Wanderism Travel

If you believe that the world is ending this year because the Mayan calendar predicts our imminent demise, then this little piece on the BBC Travel (Lonely Planet) website is for you.
If, on the other hand, you believe this little piece on the BBC Travel website will be here long after Christmas, then you’ve clearly [...]

If home is where the heart is, then I have several homes: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Vancouver, BC, Takoradi, Ghana and San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala.
Today, my heart is heavy for Guatemala in general and San Pedro in particular.
First it was Volcan Pacaya, spewing lava and ash into the air, wreaking havoc with air travel [...]

Location: Caye Caulker, Belize
Even though the people living on Caye Caulker have seen the sun set countless times, they still stop whatever it is they’re doing to appreciate the magic.

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When travelling in West Africa, I noticed a peculiar thing – Western tourists snubbed me.
I’m close enough to a group of white tourists in the market area of Takoradi, Ghana to determine they’re from an English-speaking nation. Likely Canada. If pressed, I’d say Ontario. Toronto, maybe?
They’re the perfect subjects to test my theory on something [...]

Location: San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala
Corn is a staple in Guatemala, and it grows everywhere.  Even a mile high in the mountains and along one of the world’s most beautiful lakes you’ll find corn.
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