Katie's Two Shoes

Arriving in the quaint town of San Ignacio dripping with sweat, we peeled ourselves off the seats of the local bus (a repurposed American school bus) and entered a Belize metropolis. Immediately I felt that change in atmosphere. People were welcoming, like they had always been through Belize, but there was a little something extra. Tourism had started but this place was still off the beaten track, yet to be polluted by the commerce of the foreign traveller. I understand the

We adventured to the ancient city of Tulum today and walked through the last remains of the the forgotten gem. Situated on the coastline, only 58 structures remain standing, of which many are just a reminiscent of a wall or two. While the structures themselves pale by comparison to Teotihuacan, the story of the Mayan people ability to thrive in such a arid and inhospitable environment is what brings the place alive. In this salted and wind swept plain, the Mayan people were a

"It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees" Emiliano Zapata Playa del Carmen, where commerce meets culture. A spectacular coagulation of capitalist motive and childlike playground for adults. Interdespersed in this wonderland is the historical reference of the Mayan people.  Playa del Carmen is a thriving beach side metropolis. A quaint version of it neighbouring big brother Cancun, Playa del Carmen was named this by the Spanish. It's local name that is rarely