This guide will help you experience Chichicastenango, Guatemala with confidence. Whether you’re visiting on a day trip from Antigua or Lake Atitlán, joining a Chichicastenango market tour, or navigating the market on your own. You’ll find everything you need here….
Belize Packing List: What to pack for Belize and what to wear in Belize
Updated 2025You’re preparing for your trip to Belize and are trying to figure out what needs to be on your Belize packing list. Here is everything you need to take with you so you can have the best experience possible…
El Paredon: Travel Guide to Guatemala’s Surf Destination
This is a complete travel guide to visiting El Paredon, the only surf destination in Guatemala. This post includes: the best things to do, where to stay, how to get there, safety advice, and everything you need to plan your…
Monterrico: Travel Guide to Guatemala’s Beach Destination
Updated January 2026 This is a travel guide to visiting Monterrico, the best beach destination on the Pacific Coast of Guatemala. Read about the best things to do, where to stay, how to get there, safety advice, and everything you…
13 Essential items you need to pack for Belize
Updated 2025!!! You’re planning a trip and are wondering what to pack for Belize. Here are 13 essential items you need to have on your Belize Packing List. Each of these items will have a significant impact on your trip….
5 Best Party Hostels in Central America
Let’s be real, backpacking and partying are synonymous. There is nothing better than lighting up the night and letting your free spirit soar while traveling the world. There’s something so care-free about a hostel party in Central America. You know,…
Travel Itinerary for a Vacation in Belize
10 Activities you should have on your Belize Travel Itinerary for a Vacation in Belize Whether you are an adventure lover or sun-seeker, Belize is the kind of destination that has something for everyone. With sun-soaked islands, lush jungles, vibrant…
Complete Belize Travel Guide for any Belize Holiday
Recently I had the opportunity to go on a Belize holiday, adventure style. It was the perfect winter escape filled with sunshine, palm trees, and natural wonders that inspire adventure. Warm breezes, crystal clear oceanscapes and wild jungles mix together…
Safety in Guatemala: Should you be concerned?
Safety in Guatemala, it went like this. ‘Guatemala are you serious? It’s so dangerous, maybe you should pick a different country?”, “Guatemala, you are definitely going to get robbed”, “Guatemala?! Don’t leave your hotel after 8:00pm!” “Guatemala! If you go…
Quick Lake Atitlán Guide + My Experience in San Marcos la Laguna
Updated Feb 7, 2025 to include updated information, hotel + hostel recommendations and my experience staying in Panajachel as well as San Marcos la Laguna Lake Atitlan, surrounded by three volcanoes with a fourth active volcano in the distance, is…
6 Cities to build your Guatemala Itinerary from
When it comes to traveling around Central America, Guatemala is without a doubt one of the most tourist-friendly countries in the group. It has a fabulous and well organized tourist path which allows visitors to experience a great variety of…
11 Things you need to know about Transportation in Guatemala
1. The shuttles are almost never on time No actually, not almost, they are never on time. If they tell you they will pick you up at 8:00am that actually means sometime between 8:00 and 9:00. You just have to…
