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
Antigua
Antigua, Guatemala for Gringas
Flying into Guatemala City International Airport, I was one of many travelers making a beeline for shuttles to Antigua, bypassing the city entirely. I'd come back to explore later, but for now, my focus was on making my way to the most popular destination in the country. My sister was living there, … [Read more...] about Antigua, Guatemala for Gringas
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