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About Richard Griffith

My first independent travel experience was a trip to Israel, in 1997, it was here that I caught the 'travel' bug! In 2001 I took an 8-month sabbatical and traveled around South East Asia. Since then I have managed to visit most of Eastern Europe along with India, Bangladesh, and a few other destinations in between. I love travel and I love meeting new people.

Las ruinas de Uxmal (Mérida).

Posted on 15/02/2017 by Richard Griffith

By now you might well be thinking one of two things; all Richard seems to do is visit Mayan ruins or; there must be a lot of Mayan ruins in Guatemala, Belize, and The Yutacan. Of course you could be … Continue reading →

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The Faulty Towers of Mexico.

Posted on 14/02/2017 by Richard Griffith

Since the Spanish conquest, Mérida has been the cultural capital of the entire Yucatán Peninsula. At times provincial, at others ‘muy cosmopolitano,’ it is a town steeped in colonial history, with narrow streets, broad central plazas and the region’s best … Continue reading →

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Bienvenido a México.

Posted on 11/02/2017 by Richard Griffith

Chetumal is a relatively quiet city going about its daily life. The bayside esplanade hosts carnivals and events, and the modern Maya museum is impressive (though a bit short on artifacts). Excellent Maya ruins, amazing jungle and the border to … Continue reading →

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Border crossing – Belize to Mexico.

Posted on 11/02/2017 by Richard Griffith

More often than not, crossing borders can be a daunting and sometimes nerve racking experience. The excitement of receiving a new stamp in your passport is quite often compromised by the uncertainty of what to do, where to go, how … Continue reading →

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The stone woman – San Ignacio (Belize).

Posted on 08/02/2017 by Richard Griffith

San Ignacio is renowned for its close proximity to Belize’s famous Maya ruins, as well as being a hub for outdoor activities including caving, hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, and more. It is also one of the last towns in Belize … Continue reading →

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Into the lion’s den – Belize City.

Posted on 08/02/2017 by Richard Griffith

“You might find Belize City menacing, but you certainly won’t find it dull”. Lonely Planet guide to Belize. For some extraordinary reason, that I am really struggling to recall right now, I decided to spend a night in Belize city, … Continue reading →

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The laid back beach village of Hopkins.

Posted on 05/02/2017 by Richard Griffith

Had I not stayed in such disappointing accommodation, Hopkins would have rated high in my ‘places to visit’ in Belize. Out of character, I decided to book a room in advance, a decision I  would live to regret; once the … Continue reading →

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Placencia.

Posted on 04/02/2017 by Richard Griffith

British Honduras was the name of a territory on the east coast of Central America, south of Mexico, after it became a British Crown colony in 1862. In 1964 it became a self-governing colony. The colony was renamed Belize in … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Belize (formerly known as British Honduras).

Posted on 02/02/2017 by Richard Griffith

I guess I should have realised what lay ahead when I had to pay £25.00 for the 1-hour boat journey from Livingston to Punta Gorda (PG). You don’t get much for your ‘buck’ here; Belize is expensive. I don’t quite … Continue reading →

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Rio to Livingston (for Belize) by river boat.

Posted on 01/02/2017 by Richard Griffith

Lago de Izabal is Guatemala’s largest lake. Most visitors stay at Río Dulce village, north of the bridge where Hwy CA-13, the road leading north to Flores and Tikal, crosses the lake. East of this bridge is the beautiful Río … Continue reading →

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