Adventures with Cloud People – Travel Blog

We are both freshly inked! It was Jess’ first tattoo, and my third (and second ‘travel’ tattoo). My first one, I got back home. It was super planned, I needed to book an appointment in excess of one month ahead. Thinking about the experience, all I can remember is it felt like someone was sawing [...]

While pouring drinks and looking cool, we get asked quite a bit about how we found ourselves working in a hostel. This is my second time working in this particular hostel, the first time came about in a slightly unusual fashion. With plans to stay only two nights, I was enjoying a few quiet beverages [...]

Antigua is a haven for food-lovers in Guatemala. Its wide variety of international cuisines provide a wonderful dilemma for travellers when deciding where one should dine. High quality restaurants require high quality products, and it’s here where Caoba Organic Farm steps in. Alex, owner of Caoba, is deeply passionate about producing the finest in vegetables, [...]

After having lived and worked in hostels for a good 2 years or so, we have noticed a certain pattern of different types of travellers that spend time in these interesting establishments. We have attempted to break it down for you in the following compilation. The Gadgeter Comes prepared for anything that might happen. They [...]

Lake Atitlan (Lago de Atitlan) is Central America’s deepest lake. Surrounded by towering volcanoes in the highlands of Guatemala, it was once described by Aldous Huxley as ‘…too much of a good thing.’ Villages dotted along its hillsides preserve Mayan culture, their residents still dressing traditionally. We arrive at its shores eager to pay homage to Maximon, a folk [...]

Antigua, the centre of tourism in Guatemala often gets a bad rap from many ‘true’ travellers. “This isn’t the real Guatemala.” They may be right. To me though it should be seen for what it is, a beautiful city. Is Vienna not the real Austria, Paris not the real France? From Antigua they go to [...]

Living and working in a hostel, as we are doing at the moment in Antigua, Guatemala, gives you a chance to meet a whole range of different types of travellers. Those that are keen to party and meet potential short-term partners from around the world, those intent on seeing every sight there is to see, [...]

Copan, located in Honduras close to the Guatemalan border, is one of the most important sites for archaeologists researching the history of the Mayan culture. While the size of Copan’s temples cannot be compared to those of Tikal for example, the quantity and quality of sculpture found is unmatched. Much of what has been discovered [...]

We were looking for something a little different to do in the small town of Copan Ruinas (famous for surprise surprise, the Mayan ruins of the same name), so decided to check out the Enchanted Wings Butterfly House. When we arrived at the gate, we met by who we assumed was the owner. He showed [...]