As a solo female traveler who has done Guatemala and Nicaragua twice, this is accurate. The shuttle bus recommendation specifically is correct — worth the premium.
The spread of the diffusely studied 'secondary products revolution' — the exploitation of cattle, sheep, and horses for milk, wool, and traction rather than just meat — transformed Eurasian economic systems in the late 4th millennium BC.
Mesoamerican astronomy was as sophisticated as anything produced in the Old World at the same period. The Venus tables in the Dresden Codex track Venus' synodic cycle to within a day over centuries.
Roman convivium (dinner party) as a social institution served analogous functions to the Greek symposium but with significant differences. The mixed-gender guest list (compared to the male-only symposium), the dining couch arrangement, and the literary program all differed.
Xenophon's Anabasis — 10,000 Greek mercenaries marching from Mesopotamia to the Black Sea — is a genuinely extraordinary story and a primary source of unique value for Persian administration.
The Uluburun shipwreck is the single most important piece of evidence for Late Bronze Age trade. Carrying goods from at least ten different cultures in a single cargo.
This community is so helpful. Thanks everyone
Agree with everything except the part about backpacking
Following this thread for updates
As a solo female traveler who has done Guatemala and Nicaragua twice, this is accurate. The shuttle bus recommendation specifically is correct — worth the premium.
The spread of the diffusely studied 'secondary products revolution' — the exploitation of cattle, sheep, and horses for milk, wool, and traction rather than just meat — transformed Eurasian economic systems in the late 4th millennium BC.
Mesoamerican astronomy was as sophisticated as anything produced in the Old World at the same period. The Venus tables in the Dresden Codex track Venus' synodic cycle to within a day over centuries.
Roman convivium (dinner party) as a social institution served analogous functions to the Greek symposium but with significant differences. The mixed-gender guest list (compared to the male-only symposium), the dining couch arrangement, and the literary program all differed.
Bookmarked. This is the kind of content I come here for
Love the detail in this write-up
Can you elaborate on the travel hack part?
Xenophon's Anabasis — 10,000 Greek mercenaries marching from Mesopotamia to the Black Sea — is a genuinely extraordinary story and a primary source of unique value for Persian administration.
Sparta's failure to produce any significant literature or philosophy is the dog that didn't bark.
Antigua Guatemala is exceptionally beautiful and the price inflation from tourism is noticeable but still manageable on a budget.
The Uluburun shipwreck is the single most important piece of evidence for Late Bronze Age trade. Carrying goods from at least ten different cultures in a single cargo.
This changed my whole approach. Thank you!
Slovenia is genuinely expensive and it surprises people who are routing through the Balkans expecting similar prices. Worth knowing in advance.