Standing in front of a volcano overlooking Antigua

Being a black traveller in Central America

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September 21st 2008
First of all, before I start this blog, I would like to congratulate myself for having lived in Guatemala City for one month all by myself. It was tough at first, but I have survived and I am blessed to be here. There is one thing that I have noticed. As I am travelling abroad and engaged in conversation with people, they would normally ask me, "Where are you from?" and my response would be, "I ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Capital Region » Guatemala City

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The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experience... ... read more