Perched on an island on Lago Petén Itzá sits the vibrant little town of Flores. This was the last stop on our Guatemala excursion and we were excited to spend the next couple days experiencing some of the highlights here…
A scorching hot day with an uncomfortable level of humidity lead us to seek out a nice swimming spot to cool off and relax at. We had just arrived in Flores that morning and had the perfect little beach in…
Lago de Atitlán has become a very popular travel destination where visitors can experience the area’s incredible natural beauty, vibrant Guatemalan culture, and abundant fun activities. Guatemala had long been on our list of places we really wanted to travel…
San Pedro La Laguna is a pretty lakeside town sitting on the west shore of Lago de Atitlán. It has become a popular spot among travelers who visit from around the world to experience the lake’s beauty and the town’s…
Tucked along the shore on the outskirts of San Marcos sits Cerro Tzankujil Nature Reserve with its stunning volcano views, nice swimming spots, and pretty trails. Our morning started a bit early as we headed out of San Pedro with…
El Rostro Maya, aka Mayan Face and Indian Nose, is a peak that sits over the gorgeous Lago de Atitlán. It gets its name from the ridges of the peak that form the shape of a face’s profile. If you’re…
Lago de Atitlán has many great swimming spots and pretty places to chill along its beautiful shores. After a lancha ride over from Panajachel to San Pedro La Laguna and dropping our stuff at our hotel, we set out to…
As the largest city along the shores of Lago de Atitlán, Panajachel has become one of the main tourist hubs on this stunning lake. Looking for things to do in Panajachel during your visit? Here are 10 great activities to…
Antigua is a must-see city if you happen to be exploring Guatemala. It has a great food scene, interesting history, beautiful architecture, vibrant culture, and is surrounded by natural beauty. We spent a couple days here and definitely wish we…
Neither of us are art experts, but we do enjoy visiting art museums in the various countries we travel to because local works offer interesting insight into the culture and history of a place. The National Museum of Guatemalan Art,…
Antigua was once an important hub for the Spanish empire. This history combined with multiple seismic events have left various colonial buildings to fall into ruin over the centuries. You may see several ruins as you wander Antigua, the most…
Florence, the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is an incredible city brimming with interesting history, beautiful sights, delicious food, and fun attractions. Neither of us had visited before, so we were eager to explore the iconic spots during our five…