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This blog will be filled with things I have learned about Guyana and my personal experiences here.
Guyana varies a lot by region – so my story may not be everyone’s – but I will try to share anything interesting that I learn from my fellow volunteers in other regions as well.
I hope you enjoy your visit and come back soon!
-All flights lead to Georgtown The capital and only city in Guyana houses all international flights. There are several small airports for traveling to hard to reach destinations in more remote areas. From the US you will need a passport but Guyana does not currently require a Visa. Brazil, Venezuela, and Suiname on the other … More Traveling to Guyana
While we have already celebrated International Indigenous Peoples Day and Guyana’s Indigenous Heritage month, I can’t help but reminisce on my time in Guyans on the US’s national Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The Amerindian culture still permeates the daily life in Guyana and the traditions that remain are a tie to a bygone era. Guyana’s official … More Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day
In honor of Indigenous Heritage month, I thought I would share a little about the Amerindians of Guyana. (For those of you unfamiliar with the term ‘Amerindians’ this is the all encompassing term for the different tribes of indigenous people in Guyana (think Native American if you’re from the U.S.) it is also used in … More Happy Indigenous Heritage Month
