Just under an hour from Campeche is the uncrowded archaeological site of Edzna, one of the nicest we have visited on this trip so far. Compact but unique in its […]
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Tuesday, 28 July 2015
Edzna
Just under an hour from Campeche is the uncrowded archaeological site of Edzna, one of the nicest we have visited on this trip so far. Compact but unique in its […]
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Chichen Itza
Our tenth Mayan site to visit was no less than Chichen Itza. Once considered part of the seven wonders of the world, today together with Uxmal these two sites are […]
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Friday, 26 June 2015
Ancient ruins and the sounds of the apocalypse
Sometimes we find ourselves standing in places which really remind us what an amazing journey we are on. In these moments we stop, we take a deep breath, we look at each other and agree that we are truly fortunate to be here. That the decision to quit our jobs, sell our stuff and move into […]
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Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Copan Ruinas, Honduras
The Copan Ruins are near the Guatemala and Honduras border and lie in the fertile, green river valley of the Rio Copan. This Mayan city was the capital city of this kingdom for several hundred years from 500-900 AD. Copan… Read More ›
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Sunday, 15 June 2014
Copan Ruinas, Honduras
The Copan Ruins are near the Guatemala and Honduras border and lie in the fertile, green river valley of the Rio Copan. This Mayan city was the capital city of this kingdom for several hundred years from 500-900 AD. Copan… Read More ›
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Monday, 26 May 2014
A week with Mayan Families in Panajachel, Guatemala
A couple of years ago I rode down from South Dakota to attend the Overland Expo near Flagstaff, Arizona. It’s an annual event where overlanders (motorcyclists, 4X4ers, etc.) get together to learn and explore the possibilities of traveling overland somewhere… Read More ›
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Thursday, 22 May 2014
A week with Mayan Families in Panajachel, Guatemala
A couple of years ago I rode down from South Dakota to attend the Overland Expo near Flagstaff, Arizona. It’s an annual event where overlanders (motorcyclists, 4X4ers, etc.) get together to learn and explore the possibilities of traveling overland somewhere… Read More ›
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Tuesday, 13 May 2014
Tikal, Guatemala
Tikal is one of the largest archaeological sites of the Mayan World. It’s just over the border from Belize and we ride to Tikal National Park on the same day we cross the border. We plan to camp inside the… Read More ›
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Sunday, 11 May 2014
Tikal, Guatemala
Tikal is one of the largest archaeological sites of the Mayan World. It’s just over the border from Belize and we ride to Tikal National Park on the same day we cross the border. We plan to camp inside the… Read More ›
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Tuesday, 29 April 2014
The Ruins at Palenque
Palenque is one of the many Mayan cities in Mexico. It was a center for government, commerce and life in the 7th century. Palenque was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site almost 30 years ago, and it’s an incredibly place… Read More ›
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Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is often called one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and rightfully so. This place is incredible. It’s another UNESCO World Hertiage site, and although I have been before, I’m looking forward to the return visit…. Read More ›
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Tuesday, 22 April 2014
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is often called one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and rightfully so. This place is incredible. It’s another UNESCO World Hertiage site, and although I have been before, I’m looking forward to the return visit…. Read More ›
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Thursday, 17 April 2014
The Ruins at Palenque
Palenque is one of the many Mayan cities in Mexico. It was a center for government, commerce and life in the 7th century. Palenque was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site almost 30 years ago, and it’s an incredibly place… Read More ›
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Saturday, 15 February 2014
Teotihuacan Pyramids
The ruins of Teotihuacan were the first that we saw on our trip. Finished in 100AD, the Pyramid of the Sun towers over the site and is the third-largest pyramid […]
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