Central America

Guatemala Witchcraft Chichicastenango Market

Guatemala Witchcraft – Chichicastenango Market

Chichicastenango, Guatemala I have always been intrigued by the weird and wonderful sights of the world. Any time witchcraft or voodoo is mentioned I usually get lured in, not because I believe in it, but instead because these misunderstood beliefs that are demonised by most are actually some of the last remnants of ancient civilisations on the planet. High up in the...

Kuna Yala, Backpacker Caribbean Paradise, San Blas – Panama

San Blas, Panama  The sand is as white as snow. The water is a clear, turquoise blue, so vibrant that it almost looks like a painting. Swaying palm trees are back dropped by clear skies on a deserted Caribbean island. There is not one tourist or sunglasses salesmen in sight. This is the picture perfect image I see as I emerge from the ocean. It is difficult to...

darien panama

Into the unknown, Darien Panama

Darien. Panama Everyone looks at you as if you were a mad when you mention you are traveling here. The lure of lost tribes, uncharted jungle and unique experiences is why explorers among travelers come here. This is the Darien Panama. I boarded a small bush plane in Panama City connecting to a town near the Colombian border. The plane flew over turquoise blue waters...