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A Guide to (Solo) Travel Guatemala - From a Female Traveller's Perspective
The ultimate Guatemala travel guide based on my 8+ months of solo travel experience in Guatemala. Including practical advice on safety, transport, best destinations, digital nomad life in Guatemala, budgeting, language and customs, and how to travel Guatemala more slowly and responsibly.
Ilse
4 days ago24 min read


Mayan Weaving Traditions and Ethical Travel
While living in Xela, Guatemala, I volunteered for women-led Mayan weaving cooperative Trama Textiles. I learned about Mayan weaving history, Mayan weaving patterns and colours, and the role of Mayan weaving in ethical travel.
Ilse
Sep 10, 20255 min read


10 Days to Make a Documentary (Uaxactún)
Forestry concession community Uaxactún (Guatemala) invited us to co-create a documentary in 10 days via Actuality Abroad. How did that go?
Ilse
Jan 19, 20254 min read


How To Ride a 'Chickenbus' in Guatemala - All You Should Know About Prices, Routes and Safety
How to ride a chickenbus, how to pay, how much they cost, where to find the schedules and bus stops, and where in Guatemala they go.
Ilse
Sep 30, 20247 min read
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