Best Pictures From Tikal
Located in the jungles of northern Guatemala, Tikal is a prominent (and possibly the most prominent) Mayan ruins site in Central America. You could almost call it the “Angkor Wat of Central America.” With architecture dating back to 400 BC, Tikal was a dominating force in the Mayan region, particularly during its height around 200-900…
Travel Tip Tuesday: How to get to Wat Phou (it’s an adventure)
One of the primary tourist attractions in southern Laos is Wat Phou, the site of ancient ruins located just outside Champasak in between Pakse and the 4000 islands. The ruins date back to the Khmer empire in the 5th century and the area was named a UNESCO World Heritage site. Sounds awesome, right? So how…
Beaches & Backpacks 