Lots of backpackers and travellers “skip” Guatemala City deeming it to be mayhemic, claustrophobic and a tad dangerous. I decided to spent three nights there in the heart of the Historic Old Quarter (I was in Zona 1) to prove that all wrong and that I did. I loved Guatemala City! To start things off, Read more about Posada Belen Museo Inn: The Coolest Hostel in Guatemala City’s Historic Quarter![…]
Guatemala is full of surprises, especially accommodation wise. We were blessed during our month in the country and ended up staying in a few cool places so hopefully for those of you reading, you will simply LOVE these photos and this review of what was one incredible night of pure relaxation in Panajachel, which is Read more about Our Night of Relaxation at Hotel San Buenaventura, Panajachel, Guatemala[…]
So to El Salvador, a country you will hear a LOT more about. I had reminders back to my time hiking in Northern Vietnam recently (when we saw some indigo dyeing with the locals on the Sapa 2 day hike), however this was the real deal. El Salvadorians are proud, hard working and friendly people. Read more about Visiting an Indigo🟣🔵Workshop and Demonstration at Casa Blanca, Chalchuapa, El Salvador🇸🇻[…]
If you’ve been to Guatemala you’ll be aware that it’s cheap. You’ll also realise pretty quickly that food wise it’s always second best to its northern amigo Mexico. At least in my opinion. So to find some intriguing local treats in Guatemala is always nice. Enter frozen banana on a stick wrapped in white chocolate Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Frozen Banana on a Stick in Antigua, Guatemala[…]
You’ll see Guatemala’s Lago Atitlan feature quite a lot on here as we spent a full week in and around the lake. We toured Santa Clara La Laguna and San Marcos La Laguna on day trips as well as staying in San Pedro La Laguna (where we did the Indians Nose hike and kayaking on Read more about Staying in a Writer’s Lair: Posada Los Encuentros, Panajachel, Guatemala[…]
Your backpacking adventure in Guatemala slows you down a notch or two. It’s calm, relaxed and limitless. Except for the time. The days and weeks seem to pass by so quickly and by the time we got round to doing the sunrise hike to Indian’s Nose, we had already been in Guatemala for two weeks Read more about Backpacking in Guatemala🇬🇹: Sunrise Hike to Indian’s Nose, Lago Atitlan[…]
It’s time for me to write about the most amazing 3 days of relaxation of my recent travels. We knew that Guatemala’s popular “Lago Atitlan” was a recommended spot to chill out but what we didn’t realise was that it’s simply an unknown paradise. Even better that we got to spend it in what is quite Read more about Hotel Mikaso: Staying in the Best Hotel in San Pedro La Laguna, Lago Atitlan, Guatemala🇬🇹[…]
Anyone in a relationship knows that a birthday of either of you is the best excuse to have a fantastic meal and relax. There was no better way to do this with Panny, (my girlfriend of almost 4 years now) than by treating to her to quite simply the best restaurant in the city of Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Panny’s Birthday and Exquisite Mexican Cuisine at Plaza Real, San Cristobal de Las Casas[…]