10 Travel Items You Didn’t Know You Needed
When traveling abroad, it’s the little things that can make the biggest difference. Having the right items at the right time can help you feel more comfortable, prepared, and save you time, money, and stress. After almost two years of traveling the world, I’ve learned the value of packing smart. Here are the travel essentials that have saved me time and time again. Reusable Eco Shopping Bags Best for eco-conscious travelers and multi-use convenience. Ever tried walking 15 minutes from the grocery store with flimsy plastic bags that decide to fall apart halfway home? On my first week in[...]
Tips for Getting Cash in Guatemala
If you’re planning a trip to Guatemala, one thing to keep in mind is that cash is still widely used and in some cases, required. While major tourist areas and upscale hotels may accept credit cards, most local markets, small businesses, transportation providers, and rural areas operate on a cash-only basis. To make the most of your experience and avoid unnecessary fees, it’s important to plan ahead for how to access cash. In this post, we’ll cover why cash is crucial in Guatemala, the best ways to get it, and tips for using ATMs with the lowest fees. Why Cash[...]
Must Try Street Foods in Antigua, Gautemala
Antigua is a charming city located in the Guatemalan Highlands known for its cobblestone streets, colorful colonial architecture, and stunning volcano backdrops. Known for its local artisan markets, one of the best ways to experience this charming city is through its vibrant street food scene. Antigua’s street vendors serve up an array of traditional snacks and meals that capture the essence of Guatemalan cuisine. Whether you're wandering through a bustling market or strolling the quiet corners of the city, here are the street foods you'll want to try in Antigua. 1. Pupusas While originally from El Salvador, pupusas are[...]
Pizza Pacaya: Volcano-Cooked Pies in Guatemala
Imagine this: you’re perched on the rocky slopes of an active volcano, the heat of molten lava running deep in the ground beneath your feet. The air is thick with the earthy aroma of charred rock and the unmistakable smell of pizza baking to perfection. All around you, the sky is changing from blue to pink to orange, radiating behind layers of clouds as far as the eye can see. This isn’t just a meal—it’s an experience like no other. Welcome to Pizza Pacaya, an unforgettable adventure that combines a hike up one of Guatemala’s most famous volcanoes with[...]
Rebuilding Through Travel: A Year of Healing and Adventure
“Honestly, I think it’s a good idea.” My best friend was looking at me with concern in his eyes, a laptop with a one way ticket to Japan open between us. The slow, cautious way in which he said the words made me feel delicate, unbalanced - like a precariously placed glass on the edge of a table and he was holding his breath waiting for the inevitable fall. A small, paranoid part of me wondered if he’d heard me crying earlier. I knew he’d been at work and logically there was no way that sound could travel that far,[...]
Leaving Pieces Behind
I still don't understand why I leave pieces of myself in certain places. Why one beautiful place will barely register while another place that I enter trepidatiously, with low expectations, will dig deep under my skin, wrap itself around my ventricles, and whisper with the beat of my heart, "stay stay stay stay". It's not just the people. Not just the feeling of ease and peace and beautiful routine. Not just the incredible views or the way the air smells like pine trees or sea surf or damp earth or all three. It's a feeling that sometimes I think I've[...]
When traveling abroad, it’s the little things that can make the biggest difference. Having the right[...]
If you’re planning a trip to Guatemala, one thing to keep in mind is that cash is[...]
Antigua is a charming city located in the Guatemalan Highlands known for its cobblestone streets, colorful[...]
Imagine this: you’re perched on the rocky slopes of an active volcano, the heat of molten[...]
“Honestly, I think it’s a good idea.” My best friend was looking at me with concern in[...]
I still don't understand why I leave pieces of myself in certain places. Why one beautiful place[...]
