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Hometown
Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Location now
Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Work published
Bootsnall, Matador, TravMonkey and GoNomad.
Travel philosophy
Bare your soul, open your heart and dare to see the World!
Craziest place
Tanzania when the riots broke out in neighbouring Kenya.
Bizarre experience
That would have to be slurping noodles loud and hard with my Japanese friends in Kyoto, Japan.
Advice
I highly recommend a dose of adventurous spirit, mixed with a i-will-survive attitude and never-say-die determination.
Dream destination
There are too many! Seychelles, Mozambique, and Fiji.
Traveled before
East and West Coast of the United States, Western Europe (England, Spain, Italy, Greece, France, Portugal, Malta, Norway, Germany and Czech Republic), North and East Africa (Egypt, Tanzania, Morocco, Tunisia), Asia (China, Japan, Hongkong, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia,Turkey), and South America (Argentina, Peru, Ecuador).
Going next
Central America - Guatemala, Cuba and Mexico!

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Info

Safety
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
Since the introduction of the tourist police and security guards within the temple grounds, crime in Tikal has been relatively ......
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Getting to and away
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
Transportation to Tikal is easily accessible from Flores and El Remate, where most travelers are based. Buses leave hourly although ......
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When to go
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
The tropical climate of Tikal ensures sunny, hot and humid weather all year round. The best time to visit is ......
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Destinations

Northern Complexes
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
These complexes are found one kilometer away from the Gran Plaza via the isolated Maudslay Causeway; all of them are ......
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Templo de las Inscripciones (Templo VI)
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
Only discovered in 1951, this temple is located 1.2 km southeast of Gran Plaza. Unlike Copán and several other Mayan ......
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Templo IV & Complejo N
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
The largest pyramid at Tikal, Templo IV is the second tallest surviving Mayan structure, reaching a height of 65m. The ......
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Hotels

Jungle Lodge
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
The only lodge with standards and facilities that fit the price, Jungle Lodge makes an excellent choice for travelers seeking ......
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Casa Duranta
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
Iron-cast antiques and high ceilings give an aristocratic air to this refined hotel. The hotel is built to cater to ......
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Hotel Villa Ancestral
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
Elegant and tastefully designed, this colonial hotel provides guests with a classy abode to rest in. With a medieval-style interior, ......
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Hotel Los Faroles
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
This modern 4-story hotel is gleaming with a fresh and contemporary look. Strikingly different from other hotels in town, it ......
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Hotel Rabin Ajau
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
Within 5 minutes’ walk from Templo de Calvario, the hotel building is prominent and pleasant on the outside, though its ......
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Hotel Oxibpeck
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
Entering this pet-friendly hotel, you are greeted by a dozen mischievous parrots. They definitely make your stay an interesting one, ......
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Hostal de Doña Victoria
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
With some of the most tastefully ornamented rooms in town, this artsy hostel is a haven for the spiritual ones. ......
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Casa Cacao
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
The hotel’s beautiful exterior of colonial architecture and green vines create a sanctuary for those seeking a peaceful environment. Situated ......
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Hotel La Providencia
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
Right on the edge of Parque Central, this hostel is down to the bare basics with no hot water or ......
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Posada de Don Pedro
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
This hostel is not the best deal in town, but the family who runs it is welcoming and enjoys interacting ......
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Hostal La Paz
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
Basic but spotless, this hostel offers excellent value for the budget-conscious backpacker. Situated 1.5 blocks from the city center, it ......
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Hotel Minerva
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
This cheapie is a decent choice for those on a strict budget. With prices for double rooms (private bathroom) as ......
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Hostal Casablanca
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
No other hostel has a better location than the Casablanca, which is situated right in the heart of the city. ......
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Casa D’Acuña
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
With inexpensive rooms and an attractive setting, Casa D’Acuña is highly recommended for its great value and reliable reputation. An ......
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Casa Luna
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
Popular with budget travelers seeking comfort and a homey environment, Casa Luna offers rustic, clean rooms and a grassy patio ......
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Casa en Familia
Aug 19, 2009 - Antigua, Guatemala
This rustic and charming family-run bed and breakfast has a beautiful patio offering unobstructed views of the city and the ......
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Base Camp Hostel
Aug 19, 2009 - Antigua, Guatemala
This brand new hostel is run by OX Expeditions, an adventure tour operator in downtown Antigua. Both comfortable TV lounges ......
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Hotel Alhambra Palace
Mar 31, 2009 - Granada, Spain
Built to resemble the original ancient Moorish Castle, the Hotel Alhambra Palace is perched gracefully on the hilltop of Peña ......
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Hotel Tikal Inn
Dec 10, 2008 - Guatemala
An old-fashioned vintage lodge located beside the Jaguar Inn, this hotel can be good value for families despite the high ......
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Jaguar Inn
Nov 21, 2006 - Guatemala
This country-style lodge might be the cheapest in Tikal, but its prices are not justified by the basic standards. With ......
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Restaurants

Restaurant El Mesón
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
As the only restaurant within the temple grounds, El Mesón is just a few minutes’ walk from Complex Q, along ......
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Comedor Ixim Kúa
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
This is one of many affordable comedores lining the main road to Flores, across the road from Museo Lítico. From ......
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Duende's Music and Bar
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
Just one block away from Parque Central, this local favorite is grooving with energy. Blasting Guatemalan folk music, it is ......
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Bok'atas
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
With all red furnishings and a disco ball, this pub gives off casual and pumping vibes. A great spot to ......
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El Bistro
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
This classy and atmospheric restaurant is part of the budget hostel Casa D’acuña, though the pricey menu might not cater ......
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El Peñascal
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
A rustic folkloric restaurant with soothing background music, this is the best place to try cuisine unique to the region. ......
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Cafe La Posada
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
Café la Posada is located at the far end of the hotel, overlooking the central park. With a relatively economical ......
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Restaurante Kam Mun
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
Those craving international food might find their answer at this Chinese restaurant. Although food is not exactly authentic, the big ......
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X’kape Kob’an
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
The restaurant’s name literally means ‘Cobán’s coffee’ in Q’eqchi—its home-grown coffee is the best in town. Enjoying coffee or lunch ......
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Café Fantasía
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
Ideal for a lazy afternoon, Café Fantasía is teeming with a country cottage feel thanks to its leafy garden, pastel ......
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Pizzeria Bambino
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
This cheapie has the lowest prices in town, suitable for budget travelers looking for nothing more than tummy fillers. It ......
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Restaurante Pocomchi
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
Known as the ‘home of kak-ik’, this simple restaurant provides a cheaper alternative for the otherwise pricey dish. Serving other ......
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La Parrillada
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
This restaurant serves up juicy and meticulously-prepared grilled meat at unbelievably economical prices. Entering the restaurant, a humble and upbeat ......
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Comedor Reynita
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
The budget traveler hungry for a taste of local flavor will find eating here a genuine experience. Sit with the ......
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Restaurants Overview
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
From inexpensive comedores (eateries) to upscale restaurants, there are endless opportunities to indulge in local cuisine in Cobán. The most ......
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Los Arcos Reds Bar and Restaurant
Aug 19, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
A restaurant you could easily mistake for a typical British football bar, Los Arcos Reds has more than meets the ......
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Qui Xampe Asado y Comida Típica
Aug 19, 2009 - Antigua, Guatemala
This restaurant’s sizzling grill draws in crowds who are hungry for authentic and substantial Guatemalan meals. Economical and centrally located, ......
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Livingstone Beach Restaurant
Mar 31, 2009 - Zanzibar, Tanzania
The modern yet rustic decor of the Livingstone Beach Restaurant makes it a perfect place to wind down and indulge ......
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Activities

Bird watching
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
Tikal is an outstanding place to watch birds of prey: thanks to its protected status, it attracts wildlife in abundance. ......
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Museum Tikal / Museum Cerámico
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
Situated right behind the park ticket stand, the entrance of Museum Cerámico is flanked by beautiful orchids and thick plants. ......
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Museum Lítico
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
The bigger of the two museums in Tikal, Museum Lítico houses the important stelae excavated from the within the ancient ......
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Northern Complexes
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
These complexes are found one kilometer away from the Gran Plaza via the isolated Maudslay Causeway; all of them are ......
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Templo de las Inscripciones (Templo VI)
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
Only discovered in 1951, this temple is located 1.2 km southeast of Gran Plaza. Unlike Copán and several other Mayan ......
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Templo IV & Complejo N
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
The largest pyramid at Tikal, Templo IV is the second tallest surviving Mayan structure, reaching a height of 65m. The ......
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El Mundo Perdido (The Lost World)
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
This sizable complex consists of 38 structures oriented in a traditional Mayan pattern serving as an astronomy observatory. The ancient ......
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Plaza de los Siete Templos
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
Next to the Acrópolis del Sur is the complex comprised of seven little temples built in a row. Although the ......
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Acrópolis del Sur & Templo V
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
South of Gran Plaza is Acrópolis del Sur, which is a massive area yet to be restored. This two-hectare mass ......
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Plaza Oeste
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
North of Temple II is Plaza Oeste, where a considerable late-Classic temple is buried under the earth. The entire area ......
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Acrópolis Central
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
This maze of residential palaces and small temples is found on the south side of Gran Plaza. Believed to be ......
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Gran Plaza
Sep 30, 2009 - Guatemala
The heart of the ancient Mayan civilization lies in this plaza, the focal point of the king’s realm. Temple I, ......
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Overview
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
As Cobán serves as a jumping-off point for most visitors to the region, few actually stay and explore the town. ......
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Vivero Verapaz
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
A visit to this orchid haven is interesting whether you are a plant-lover or not. The nursery is home to ......
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Finca Santa Margarita
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
Cobán is home to the best coffee in Guatemala. Set up by one of the region’s pioneering German coffee planters, ......
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Museo El Príncipe Maya
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
For history and culture buffs, this private museum is a must. Despite its small scale, it showcases an impressive display ......
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Parque Las Victorias
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
Further north of Templo El Calvario is a densely forested nature reserve that acts as a retreat from the city. ......
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Templo El Calvario
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
Built atop a hill overlooking Cobán, the temple is 137 steps away from the city center. At the start of ......
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Parque Central
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
This relatively small triangular park represents the heart of the city, where major activities take place. The park is flanked ......
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Food Market
Aug 19, 2009 - Antigua, Guatemala
The mercado principal (main market) is the best place for budget travelers to sample authentic Guatemalan flavors. The market has ......
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Biking Tours
Aug 19, 2009 - Antigua, Guatemala
Popular among outdoor lovers, biking tours are a rewarding way to see the countryside. Several tour operators offer easy ‘Sip ......
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Tikal
Jun 20, 2005 - Guatemala
Once home to 100,000 Maya, Tikal was one of the most important cities in the Maya empire. It was abandoned ......
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Tours

Maya'ch Expeditions
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
Offering similar tours as the other agencies, this operator stands out for its excellent service and bilingual agents. It offers ......
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Guatemala Story
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
This operator specializes in ‘ethnotourism,’ bringing travelers to the Chicacnab village deep in the cloudforest, where native Q’eqchi people reside. ......
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AventurasTuristicas
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
This operator, with a wide range of tours, is not the cheapest in town, but it is reliable and established. ......
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Schools

Active Spanish School
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
Active Spanish School (3a Calle 6-12, Zona 1; Tel: (502) 7941-7123) is the most popular academy in town, thanks to ......
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Muqb’ilb’e Spanish School
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
Muqb’ilb’e Spanish School (6a Avenida 5-39, Zona 3; Tel: (502) 7951-2459) arranges one-to-one Spanish and Q’eqchi classes along with full-board ......
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Services

Shopping
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
To bag some unique and quirky souvenirs, check out the range of recycled products at the little gift shop in ......
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Services
Sep 29, 2009 - Cobán, Guatemala
The INGUAT office (Avenida del Calvario 1-17, Zona 1, Edificio Los Arcos) is located 15 minutes from the city center ......
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Jobs

Common Hope
Aug 19, 2009 - Antigua, Guatemala
This non-profit organization looks for both short and long-term assistance in diverse areas, from dentistry to photography. Situated in a ......
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Nuestros Ahijados
Aug 19, 2009 - Antigua, Guatemala
Constructed over an old dumping ground on the outskirts of Antigua, Nuestros Ahijados is now a beautiful sanctuary for children ......
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Camino Seguro
Aug 19, 2009 - Antigua, Guatemala
Camino Seguro is a non-profit foundation that seeks to improve the lives of children and their families who live in ......
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