February 21, 2012
The last week or so has been fantastic, beautiful weather, pretty islands, relaxing beaches and great diving. It has been quite hectic to get around, everything involves boat journeys but has been worth it as I have been to the few islands planned. So hectic that have needed about 6… [...]
February 11, 2012
** Meaning ‘Hello’ Unfortunately or fortunately from the Thais point of view that is as far as my Thai goes and luckily have not had to use it much. Thailand is, so far, very well covered for tourism and I am definately travelling along the tourist trail. This isnt… [...]
February 3, 2012
In England we have been having quite a mild winter, up until the beginning of this week, 30 Janurary when the weather has got a lot colder, snow forcast; generally unpleasant! It just so happens that as the high temperature for today is only 2 degrees Celsius I am due… [...]
January 5, 2010
Last post in the Central America travels 09 category to say there are lots more (80!!) photos posted here now – and more available upon request! I have geotagged them all with their approximate location. These can be viewed in the following ways: On my Travel page In… [...]
December 23, 2009
I’m currently in Managua, Nicaragua and have one more night before my flight Wednesday morning. I arrived around lunchtime and immediately saw some kids sitting around with guns confirm the reputation that this is one of the most dangerous cities around here! It’s now evening and I have survived a… [...]
December 19, 2009
It´s been a while since my last update, so long I cant remember it! A lot has happened since then though, for me at least! I have just spent 5 days on an island called Utila in the Bay Islands, Honduras. I was actually staying on one of the… [...]
December 10, 2009
Just in case anyone comes across any lava soon, I just thought I would warn you that its very hot and dont get too close. I climbed a volcano called Pacaya yesterday (only 2500m) which has lava spewing out of it – a pretty amazing sight to be close enough… [...]
December 8, 2009
Approaching the end of my time in Guatemala now, I could spend a month just here to be honest – keep on finding new things I want to see and do. But I knew the deal when I signed up for this so I must go on! I am… [...]
December 3, 2009
After a few days diving and relaxing I am now in Flores, Guatemala which is in the heart of Mayan territory surrounded by jungle. I´m here to visit some Mayan ruins but before that I need to practise my Spanish otherwise I wont be going anywhere! The previous stop,… [...]
November 29, 2009
Well I have now. I am now in Belize City after an epic journey getting here and am the owner for one night of a room that looks out over the Caribbean sea so probably worth the hassle. My journey over here consisted of a flight to New York JFK… [...]