I recently traveled through Guatemala for 2 weeks and visited several historical locations along the way. What really attracted me to Guatemala this year was that 2012 is the year of the Mayans. Throughout Guatemala there are more then 1,500 Mayan ruins, most of which are located in the northern region of the Petén Basin. [...]
While traveling for Davidsbeenhere I like to rent my own vehicle if a driver is not provided for me. I constantly get snide remarks thrown my way and I know what everyone is thinking: “Is he rich?” And the answer is no! When I began to travel extensively for business I took my fair share [...]
While I was recently traveling through Guatemala my guide gave me some tips that I think everyone should know before stepping foot in Guate: Elevation: It may be Central America, but there is a great deal of elevated terrain. Bring a sweater and a scarf because you may get cold in some of the towns [...]
Before arriving in Guatemala I had heard from loads of people that the country is dangerous, especially now with the Mayan doomsday prediction and the influx of tourists. Last October I contacted INGUAT, the Guatemalan tourism board, and told them I was very interested in arranging a press trip. I was more than excited, but [...]
After 12 eventful days traveling through Guatemala, I have had the opportunity to try several popular local drinks- some alcoholic and some non-alcoholic. The Guatemalans sure love their beers and liquors! They proudly produce several of their own in the capital, Guatemala City. Trying new foods and drinks (beers, wines, and liquors) is a great [...]
As some of you may know from my tweets and Facebook posts, 2012 has proved to be a very exciting year for Davidsbeenhere, and it’s only getting better! Right now I am traveling through Guatemala exploring Mayan ruins and sampling all the delicious delicacies in the vibrant outdoor markets with INGUAT the Guatemalan Tourism Board. [...]
Most people hear about the Mayans and they think that they were like the Romans or the Greeks; a once-mighty civilization that later disappeared. This is so far from the truth. The Mayans are actually an ethnic group that has lived in Meso-America from 2600 BC till now. They are comprised of several tribes that [...]
I have been a vlogging (video blogging) from the start, but I have recently been blogging on my website. Creating videos is my passion and so my equipment is always my top concern. At the moment I am traveling through Guatemala and I started thinking about things that I always have to check before heading [...]
You know about their temples, art, and even their 12/12/12 doomsday prediction, but how much do you know about Mayan languages? The Maya civilization began in 2,000 B.C. and lasted for over three millennia until European conquistadors infiltrated their lands across Central America and exploited their resources. Dozens of ancient Mayan temples and palaces are [...]
It’s Thursday afternoon and I’m preparing for my 25-day trip through the ancient ruins of Guatemala and El Salvador, which will be my 40th and 41st countries. I’m kicking this trip off in Guatemala City and I hear it’s a bustling capital city full of parks, markets, and museums. Though I have traveled for longer, [...]
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