San Pedro Sula has—for the last two years—had the highest murder rate of any city in the world. I heard this grim fact about the Honduran city rife with gang warfare before setting off on our trip, and thought to myself: there’s one place I won’t be going. I was wrong. The murder rate in 2013 was 169 murders… Read more →
Category: Sorry Mum
Candlelit Caving and Bridge Jumping at Semuc Champey
Finally arriving in Lanquin, Semuc Champey’s slightly less beautiful neighbour, felt like uncovering the holy grail or discovering hidden treasure. Almost everybody that we had met on the road had told us about Semuc Champey. It was the highlight of our trip. The most beautiful place we’ve ever been to. AMAZING! With a journey through the picturesque countryside, candlelit caving,… Read more →
That time I nearly died on a volcano
The day started with a delicious breakfast in the sun on the hostel roof, admiring the blue skies overhead. There was no sign of any impending thunderstorms or threats on my life; just a delicious omelette, fresh orange juice and the blazing sun. All that would soon change. Today we were climbing Acatenango, a huge, active volcano nearly 4,000… Read more →
Volcano Boarding on Cerro Negro [VIDEO]
Yes you did read that right, Volcano Boarding on the Cerro Negro Volcano! Speeding down the side of an active volcano may not be everybody’s idea of fun, but it was the only reason we were in Léon, Nicaragua. Sorry mum. Picture this: sliding down a 45 degree slope covered in volcano rock and ash, clinging on to a rope… Read more →