Did this trip less than a month ago. We stayed at koala backpackers in Pasto and took a bus to Ipiales the next morning. I believe the...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Crossing border from Colombia to Ecuador, safest cities/hostels to stay? in the Americas - South America Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Guatemals Trash Miners in the Americas - Central America Branch
There are free tours that run from Antigua. Unfortunately, I don't remember the name of the organization that does it. They leave Antigua...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called DIVING IN UTILA in the Americas - Central America Branch
Did ours at Bay Islands College of Diving. Really like the instructors and for $260 you get a 4 day course, 4 nights free accommodation,...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Places to watch NFL Football in Antigua in the Americas - Central America Branch
Excellent thank you both.
6 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Places to watch NFL Football in Antigua in the Americas - Central America Branch
I know there a lot better things to be doing in Antigua than watching football, but I'm going to be there for an extended period of time...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Place to buy Guatemalan goods online? in the Americas - Central America Branch
I have gotten goods off of guacs.storenvy.com. I was looking for something specific and they were able to track it down for me. Not sure if...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Semuc Champey in the Americas - Central America Branch
We slept just fine at El Retiro. You're correct in that they did not have fans in their rooms but it was not a problem. Once the sun went...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Semuc Champey in the Americas - Central America Branch
My wife and I enjoyed our stay at El Retiro in Lanquin. It's a nice hostel, great atmosphere, right on the river, has a sauna, and an...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Zetas in the Americas - Central America Branch
Was there in April and had no problems either. Unless you plan on buying a kilo you probably won't even know they are around.
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Dallas to Tikal in the Americas - Central America Branch
I would suggest look in to flying in to Belize City, and then either hop a small plane to Flores, or you can hop a shuttle directly to...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bring on the Advice in the Travel on a shoestring Branch
I second what ToadofToadHall says. I started my trip in Playa del Carmen and bused down to Belize to hit the Cayes and then made my way to...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bring on the Advice in the Travel on a shoestring Branch
Just go. No regrets, that's my motto. Well that and everybody wang chung tonight....
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Most breathtaking/memorable place you visited in Guatemala in the Americas - Central America Branch
My vote would be for Semuc Champey. The pools are a gorgeous clear cool water. Being in between the mountains and going for a swim was...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 2 People, $7000 USD, where would you go? in the Travel on a shoestring Branch
Start in Mexico, and work your way down. Flights to Cancun are relatively cheap depending on where in the US you are flying from....
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called where do u put your stuff when u stay in hostels in the Travel on a shoestring Branch
A lot of hostels will offer a locker, or somewhere in room to actually lock your stuff. I would only leave it out if you have a private...
8 months ago

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