We had thought about trying to bribe the guards at Tikal Ruins so that we could get in early before anyone else but we decided to settle for the 6am tour instead. The ruins are amazing due to the fact that they are set in the rainforest, and also the fact that it was my 30th birthday! We climbed up a few pyramids and the guide told us about the possible human sacrifices and how only a small percentage has been uncovered. The view from temple IV was brilliant, m...

So our first bus journey in Belize was on an old American school bus, this is the norm and it cost very little for a 4hr journey to San Ignacio. Belize has a population of over 300,000 and is about the size of Wales, so traveling about is pretty easy. The main attractions in San Ignacio are the caves, there are a few to choose from and we chose a full day trip to the ATM cave. It's an amazing cave and the guide showed us various limestone formations and some of...