Author Archives: Sarah
62 days Quito – Belize: Guatemala (1) May 9 – 19
Guatemala with its rich history and abundant biologically significant and unique ecosystems has been on my wish-list for two decades. My plan to visit Guatemala and Copan, Honduras in 10 days fell through a decade ago. Being a lady of leisure without a job, I am able to spend more time to discover the country.
62 days Quito – Belize: El Salvador May 5 – 9
Ignorance can be a blessing. I know nothing about El Salvador and have no expectation at all. After having spent four days in Suchitoto, a lovely and tranquil colonial city and Los Cabanos, an authentic fishing village on the Pacific Ocean El Salvador has made a great impression on me and I love to return … Continue reading
62 days Quito – Belize: Nicaragua April 24 – 29
Nicaragua known as a land of lakes and volcanoes, remains one of the least visited country. I knew nothing about it except the US’s involvement in the Contra War. My brief stay in Isla Ometepe, Granada and León has given me a glimpse of life in Nicaragua today.
62 days Quito – Belize: Costa Rica April 17 – 24
I was in San Jose, capital of Costa Rica for a weekend in 2005. Costa Rica has positioned itself as one of the world’s green countries with well-developed eco-tourism industry. I spent my time in the Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Arenal National Park during my 6-day stay in the country.
62 days Quito – Belize: Panama April 13 – 17
My father was a seaman and I first heard about the Panama Canal when I was a kid. I was fascinated by the canal which has been regarded as one of the most remarkable engineering projects in the 20th century. I finally had a chance to see it on the eve of its centennial.
62 days Quito – Belize: Colombia 3 – April 8 – 13
April 8 – 13: Mompox & Cartagena
62 days Quito – Belize: Colombia 2- March 31 – April 7
April 1 – 7, Manizales, Guatapé & Medellín
62 days Quito-Belize: Colombia 1- March 27 – 30
Colombia, the only country with coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea has been described as a dangerous tourist destination owing to the drug trade and fights amongst the drug cartels, guerrillas and political instability. My 18-day overland journey in Colombia taking from Ipiales to Cartegena gives me a chance to have … Continue reading
62 days Quito-Belize: Ecuador March 25 – 27, 2014
I love travel overland and have gone with Dragoman in West Africa and Central Asia. While in South America, I take my third long overland trip from Quito to Guatemala passing through Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras. This 47-day trip will end in Antigua, Guatemala on May 10.