Looking back to March 2014, I was happily settled onto Cambodian land, soaking feet in Gulf of Thailand. And as many remember, that’s the place where my last 20 something approached me. Exactly one year later, March 21st 2015 runs into me on the opposite side of the world- Central America, to be more precise, Nicaragua, even more precise- Little Corn Island. (more…)
I have dived once before, a few years ago in a pool in London. It didn’t go well; too cold and too scary. And after that dive I gave up- I’m not going to fall into passionate divers category. But then, after two years, I’ve reached Utila, and indeed the storyline changed.
I went to snorkel into beautiful clear waters and it got me there. I signed up for an open water diving course. After reading numerous of blogs I chose to dive with Parrots. Instructor Ron was so amazing that after my course I did advanced open water, which allows you to dive much deeper. (more…)
Lanquin being a very small and remote village mostly attracts it’s tourists by nearby Semuc Champey.
Don’t even have words to describe it, you have to see it to believe!
Long story short, took us 35min in a truck with babies, pigs, drunk guys and an old sick women to get there, all for the sake of saving 10Q. Was fun for the first 10min and once pig got loaded as well as five stacks of boxes strapped to the roof, sh** got real. (more…)
‘Rio Dulce is a must visit in Guatemala’- I was told by many travellers. So here I am, last night in my dorm on a water, typing out my disappointment.
Honestly, wouldn’t put it on my must see places list. The only reason I ended up here is to use it as a connection point to either Belize or Honduras, at the point of arrival was still undecided. First night spent at Bruno’s was in correct words awful. Not mentioning flying cockroaches, dorm building was just next to the massive bridge, where at least dozen of trucks pass every hour, 24/7. It feels like helicopters circling outside your window and some kind of war happening at the same time. Even my super-duper earplugs were not able to isolate all of the madness. To make things worse, power was lost around 6am turning off all the fans and water. Vuolia, don’t forget this cost us 50Q for a dorm bed.
Let me make this story more Disney World like, with a happy ending. (more…)
Once upon my travels, I decided to visit Honduras. Yes, same Honduras that is in top 10 most dangerous countries in Americas. Weird category to be a winner at.
Taking it’s reputation into acount, I’ve aimed to reached Utila in one day. I was aware that it’s over 600km between Rio Dulce and La Ceiba with a border crossing which usually slows back the journey dramatically. But with a little research and a fortune in my pocket I was hopeing to bring a plan into reality and be on a last ferry to Utila at 4PM. (more…)
This peace of article is put into writing while sitting in an old minivan en route to Rio Dulce, hence it might come across as sensible one. And I guess thats exactly how I feel right now, so should use thiose weak hours of traveling and pull the best out of it. All for the sake of giving you the real taste of Guatemalas shady side. (more…)
In the eyes of the world, the most common characteristics associated with Mexico relate to the resorts of Cancun, drug violence, tacos and tequila. 29th of January marks the beginning of a new adventure around Central and South America, landing in controversial spring breakers paradise Cancun. We had our expectations set to a modest level. (more…)
Big trip completed. Time to get back into reality, pack a job, rent an apartment and start earning money. Like everyday people do. Except, I was never one of those people.
Tan in fading, so does memories. But still every morning I’m waking up with a hope to find a paradise with palm trees and never ending sunshine somewhere just around the corner. My head is itching from irrational thoughts about going away- right now, but I guess we all get the so called ‘after travel blues’. Funny enough, I couldn’t push them away, if I can’t go backpacking again, why don’t I go somewhere for a shorter holiday?! (more…)
Travel can be transformative experience. Alongside the actual trip (the air miles, unfamiliar dorm beds, indecipherable languages and alien landscapes), there’s a more personal journey. Foreign cities, different cultures and liberating getaways are often where we discover things we never knew about ourselves, or do things we never knew we would, or would dare to, back in the comfort and routine of home. (more…)
Visiting Thailand for the third time, or should I say crossing the border that many times. As the previous visit lasted like 5min just to do a border run to renew my Cambodian business visa.
However, every time I’m coming into Thailand, border crossing never goes smooth, it seems that thai immigration loves me too much to let go hassle free. Sometimes my passport looks suspicious or pictures are not the right size, or I’m just too blond. Anyways, if you’re Lithuanian, expect to have some problems 🙂 (more…)
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