September 2016

Hostel Takeover: A Review of Hostal Berakah
September 27, 2016

I didn't have to do a ton of research on where to stay while in Copan, Honduras. The shuttle company I booked to take me there said that its drop …


Exploring the Copan Ruins
September 21, 2016

When visiting the Central American region, there is one thing you absolutely must do- visit a site of ancient Mayan ruins. Some popular ones include Tikal in Guatemala, or Chichen …


Panajachel Is Not My Favorite Place
September 14, 2016

I'd heard such wonderous things about Lake Atitlan. People I met reinforced this idea that I just couldn't leave Guatemala without seeing it for myself. So with a free day, …


12+ Fun Things to Do in Antigua, Guatemala
September 9, 2016

Roughly a one hour drive away from the country's capital sits the city of Antigua, Guatemala. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a beautiful colonial city filled with picturesque architecture, …


Hiking the Cerro de la Cruz Antigua, Guatemala
September 9, 2016

On the far north end of Antigua, Guatemala sits the Cerro de la Cruz (or, the Hill of the Cross). With some of the very best views of the city and …


Top 10 Things I Heard From Guatemalan Market Vendors
September 7, 2016

The markets in Guatemala have some of the best souvenir shopping you can do in Central America. While in Guatemala, I visited markets in Antigua, Panajachel, and Guatemala City. While …