Fortunately for me, in Turkey, I met some cool people to share a bus with through to Kabul, Afghanistan . I went all the way to India and studied with a Guru, and traveled to Nepal. I have since traveled through Mexico, Central and South America. I have always prefered traveling overland because you get closer to the people and have a true experience of what life is in the country. If I were to live anywhere in the world other than the United States and my home in Mt. Shasta, I would have to choose Guatemala as the most beautiful place on earth.
War anywhere is sad and devistating, but it is destroying Guatemala and the culture there.
Please visit these sites to learn more about Guatemala. This Wonderful Volunteer Organization travels to places in turmoil around the world giving free medical aid to those in need. Please visit their website for more info.