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Tipping in Mexico and Central America

By Brandon Edward

First, if you’re coming down from the states you are just going to have to check all of your expectations of service at the border.  Things work differently down here.  At home, we’ll tip in excess of 20 or 25% for good or great service.  Servers know this and cater to our needs accordingly.  In […]

Filed Under: Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guatemla, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, Travel, Yucatan

Why I Fired My Self Appointed Border Crossing Guide “Tony” – Bribes and Customs Officials

By Brandon Edward

Border crossings have become drastically more tedious and convoluted.  As of today we have crossed seven international borders.  The El Amatillo crossing from El Salvador to Honduras being the worst of the list.  The constant trucking back and forth from police stations to copy stands, Immigration to Customs and back to copy stands gets a […]

Filed Under: El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, North America, Travel Tagged With: Border C, Honduras, Motorcycle, Nicaragua

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