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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 […]
When we embarked on our ambitious 2-month journey through Central America, we knew things wouldn’t be exactly as before. Our experience in Tikal was the perfect example. Once a fully-functioning megapolis of over 200,000 people, Tikal is amongst the most impressive work from the Maya era. And it alone is a good enough reason to […]
Ah, Guatemala. Boasting endless volcanos, rainforests, Mayan ruins, and coffee, Guatemala has recently seen a substantial uptick in tourism. Even before the pandemic, travelers increasingly started flocking to this wonderful, enchanting country. This means that Guatemala really stands out. It’s a travel nomad’s dream: quaint colonial towns, abundant history, rich culture, fantastic food, and endless […]
Considering an awesome getaway to the beautiful Bahamas? Coming to you live from Palm Cay (pronounced like ‘Key’) in Nassau, here are 10 things you really should know before you travel to the Bahamas. Looking back, flying to the Bahamas was actually one of the easiest, most pleasant experiences I’ve had traveling around the world […]
When we embarked on this journey to the Dominican Republic, we didn’t know what to expect. Is it just resorts, or is there more to see? What culture can we experience, and is it safe to move around the country on our own? The great thing is that the Dominican Republic is only a couple […]
It’s quite possible you’ve never heard of Dominica. Far different than the resort-laden Dominican Republic, Dominica is known as the ‘nature island’, and it’s an incredible gem that stands out as perhaps the most authentic, untouched island in the entire Caribbean. Dominica is a small leeward island in the Eastern Caribbean. It’s tucked between the […]