After visiting the iconic Tikal National Park, we continued our adventure into Belize to explore the Mayan ruins of Cahal Pech. This archaeological site sits just outside San Ignacio and is one of the oldest Mayan sites in Belize, but…
After a couple days exploring Flores and Tikal, it was time to leave Guatemala and head into Belize. We have done quite a few land border crossings over our years of traveling, and crossing the Belize-Guatemala border was overall pretty…
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…
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…
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…
There are many incredible day trips to take from Florence if you have the time to explore more of what Tuscany has to offer beyond this amazing city. Pisa is a very popular excursion due to its proximity, ease of…
If you find yourself in the Italian city of Pisa, chances are you’re here to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. This architectural marvel draws people in from all over the world! The tower itself is, of course, interesting to…