drawing near. It sounds silly to say this, but we felt as though we had come full circle, in more ways than one. Not only were we e...
The Gringo Tax
One of the most frustrating parts of traveling in Guatemala is never really knowing the true price of a service – a bus ride – or anything for that matter – a hotel room, a banana, or a shirt. ...
Welcome to the Jungle
After much deliberation, Brian and I decided our next stop after Tikal was Rio Dulce. We made our way in the morning to the place in Flores where the guidebook says is a bus stop, but in actuality it...
Palenque to Tikal - Video Up!
Just wanted to let you all know we finally got the video uploaded for Palenque to Tikal! Have a looksee....
From Palenque to Tikal - Muchas Ruinas
It’s been a while since my last post since Brian and I have been on the move practically every other day. I believe we left off at Palenque, Mexico – the home of one of the best preserved (or rec...
My favorite breakfast - tipico.
My favorite Guatemalan dish is from the breakfast menu, but I often find myself ordering it for dinner as well. The first time I had it in Antigua, I wasn’t quite sure of what to do with it. They ...
Me and My Box
On the way to Xela, and while walking around Xela, I realized having our backpacks stuffed with all the wonderful things we bought in Chichicastenango was going to be a problem. After tightening my s...
Hola, Quiere Pan?!
In the last post, I made a reference to the “Quiere pan” lady in San Pedro. There are actually many, but one in particular is very persistent with her job of haggling any passerby to buy one of t...
10 Realizations
1) Chicken Buses aren’t for chickens. - Seriously, there are no chickens on these buses. If you can’t take whipping around mountain roads at high speeds, then these old-school American buses ar...
Our abode.
Just wanted to do a quick post on the place we are currently staying at in San Pedro. This is a video we did of the school´s dorm (I know our families would like to see where we are staying). We ar...
Spanish 101: Pop Quiz
It’s hard to concentrate in class when: a) You’re surrounded by beautiful gardens bathing in the sun b) You’re able to hear the waves from the lake washing ashore c) Your Spanish language teach...
I feel the earth… move… under my feet.
“Hurry! Run to the doorway!” I tried to say, but there wasn’t time. I was already out of my chair in motion. My body was reacting before my mind could even process it. Brian, too, was reachi...
Panajachel? More like Pana - where the freak is the electricity - jachel!
I believe we last left off in Antigua, recovering from our New Year’s celebrating. After a much needed day of rest, we decided to head off on the 2nd to Panajachel where we would catch the boat rid...
Guatemalans really love firecrackers!
Stereotypical or not, Guatemalans have a soft spot for anything that goes boom, pop, or kaboom. Klay and Gabby, the hostel owners, decided to help us celebrate the new year in style. They provided u...
Yes, that IS lava.
Finding interesting activities to keep you busy is not hard in Antigua. People are constantly handing out flyers on the street for the various travel agencies they work for. Brian and I found a fair...
Helloooo Antigua
It's after 9pm in Guatemala, and Brian and I are happy to report we are alive... but barely. We are absolutely exhausted! However, the day has been a joy since we did make it to Antigua and were abl...
Festively Plump
From flashing lights to ringing bells, the one true sign that lets me know the holidays have arrived is when my pants start fitting a little more snug. You know you feel it, too! Fall is the season ...
Getting Robbed, Mugged, & Pickpocketed in Guatemala
I just want to thank Lonely Planet for officially getting me scared for my upcoming adventure in Guatemala. I know it is their job to point out anything that might be of importance to travelers - the...