Volunteer as a psychologist or speech therapistLiterately translated as 'Smile Camp' Campamento Sonrisas is a summer camp only for young adults born with cleft and now are completely recovered from all surgeries. Often, children that are born with cleft in Guatemala faced or are facing severe bullying on their schools
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Study Spanish in GuatemalaOfcourse, when travelling around in Guatemala and Central America, a basic knowledge of Spanish is 'a must' to connect with local Guatemaltecos. Guatemala has several hotspots if you decide to slow down and learn some Spanish -or improve your existing knowledge.
Op zoek naar een toeristische HBO//WO stage in een uitdagende werkomgeving? Kies INGUATEen HBO meeloop en/of onderzoeksstage in een regio die bruist van de toeristische ontwikkeling -maar ook haar veiligheidsissues kent?
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Guatemala, land of Maya people, mysterious traditions and amazing landscapes.
Quite a while ago ;-) I stayed in Guatemala for about six months, to do my traineeship at Inguat, the Instituto Guatemalteco de Turismo. Since then I follow this country and read and write about it.
On your way to Guatemala: plan a stopoverWhen travelling from e.g. Europe to Guatemala, you will probably not fly on a direct flight to GUA, Guatemala City.
Must visit: Semuc ChampeyOn your way from Tikal to the Western Highlands Semuc Champey ("Where the river hides under the stones") is a must-stop for some hours. Semuc Champey is a natural monument near Maya town of Lanquín.
Must Read: I, Rigoberta MenchúRigoberta Menchú is een Guatemalteekse mensenrechtenactiviste. Ze is als Maya actief als voorvechtster voor de rechten van inheemse Guatemalteekse groepen.
Comprar cosas 'shopping' in GuatemalaGuatemala really is a souvenir-walhalla if you like handmade "artesanías", textile, ceramics, blankets and traditional techniques.
My personal favorites:
Classic Guatemala EnchiladasClassic Guatemala Enchiladas
Inguat, Instituto Guatemalteco de TurismoBrings back good memories...
Foto van gebouw van Inguat, het Guatemalteeks instituut ter bevordering van toerisme (in de breedste zin). Tijdens mijn studietijd onderzoek gedaan naar een programma dat Guatemala op de kaart moest zetten als bestemming voor (rijke, Amerikaanse)...
"The Dutch" Working & Living Abroad #7: Tessa de Goede de Ordoñez - Tess Unlimited"The Dutch" Working & Living Abroad #7: Tessa de Goede de Ordoñez - Tess Unlimited
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