Is Guatemala a country? When did Guatemala become independent? What languages are spoken in Guatemala? Here’s everything you need to know about this Central American nation. Is Guatemala a country? This seemingly straightforward question opens the door to an...
Volcan de Fuego is spouting out smoke in the distance, as Axel, a local from Antigua Guatemala, tells me not to worry. “The last eruption was just last year”, he says cheerily. “We have a while to go before another!” Antigua is surrounded by volcanoes, and from where...
It’s been a long and bumpy ride from Mexico to Guatemala, the second country on my tour around Central America. From the mountains and guerilla strongholds of Chiapas State, I headed down south to the volcanic surroundings of Lake Atitlan, one of the most supreme...
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I'm Richard. Penguin author. World traveller. History lover. Border nerd and travel journalist.
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
