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Independent and optimistic, I believe in following your dreams and have been doing just that, traveling the world for the last 9 years. British by birth (albeit in Hong Kong), my personality, outake and accent is coloured by my experiences and connections with so many diverse cultures. I love the ocean and when not submerged on scuba, there´s little better than relaxing with a glass of red wine and watching the sunset over a glassy sea in the company of good friends.
- Hometown
Don´t have one
- Location now
Central America
- Work published
Unpublished as yet.
- Craziest place
Legoland, Denmark - it´s all made of tiny plastic bricks. How crazy is that?
- Bizarre experience
Sipping greasy (and disgusting) camel-milk tea with a family of nomads in the middle of a howling desert storm in Mongolia.
- Advice
Take the plunge and do your own thing instead of taking tours all the time. It can be time consuming but experiences with ´off the tourist-track´ locals will be some of the most memorable.
- Dream destination
Antartica
- Traveled before
81 countries including Austria, Australia, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Denmark, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland (Republic of), Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nicaragua, Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Syria, Tanzania, The Gambia, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Vatican, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
- Going next
Panama, South America
Kathryn's Guide Book Entries
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Regional History
Mar 09, 2010 - Guatemala's Pacific Coast, GuatemalaThe majority of the Pacific Coast’s long and glorious history is lost to the past. Archeological sites have been destroyed ......
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Mar 09, 2010 - Iztapa, GuatemalaMost tourists to Iztapa are gunning for sailfish and stay at exclusive lodges near the Puerto Quetzal marina, a two ......
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Mar 09, 2010 - Guatemala's Pacific Coast, GuatemalaThe Pacific Coast is a fairly safe part of Guatemala, as far as this country goes, especially in the small ......
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Destinations
Iztapa
Mar 09, 2010 - Iztapa, GuatemalaPopulation: 4,000 A small collection of slowly rusting boats is testament to the dying legacy of the first seaport in ......
Read MoreCoatepeque
Feb 10, 2010 - Coatepeque, GuatemalaBus connections from the border through to other towns are pretty good so there is little reason to have to ......
Read MoreTilapa & Tilapita
Feb 10, 2010 - Tilapa & Tilapita, GuatemalaThe town of Tilapa is friendly and laid back but unremarkable so it’s best to head straight for the beach. ......
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Hotels
Sailfish Bay Lodge
Mar 09, 2010 - Iztapa, GuatemalaSituated on a barrier island in the Pacific Coast, the deluxe and professionally run Sailfish Bay Lodge is well set ......
Read MorePacific Fins Resort
Mar 09, 2010 - Iztapa, GuatemalaAt Pacific Fins Resort, it is all about the fishing. Boasting a team of experienced and determined captains, six boats ......
Read MoreBuena Vista Resort
Mar 09, 2010 - Iztapa, GuatemalaDespite its large size, Buena Vista still manages to make you feel at home, largely due to the efforts of ......
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Restaurants
Restaurante La Luna & Liquados
Feb 10, 2010 - Retalhuleu, GuatemalaLa Luna may not be winning prizes for food presentation but the homemade Guatemalan or Chinese meals are tasty and ......
Read MoreRestaurante Lo De Chaz
Feb 10, 2010 - Retalhuleu, GuatemalaHuge, blue, wooden gates welcome you into a down-to-earth local restaurant with wooden tables and plastic chairs. A variety of ......
Read MoreRestaurante Posada Don José
Feb 10, 2010 - Retalhuleu, GuatemalaFor a choice of European and Guatemalan cuisine, Posada Don José is the best place to come to. The food ......
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Activities
Sport Fishing
Mar 09, 2010 - Iztapa, GuatemalaSailfish. The holy grail of deep sea fisherman and found in such numbers off the coast of Iztapa that it ......
Read MoreLago De Amatitlán
Mar 09, 2010 - Escuintla, GuatemalaBest seen, if seen at all, on a day trip from Guatemala City, Lago de Amatitlán will leave most tourists ......
Read MoreMuseo De Arqueologia Y Etnologia
Feb 10, 2010 - Retalhuleu, GuatemalaLocated in a colonial house on the central park, the small museum holds some interesting artwork and pottery. Rooms are ......
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Tours
Reuxtreme
Feb 10, 2010 - Retalhuleu, GuatemalaThis is the only tour company that has a base in Reu as well as in Guatemala City. The shop ......
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Services
Services Summary
Feb 10, 2010 - Retalhuleu, GuatemalaINGUAT do not have an office in Reu yet but there is a representative based here who is very helpful. ......
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Feb 09, 2010 - Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, GuatemalaThere is no tourist office in Santa Lucía but the Municipality Office (north side of the central park) can help ......
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Feb 06, 2010 - Monterrico, GuatemalaMonterrico is not known for its shopping but there are a couple of special places. Violeta paints watercolors on silk ......
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Jobs
Volunteering Summary
Feb 05, 2010 - San Marcos La Laguna, GuatemalaThere are four main volunteer opportunities in San Marcos. Soul Projects (www.soulprojects.org) is half forest, meditation retreat and half Mayan ......
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