Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Things that are very different in Central America

Posted on July 24, 2013 by 5 on the go

There is the obvious, like the weather, the people and food. However, other things we have noticed that are different: 1. Health and Safety Basically, there is none. Hazards are everywhere and you soon learn to look where you walk. … Continue reading →

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“Muuum! There is an ant on my tooth brush”

Posted on July 24, 2013 by 5 on the go

Travelling in hot, developing countries obviously comes with a certain amount of bugs and small ‘wildlife’. How do the children deal with? Apart from yelling out about ants on toothbrushes, what about the really yucky ones like spiders and cockroaches? … Continue reading →

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Connectivity has changed the travel landscape

Posted on April 7, 2013 by 5 on the go

The last time I did some serious travel was in 1998 and although email and internet was around, you had to book a computer at an internet cafe and connections were slow. It was a bit of a mission. Now, … Continue reading →

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