camera and laptop or no camera and laptop?

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brammer
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I have been trying to get a feel for guatemala vs some other places like nicaragua which I am familiar with regards to cameras or laptops. I always travel with a digital camera (nothing super special) and a laptop or tablet (buying a new one) I haven't had any problems, always keep the computer in the hotel room but now I am wondering if I should continue to travel that way in guatemala. If I plan on taking buses or shuttle from antigua to the lake, or to copan honduras, I want to take my camera!
I dont use the computer outside the hotel but am concerned about my bus trips.

I am starting in Mexico and really would like to bring a computer - any thoughts?

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lucapal
lucapal

I travel just as you usually do (a camera,and a small laptop/netbook).

Same in Guatemala,and had no problems at all there.Most of the places I stayed had wifi,so I used the netboook in the hostel/hotel....and I prefer to have a decent camera when I'm walking around (its a very photogenic country).

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lucapal
lucapal

On the bus trips....I keep valuable stuff next to/on me (rather than stashed under or on top of the bus).Not a real problem if you have a daypack/smaller bag,and a moneybelt for cash,cards etc.

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mrmoto
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Keep anything of value on your person when transiting, concealed in a bag you hold on to, and stays with you.

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greggo
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I would bring it and do as Mr. Moto says. I find my 7 inch tablet is the right fit for the basics.

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patywolf
patywolf

Trip insurance in case something gets ripped off. I always have expensive cameras put don't bother with lap tops as many internet places.

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greggo
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Yes, Trip insurance. I never used to bother with it but now the airlines are so screwed up that you never know what is going to happen next.

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hopefulist
hopefulist

I haven't been tempted to take a laptop but traveled with a tiny (cheap) netbook for years before it died and now take an iPad mini. I like backing up my photos and often blog as I go.

My photos w/ blog & travelogue links on the main page of each collection: http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceyholeman/collections
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hermosajoe
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Concur, bring it, it's not a big deal. Follow the normal precautions.

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