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Tikal, Guatemala – The Best Mayan Ruins

If there is one Mayan ruin you should visit in Central America, it should be Tikal (rated as the best Mayan ruins by everybody that we have spoken to.) The Read more…

Destination Guides, Guatemala

Lanquin and Semuc Champey, Guatemala – A Detailed Guide

If you are considering visiting Semuc Champey in Guatemala then you need to read this guide first. In this blog I answer ALL of the questions I had before I Read more…

Central America, Destination Guides, Guatemala

Things to do in Lake Atitlan – A Complete Guide

In this moment while writing this, I sit at La Iguana Hostel, starring out at Lake Atitlan with a cold beer in my hand. The balcony I share with other Read more…

Central America, Destination Guides, Guatemala

Acatenango Volcano Hike – Complete Guide

Acatenango Volcano hike on our travel blog

If you are considering hiking Acatenango Volcano in Guatemala then this blog is for you! Here I reveal how to book and prepare for the hike as well as its Read more…

Guatemala, Stories

Acatenango Volcano Hike – My Story

The Acatenango Volcano hike is one of Guatemala’s most famous attractions. It gives people brave enough to tackle the freezing temperatures and difficult terrain the chance to gaze in wonder Read more…

Guatemala, Guest Posts, Stories

"You’re not a Mountaineer, Bianca" – How I survived Hiking Acatenango in Guatemala

We arrived at the starting point and I was so nervous thinking “am I going to make it up? Will I die up there? What if I want to turn around?”

Guatemala, Guest Posts, Stories

Armed Escort to Buy Water – Guatemala City

GUEST POST by Liam O’Neill: Liam O’Neill is a fellow backpacker originally from Australia that we met in Rio De Janeiro on New Years Eve. He has been traveling much longer than us (16 months) and has great stories! Here is his guestpost about the time he needed an armed guard to buy a bottle of water.