Sure, the nuts and bolts information on where to sleep, eat and how to travel from place to place is the essence of what you’ll find at Bordertramp. But we also recognize that the experiences of traveling are what all trampers thrive on. Plus, stories are what bring people together.

Here you can find our stories, as well as more detailed advice and information about tramping in Central America.

• Zen and the art of music when traveling  
• The long, arduous journey to Little Corn Island 
• Prison Hammocks in Valladolid  
• Surviving Guatemala in the rainy season — all you need is luck
• The night my dad disappeared…
• Border Crossing: Guatemala to Mexico
• Learning the Language
• Spanish Blunders
• Over the Edge – The Chichen Itza Experience
• Cenote X-Keken
• First Impressions: Caye Caulker
• The San Ignacio Experience and ATM Cave
• Coba Ruinas
• Holiday Shopping in Guatemala and Mexico
• Palenque Ruins without a Guide

Have something you want to share? Send it in — we’d love to hear your stories! You can email submissions to julia@bordertramp.com