When you start searching for volunteer abroad placements, it can be difficult to know where to go. There are projects in so many destinations around the globe, so how do you decide where…
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The idea of using bottles to build structures is not a new one, in fact, we’ve seen people using bottles to build homes for well over one hundred years. The overall concept, which…
So, you’re finally on your first Build Abroad trip in Antigua, Guatemala! Time is flying, you’re making the difference you set out to make, and before you know it, the weekend has arrived….
Antigua is one of Guatemala’s most charismatic cities and its cobblestone streets provide an inspiring place to base yourself for a few days (or weeks). The historic architecture, dramatic volcanic setting and rich…
With its equatorial setting, fertile volcanic soils, warm temperatures and high rainfall, Guatemala’s geography has made it ideal for cultivating a wide range of agricultural products. The development of Guatemalan cuisine has been…
Guatemala is a tropical country with distinct wet and dry seasons, but the generally pleasant climate has seen it dubbed by the tourism board as the “land of eternal spring”. While much of…
While modern Guatemalan architecture is moving more towards functional structures, with multi-story concrete apartments on the rise, its sacred Mayan sites are still in use by indigenous populations and contribute significantly to Guatemala’s…
