the big fat world

First, let me confirm it. Yes, American dollars are the main currency in Ecuador., well kinda. The main bill in circulation is 100% US grade a prime US presidents but the change is another thing. When accepting change, don’t be surprised to see a handful of nonsensical looking coins. You will see a familiar friend [...]

While $9 may seem like a lot or nothing according to the travel style you have perfected, it is a reasonable sum to spend for night’s lodging and food for one day in San Pedro, Guatemala. Every country has those towns that are amazingly beautiful and dirt cheap and San Pedro is Guatemala’s little slice [...]