Comments on: The Great Escape: Month 46 Roundup

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 11:02:50 +0000

In reply to jenna. Sorry to hear that Jenna -- I know having limited time off ups the stakes when it comes to enjoying your trips. Guatemala just wasn't for me, but I'm glad I went to see it for myself.

By: jenna

jenna — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 08:40:58 +0000

I’m glad it’s not just me. I feel the exact same. I am only able to get one month long trip a year and 8 months later, I still feel bummed that i didn’t love guatemala. My heart bursts thinking about nicaragua, but guatemala eh. It was the horrific bus rides, the fact that I got sick, the very unmemorable food, terrible guide at tikal. In hindsight, I know it was a cool trip that i’m lucky to have experienced but I don’t think I’ll be back.

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 02:45:37 +0000

In reply to Alexis Nicole. Ah, you will love it! It was my favorite part about Antigua.

By: Alexis Nicole

Alexis Nicole — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:52:08 +0000

Thanks Alex!
I am living in antigua for another 2 months and will definitely have to check this place out! I have the same feelings as you do about Guatemala!

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 14:08:41 +0000

In reply to Alexis Nicole. Hi Alexis, that was Hobbitenango. If you click on my post about Antigua you can read all about it!

By: Alexis Nicole

Alexis Nicole — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:19:20 +0000

Hey Alex!

This was a very interesting read for me, thank you very much for sharing. I was wondering where the picture was taken of you looking at the valcanoes through a circular turquoise door?

Thanks!

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 14:27:29 +0000

In reply to stacy. Hey Stacy -- this blog is full of them! Check out my links about hiking Pacaya, heading up to Hobbitenengo, and all my favorite Antigua restaurants. If you're up for a side trip, check out my posts about Monterrico, Guatemala City and Lake Atitlan. Enjoy!

By: stacy

stacy — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 13:39:04 +0000

Awesome blog. I will be spending 1 week in Antigua in Sept volunteering at a children’s center but have plenty of time to explore. Any suggestions???

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 12:10:46 +0000

In reply to Leigh. Considering how anecdotal one person's experiences are and how shaped they are by hearing about OTHER'S experiences, I definitely wouldn't feel comfortable telling someone not to go to a country just based on my one trip there. That said, I definitely don't want to sugarcoat things! It's a fine line to walk.

By: Leigh

Leigh — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 20:57:46 +0000

What a month you had! Congratulations on ticking off all Central American countries, and especially on the National Geographic photo.

I love that you are very honest about a destination but do not advise yes/no to visit. It’s definitely important to take all angles into account and realize that no place is 100% safe.