While in most countries the culture is to shy away from discussions of death, Guatemalans (and other Latin Americans) embrace […]

A day trip to the Los Pinos Cooperative in Patanatic, Guatemala
Patanatic is a small rural village, located in the hills by Lake Atitlán in Guatemala. Together with Maya Traditions Foundation, […]

A Backstrap Weaving Demonstration at the Waqxaqi’ Kan Cooperative of Chuacruz, Guatemala
As many of you probably know, I volunteered last year at Maya Traditions Foundation (MTF) in Guatemala. During this time, […]

Tips for visiting The Chichicastenango Market in Guatemala, a day trip to Chichi
One of the largest and most well-known markets in all Central America can be found in the small indigenous Mayan […]

Travel Guide Santa Catarina Palopó, Guatemala – things to do, where to sleep, and more
Ever heard about Santa Catarina Palopó? Guatemala is more than Tikal and Antigua! The town of Santa Catarina Palopó on […]

Bucket list Lake Atitlán, Guatemala (Lago de Atitlán)
Looking for things to do at Lake Atitlán, Guatemala? Then you should read this Lake Atitlán bucket list! Lake Atitlán […]

Travel Guide San Antonio Palopó, Guatemala – things to do, where to sleep, and more
Planning a visit to San Antonio Palopó, a fairly unspoiled hillside village on the shores of lake Atitlán in Guatemala? […]

Airport hotel review: In and Out Hotel, Guatemala
Looking for a budget friendly hotel close to La Aurora International Airport? In & Out Hotel is a great option […]

Guatemala Travel Budget: What do things cost in Guatemala?
Are you traveling or moving to Guatemala? Do you know how much money you will need there to maintain your […]

Travel Guide San Lucas Tolimán – Advice on travel, restaurants, nightlife, activities, and more.
San Lucas Tolimán is a small lakeside town around lake Atitlán, Guatemala. It is one of the less-visited towns around […]

15 Things nobody told me about traveling in Guatemala
It has been eight months since I moved to Guatemala. I still remember when I arrived in this diverse country. […]

Travel Guide Panajachel – Things to do, eat, sleep, party, and more
Panajachel is a small town located on the North shore of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala. Panajachel (also called Pana or […]