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BackpackingFebruary 16, 2010March 9, 2011

Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) – The Sacrificial Caves

**This is the 2nd part of a two-part series covering the Actun Tunichil Munkal Cave tour. Don't miss part one [here]*** Actun Tunichil Muknal I hate to see things like that happen, but was immensely relieved - as it meant that after an incredibly rough start, the trip was finally getting on …

BackpackingFebruary 16, 2010April 19, 2011

Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) – An Adventure Begins

I'd spent the previous day exploring San Ignacio and comparing tours, tour companies, and their prices. Everyone I spoke with informed me that the Actun Tunichil Muknal or ATM tour was an absolute must. I was still he…

BackpackingFebruary 9, 2010March 9, 2011

Christmas in Placencia

Of all the cities I spent time in during my stay in Belize the city of Placencia was the least captivating. Despite being located on a long peninsula with a beautiful crescent white sand beach. I'll admit, that my ex…

BackpackingJanuary 20, 2010March 9, 2011

Caye Caulker – Belize’s Hidden Gem

When I talk about Belize - Caye Caulker (pronounced Key-Caulker) - is the place that quickly comes to mind as my favorite. The somewhat sleepy island village is a backpacker's dream. Beautiful water, exciting day tri…

BackpackingJanuary 13, 2010March 9, 2011

Exploring the City of San Pedro in Belize

Rested, well fed and eager to explore San Pedro I rolled out of bed and just barely remembered to throw on my swimming trunks before stumbling out into the open 2nd story porch area that led to my room. With sleep sti…

BackpackingDecember 30, 2009March 9, 2011

Shipwrecked on the way to San Pedro

After a relatively early start I set off to catch the 11AM bus from Playa del Carmen, Mexico down to Chetumal, Mexico. The plan was to cross the border into Belize, head to Corozal and then catch a water taxi or cheap inter island flight from there out to the famous barrier islands - most likely …

BackpackingDecember 26, 2009March 9, 2011

The Start of A Travel Adventure – Playa Del Carmen

*I'll start this post by sharing one of the joys of travel. Though the post itself will be presented chronologically - it's currently the 26th of December. I'm sitting in an internet cafe in San Ignacio on the Belize/…

BackpackingDecember 15, 2009October 26, 2011

The Packing Video – Belize and Mexico in December

***Update as of 1/13/09 I have returned to the states and will be doing a re-cap. The above list needs significant commentary as I overpacked/packed for a climate that was far colder than what I encountered. Th…

BackpackingDecember 4, 2009

Personalize Your Travel Photography

Even the most experienced travel photographers make a simple mistake. It has nothing to do with the quality of the photos they take, is independent of the quality of their camera, and has little to do with compositio…

BackpackingAugust 26, 2009October 25, 2011

Scotland’s Northern Coast

After our brief photo and bathroom stop it was back into the bus. Energized by the damp crispness in the air we wound through stunning countryside cloaked in rolling wisp like clouds and decorated by the rich, green la…