First published 2011
Catherine Ryan Howard loves her creature comforts. She would rather wrap herself in a plush bathrobe than swat bed bugs in hostels. She craves creamy lattes over encounters with tropical lizards. Hotel mini-bars appeal to her far more than risking malaria in remote locations. Yet here she finds herself preparing for an unwanted journey through Central America. Her reluctant adventure will take her across five countries: Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Each destination promises discomfort and challenges that go against every instinct she has developed as a traveler who appreciates luxury and convenience. The trip forces her to confront not just the physical hardships of backpacking but her own resistance to stepping outside her comfort zone. This journey becomes a test of adaptability and resilience as she navigates unfamiliar territories both geographical and personal.
Genres: travel, adventure, contemporary, memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, personal-growth
Setting: Central America, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama
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