Guatemala
12 Things I Have Learned About Traveling
Apr 28th
I have hit the six month mark of my little adventure, so I figured it was a good time to reflect on what I have learned. I am going to break it into a series of posts: What I Learned About Traveling, What I Learned About Living Simpler, and What I Learned About Me. Saving
An Ode to the Food of Central America
Mar 3rd
Before anyone calls me out, I know this is not a lyrical poem. I just like the word ode. As I am about to leave Central America, I would like to take a few moments to reflect on the deliciousness of the food that has helped me become a little more… um… shapely… over the
Is Granada the ‘Real’ Antigua?
Feb 25th
When I was in Antigua, Guatemala this past December, I was pondering where I would go in Nicaragua. The reason I was planning so far ahead is because: 1) I am a planner and it is just the way I think and 2) I knew there was so much of Nicaragua I wanted to see
Sexual Harassment in Central America
Feb 15th
I have chosen to write about this topic now as an outlet for my frustration. It was something I knew I would experience as a “gringa” traveling alone in Latin America. And I knew the appropriate way to handle it was to ignore it. Don’t look. Don’t say anything. Pretend you didn’t hear anything. And
The Real Antigua
Jan 14th
I spent two weeks in La Antigua, and I loved every minute. I would have stayed longer had there been room at my hostel through the New Year festivities. I loved my daily routine of enjoying meals and the view from the rooftop terrace, getting my morning coffee from the toothless yet always smiling barista
The Cost of a Pound of Coffee
Jan 10th
Have you ever wondered how much effort and time goes into making your morning cup o’ joe? Have you ever wondered how many coffee trees are required to support your habit? Me neither. But I was fascinated to learn the answers to these questions when I toured La Azotea, an organic coffee farm in the
El Volcán Fuego Beckons
Jan 8th
Last year I spent Christmas Day hiking and rappelling in the Andes Mountains in Argentina. This year I was in Antigua, Guatemala and hoping for another Christmas adventure. In Antigua, you are surrounded by volcanoes, a few you can see and even more beyond. Pacaya is the most commonly hiked volcano in Antigua, and I
Christmas in Antigua… Latin American Style
Dec 25th
As I write this, it is 12:45AM on Christmas Day. I just experienced the most spectacular Christmas celebration. Guatemalans really know how to do it. Latin Americans in general love their fireworks. That stereotype is true. But think about it. If we didn’t have weird laws and regulations about where you can buy and set
