During my time in Ambergris Caye, I heard lots about the "Secret Beach" on the northern side of the island. Because I was traveling alone, I couldn't exactly justify the cost of a solo taxi ride or to rent a golf cart for the day. So instead, I rented a bike from my guesthouse for $10 and headed … [Read more...] about Biking to the “Secret Beach” in Ambergris Caye
Belize
How to Spend a Week in Belize’s Cayes
When it came time for my first post-pandemic vacation (or rather, post-shutdown), I knew I wanted to go somewhere warm that I could really relax in, not rush from one destination to another. When a cheap fare to Belize came through my inbox from Scott's Cheap Flights, it was meant to be. A friend … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Week in Belize’s Cayes
What I Packed for a Week in Belize
In the past, I've felt like a pro with packing but this was my first international trip since South Africa in 2019, so I felt rusty! Like in Guatemala, I went carry on only, which was pretty easy to manage. I also spent most of my time in the water, not touring the ruins of the mainland, so this … [Read more...] about What I Packed for a Week in Belize
Where I Slept in Central America
I didn't plan on spending two weeks each in Guatemala and Nicaragua this year, but things fell into place nicely. Because I'm such a short flight away, these short jaunts were the perfect way to experience the places and the relatively small sizes made it possible to see a lot in a short amount of … [Read more...] about Where I Slept in Central America