As I’ve illustrated in some past horror stories, long-term travel isn’t all glitz and glamour. Some days you’re riding high: you get a free bus ride, you meet some amazing locals and have amazing conversation, you grab the last tour time at a popular site before it closes, and you Read more…
On our way from Tikal, Guatemala to Cuba, I visited Tulum, Mexico for the second time in six months. This time around I decided to get a little more creative with my day trips. I read blogs, asked hostel owners, and talked to locals about where to visit. I realized there was Read more…
Ah, Tikal. It is far and away the most famous and popular vacation site in Guatemala — and for good reason. A well-preserved ancient Mayan city rising out of the dense Central American rainforest, spanning more than 20 square miles and dripping in exotic plants, spider monkeys, and toucans? Sign Read more…
Have you ever dreamt of waking up in the middle of the night, pulling aside the flap of your tent, and gazing out on an erupting volcano? If you haven’t, then start dreaming: the hike to the summit of the Acatenango volcano in Guatemala allows you to do just that. Read more…
So, you’re going to Nicaragua! That’s amazing. Congratulations. Nicaragua was unequivocally my favorite country in my 100 day trip through Central America. If you follow one of these customizable two week Nicaragua itineraries, you’ll definitely understand why. I have been a raving advocate for visiting Nicaragua since I spent over Read more…