Country: Guatemala

Guatemala enchants with its rich cultural heritage, lush landscapes, and warm locals. Explore vibrant markets in Chichicastenango, the beauty of Lake Atitlán, and Antigua’s cobblestone streets, where you can enjoy colonial architecture and traditional dishes. Ancient Mayan traditions blend with modern life, inviting deeper exploration. Whether hiking rainforests, visiting Tikal, or experiencing Semana Santa, Guatemala is an unforgettable adventure that stirs the soul.

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Travel Deeper with Gareth Leonard

I’m Gareth Leonard and this is a story about leaving behind everything comfortable I knew, in search of a dream…  I hope you don’t mind if I take a brief pause from the “Travel Deeper Australia” series to bring you the first ever T2T Trailer. This bad boy is long

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An Explorer's Dilemma
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An Explorer’s Dilemma

On February 1st, I moved into a one-bedroom apartment in my hometown of Rochester to work on the launch of two new projects, plan the next adventure, catch up on video footage and see about a girl. This past Sunday marked my 29th birthday, and I found myself in the

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A Tour of the Mayan Ruins of Tikal
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Aimless Adventures at Tikal Ruins

Ancient ruins are cool, but the tours associated can also be slow and boring at times. I have a tough time sitting still when I’m put in a “tourist” type situation, so I seperated myself from the group and went off to explore the Tikal Ruins my way. Here are

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A Day in the Life of a Kiva Fellow in Guatemala
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A Day in the Life of a Kiva Fellow

This is a peek into my daily routine as a Kiva Fellow in Guatemala. I was working with a new microfinance partner in ADICLA, so most days consisted of visiting borrowers around the region and uploading their profiles to the Kiva.org network. Join the T2T Kiva Lending Team and help

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The Sunrise over Flores Guatemala
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Fotoz Friday: Sunrise in Flores

Last week, I had the opportunity to catch a night bus from Guatemala City to Flores, Guatemala (via Panajachel), to meet a good friend and explore the ruins of Tikal for a few days. The night bus was an all-to-familiar experience of an uncomfortable and sleepless 12 hours, but once

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