Tricks I've Learnt...

Hangover Survival in Antigua...

07/08/2013 15:16
When backpacking through Guatemala, a must do is the town of Antigua. It is by far my favourite town I have been to in my travels so far and staying at the Black Cat Hostel is perfect for any solo travellers. After a big night of partying in the hostel I found the perfect way to start my day is to...

Skip the Check In - Make the Plane...

07/08/2013 13:37
Here is a quick trick I learnt when I woke up in South Beach Miami 30 minutes before my plane to Montreal was due to leave. When I went to check out from my hotel, I asked the lady at reception what time it was. Turns out it was 11:30, half an hour before my plane was set to leave! She quickly...

Alone and Penniless in Guatemala...

05/08/2013 17:58
On my way to Guatemala from Peru I stupidly left my wallet in the bag tray as I passed through the security check during a quick stopover in El Salvador. By the time I realized this though the wallet had already gone. Shit. During the flight to Guatemala I got chatting to a Canadian couple sitting...