Theo Smits Travel Articles

From Baja to the Land of Fire #10: Managua with a Twist, Part I

After seeing much of Central America again, time apart should be good for Theo and Arlen. Now to South America, and this time he means it.

From Baja to the Land of Fire #7: Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Theo takes rain delays in stride as he visits the ruins of Copan, has a near death experience while rafting, and takes a night dive on Roatan.

From Baja to the Land of Fire #8: Panama City, Panama

Nicaragua, Costa Rica, an awesome dancer named Arlen, and a bit of illness (well, a lot of illness) can only mean one thing: it's time for South America.

From Baja to the Land of Fire #5: Guatemala

Cool long-term travelers, colorful locals and plenty of good times meet Theo throughout Guatemala, from Tikal to Xela.

From Baja to the Land of Fire #6: Coban, Guatemala

A week of Spanish lessons, volcanoes, learning how the chickens feel and, at last, arrival in the city of everlasting drizzling rain.

From Baja to the Land of Fire #3: Mexico City – Palenque – Merida – Playa del Carmen

As Theo continues onward from Palenque, he is starting to learn that it's the little details in travel – like where the windows are – that you have to pay attention to.

From Baja to the Land of Fire #4: Caye Caulker, Belize

Belize is a midpoint between Mexico and Central America, a chance to finish adapting from home life to road life, before plunging in to some real traveling.

From Baja to the Land of Fire #1: Los Mochis, Mexico

In Theo's first entry he has to kick himself for buying a plane ticket. Call it a vote for serendipity, but otherwise the journey is off to a good start

From Baja to the Land of Fire #2: Mexico City, Mexico

A trip to some hot springs hits Theo with a cold, but that's nothing compared to the shock of trying to adapt to a long-term traveler's short-term budget.