Traveling with Friends
I’ve been traveling solo for years now. My first trip without a travel companion was to Costa Rica, where I had signed up to do a...
The Black Sands of Monterrico
I spent a few days back at the beach, because, well, I missed the beach and the heat. I know, I know. I complained a lot about the heat...
Going to climb a volcano, talk to you later.
I climbed a volcano the other day. Let me tell you, it was magical (and also one of the most physically strenuous things I've ever done)!...
Guatemala's Beautiful Neighbor: Belize
Many people who spend a few months in Guatemala or who move here and are awaiting a path to legal residency will do what is called a...
Knowing Your Limitations
An important part of traveling is being able to do it the way you like. Having ample options for activities is great, but some people’s...
Strong Heat and Cheap Eats in Flores
Flores, Guatemala is a unique place mainly because its such a tiny island on a lake with a few hundred years of history, and most...
Exploring Guatemala City
Most people who have traveled to Guatemala will most likely say they only stayed one night in Guatemala City (Guate as its known to...
That Little Language Barrier Thing
¡Hola! I'm writing from a cafe in the small mountain town of Cobán. In my 24 hours here, I've seen only four other "gringos", tourists...
Packing Advice from "The Girl with the Ginormous Backpack"
On my first long-term trip abroad, I was heading to South America for an indefinite period of time. Before the end of my first day at...
Go Confidently...
The jet speeding down the runway wasn't going nearly as fast as the blood pumping through my veins. That's because I was finally doing...
