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Hiking Pacaya Volcano: A Guide for Non-Hikers
Thinking of hiking Pacaya Volcano but not sure if you’re up for it? Read about my advice here. From the cobbles of Antigua to the smoke of Pacaya, Aelfgifu
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Exploring Lake Atitlán: A Guide for Adventurers
Planning on swimming in Lake Atitlán? Read here for some top tips about the water quality and more. Clear skies with not-so-clear waters, Aelfgifu
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Navigating the Route from Flores to San Pedro La Laguna
Getting an overnight bus? Once again I had a mare on my journey. Read about it here! Crossed a lake, a border, and my limits, Aelfgifu
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Navigating Tikal National Park: Language Tips and More
Heading to Tikal National Park? Check out my tips for this breath-taking site and more! Lost in translation, Aelfgifu
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Belize Travel: Currency, Border Crossings, and Transport
Looking to travel through Belize? Read here for some general tips on this beautiful country. Richer in memories but poorer in coins, Aelfgifu
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Exploring the ATM Cave: A Unique Belize Adventure
Wondering if the ATM Cave would suit you? Read here about what it entails to decide if it would be amazing or terrifying! Crawled in curious, emerged enchanted, Aelfgifu
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Top Activities in San Ignacio: Chocolate and Maya History
Read here about the best activities to do in San Ignacio during the rainy season! A little wiser, a lot sweatier and definitely full of chocolate, Aelfgifu
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Caye Caulker Travel: What You Need to Know
Headed to Caye Caulker in Belize? Check out my recommendations here! Sweaty but smiling, Aelfgifu
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Exploring Houston: A Backpacker’s Guide
Thinking of going to Houston? If yes to catch a cheap flight to Mexico – read about my experience here before booking! Never too cold for beer and never too hot for chili, Aelfgifu
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Aelfgifu’s Austin Adventures: From Buses to Bats
Headed to Austin? Read here about some unusual stories I had ranging from robberies to millions of bats! Lone Star in hand, Aelfgifu
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- Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Beijing, China
- Shanghai, China
- Brussels, Belgium
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Riga, Latvia
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Mendoza, Argentina
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
- Kharkhorin, Mongolia
- Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
- Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Reykjavík, Iceland
- Boston, MA, United States
- Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Washington, DC, United States
- New Orleans, LA, United States
- Austin, TX, United States
- Houston, TX, United States
- Caye Caulker, Belize
- San Ignacio, Belize
- Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
- Flores, Guatemala
- Antigua, Guatemala
- Santa Ana, El Salvador
- La Libertad, El Salvador
- Leon, Nicaragua
- Granada, Nicaragua
- Salzburg, Austria
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I started this blog after realising how much travel advice skips the parts that actually matter.
I write about places as I experience them – the practical realities, the unexpected frustrations, and the moments that don’t photograph well but stay with you. This blog is for solo travellers, budget travellers, and anyone who wants the full picture.
This is anonymous by choice, and honest by design.
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