The Pilot Who ExploresThe most volcanic areas on the planet, the best food, the coolest ruins, and the nicest people?!
Belize has always been the crown jewel of Central America. There’s just so much to see and do in such a small country. From some of the best diving in the world at the Great Blue Hole to ancient Mayan ruins (such as the world-famous ATM cave, my favorite travel experience ever), there’s so much to […]
Ah, Central America, an incredibly rich part of the world. With some of the highest density of volcanos on the planet, delectable cuisine across the board, fascinating culture and mind-blowing ruins, there are endless reasons to devote some time exploring this part of the earth. This begs the question: just how do I see it […]
Ah, the classic multi-month backpacking trip across Central America. A bucket list for many, we decided to try it out during a worldwide pandemic. And as you can expect, it was very challenging at times – but all the more rewarding. But the fact that it was possible – even during the heart of the […]
From the outside, many people discard El Salvador due to its now expired reputation of street violence, MS-13, drugs, and crime. But the country has made strides, and it’s now one of the safest in Central America. Our experience in El Salvador was that it’s a welcoming, warm country with tons of incredible sites to […]
When my partner (@destinationchaser) and I first started planning our 2-month robust Central America trip, we had some serious aversions to heading to Honduras. Everything I had ever heard about Honduras concluded it was an unsafe, or even violently dangerous country to visit. And there didn’t seem to be much of an upside to Honduras. […]
As an airline pilot who often faces short layovers, I don’t usually have the time to negotiate public transportation. And more often than not, a rental car is not only the quickest way around – it’s often the cheapest, especially if you’re carpooling. And renting a car in Guatemala is probably a lot easier than […]
Possibly the most captivating and best preserved colonial town in Central America, Antigua Guatemala is a must-see for any travel lovers. Plus, its central location between vast volcanos and gorgeous lakes make Antigua the best ‘base camp’ in the area. But with dozens of amazing hotels, how do you choose where you want to stay? […]
Our 2-month trek across the incredible, diverse landscapes of Central America has brought us to so many incredible places. From ancient Maya cities to live, erupting volcanos, to quaint, colorful colonial towns drowning with incredible coffee, Central America has so much to offer. But when we finally made it to Ometepe, Nicaragua, we were in […]
After visiting Guatemala not once, but twice, I can enthusiastically proclaim: Guatemala should be one the top countries on your bucket list. First off, Guatemala super accessible, with direct flights from several cities in the US, many in Central America, and some in Europe. Second off, Guatemala is incredible. Between absolutely breathtaking Mayan history and […]