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
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Behind the Curtain: February 2017
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing the … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: February 2017
The Towns of the Tennessee Smokies
I grew up going to this part of the country every year growing up. My church youth group took an annual trip every January for a conference there, staying at the same Holiday Inn and frequenting the same shops. I also stayed there one summer with my grandparents, but it wasn't the same without the … [Read more...] about The Towns of the Tennessee Smokies
Your Working Holiday Questions Answered
It's the experience that changed my life and the direction of this website. After college, I applied for countless newspaper jobs, only to end up waiting tables. I applied for a working holiday visa in Australia, where I spent a year bartending, traveling, and meeting new people. It's an experience … [Read more...] about Your Working Holiday Questions Answered
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