Guatemala's capital has a not-so-positive reputation among travelers, who generally opt to skip it altogether in favor of the small size and amenities of Antigua. It has earned a few unfair nicknames for its high crime, even to tourists and in "safe" neighborhoods, and urban sprawl. But the same … [Read more...] about Exploring Guatemala City’s Zona 4
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Sleeping on Volcan Pacaya
Update: While I would no longer recommend this company, I wanted to leave this post up to let readers make their own decisions. Read more about why here. Guatemala is the land of volcanoes. You can't go very far in the country without seeing one on the horizon. Antigua alone has four … [Read more...] about Sleeping on Volcan Pacaya
Packing for Two Weeks in Guatemala
For my first trip of 2017, I spent two weeks gallivanting around Guatemala, my first Central American country. I knew I would be going carry on only since I was flying Spirit. It would also be easier to get around that way. I brought a backpack smaller than the one I took around Southeast Asia, the … [Read more...] about Packing for Two Weeks in Guatemala